NFL Matchup - Atlanta at New Orleans
Records: Atlanta Falcons (8-4) at New Orleans Saints (6-6) Date: Sunday, December 7th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Louisiana Superdome (68,000) -- New Orleans, Louisiana Surface: Sportexe Momentum Home Record: Atlanta 5-1; New Orleans 5-1 Away Record: Atlanta 3-3; New Orleans 1-5 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Dick Stockton, Brian Baldinger, Brian Billick and Laura Okmin All-Time Series: Atlanta (45-34 -- 1-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: November 9, 2008 (Atlanta, 34-20 at Atlanta) Series Streak: New Orleans has won four of the last five meetings.
NFC South: Falcons' Turner one-ups former mentor
(Sports Network) -- Michael Turner was deemed expendable by the San Diego Chargers this past offseason, but there's no denying that the talented running back has been vital to the Atlanta Falcons' amazing turnaround in 2008.
Recap: San Diego vs. Atlanta
Matt Ryan tossed a pair of touchdown passes and Michael Turner ran for 120 yards against his old team as the surprise Atlanta Falcons gutted out a 22-16 victory over the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.
Falcons place Hartsock on IR
The Atlanta Falcons have placed tight end Ben Hartsock on injured reserve because of a toe injury.
Brees, Barber, Douglas earn NFC weekly honors
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber and Atlanta Falcons punt returner Harry Douglas have been selected as the NFC's top players for Week 12 of the NFL season.
Vick pleads guilty to state dogfighting charge
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, already serving a prison sentence for federal dogfighting charges, pleaded guilty to a state dogfighting charge Tuesday.
NFL Matchup - Atlanta at San Diego
Records: Atlanta Falcons (7-4) at San Diego Chargers (4-7) Date: Sunday, November 30th Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. (et) Site: Qualcomm Stadium (70,000) -- San Diego, California Surface: Grass Home Record: Atlanta 5-1; San Diego 3-2 Away Record: Atlanta 2-3; San Diego 1-5 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Matt Vasgersian, JC Pearson and Nischelle Turner All-Time Series: Atlanta (6-1) Last Meeting: October 17, 2004 (Atlanta, 21-20 at Atlanta) Series Streak: Atlanta has won the last four meetings.
Falcons extend WR Jenkins, DT Babineaux
The Atlanta Falcons extended the contracts of wide receiver Michael Jenkins and defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux on Tuesday.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Carolina
Michael Turner rushed for 117 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, including three in the fourth quarter, as the Atlanta Falcons upended the NFC South-leading Carolina Panthers, 45-28.
NFL Matchup - Carolina at Atlanta
Records: Carolina Panthers (8-2) at Atlanta Falcons (6-4) Date: Sunday, November 23rd Kickoff: 4:15 p.m. (et) Site: Georgia Dome (71,228) -- Atlanta, Georgia Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Carolina 6-0; Atlanta 4-1 Away Record: Carolina 2-2; Atlanta 2-3 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick and Buck Lanford All-Time Series: Atlanta (16-11) Last Meeting: September 28, 2008 (Carolina, 24-9 at Carolina) Series Streak: Carolina has won three of the last four meetings.
NFC South: Saints hoping win serves as a springboard
(Sports Network) -- Things haven't quite gone as planned for the New Orleans Saints for much of the 2008 season, with injuries, inconsistency and even a little in-fighting all contributing to the unwanted 4-5 record the team brought into this past Sunday's meeting with Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium. For at least one day, though, the club many insiders had tabbed as one to beat in the NFC South heading into this campaign lived up to its preseason billing.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Denver
Jay Cutler's nine-yard touchdown pass to Daniel Graham in the latter half of the fourth quarter lifted the Denver Broncos to a 24-20 come-from-behind win over the Atlanta Falcons.
NFL Matchup - Denver at Atlanta
Records: Denver Broncos (5-4) at Atlanta Falcons (6-3) Date: Sunday, November 16th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Georgia Dome (71,228) -- Atlanta, Georgia Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Denver 3-2; Atlanta 4-0 Away Record: Denver 2-2; Atlanta 2-3 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Kevin Harlan and Rich Gannon All-Time Series: Denver (7-4) Last Meeting: October 31, 2004 (Atlanta, 41-28 at Denver) Series Streak: Denver has won five of the last six meetings.
NFC South: Panthers prevail despite QB being "less than Jake"
(Sports Network) -- Jake Delhomme probably isn't concerned about taking home the Carolina Panthers' team MVP award at season's end. That's a good thing, since the veteran quarterback certainly didn't help his candidacy with a forgettable performance this past Sunday.
Recap: Atlanta vs. New Orleans
Matt Ryan completed 16-of-23 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns, and the Atlanta Falcons remained unbeaten at home with a 34-20 victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Ryan, Rolle and Smith earn NFC weekly honors
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, Arizona Cardinals safety Antrel Rolle and Tampa Bay Buccaneers special teamer Clifton Smith were selected as the NFC's top players for Week 9 of the NFL season.
NFC South: Bucs overcome dullness with determination
(Sports Network) -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' performance against the Kansas City Chiefs this past Sunday certainly wasn't without its flaws, but it was still good enough to produce the biggest comeback win in the team's 33-year existence.
Recap: Oakland vs. Atlanta
Matt Ryan completed 17-of-22 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns, and the Atlanta Falcons blanked the Oakland Raiders, 24-0, at McAfee Coliseum.
Falcons OT Baker has successful surgery
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Sam Baker underwent a successful lower back discectomy, the team announced Thursday.
Report: Judge denies Vick's request to plead guilty via video
A judge reportedly denied a request by Michael Vick's lawyers to allow him to plead guilty to state dogfighting charges via videoconference from federal prison on Thursday.
Ryan, Mayo earn rookie honors for September
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo have been selected as the NFL's top rookies for the month of October.
Falcons bring back OT Gandy
The Atlanta Falcons signed free agent offensive tackle Wayne Gandy on Wednesday to help fill in on their depleted offensive line.
NFC South: Rookie mistakes plague Falcons in tough loss
(Sports Network) -- The Atlanta Falcons' matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles this past Sunday served as a harsh learning experience for one of the team's rookies, but it wasn't quarterback Matt Ryan or any of the other young players that suffered a case of growing pains.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. Atlanta
Brian Westbrook returned to play and scored twice as the Philadelphia Eagles beat up the Atlanta Falcons, 27-14, at Lincoln Financial Field.
Report: Vick to plead guilty to state dogfighting charges
In an effort to reduce his jail sentence, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick will reportedly plead guilty to state dogfighting charges in the near future.
