Atlanta Falcons News

Ryan up for Rookie of the Week award

December 2nd, 2008 - 1:43pm - AtlantaFalcons.com
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is on the ballot for Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week thanks to his performance in the Birds 22-16 victory over San Diego Sunday afternoon.

Peelle finds comfort zone in Falcons' offense

December 2nd, 2008 - 1:13pm - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Playing tight end in a run-dominated offense wasn't going to deter Justin Peelle from coming to Atlanta after the Dolphins released him late in the preseason.

Decision on Jackson's suspension pending

December 1st, 2008 - 7:40pm - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Defensive tackle Grady Jackson is expected to find out Tuesday whether he won his appeal of his he four-game suspension for violating the NFL steroid policy.

Falcons rookie tackle Baker eyes return

December 1st, 2008 - 7:38pm - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sam Baker said after Sunday's game in San Diego that he was gearing up to return this week against New Orleans. The rookie left tackle has missed six games due to hip problems, which led to surgery for a herniated disc.

Putting focus on the Falcons' playoff picture

December 1st, 2008 - 5:41pm - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With a quarter of the season left, the NFC playoff race is taking shape. The Falcons are right in the thick of it.

White passes 1,000 in receiving yards

November 30th, 2008 - 11:43pm - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
San Diego — On his second reception Sunday Falcons wide receiver Roddy White eclipsed the 1,000-yard receiving mark for the second consecutive season.

Ryan continues to be well protected

November 30th, 2008 - 10:58pm - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
San Diego — The magic word Sunday was safety. While the Falcons defense tallied its first safety in almost three years, the offensive line continues to make the safety of rookie quarterback Matt Ryan priority No. 1.

Falcons defense zaps the Chargers' offense

November 30th, 2008 - 10:50pm - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
San Diego — John Abraham wanted the sack. But settled for the safety.

Falcons-Chargers Game Notes

November 30th, 2008 - 9:21pm - AtlantaFalcons.com
Official game notes from the Falcons 22-16 victory over San Diego on Nov. 30.

Falcons neutralize Chargers in San Diego, 22-16

November 30th, 2008 - 8:46pm - AtlantaFalcons.com
The Falcons fought through turnovers and got big plays in all three phases Sunday to down the San Diego Chargers 22-16 and stay in the hunt in the highly-competitive NFC South.