Atlanta Falcons News

You made your fantasy championship. Nice work. You probably did so with a combination of decent drafting and savvy in-season waiver-wire pickups.

If only the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons could merge. Maybe take that $1.2 billion the Falcons are frivolously spending on that shiny new stadium they're planning to build right next to the still-wonderful Georgia Dome and shift it a couple of hours north to Chattanooga.

When the Atlanta Falcons face the San Francisco 49ers for the first time since their epic 2012 NFC Championship Game that nearly paralyzed the Falcons into a "shock" mode, Matt Ryan and his Dirty Birds will have to wait until next time to avenge that humiliating loss.

Offensive tackle Lamar Holmes of the Atlanta Falcons had a rough outing in their latest game against the Washington Redskins , as he was lined up against Brian Orakpo all day long.

The Walter Payton Man of the Year award is one of the most prestigious awards bestowed upon players in the NFL.

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Chief amongst Atlanta's concerns will likely be figuring out how to rejuvenate its offensive and defensive lines after both units had poor showings during the team's woeful 2013 campaign.

It's hard to imagine where the Atlanta Falcons ' defense would be without Jonathan Babineaux .

Quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for 381 yards and three touchdowns in his first start in replacement of Robert Griffin III, but fell just one play short of a comeback victory as the Washington fell to the Atlanta Falcons, 27-26, on Dec. 15 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga.

Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith was somewhat subtle about the demotion of Osi Umenyiora , saying he wanted to keep Umenyiora on a "pitch count" and use the veteran defensive end more as a situational pass-rusher against the Washington Redskins .

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Joplo Bartu, bottom, nearly intercepts a pass from Washington Redskins quarterback Kirck Cousins to tight end Logan Paulsen as it bounces off his hand during first-half action in an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

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The Falcons are finally in full-blown evaluation mode. Last week we covered what that meant for Asante Samuel , who is basically riding the bench for the rest of the season.

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Sen. John McCain says he is disturbed the Obama administration has not been more forthcoming about an American who disappeared while on a secret intelligence mission to Iran.

Jun 18, 2013; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter shown on the field during minicamp at the Falcons Training Complex.

From Washington's first possession to the decisive play in the final minute, Atlanta's defense kept finding ways to get its hands on the ball.

After looking at potential offseason moves the Falcons must make to improve their offense last week, it's time to take a look on the defensive side of the ball at some areas where the Falcons can improve in 2014.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jeremy Ebert runs past Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams and cornerback Leodis McKelvin after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013.

A few thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons ' 27-26 win over Washington Redskins at the Georgia Dome.