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Poised for late-season run, desperate Giants needed this win

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:37:00 EST

The Giants pull out a much-needed 34-31 overtime win over the pesky Falcons. And they sure needed it after losing four in a row. Now they can start another one of their late-season runs, Mike Freeman says.

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Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:37:00 EST

NFL Picks Week 11

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:33:21 EST

NFL Picks Week 11

Turner out for Falcons, Pierce inactive for Giants

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:11:34 EST

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-Atlanta Falcons running backs Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood are inactive for the team's game against the New York Giants.

Guess the NFL Football Scores!

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:08:36 EST

Guess the NFL Football Scores!

Poised for late-season run, desperate Giants needed this win

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 8:11:52 EST

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Sun, 22 Nov 2009 8:11:52 EST

Third down has been letdown for Falcons defense

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 6:11:05 EST

Falcons, Giants in must-win situation

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 6:11:04 EST

Post-Game Thread: Falcons fall short of stunning Giants in OT, 34-31

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 5:11:01 EST

Falcoholic staff writer tlozwarlock offers his quick impressions of the Falcons' 34-31 loss to the Giants.

Week 11 Picks

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:08:02 EST

Week 11 Picks

Saturday News And Notes: Tackling The New York Giants

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 8:11:00 EST

The Falcoholic examines some of the storylines leading into Sunday's tilt between the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Giants.

Do Da Dirty Bird: For Matt Ryan, What's Luck Got To Do with Picks?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 4:11:28 EST

If you feel the need to put this article's title to the tune of a certain Tina Turner song, I'll look the other way. You think I didn't think of that as I was coming up with it?

Predict the Giants/Falcons Score

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:41:18 EST

Predict the Giants/Falcons Score

'Foggy' Portis to sit out again

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:33:44 EST

'Foggy' Portis to sit out again

NFL Week 11 Picks

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:01:28 EST

NFL Week 11 Picks

Falcons report: Inside slant

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:11:18 EST

The Falcons have dropped three of their last five games and everybody is wondering what happened to Matt "Matty Ice" Ryan.

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:11:18 EST

Falcons report: Strategy and personnel

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:11:18 EST

With Michael Turner likely out for this one with a high ankle sprain, the Falcons will use three running backs to replace him

Falcons report: Notes, quotes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:11:18 EST

--Tight end Tony Gonzalez had a strong rookie season, but then had a drop off his second year

The Atlanta Falcons Try to Regroup against the New York Giants

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 7:11:32 EST

Starting the season, this match-up stood out to me. My expectations were that if the Falcons could win this game they would be contenders. After 10 weeks in this NFL season, the value has changed.

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 6:11:19 EST

Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 11, Falcons @ Giants

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 4:11:19 EST

The bye is a ponderous thing. It can be a blessing, allowing a sliding team to rest, regroup, and refocus; or it can be the kiss of death, interrupting a group's rhythm or allowing losses to fester.

Remaining Schedule: It's Gotten "Easier"

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 2:11:44 EST

Falcoholic staff writer tlozwarlock projects where the Falcons' remaining opponents will be when they meet head to head.

Falcons won't go anywhere if Ryan doesn't figure things out

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:58:00 EST

If the Falcons fancy themselves contenders, they need Matt Ryan to shape up now. Atlanta's star QB struggles again in a 28-19 loss to Carolina. If he continues like this, the Falcons are done, Clark Judge says.

Falcons won't go anywhere if Ryan doesn't figure things out

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 9:11:02 EST

Taking a midseason look at all 32 teams

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:13:00 EST

Can the Saints or Colts go unbeaten? Which also-rans are primed to play spoiler in the second half? With half the season in the books, Charley Casserly has a few things he is looking for the rest of the way.

Taking a midseason look at all 32 teams

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 5:11:26 EST

Week 9 Fantasy Football Matchups

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:20:00 EST

Most of your Seahawks, 49ers and Packers should perform at a high level in Week 9. Our Dave Richard breaks down every game on the weekend schedule for owners in his Fantasy Football Matchups.

Week 9 Fantasy Football Matchups

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:11:08 EST

Most of your Seahawks, 49ers and Packers should perform at a high level in Week 9. Our Dave Richard breaks down every game on the weekend schedule for owners in his Fantasy Football Matchups.

Week 8 Fantasy Football Matchups

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:38:00 EDT

Brett Favre's return to Green Bay and a clash between the Giants and Eagles highlight Week 8. Our Dave Richard breaks down every game and shares his thoughts on the Fantasy implications in his Fantasy Football Matchups.

Week 8 Fantasy Football Matchups

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 2:10:06 EDT

Week 5 Fantasy Football Matchups

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:01:00 EDT

A few potential blowouts and only a handful of compelling games highlight the Week 5 schedule. Our Dave Richard breaks down each and every game for Fantasy owners to assist in setting the best lineups in his Fantasy Football Matchups.

After being counted out, Pats alive and winning

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:56:00 EDT

After a difficult loss to the Jets, some counted the Pats out. However after a few tweaks and an impressive 26-10 win over the Falcons, New England's pronounced demise seems a bit premature, Mike Freeman says.

Expect Falcons' potent offense to take flight soon

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:37:00 EDT

The Falcons move to 2-0 after defeating the Panthers 28-20. Matt Ryan throws for three TDs while Michael Turner rumbles for 100 yards. If you think Atlanta's offense is scary now, wait till November, Pete Prisco says.

Leading a defense and loving football? That's more like Mike

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:25:00 EDT

Was Mike Peterson's dispute with his Jags coach an aberration or indicative of his character? Pete Prisco says the answer can be found in Atlanta, where Peterson is thriving as a welcome addition to the Falcons defense.

Mock Draft Time Schedule

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:15:36 EDT

Mock Draft Time Schedule