This is the November 11, 2012 news archive. View today's Falcons news and rumors.

Atlanta Falcons News and Rumors

Roddy White doesn’t credit Saints with the win, Falcons ‘gave’ it to them

D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com

New Orleans Saints cornerback Jabari Greer (33) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) on fourth down, ending the Atlanta Falcons hope for a win, in the second half an NFL football game at the Merced…

ESPN.com

NEW ORLEANS -- If you thought the New Orleans Saints' 31-27 victory against the Atlanta Falcons was entertaining, wait until you hear what came out of the locker rooms at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome after Sunday’s game. New Orleans won the first four qu…

deadspin.com

We'll be putting all our GIFs for the day here, from Bill Belichick emphatically challenging the officials to A.J. Green exploiting New York's defensive holes. We'll update the post as the later games conclude, so stay tuned. More »

D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith calls out in the first half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig) NEW ORLEANS — Falcons coach Mike Smith touch…

Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is 95 percent certain that 2012 will be his final season in the National Football League. As the most productive tight end in NFL history, Gonzalez is a lock for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Gonzale…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Jimmy Graham caught seven passes for a career-best 146 yards and two touchdowns, cornerback Jabari Greer made a diving, touchdown-saving pass breakup on a late fourth-down play, and the Saints held on to hand the Falcons their first loss.

Maggie Hendricks, yahoo.com

With the Atlanta Falcons' loss today, the members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins team was likely popping champagne as they remained the only team to be undefeated through their Super Bowl win. Also celebrating? This guy. He will never forget the '72 Dolphin…

CNNSI.com

New Orleans kept its hot streak alive while ending a rival's fairytale campaign. The Saints notched their fourth win in five games by holding off the previously undefeated Falcons 31-27.

CNNSI.com

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Atlanta receiver Julio Jones has injured his leg during Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints and team officials say he is questionable to return.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

When I picked the Falcons in my weekly battle with Florio, I noted that Atlanta has so many offensive weapons — Matt Ryan, Roddy White, Julio Jones, Tony Gonzalez, Michael Turner and Jacquizz Rodgers — that the Saints’ defense wouldn’t be able to …

ESPN.com

NEW ORLEANS -- Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has left the game against the New Orleans Saints. Team officials said Jones has a leg injury and his return is questionable. Since his departure, the Falcons have slid slot receiver Harry Douglas …

CNNSI.com

The Falcons take their perfect 8-0 record to the Superdome today to take on the improving Saints. Atlanta jumped out early, but New Orleans has taken the lead. Follow all of the action here.

D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com

NEW ORLEANS — Falcons Inactives: QB Dom Davis, LB Sean Weatherspoon, S Charles Mitchell, WR Kevin Cone, OG Phillipkeith Manley, LT Lamar Holmes and DT Travian Robertson. Saints Inactives: WR Courtney Roby, WR Darren Sproles, CB Elbert Mack, LB Scott Sha…

ESPN.com

NEW ORLEANS -- No surprises on the lists of inactive players for the Saints and Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. As expected, injured Atlanta linebacker Sean Weatherspoon will miss his second straight game. Mike Peterson is expected to start in his place with…

ESPN.com

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