Falcons RB Norwood healthier, hopes to face Giants
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:22:52 PST)
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, can help stabilize his position when they visit the New York Giants (5-4). "I've been working pretty much every day this week trying to get the (hip) back to normal,"...

Falcons Team Report
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST)

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

He made a very un-ice like play against Carolina, throwing an interception with under 4:00 to play. Ice was supposed to remain cool, and take the Falcons down—at least for a field goal—in the 21-19 game.

But he threw his 10th interception over the last five games and his 12th of the season. He only threw 11 in 434 attempts last season. He's thrown the 12 this season while making 298 attempts.

"We evaluate Matt and all of our players' play," Falcons coach Mike Smith said. "We are always trying to give our guys nuggets that can help them play more efficiently.

Poor play on third down hurts Atlanta's defense
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:20:47 PST)
Linebacker Curtis Lofton is sick of that sinking feeling when opponents convert another third down on the Atlanta Falcons. "It's a letdown because we put a lot of work into it," Lofton said Thursday. "When they get it, you know, everybody feels like they're letting each other down.

Norwood returns to practice for Falcons
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:06:28 PST)
Atlanta running back Jerious Norwood practiced for first time in nearly five weeks on Thursday, giving the Falcons hope he could play against the Giants if they are without injured starter Michael Turner.

Reeling Falcons, Giants looking to end slides
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:04:53 PST)
The New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons looked like powerhouse teams through five games. Now each team is struggling just to remain above .500.

Giants cornerback Aaron Ross ready to make season debut for NFL club
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:17:00 PST)
After missing the first nine games of 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.

Eagles, Packers' futures brighter than Giants'
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:21:00 PST)
New York's offensive struggles will contribute to the team being a playoff outsider when the field is set.

With Turner hurt, Falcons to hand off to Snelling<
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:30:01 PST)
Michael Turner doesn't agree with speculation he could miss weeks with his sprained ankle. Turner said Wednesday he hasn't even given up on the idea he could return for the Atlanta Falcons' game at the New York Giants on Sunday. Turner injured his right ankle in last week's loss at Carolina.

With Turner hurt, Falcons to hand off to Snelling
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:28:15 PST)
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer

NFL's worst injuries
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:42:00 PST)
As teams jockey for playoff spots, these 10 are the most debilitated by star players stuck on the sidelines.

Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST)
Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.

Patriots' defense put Belichick in tough situation
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:06:00 PST)
New England's recent inability to slow down the Colts forced Belichick to make the unconventional fourth-down call.

Risky call puts Belichick in bad company
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:00 PST)
Bill Belichick isn't the first Super Bowl-caliber coach to make such a crucial jaw-dropping decision.

Falcons have lots of concerns going into big games
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:30:52 PST)
Matt Ryan is struggling. Michael Turner is hurting. Jason Elam can't seem to make a field goal. Yep, the Falcons definitely have plenty of things to worry about as they head into a decisive stretch of the season. Atlanta (5-4) was down in the dumps Monday after a sloppy 28-19 loss at Carolina, knowing it had wasted an excellent chance to gain an upper hand in the NFC wild-card race.

Giants hit it big in bye week, with losses by Dallas, Philadelphia and Atlanta
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:03:00 PST)
The bye week turned into a bonanza for the New York Giants.

'Salute' by Adams deserves a reprimand
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:13:00 PST)
Titans owner Bud Adams should be punished for openly flashing his middle fingers at Sunday's game.

Sunday bloody Sunday: Week 10 injuries hit NFL teams hard
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:11:10 PST)
The injury reports from today's games read like a who's who of recent NFL standouts.

Falcons RB Turner injures ankle after quick start
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:30:52 PST)
Atlanta running back Michael Turner's hot start was derailed Sunday when he left in the second quarter with a sprained right ankle in the Falcons' 28-19 loss to Carolina. Coach Mike Smith said Turner will undergo tests Monday to determine if he'll be out an extended period. "I think we'll have a lot better idea when we get him back to Atlanta," Smith said.

Williams active for Panthers; Falcons short-handed
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:12:05 PST)
Carolina running back DeAngelo Williams was in the starting lineup against Atlanta despite a sore left knee. The Falcons were without starting left tackle Sam Baker, No. 2 running back Jerious Norwood and receiver Brian Finneran on Sunday, while receivers Roddy White and Michael Jenkins were active. Williams was questionable after missing two of three practices last week.

WR Michael Jenkins questionable vs. Panthers
(Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:26:17 PST)
Receiver Michael Jenkins was placed on the Atlanta Falcons' injury report as questionable because of an undisclosed illness Saturday. To get another wideout on the 53-man roster, the Falcons released running back Aaron Stecker and signed Troy Bergeron from their practice squad. The Falcons (5-3) will visit Carolina (3-5) on Sunday potentially without either starting receiver.

Elite RBs, opposite QBs for Falcons, Panthers
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:01:35 PST)
By MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer

Falcons' DBs prepare to face Panthers' Smith
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:41:57 PST)
Chris Houston expects Carolina receiver Steve Smith to do anything he can to rile the Atlanta secondary this weekend. Houston was a rookie cornerback in 2007 when former teammate DeAngelo Hall, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, let Smith get the best of him. During a third-quarter series that helped Carolina score a touchdown and eventually win the game, Houston watched as Hall drew three penalties...