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October 4, 2014
Matt Stafford on Falcons defense: 'At every level they've got playmakers'
If you were hoping for some Aaron Rodgers-like bulletin board material this week from the Detroit Lions, you're going to be disappointed. Heading into their Week 3 matchup with the Atlanta Fa...
Goro's Quick Hits for Raiders week 2 win over Jets
In 2016 after 2 weeks, the team was 1-1 with a heart-stopping fantastic finish over New Orleans and the back-and-forth battle with eventual Superbowl Runner-ups Atlanta Falcons. It was a mixed...
What do they get wrong about the Atlanta Falcons?
Plenty of things, but this one in particular.
Chicago Bears Sackwatch 2017: Week 1 vs Atlanta Falcons
This is probably my favorite, and my least favorite, weekly feature that I do here at Windy City Gridiron. I love it, because it's fun to take a magnifying glass to the pass protection, in...
Mistakes doom Patriots defense in 42-27 loss to Chiefs
Seven months after shutting down the Atlanta Falcons late in a dramatic Super Bowl comeback win, the New England Patriots defense couldn't find the brakes Thursday night, giving up 28 second-half points in a stunning 42-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was the most points allowed by New England
Falcons release Ra'Shede Hageman days after putting him on exempt list
Hageman, who is being investigated by the NFL for alleged domestic violence, is out in Atlanta
Atlanta Falcons could get off to 5-0 start before Super Bowl rematch
The schedule points to a fast start for the Falcons as they try to get over their Super Bowl collapse.
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Cardinals vs. Falcons: Five players out for preseason home opener
Five players won't play in Atlanta's preseason home opener, including RB Devonta Freeman and CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson
Falcons vs. Steelers highlights | Preseason Week 2
The Atlanta Falcons take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Preseason Week 2.
Rookie Conner stars in Steelers' 17-13 win over Falcons (Aug 20, 2017) | FOX Sports
PITTSBURGH (AP) Rookie running back James Conner set up Pittsburgh's winning fourth-quarter touchdown pass in the Steelers' 17-13 exhibition victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Falcons Vs. Steelers Live Stream: Watch NFL Preseason Week 2 Online
As far as preseason games go, it doesn't get much better than Sunday's matchup at Heinz Field. The Atlanta Falcons take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 of the NFL preseason in a ga...
Devonta Freeman Diagnosed with Concussion, Will Not Play vs. Steelers
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday that running back Devonta Freeman will be held out of action this week after being placed in the concussion protocol, per Vaughn McClure of ESPN...
Dolphins sign LB Junior Sylvestre
On Saturday, the Miami Dolphins announced that they have signed linebacker Junior Sylvestre. In their preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night, the Dolphins lost starting middle...
Raekwon McMillan's Knee Injury Reportedly a Torn ACL, out for Season
Miami Dolphins rookie linebacker Raekwon McMillan is expected to miss the entire 2017 NFL season after suffering a torn ACL in Thursday night's preseason victory over the Atlanta Falcons ...
NFL preseason: Miami Dolphins 23, Atlanta Falcons 20
Devonta Freeman scored on a 15-yard reception from Matt Ryan as the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Miami Dolphins 23-20 in preseason action.
Freeman scores but Falcons blew lead at Miami, 23-20
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- Now the NFL's highest-paid running back, Devonta Freeman looked the part in a brief appearance Thursday night, scoring on a 15-yard reception from Matt Ryan as the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Miami Dolphins 23-20.
Falcons vs. Dolphins: 3 position battles to watch Preseason Week 1
The Atlanta Falcons kick off their preseason schedule tomorrow night on the road against the Miami Dolphins. Usually, we'd provide a list of matchups to watch in preparation for the game, but...
Falcons to hold out Julio Jones in preseason opener | FOX Sports
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons are holding out wide receiver Julio Jones in their preseason opener at Miami on Thursday night.
Falcons GM: Julio Jones 'healed up very, very well'
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones missed the team's offseason program after undergoing foot surgery in March. GM Thomas Dimitroff says the WR has 'healed up very, very well'.
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PFT preseason power rankings No. 2: Atlanta Falcons
The thing people will remember about the 2016 Falcons is that they blew a 28-3 lead in the Super Bowl. That's reality, but also a shame, because there was so much positive about their season and what it portends for the future. The Falcons have traditionally had skill-position talent, but they pushed it to another...
J.J. Watt's health, contract concerns highlight 10 Texans questions
In the aftermath of a 34-16 AFC divisional-round loss in January to the eventual Super Bowl champions, the setback has created even more determination for the defending AFC South champions. Popular with teammates for his low-key personality in the locker room and hard-nosed approach to football, Savage is a strong-armed, classic pocket passer. All indications are that he's made a sound recove...
Falcons secondary ranked No. 5 in the NFL by PFF
Pro Football Focus made a wise decision in their recent secondary rankings for all 32 NFL teams, putting the young, talented Atlanta Falcons secondary among the league's top five. It shouldn&...
