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Week 15 NFL Picks: Tampa Bay Bucs vs. Atlanta Falcons

by Elizabeth Fairview | December 9th, 2008 | Add a comment
The Saints totaled 184 yards on Sunday in a 29-25 win for New Orleans, which tied for the second most rushing yards Atlanta has given up this season. The Falcons will face two strong running games over their final three games. … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Week 14 NFL Picks: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints

by Elizabeth Fairview | December 3rd, 2008 | Add a comment
The crushing loss left the Saints in last place in the NFC South, three games behind Carolina and Tampa Bay and two games behind the Atlanta Falcons, who they play this week. Two interceptions in their own territory and a Bucs … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Week 13 NFL Picks: Atlanta Falcons vs. San Diego Chargers

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 26th, 2008 | Add a comment
The latest was a 23-20 defeat to the visiting Colts on a last-second field goal. The Chargers are running out of time for the postseason. They had hoped the Sunday night game would be a springboard to sweeping a three-game home … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Week 12 NFL Picks: Carolina at Atlanta

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 20th, 2008 | Add a comment
Carolina (8-2, 5-4-1 ATS) has won four in a row, leads the NFC South, and appears to be in excellent position to end a two-year playoff drought. When the Panthers hosted the Falcons earlier this season, Carolina held Atlanta’s Michael … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NFL Week 11 Picks: Denver Broncos vs. Atlanta Falcons

by Jake Gosselin | November 13th, 2008 | Add a comment
The Denver Broncos have been giving up way too many points this season. (AP Photo) The Atlanta Falcons will host the Denver Broncos this week and will once again look to rookie QB Matt Ryan to lead them to victory. Ryan led … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NFL Betting Odds: Atlanta Falcons vs. Oakland Raiders

by Elizabeth Fairview | October 31st, 2008 | Add a comment
Luckily they should be able to take advantage of one of the NFL’s worst run defenses when they host the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. Michael Turner hasn’t scored a touchdown or gone over 100 yards in the last two games after … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NFL Week 6 Picks: Chicago at Atlanta

by Elizabeth Fairview | October 7th, 2008 | Add a comment
They are coming off a 34-7 rout of the Lions where they held Detroit to just 185 yards, the defense’s best effort in nearly two years. Now the NFL’s fourth-ranked rushing defense will focus on RB Michael Turner and the Atlanta … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NFL Week 3 Picks: Kansas City at Atlanta

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | September 16th, 2008 | Add a comment
How bad is it for the 0-2 Chiefs? Their starting QB and backup QB are banged up, and they may have to turn to third-string QB Tyler Thigpen in this game. The Falcons lost last week, and after a stellar … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Atlanta Falcons Release WR Joe Horn

by Mike Halford | August 19th, 2008 | Add a comment
Joe Horn wanted it, and Joe Horn got it. Horn, the 36-year-old Atlanta Falcons wide receiver, asked at the beginning of training camp for his release so he could catch on with a contender. Today, his wish was granted. With trade talks … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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United Football League Wants Michael Vick?

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | August 11th, 2008 | Add a comment
Yet another group of billionaires with deep pockets are looking to make a pro football brand to compete with the NFL. The UFL (United Football League) is set to drop in 2009 and commissioner Michael Huyghue plans on making headlines with … Read More Read More