Atlanta Falcons News and Rumors
Bucs-Falcons: Scenes from Raymond James StadiumTimes Staff, tampabay.com By Joe Smith and Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writers Sunday, November 25, 2012 Connor Barth has been one of the most consistent field goal kickers in the league this season, and that includes from long distances. He entered Sunday 4-for-6 from 50 yar… |
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Times Staff, tampabay.com Times staff, wires Sunday, November 25, 2012 Josh Freeman, Bucs QB, on leaving points on the field: "Every time you lose, you question whether or not you could have gotten more points on individual drives, no matter what the situation was. But the … |
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D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) celebrates with wide receiver Roddy White (84) after scoring what proved to be the game-wining touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 25,… |
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D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) eludes Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (95) to score a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco) By SCO… |
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Times Staff, tampabay.com The Bucs lost a key game, but not all is lost when it comes to the team’s playoff aspirations. Tampa Bay caught some breaks today, with other NFC wildcard contenders losing as well, including the Vikings, Seahawks and Saints. The Bucs began the day in a… |
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Falcons quoteboard after 24-23 win over BuccaneersNov 25, 2012
D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is shoved out of bounds by Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Ahmad Black (43) after a reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Officials ruled that Jo… |
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Falcons made stopping Bucs' Doug Martin top priorityNov 25, 2012
Times Staff, tampabay.com Bucs RB Doug Martin has taken the NFL by storm in recent weeks, so much so hardly anyone still bats an eye when he puts up staggering numbers. The Falcons took note. They made stopping Martin their No. 1 priority, and Atlanta arguably did it better than… |
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Atlanta Falcons need to play to strengthsNov 25, 2012
TAMPA, Fla. -- Go back and watch just about any Atlanta Falcons game this season and you’ll walk away with as many questions as answers. They win almost every week, but the way they do it makes you wonder if it’s a mirage. Are we getting set up for a … |
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Sean Newell, deadspin.com We'll be putting all our GIFs for the day here, from official Buddy Of The West Horton narrowly escaping certain death to Indianapolis cheerleaders remaining Chuckstrong. We'll update the post as the later games conclude, so stay tuned. More » |
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Bucs' Penn: 'We're a better team than them'Nov 25, 2012
Times Staff, tampabay.com By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Sunday, November 25, 2012 TAMPA - There was a sense of frustration in the Bucs lockerroom following a 24-23 loss to the first-place Falcons Sunday afternoon, with left tackle Donald Penn saying "we should have won.&… |
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Ryan leads Falcons' late comeback vs. BucsNov 25, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Matt Ryan threw for 353 yards and overcame two big turnovers by leading another late touchdown drive to give the Atlanta Falcons a 24-23 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. |
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Photo gallery: Falcons 24, Bucs 23Nov 25, 2012
Times Staff, tampabay.com View images of the Bucs' loss to the Atlanta Falcons. |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The Falcons are trying to pull away from the pack in the NFC South. The Buccaneers are trying to show they’re legitimate NFC playoff contenders. Midway through Sunday’s game in Tampa, it looks like it’s going to be a tough battle for both teams. The… |
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Halftime thoughts on Falcons-BucsNov 25, 2012
TAMPA, Fla. -- I’m pretty sure I’ve just witnessed the best-played half of NFC South football so far this season. The Falcons and Buccaneers are tied, 10-10, at halftime. Both offenses have put together some nice drives and both defenses have done som… |
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Times Staff, tampabay.com The Bucs will have to face the Falcons’ prolific passing offense today without their top cover man, cornerback Eric Wright. His lingering Achilles injury will keep him out of today’s game, leaving the Bucs with a lack of depth in their secondary. Wrig… |
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D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan dropping back against the Bucs. (Associated Press) TAMPA – Tampa Bay cornerback Eric Wright and Atlanta defensive tackle Peria Jerry, who has started nine games this season, were declared inactive for Sunday’s game. Jerry… |
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Broadcast switch for Bucs-FalconsNov 25, 2012
TAMPA, Fla. -- We’ve got one more injury update for Sunday’s game between the Buccaneers and Falcons. Fox Sports’ Brian Billick, who was scheduled to be the analyst alongside play-by-play man Thom Brennaman, is out with a bad back. Charles Davis, wh… |
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Bucs will be without Eric WrightNov 25, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Bucs figured to have matchup problems against the Falcons pass offense anyway, and now they’ll be without thier best corner. ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio reports that Bucs cornerback Eric Wright won’t play this week because of a sore Achilles. So even… |
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Eric Wright out for BuccaneersNov 25, 2012
TAMPA, Fla. -- A Tampa Bay pass defense that already has been struggling will be without a key component Sunday. Cornerback Eric Wright will not play against the Atlanta Falcons, coach Greg Schiano told ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio on Sunday morning. Wright h… |
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A look at the life of an undrafted rookieNov 25, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Undrafted rookies who fight through training camp just to get a spot on the practice squad don’t often get a lot of media attention, but the one such undrafted rookie is on the cover of this week’s New York Times Magazine. Pat Schiller, a linebacker w… |
