http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/ Latest articles for the Falcons section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:31:13 GMT 2009-11-22T15:31:13Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/5-keys-for-falcons-208056.html?cxtype=rss_falcons 1. Tie-Breaker Bowl: Both teams got off to dynamic starts before faltering. The Falcons were 3-1 before slipping to 5-4. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:00:47 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/5-keys-for-falcons-208056.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-21T21:00:47Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/coleman-hopes-for-big-208113.html?cxtype=rss_falcons FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons strong safety Erik Coleman hopes to make a triumphant return to New York on Sunday, the place where he started his NFL career with the New York Jets. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:59:13 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/coleman-hopes-for-big-208113.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-21T20:59:13Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-turner-doubtful-finneran-207240.html?cxtype=rss_falcons FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons running back Michael Turner, who has not practiced since suffering a high right ankle sprain last Sunday, was listed as "doubtful" Friday for Sunday's game against the New York Gaints. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:19:57 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-turner-doubtful-finneran-207240.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-20T23:19:57Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/giants-season-a-tale-206125.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Tom Coughlin had been asked about the significance of his New York Giants re-establishing its dominance at home. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:31 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/giants-season-a-tale-206125.html Denis Gorman 2009-11-20T05:00:31Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/finneran-nominated-for-payton-205644.html?cxtype=rss_falcons FLOWERY BRANCH, GA – The Atlanta Falcons named wide receiver Brian Finneran the team’s nominee for the 2009 Walter Payton man of the year award on Thursday. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:50:50 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/finneran-nominated-for-payton-205644.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-19T22:50:50Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-special-teams-captain-205631.html?cxtype=rss_falcons FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons linebacker Coy Wire knows about beating the odds. The self-proclaimed "undersized half-Asian kid from Pennsylvania" was not supposed to be a special-teams star. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:50:40 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-special-teams-captain-205631.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-19T22:50:40Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/norwood-returns-to-falcons-205587.html?cxtype=rss_falcons FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons backup running back Jerious Norwood participated in his first practice in almost five weeks Thursday. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:59:06 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/norwood-returns-to-falcons-205587.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-19T21:59:06Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/ryan-is-working-through-203829.html?cxtype=rss_falcons FLOWERY BRANCH -- Matt Ryan started his off-day this week like he normally does. He went into the office to do some work. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:56:48 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/ryan-is-working-through-203829.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-18T22:56:48Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/snelling-ready-to-try-203725.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Backup running back prepared to carry ball for Falcons if starter Turner can't go Sunday. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:01:56 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/snelling-ready-to-try-203725.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-18T22:01:56Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/turner-not-ruling-himself-203276.html?cxtype=rss_falcons FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons running back Michael Turner, who suffered a high ankle sprain against Carolina and will not practice on Wednesday, did not rule himself out for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:55:32 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/turner-not-ruling-himself-203276.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-18T18:55:32Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-video-crew-sees-202117.html?cxtype=rss_falcons FLOWERY BRANCH -- After almost every NFL game, the head coach will make a film reference. He can't help it. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:24:23 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-video-crew-sees-202117.html D. Orlando Ledbetter Ken Sugiura 2009-11-17T23:24:23Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/turner-s-injury-has-200312.html?cxtype=rss_falcons FLOWERY BRANCH – With Michael Turner's availability unknown, the Falcons will continue to shuffle their cards at running back. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:10:51 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/turner-s-injury-has-200312.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-17T01:10:51Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/elam-takes-blame-for-200366.html?cxtype=rss_falcons FLOWERY BRANCH – Place-kicker Jason Elam took the blame for the missed 34-yard field goal Sunday that would have given the Falcons a late lead against the Carolina Panthers. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:00:47 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/elam-takes-blame-for-200366.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-16T23:00:47Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-melt-down-on-198990.html?cxtype=rss_falcons CHARLOTTE – No one can mistake the Atlanta Falcons for road warriors. They even switched up travel arrangements for Sunday's big NFC South matchup with the Carolina Panthers and took buses up I-85. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:09:01 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-melt-down-on-198990.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-16T01:09:01Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-defense-was-no-199057.html?cxtype=rss_falcons CHARLOTTE – It didn’t take the Carolina Panthers long to find the soft spot in the Falcons’ defense Sunday. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:30:05 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-defense-was-no-199057.html John Delong 2009-11-16T00:30:05Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/three-keys-to-the-198972.html?cxtype=rss_falcons 1. Left cornerback is still an issue in the Falcons secondary. Tye Hill started the game but on Carolina's first touchdown drive, the Panthers picked up 62 of their 80 yards by throwing the ball to receivers covered by Hill, whether if it was Muhsin Muhammad or Steve Smith. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:10:37 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/three-keys-to-the-198972.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-16T00:10:37Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/jason-snelling-makes-best-198953.html?cxtype=rss_falcons CHARLOTTE – Jason Snelling spent the first quarter watching Michael Turner run wild. Then suddenly, it was his time to step up. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:57:18 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/jason-snelling-makes-best-198953.html John Delong 2009-11-15T23:57:18Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/turner-s-injury-could-199004.html?cxtype=rss_falcons CHARLOTTE – An extended loss of running back Michael Turner could handicap the Falcons in their bid for a second consecutive playoff trip. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:51:00 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/turner-s-injury-could-199004.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-15T23:51:00Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/harvey-dahl-catching-up-198597.html?cxtype=rss_falcons Harvey Dahl’s place in infamy is fluid. This preseason, one CBSSports.com writer labeled the 6-5, 305-pound Falcons guard “the NFL’s meanest player - and some might say the league’s dirtiest.” Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:51:19 GMT steve@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/harvey-dahl-catching-up-198597.html Steve Hummer 2009-11-15T16:51:19Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/jenkins-added-to-injury-197862.html?cxtype=rss_falcons CHARLOTTE – The Falcons added starting wide receiver Michael Jenkins to the injury list with an undisclosed "illness" on Saturday and made another roster move. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:29:29 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/jenkins-added-to-injury-197862.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-15T00:29:29Z