November 27th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Matt Ryan tossed three touchdown passes and the Falcons came through with a goal-line stand after Percy Harvin’s 104-yard kickoff return, preserving a 24-14 victory over the Vikings on Sunday. Atlanta (7-4) had to beat the lowly Vikings to maintain its spot in a tight NFC playoff race. Minnesota (2-9) didn’t appear much of a threat without star running [...]
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Falcons Gab NFL Week 12 Preview – Minnesota at Atlanta
WHEN THE VIKINGS HAVE THE BALL The expected absence of Peterson (872 rushing yards, 16 receptions, 12 total TD) could be a devastating blow to a Minnesota offense that’s fifth in the league in rushing (143.1 ypg) and has depended heavily on its workhorse back. It also hasn’t helped matters that Ponder (955 rushing yards, [...]
Are the Falcons still lacking an identity on offense?
Mr. Destiny on Mike Smith’s controversial call “I take full responsibility” is not something which will make Falcons fans feel at ease for Coach Mike Smith’s decision to go for it on 4th and inches on his own 30 yard line in overtime. After scoring 10 points in the last 5 minutes to tie the [...]
Falcons lose heartbreaker in OT to Saints; 26-23
A stunning finish to say the least. John Kasay booted a 26-yard field goal in overtime to give the Saints a 26-23 win over Atlanta after Falcons coach Mike Smith decided to go for it on fourth and inches deep in his own territory in the extra session. The Falcons (5-4) persevered back from a [...]
Saints Gab NFL Week 10 Preview – New Orleans at Atlanta
WHEN THE SAINTS HAVE THE BALL The Saints can throw with anyone in the league and will try to set the wheels in motion right away against Atlanta. Brees (3,004 passing yards, 21 TD, 11 INT) has been the backbone to the New Orleans offense and has eight touchdown passes in his last three games. [...]
Julio Jones’ Big Day Helps Falcons Beat Colts 31-7
The Falcons were warned all week not to look past the winless Indianapolis Colts. They saw the Saints lose to the Rams a week ago, and have seen more than their share of upsets this season. They listened, and it stuck. Sunday in Indy, the team took care of business, putting away with ease the [...]
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Comments OffIndianapolis Colts Crushed by Atlanta Falcons 31-7 to Drop to 0-9
The longest season maybe ever for the Colts continued on Sunday, and as expected the Atlanta Falcons did pretty much as they pleased as they thumped the Colts 31-7 to drop Indy to 0-9 on the season. Atlanta improves to 5-3 on the season. Matt Ryan threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns, including two [...]
Tags: colts, Curtis Painter, Donald Brown, falcons, julio jones, matt ryan, News, Opinions Comments OffWarren Sapp to Ndamukong Suh: “Shut up”
Kevin Bull of the Detroit Free Press reports former NFL All-Pro defensive tackle Warren Sapp has a problem with the attention given to postgame trash-talking. Sapp’s target: Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. Sapp, now an analyst for Showtime and the NFL Network, took exception to those comments and thinks Suh should have kept quiet. “Absolutely [...]
