December 4th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Rookie T.J. Yates threw a touchdown pass in his first NFL start, Arian Foster rushed for 111 yards and Houston overcame another injury to Andre Johnson to beat Atlanta 17-10 on Sunday. The Falcons (7-5) sputtered offensively much of the day and lost for just the second time in seven games. Houston’s top-ranked defense knocked [...]
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Falcons earn 7th victory of the season; beat Minnesota 24-14
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Falcons Gab NFL Week 9 Preview – Atlanta at Indianapolis
WHEN THE FALCONS HAVE THE BALL Ryan (1,683 passing yards, 9 TD, 8 INT) had nine interceptions in 16 games a year ago, but is one pick away from matching that mark this season. He has thrown a touchdown pass in six straight games since not having one in a Week 1 loss at Chicago, [...]
Ryan To Get Second Opinion On Injured Left Ankle
ProFootballTalk.com reports a source with knowledge of the situation said Falcons QB Matt Ryan will get a second opinion on his left ankle during the team’s Week 8 bye. Ryan briefly left in the third quarter Sunday against the Lions after one of his own linemen stepped on his left ankle, but he returned in [...]
