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Independence at Arlington Story lines: Arlington is making its second playoff appearance in the program's three seasons after a 1-9 campaign in 2008.

Despite consecutive losses and a 4-3 record, Thomas Dimitroff says he has a good feeling about the Falcons.

When the Washington Redskins face the Atlanta FalconsA next week, they need to take a look at the Falcons blueprint from 2008 on how to turn this franchise around.

As endings go, it was fairly rousing. And transforming If not for those 11 seconds, a promising season might never have become much more.

Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan has a lot weapons at his disposal, including one familiar to Bears fans.

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas SAN FRANCISCO -- On the practice field Monday morning, Roddy White and Mike Smith looked at each other and said the exact same thing to each other.

With the bye week here only four weeks into the season it's as good a time as any to reflect on what we have seen thus far.

Thomas Dimitroff hesitates to give the New England Patriots too much credit for his success as general manager in Atlanta.

FLOWERY BRANCH Thomas Dimitroff is set to return to New England this weekend for the first time as the Falcons general manager.

GAME: Carolina at Atlanta SITE: Georgia Dome CAPACITY: 71,228 KICKOFF: Sunday, 1 p.m. TV: FOX SERIES HISTORY: 29th regular-season meeting.

Miami Dolphins +4 +185 over 43.5 at Atlanta Falcons -4 -205 under 43.5 A QBs: Even A RBs: Even A WRs: advantage Falcons A TEs: advantage Falcons A OLs: Even A Defense: advantage Dolphins A Special Teams: advantage Falcons A Falcons at home last season 7-1 Dolphins on road last season 6-2 A Although I do like the Falcons, this is too high a price to ...

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas The Atlanta Falcons are the final stop on our series of team-by-team mailbags.

Goal for the 09 Offensive Line: Can you beat the least sacks allowed in a season record held by these teams? 11 Baltimore, 1982; 12 Buffalo, 1982; 13 Baltimore, 1981.

Falcons QB Matt Ryan shook off his "illness" and was back watching film on Tuesday.

Training Camp Officially Over Ladies and Gentlemen, it's finally here: GAME WEEK! After suffering through a long, hot summer filled full of no football, game week is finally upon us.

Five things to watch for in the Falcons' preseason game against San Diego Saturday at the Georgia Dome: Going against the 3-4 The Falcons will face a 3-4 defense by the Chargers.

Now, after spending parts of the past two seasons on the Falcons ' practice squad, he's trying to figure out a way to make his card a little more valuable.

Now, after spending parts of the past two seasons on the Falcons ' practice squad, he's trying to figure out a way to make his card a little more valuable.

The Falcons are preparing for their game against the San Diego Chargers on Saturday as if it were a regular-season game.

Now, after spending parts of the past two seasons on the Falcons ' practice squad, he's trying to figure out a way to make his card a little more valuable.