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Halftime: Scratching and Clawing

By John Manasso | Published: December 13, 2009
First the bad news on the first half. The Falcons’ defense had no stops, no sacks and generated no turnovers against the NFL’s top offense. A missed extra point by Saints’ kicker Garrett Hartley in the final minute of the half represented some of the Falcons’ best luck in the half, keeping the Falcons’ deficit to 10 [...]
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Halftime: Digging a Hole

By John Manasso | Published: November 22, 2009
On paper this game loomed as a big challenge — The Falcons were playing on the road (where they are 1-4), against a team in the top half of the NFL in rushing offense (against such teams they are 2-4) and without running back Michael Turner. The absence of Turner has not been the problem, nor [...]
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First Quarter: Falcons’ Offense Sputters

By John Manasso | Published: November 15, 2009
If the Falcons were worried about the running game with starting left tackle Sam Baker out with an ankle injury, the first drive should allay some of their fears. Michael Turner gained 47 yards on two carries to the right side in setting up a 35-yard field goal by Jason Elam on the opening drive. [...]
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Williams ‘Questionable’ For Sunday

By John Manasso | Published: October 16, 2009
Falcons’ defensive back Brian Williams, who has made a huge impact since arriving after Jacksonville waived him on Sept. 5, did not practice on Friday because of an issue with his eye. Williams was listed on Friday’s injury report as questionable for Sunday’s game with the Bears. “Brian had an eye. It should  not be an issue. [...]
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