Julio Jones’ hand hindered him in Week FourJosh Alper, profootballtalk.com There were plenty of stars on the Falcons offense during Sunday’s 30-28 comeback win over the Panthers. Matt Ryan threw for 369 yards, Michael Turner had 171 total yards and Roddy White had 169 yards and two touchdowns. Conspicuously absent from that li… |
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Roddy White talks about Falcons’ hot startOct 2, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Atlanta Falcons have had four straight winning seasons. They are five wins away from their fifth. But receiver Roddy White realizes that the team that has gone 0-3 in the postseason since 2008 won’t be taken seriously until the Falcons win at leas… |
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Michael Cunningham, ajc.com The first time the Falcons ever started a season 4-0 they ended up succumbing to injuries and, perhaps, their own doubts about whether they really were that good. The second time the Falcons were perfect through four games they ended up winning the NFC … |
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NFC South evening updateOct 2, 2012
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just announced they have signed tight end Nate Byham and released defensive end Jeff Charleston. Byham is known as a strong blocker and that’s something the Bucs didn’t have at tight end through the first four games. He also p… |
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First look at Week 5Oct 2, 2012
With some help from ESPN Stats & Information, let’s take our first look at the Week 5 games involving NFC South teams (and remember, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a bye): FALCONS AT REDSKINS Atlanta has started 4-0 twice before, in 1986 and 2004. Bu… |
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Payton has no plans to ask to attend Saints gameOct 2, 2012
Suspended New Orleans coach Sean Payton doesn't plan to ask the NFL for special permission to witness Saints quarterback Drew Brees breaking Johnny Unitas' NFL record for consecutive games with a touchdown pass. |
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Saints kick tires on five receiversOct 2, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com At a time when the Jets should be looking for help at receiver (more on that in a bit), the Saints have brought in five wideouts for a tire-kicking. A league source says the Saints worked out Brian Robiskie, Deon Butler, Jason Hill, Rasheed Davis, and P… |
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Son of Unitas sends Brees letter about TD recordOct 2, 2012
METAIRIE, La. (AP) With Drew Brees in position to break Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas' record for consecutive games with a touchdown pass, Unitas' son has sent words of encouragement to the Saints quarterback. |
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Ryan's fast start puts him in good companyOct 2, 2012
I’m sensing there are fair amount of people who are skeptical of Matt Ryan’s fast start. That’s somewhat understandable because, in the past, Ryan has had times when he’s been very good and other times when he hasn’t. It’s only four games into… |
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Roddy White joins PFT LiveOct 2, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com One of the NFL’s top receivers will chat with Mike Florio on today’s Pro Football Talk Live. Falcons receiver Roddy White, who leads the 4-0 Falcons with 27 catches for 413 yards, is today’s guest. White is coming off his best game of the season, ca… |
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NFL: Week 4 knee-jerk reactionsOct 2, 2012
You’ve heard the chatter by the sports pundits and on the talk shows. Heck, you may have even heard it here. So are the knee-jerk reactions about your team based in reality? Our NFL bloggers weigh in. |
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Around the NFC SouthOct 2, 2012
Time for a run through the Tuesday morning headlines from around the division: ATLANTA FALCONS Although his team is off to a 4-0 start and has thorough command in the NFC South, Atlanta coach Mike Smith said he’s not getting carried away and isn’t foc… |
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Stock Watch: NFC SouthOct 2, 2012
FALLING Tyson Clabo, right tackle, Falcons. He was the guy that was matched up with Carolina’s Charles Johnson most of the day. Even though the Falcons gave Clabo a lot of help by lining up offensive lineman Mike Johnson as a tight end, Charles Johnson … |
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Chase Stuart, nytimes.com The Falcons lead the N.F.C. in points scored and have the conference's best record (4-0) despite a less than stellar defense, thanks in large part to Matt Ryan's passing. |
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Matt Ryan lets the expletives fly, tooOct 2, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com During Sunday’s win over the Bills, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had a message for no one in particular after his touchdown run was upheld via replay review: “F–k you bitches.” As it turns out, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had a similar messa… |
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Falcons jump out to commanding NFC South leadOct 2, 2012
D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham helps knock the ball loose as Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton fumbles in the final minutes of the game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday , Sept. 30, 2012. The Panthers recovered the fumble but p… |
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