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Archive for September, 2008

Falcons Fall 24-9 to Panthers in Carolina

The Falcons were out to prove Sunday that they could matchup with one of the better teams in the NFC South.  After their 24-9 loss, they will have to realize they have still aways to go to be on the same level as the Carolina Panthers.  Led by Jake Delhomme’s 20-for-29 passing for 294 yards [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 28 2008

Report: Foxworth Not Happy w/ Role in Atlanta

From: Pro Football Weekly
Sources in Atlanta say Falcons CB Domonique Foxworth is not happy with his role on the team. The Falcons acquired Foxworth from the Broncos in a trade just before the season began, but he’s stuck behind Chris Houston, Brent Grimes and Chevis Jackson and hasn’t seen much playing time. He’s in his [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 27 2008

Previewing the Falcons Trip to Carolina

If the Atlanta Falcons are going to be taken seriously as an up and coming team, they are going to have to prove it in a tough place vs a good team. No better time for that than Sunday when they travel to Bank of America Stadium to take on the 2-1 Carolina Panthers. The [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 24 2008

Turner Up Again for FedEx Ground Player of the Week

Quarterbacks JASON CAMPBELL of the Washington Redskins, BRIAN GRIESE of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and PHILIP RIVERS of the San Diego Chargers are the finalists for the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week honors for games played on September 21 - 22, while running backs RONNIE BROWN of the Miami Dolphins, FRED TAYLOR of [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 23 2008

Turner and Falcons Rush Over Chiefs 38-14

The Atlanta Falcons have a new attitude, as well as a new look - by physical and run the ball. Today vs the Kansas City Chiefs at the Georgia Dome, that new attitude was in full effect, as the Falcons laid a whoopin on the Chiefs, beating them soundly 38-14. Let’s not forget [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 21 2008

Preview: Kansas City Visits the Falcons

Not knowing who is going to play QB, the Kansas City Chiefs look to get on track Sunday as they take on the upstart Falcons at the Georgia Dome.  The Chiefs were white-washed, allowing 300 yards rushing to the Raiders Sunday in a 23-8 loss.  The Falcons, one week after beating the Lions to start [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 19 2008

Atlanta Turnovers Key to Tampa’s 24-9 Victory

The glory from last week’s victory over Detroit did not help Atlanta in their game against division rival Tampa Bay. Turnovers and strong defense by the Bucs held Atlanta to 234 total yards.
Atlanta QB Matt Ryan (13/33, 158 yards, 0 TDs, 2 INTs) had a hard time completing his passes to his receivers for most [...]

Posted by Eric Palmer on Sep 14 2008

Turner Named the FedEx Ground Player of the Week

Quarterback DONOVAN MC NABB of the Philadelphia Eagles and running back MICHAEL TURNER of the Atlanta Falcons are the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week for games played on September 4 - 8, the NFL announced today.
Donovan McNabb passed for 361 yards, scored three touchdowns and completed 21 of 33 passes in [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 12 2008

Turner Among Those Up for FedEx Player of the Week Awards

Quarterbacks DREW BREES of the New Orleans Saints, JAY CUTLER of the Denver Broncos and DONOVAN MCNABB of the Philadelphia Eagles are the finalists for the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week honors for games played on September 4 - 8, while running backs MATT FORTÉ of the Chicago Bears, WILLIE PARKER [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 11 2008

Turner Leads Falcons to Huge 34-21 Win Over Lions

While a lot of people were concerned entering the season with a rookie QB in Matt Ryan, there is one thing the Falcons have to feel good about today, that being the running of new feature back Michael Turner. The new Falcons back may be the story of opening weekend as he rumbled past the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 07 2008