FLOWERY BRANCH -- Here are five things you need to know Thursday about the Falcons (6-5), who play at Tampa Bay (5-6) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.
1. PRACTICE TODAY: The Falcons have a morning walk-through. Falcons coach Dan Quinn will talk with the media at 12:10 p.m. before practice which set to start at 12:50 p.m.
2. OPEN LOCKER ROOM: Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones will speak to the media. In addition to discussing the players' only meeting, Jones hasn't scored a touchdown in three games.
3. SHANAHAN TO TALK:
Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan will meet with the media. Jump on the "Falcons Fan Mailbag" from 11 a.m. to 12 noon and send your questions along. I'll pick a few to mix in from the fans. (Keep it classy!) Check back later for video and a transcript.
Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter
Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter
4. ARMSTRONG DAY: Falcons special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong had it cranked up to 10 during practice on Wednesday. He's in mid-season from. We talk to him about likely getting returner Devin Hester back, punter Matt Bosher. The decision on kicker Matt Bryant won't be made until Friday evening, according to Quinn.
5. GET YOUR QUESTIONS READY: Take an early lunch go to AJC.com for "Falcons Fan Mailbag" today from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.
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The AJC’s D. Orlando Ledbetter chats with CineSport’s Noah Coslov about whether Matt Ryan still gives the Falcons the best chance to win and what has changed since the Week 8 loss to the Bucs.
MINNESOTA GAME COVERAGE -- Vikings 20, Falcons 10
5 things we learned from the 20-10 loss to the Vikings
What the Falcons had to say after the loss
12 comments from Dan Quinn on the Falcons' loss
Ryan goes into detail about his interceptions
White feels team got complacent after 5-0 start
Falcons rookie Coleman fumbles again
Falcons defense pulling its weight
Falcons fans jeer Ryan after his second interception
FROM THE FIRST MEETING -- TAMPA BAY GAME COVERAGE -- Bucs 23, Falcons 20 in OT
5 things we learned in the Falcons' 23-20 loss to the Bucs
How the Falcons lost to the Bucs in OT
10 comments from Dan Quinn after the loss to the Bucs
Adams disagreed with overtime pass interference call
Matt Ryan's miscues help to gift the Bucs' 20 points
QUOTEBOARD: What the Falcons were saying after the 23-20 loss to the Bucs
Tampa Bay QB Jameis Winston bests his role model: 'Mr. Ryan'
Falcons defense holds up, but forces no turnovers
Falcons rallied behind wide receiver Julio Jones
Bucs rookie linebacker Alexander dedicates win to deceased brother
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