Atlanta Falcons News

The Atlanta Falcons sure needed this. A home game - against the woeful Tampa Bay Buccaneers , no less.

Sun Media handicapper Randall the Handle and Sun Media's Rob Longley and Ken Fidlin each has been awarded a fictitious bankroll of $1,000 to start the season.

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner is questionable for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a sprained ankle.

When you've kicked in the NFL for 17 years, you're bound to miss a few. But Jason Elam's current cold streak has put him on pace to have a career-worst season.

Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers watch live - NFL >> Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons NFL, United States of America Sunday, November 29, 2009 1:00 PM Stadium: Georgia Dome Last season, with rookie coach Mike Smith and rookie quarterback Matt Ryan, the Falcons were able to shock many observers by going 11-5 and earning an NFC playoff ...

Ben Roethlisberger played one of the worst games of his NFL career one week after suffering a concussion in 2006.

Falcons defensive end John Abraham thinks spotty coverage in the secondary is one reason for his decline in sacks this year.

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner practiced lightly Thursday for the second straight day, and backup Jerious Norwood was a full participant.

The Gainesville Police Department's Honor Guard has been chosen to present the colors before Sunday's Atlanta Falcons game at the Georgia Dome.

The Buccaneers' upcoming opponent knows what it's like to rebuild around a rookie quarterback.

RB Michael Turner , who has missed one game because of a high ankle sprain, returned to practice Wednesday and could play Sunday against the Bucs.

FLOWERY BRANCH Falcons defensive end John Abraham plans to pick up the pace down the stretch.

Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Weekly Release Attached is the weekly release for the Atlanta Falcons Week 12 meeting vs.

Tony Gonzalez of the Atlanta Falcons hauls in the game-tying touchdown pass against the Giants' Michael Boley.

The Chauncey Davis Bike For Life initiative will provide at least 92 bikes to youth this Christmas as a part of an ongoing effort to encourage physical fitness to combat childhood obesity and diabetes.

The Atlanta Falcons are looking at alternatives for slumping kicker Jason Elam. The Falcons brought Steve Hauschka, Sam Swant and Shane Andrus and former Georgia standout Brandon Coutu to their practice facility for tryouts on Tuesday.

New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs says his right leg feels "really good" and he should play against Denver on Thursday.

JAN. 4, 2000 - Michael Vick leads Virginia Tech with 302 yards of total offense, but Florida State rallies to win the Sugar Bowl and the BCS national championship, 46-29. EARLY 2001 - Vick, Quanis Phillips and Tony Taylor decide to start an illegal dogfighting operation.

Giants quarterback Eli Manning, who threw for a career-high 384 yards against the Falcons, appears to be out of his recent slump.

Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross is making his first visit with teammates at Bank of America Stadium today since his season-ending injury.