Monthly Archives: November 2009

Eagles Hurt By Injuries, Too

Watching the video of Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Andy Reid’s press conference today on the team’s Web site, it seemed that almost the entire time was dominated by questions about injuries, some of which are almost as serious as those the Falcons are confronting. Entering Sunday’s critical 1 p.m. game with the Eagles (7-4) at the Georgia [...]
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Final: Redman Delivers Miracle

When all had looked lost for the Falcons, Chris Redman delivered a miracle. With the Falcons’ taking over following a missed field goal by Tampa Bay with 2:34 remaining, Redman – the back-up quarterback – drove the Falcons down field from the Falcons’ 41 into the end zone for a touchdown and a 20-17 win. In [...]
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Third Quarter: Falcons Fall Behind

In many ways, this game is the Falcons’ worst nightmare: arguably their two most important players, quarterback Matt Ryan and running back Michael Turner, have left the game with injuries, not to return. The third quarter was a tempest of bad news for the Falcons: In addition to Turner’s injury, they allowed a block punt and [...]
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Breaking News: Turner Out

The announcement just came through in the press box that Falcons’ running back Michael Turner is out for the game. Turner left the game with 10:58 left in the quarter after a 3-yard run.  Turner had 33 rushing yards on 12 carries before gettng injured at that point and had reeled off his longest run of the [...]
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Breaking News: Ryan Will Not Return

It was just announced in the press box that Falcons’ starting quarterback Matt Ryan will not return today. Ryan injured his toe in the first quarter after being sacked. Chris Redman has played well in filling in. He has completed 8 of 9 passes for 107 yards and one touchdown with no interceptions. Ryan completed 2 of [...]
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Halftime: Falcons In A Battle

If anyone thought the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be an easy win for the Falcons today based on their 1-9 record, forget about that. The Bucs who showed up today are the ones who defeated Green Bay (7-4) on Nov. 8 38-28 and who lost 25-23 to Miami on Nov. 15. With the score tied at [...]
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First Quarter: Playing Without Ryan

It looks like the question for this game for the Falcons will be if Matt Ryan is able to return and, if he cannot, can Chris Redman defeat Tampa Bay? So far, Redman looks good, despite the Falcons’ difficulty in protecting their quarterbacks. Tampa Bay had two sacks in the quarter, which is the reason why [...]
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Breaking News: Ryan’s Return Questionable

Falcons starting quarterback Matt Ryan was sacked with 10 minutes 57 seconds remaining in the first quarter and suffered a toe injury. His return is listed as questionable. Chris Redman took over for the Falcons at quarterback on their second series. Ryan was chased to his right by Bucs defensive end Stylez G. White and Tim Crowder [...]
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Inactives: Turner, Norwood Return

Falcons’ running back Michael Turner said he was a fast healer and he proved to be a man of his word. After missing only one game with a sprained ankle, Turner is active for today’s 1 p.m. game at the Georgia Dome with Tampa Bay. In addition, Jerious Norwood also will be, making the Falcons’ [...]
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Pregame: The Playoff Race

With all of the hand-wringing over the Falcons’ losing four of the last five games — and, frankly, there is nothing good about that performance other than that brutal part of the schedule is now complete — it’s time to take a look at where the Falcons stand in the NFC Wild Card playoff race [...]
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