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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons are looking at alternatives for slumping kicker Jason Elam. ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas writes about all things NFC South in his division blog. The Falcons brought Steve Hauschka, Sam Swant and...

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There was a definite feeling of "here we go again" when Eli Manning had his duck of a pass intercepted on the first drive. But after that, Eli probably had his best game of the year, in the most important game to date. He threw some of his...

In this article: Mario Manningham, Michael Boley, Eli Manning, Ahmad Bradshaw, Danny Ware, Lawrence Tynes, New York Giants, Justin Tuck, and Mathias Kiwanuka

After seeing Atlanta's offense make drastic improvements last season, thanks to key offseason additions, many Falcons fans questioned GM Thomas Dimitroff's less-than-reserved attention to defense this offseason. The Falcons' offseason...

In this article: Chris Houston, Brent Grimes, Atlanta, Matt Ryan, NFL, Mike Smith, Brian Williams, Tye Hill, and Mike Peterson

Well folks, it's official. The Atlanta Falcons defense is terrible. Not just bad in that under-performs, split second late kind of way. No, they just aren't any good. When Peyton Manning tosses almost 400 yards and three touchdowns you...

In this article: Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, Kevin Boss, Punter, Tom Coughlin, and New York Giants

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Falcons running back Jerious Norwood practiced Friday for the second straight day after missing Atlanta's last four games with a hip flexor. The Falcons (5-4) hope Norwood, who is listed as questionable for Sunday,...

In this article: Jerious Norwood, Michael Turner, Jason Snelling, Atlanta, Espn.com, Concussion, Sprain, and Mississippi State

Norwood was limited on the field, but coach Mike Smith is hoping he can play Sunday at the Meadowlands. He's been sidelined with a hip flexor. "He was able to participate in practice today, so that was a positive," Smith said. "Now we have...

In this article: Jerious Norwood, Mike Smith, Sprain, Carolina, and Atlanta

...the season with a severe hamstring strain, New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross is poised to make his 2009 debut Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. ESPN.com's Matt Mosley writes about all things NFC East in his division blog. Ross...

In this article: Aaron Ross, New York Giants, Tom Coughlin, Sanya Richards, Espn.com, Terrell Thomas, and Corey Webster

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 the NFL this season, the value has changed. The Falcons are playing like a team...

In this article: Matt Ryan, John Abraham, John Mara, Panthers, New York Giants, Eli Manning, NFL, Michael Turner, and Jake Delhomme

...who shall remain nameless. But one major sports star -- who just so happens to play for that nameless player's former team, the Atlanta Falcons -- is certainly in the animal-rights group's good graces. Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez...

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