Falcons TE Austin Hooper ranked No. 2 in DVOA at his position
You already know the Falcons have the NFL's top offense, led by an MVP quarterback and bolstered by insane talent at wide receiver and running back. Did you also know Atlanta has a rising sta...
Jeff Fisher Tells Rams Staff He's Been Fired in 'All or Nothing' Video
Jeff Fisher 's tenure as head coach of the Los Angeles Rams came to an unceremonious end when he was fired after a 42-14 loss against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14 last season...
NFL stars Ryan, Brown visit William & Mary for All-Pro camp
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Steelers receiver Antonio Brown gave a number of youngsters football and life advice at Nike's 24th annual Colonial All-Pro Camp.
Matt Ryan laments Super Bowl loss in new high-profile Gatorade ad
The Falcons quarterback says he wants to move on from the Super Bowl loss, but this new commercial suggests otherwise.
Players' big paydays not primary concern of Falcons owner Arthur Blank
He understands that MVP Matt Ryan soon may be up for an even loftier salary, but Arthur Blank takes a long view for all players, not just top earners.
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Falcons dominate the NFL Top 100
Fact: Matt Ryan is an accomplished amateur beet pickler
Falcons 2017 position groups ranked from first to worst
The Atlanta Falcons have one of the NFL's deepest and most talented rosters, but a lot has changed since the Super Bowl. To help get you re-acquainted with the team, let's go around and...
Devonta Freeman thinks he should've been Super Bowl MVP. Does he not realize he was the goat? | FOX Sports
The Falcons RB was responsible for the sack/fumble that changed the game.
Freeman laments Super Bowl loss: I should have been MVP
When it comes to Super LI and the Atlanta Falcons' loss, Devonta Freeman is still bitter, though a new contract is on the horizon.
Falcons confident in Devonta Freeman deal by first week of training camp
The Falcons brass is confident they will get a deal done with Devonta Freeman by the first week of training camp, according to a report by Dianna Russini of ESPN: Freeman is entering what would be ...
Devonta Freeman Says He's Looking Forward to Signing Contract Extension
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman helped lead his team to the Super Bowl last season and is ready to be rewarded with a contract extension...
Garland, Schweitzer taking shared path to Falcons' RG battle | FOX Sports
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The second day of minicamp was over for some Atlanta Falcons players.
Falcons sign DE Martin Ifedi
The Falcons have signed defensive end Martin Ifedi, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Ifedi was a seventh-round pick of the Rams in 2015. The Rams waived him before the regular season, and he signed to the Buccaneers practice squad. The Bucs cut him after the preseason
Roddy White 'open' to future front office role with Falcons
After years of lining up at receiver for the Falcons, Roddy White has interest in transitioning into a front office role with the team in the future.
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Bill Belichick is on to 2017
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has said it. Now, Patriots coach Bill Belichick has done the same, essentially. His team is on to 2017. "It was a great night," Belichick told reporters about the team's recent 283-diamond ring ceremony. "But, really, we need to move on to 2017. You know, we've had enough
See the Falcons' NFC Championship rings
The Atlanta Falcons don't have a Super Bowl ring with 283 diamonds, but they do have their NFC...
The Falcons' offense shouldn't take a step back under Steve Sarkisian
Kyle Shanahan has moved on, but things should stay fundamentally the same in 2017 with Atlanta's new offensive coordinator.
Falcons honor Vick, White, may retire jerseys
Michael Vick and Roddy White were honored by the Falcons in a retirement ceremony on Monday.
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Vick, White honored by Falcons
Former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and wide receiver Roddy White were humbled and appreciative...
Michael Vick, Roddy White retire in Falcons ceremony
The Atlanta Falcons bade farewell to two of the most talented, and controversial, players in team history.
Films Encore: Panthers vs. Falcons 2004
NFL Films takes you back to a December matchup between the Falcons and Panthers in 2004, the year Michael Vick led the Falcons to the NFC Championship Game and the year after the Panthers went to the Super Bowl.
Julio Jones named NFL's most indispensable offensive player
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones was named the NFL's most indispensable offensiv...
Falcons NT Dontari Poe to Earn $125,000 If He Makes 340-Pound Weight Goal
Nose tackle Dontari Poe 's one-year contract with his new team, the Atlanta Falcons, contains weight incentives...
Michael Vick told Roddy White he was destined for NFL stardom
Michael Vick and Roddy White will share the stage Monday when the Falcons honor the retirement of both players with a special ceremony.
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Colin Kaepernick Had 17th Most Popular NFL Jersey in May
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sold more jerseys in May than numerous NFL superstars, including Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant ...
New England Patriots troll Atlanta Falcons: 283 diamonds put in Super Bowl ring
The New England Patriots revealed their Super Bowl LI ring containing 283 diamonds as an apparent reminder to the team's historic comeback from a 28-3 deficit.
