Don Banks: Falcons, Bears on downward spirals as postseason nears; more SnapsIn his Week 14 Snap Judgments, Don Banks touches on what's become déjà vu for the Falcons and Bears, the tough Comeback Player of the Year race, the fortunate Steelers and more. |
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D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com CHARLOTTE — The Falcons were trying to move on from their 30-20 loss to Carolina as quickly as possible. They face the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Georgia Dome. The Giants knocked the Falcons out of the playoffs… |
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Are they the same old Atlanta Falcons?Dec 9, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Atlanta Falcons were in playoff form Sunday. Unfortunately for them, we’re talking about the kind of postseason form they’ve shown throughout Mike Smith’s tenure as coach. The team with the best record in the NFC came out flat… |
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Sean Newell, deadspin.com We'll be putting all our GIFs for the day here, from the double-bird field goal salute, Rex Ryan digesting a delicious meal and Lee Smith being eaten by Bills fans. We'll update the post as the later games conclude, so stay tuned. More » |
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Panthers score some points for RiveraDec 9, 2012
What happened Sunday should make Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson think long and hard. What happened Sunday just might save coach Ron Rivera’s job. The Panthers played their best game of the year, defeating the Atlanta Falcons, 30-20, at Bank of… |
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Newton dominates Falcons as Panthers hold onDec 9, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Cam Newton threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns and scored on a 72-yard run as the Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-20 on Sunday. |
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D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com CHARLOTTE — Here’s what the Falcons were saying after the game: “They were much better than us today. They beat us in all three phases. We couldn’t sustain drives on third down offensively. We couldn’t even come close to getting them off the … |
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Panthers finally hang on for a win over FalconsDec 9, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Much to the chagrin of the AFC Pro Bowl team, Cam Newton looked like a big deal Sunday. The Panthers quarterback, who is still getting ripped for his personality, put on a show in a 30-20 win over the Falcons. Newton finished with 287 yards passing and … |
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Rapid Reaction: Panthers 30, Falcons 20Dec 9, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Thoughts on the Carolina Panthers’ 30-20 victory against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday: What it means: Maybe players from other teams and media members have been right when they’ve said the Falcons aren’… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com You assume the Falcons did some advance scouting for this game. If they did, maybe their players and coaches didn’t read the report. The Panthers are up 16-0 on the Falcons at halftime, in a game the NFC South champions are sleepwalking through. With on… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Maybe it’s an omen. The Panthers won their first coin toss of the year, and thus inspired, drove down the field for an early lead on the Falcons. The Panthers were 0-13 on coin tosses this year (including an overtime), which can perhaps only be explaine… |
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D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com CHARLOTTE — Falcons veteran Chris Hope will start at strong safety for William Moore (hamstring) today against the Carolina Panthers at 1 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium. Hope, from nearby Rock Hill, S.C., will make his first start with the Falcons. Aft… |
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Panthers without four startersDec 9, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers will be without four starters Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Running back Jonathan Stewart, receiver Brandon LaFell, defensive tackle Dwan Edwards and linebacker James Anderson all are inactive due to injuri… |
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Michael Turner is expected to playDec 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The potential emergence of Jacquizz Rodgers as the go-to back in Atlanta will be delayed. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Falcons running back Michael Turner will play on Sunday in Carolina, despite an elbow injury that had him listed as questionable. Turner… |
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