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Halftime: Falcons Turn It Around

By John Manasso | Published: January 3, 2010
This game was starting to shaping up a lot like the Falcons’ 10-7 win over the Jets a few weeks ago, with neither offense truly able to get on track. However, the Falcons’ offense hit its stride on the last three series of the half to pull ahead 10-3 at the break. With the Falcons’ defense [...]
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Inactives: Ryan, Turner Remain Out

By John Manasso | Published: December 13, 2009
Despite the optimism that Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith was trying to have this week about quarterback Matt Ryan working more each day as the week progressed in the team’s morning walk-through, Ryan will be inactive for the second straight week today. So will starting running back Michael Turner. Neither practiced all week. In addition, right guard [...]
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Houston Out; Still Hoping for Ryan

By John Manasso | Published: December 10, 2009
Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith on Thursday ruled out a second player for Sunday’s game with New Orleans in the form of starting right cornerback Chris Houston (hamstring) but is leaving out hope that quarterback Matt Ryan might play even though Ryan did not practice for a second straight day this week. Tight end Justin Peelle [...]
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Third Quarter: Closer, But Bleeding on ‘D’ Must End

By John Manasso | Published: November 22, 2009
The Giants continue to exploit the Falcons’ pass defense and it could cost the Falcons the game. After the Giants’ quarterback Eli Manning passed for more than 200 yards in the first half, the Falcons allowed a 51-yard pass play on a third-quarter touchdown drive. Early in the game, the Falcons got some nice pressure on [...]
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Final: Missed Opportunities In Loss

By John Manasso | Published: November 15, 2009
In the big picture, this 28-19 loss will be remembered for the Falcons’ failure to capitalize on their opportunities — and possibly for Michael Turner’s sprained ankle. The ones that will stand out the most are Jason Elam’s missed 34-yard field goal in the fourth quarter might and Matt Ryan’s two interceptions — the fourth [...]
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Secondary Competition Takes Shape

By John Manasso | Published: October 21, 2009
In the Falcons’ first practice since starting cornerback and nickel back Brian Williams was lost for the season to a knee injury, Head Coach Mike Smith said the team was trying to develop a rotation on Wednesday. Chevis Jackson, who started all of last season, worked out at nickelback and safety Jamaal Fudge, who went through [...]
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