NFL Week Fourteen Preview – Atlanta vs CarolinaMatt Loede, falconsgab.com The Falcons had a nice break after their win over the Saints nearly a week ago, and now will have to go on the road Sunday for another NFC South matchup as they play the Panthers. Atlanta is looking to wrap up the #1 seed in the NFC, and at 11-1 they on… |
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Hardy says 3-9 Panthers better than FalconsDec 5, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com The Panthers' 3-9 record isn't keeping them from talking some trash leading up to their rematch with the division rival Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. |
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Drew Brees not turning cautiousDec 5, 2012
Coming off the first five-interception game of his career, New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees said he isn’t suddenly going to change his mentality. “You stay aggressive,’’ Brees told the New Orleans media Wednesday. “You stay confident. If you d… |
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Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com Remember the Pro Bowl? Of course you don't! But CBS's Pete Prisco does, and he remembers Cam Newton being the only one of six quarterback in the game to actually face a pass rush. So now, after nearly a year of dogged reporting, Prisco's gotten down the… |
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Trash talk: DE says Panthers better than FalconsDec 5, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Carolina defensive end Greg Hardy says the struggling Panthers are better team than league-leading Atlanta. |
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NFC South afternoon updateDec 5, 2012
The practice reports are coming in very fast from all around the division this Wednesday afternoon. So let's run quickly through a bunch of news and notes from all precincts. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS It appears as if cornerback Anthony Gaitor, who had been … |
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Tony Gonzalez stops by PFT on NBC Sports NetworkDec 5, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com It’s been another memorable season for Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez. He has caught at least 70 passes for the 10th straight year, become the eighth player in history with 100 receiving touchdowns and helped the Falcons navigate the first three-quarte… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com There is motivation. There is hope. And then there is delusion. Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy said Wednesday he thought his team was better than the Falcons. Not just within the narrow context of the 30-28 hack-up-a-furball job the Panthers lost at … |
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Hardy: Panthers better than FalconsDec 5, 2012
We have a room-service order for Atlanta coach Mike Smith. I’m sure he’ll want to make sure this is hung in every locker of the team’s practice facility as soon as possible. Carolina defensive end Greg Hardy said Wednesday the Panthers are a better … |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Apparently, the statute of limitations for ripping a rookie anonymously is right around a year. Because for some reason, players are taking shots at Panthers quarterback Cam Newton for his behavior at the Pro Bowl last year. Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com… |
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William Moore is player of the weekDec 5, 2012
Atlanta safety William Moore just got an award and some more negotiating clout. The NFL just announced that Moore has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. That comes after Moore had perhaps the best game of his career, recording two intercep… |
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Bucs need to get Martin back on trackDec 5, 2012
One thing has become obvious in Tampa Bay’s two-game losing streak: Rookie running back Doug Martin is the key to the Buccaneers’ offense. The Bucs have averaged just 60.5 yards rushing in losses to Atlanta and Denver. According to ESPN Stats & Info… |
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Kerry Byrne: Inside the Numbers: Week 13Dec 5, 2012
While other QBs are stealing headlines, there's some guy in New England putting up MVP numbers. No, Tom Brady's mastery isn't new, but his 2012 run is still stunning, says Kerry Byrne. |
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Falcons still thrive on play-actionDec 5, 2012
Michael Turner’s numbers and playing time have dipped this season, but opposing defenses still are keeping close tabs on the Atlanta running back. Defenses still are biting on play-action fakes. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Atlanta quarter… |
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Around the NFC SouthDec 5, 2012
Let's take a run through the Wednesday morning headlines from around the division: ATLANTA FALCONS Fullback Mike Cox spent three seasons with the Chiefs and considered Jovan Belcher, who died in a murder-suicide Saturday, a close friend. Cox told D. Orl… |
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