Nov

28

Atlanta Falcons vs. San Diego Chargers, Week 13, 2008 Preview

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November 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Tale of the Tape
Total Offense - Atlanta 6th, San Diego 13th.
Points/Game - Atlanta 8th, San Diego 10th.
3rd down Conversions - San Diego 4th, Atlanta 12th.
Penalties - Atlanta 5th, San Diego 10th.
Time of Possession - Atlanta 13th, San Diego 26th.
Turnover Margin - Atlanta 13th (+2), San Diego 26th (-5).
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Total Defense - Atlanta 24th, San Diego 26th.
Points Allowed [...]

Nov

27

Thanksgiving for Falcons Fans

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November 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Ahh - so much to be thankful for this holiday season.  Atlanta fans were in for a rough NFL season, filled with bad quarterback play, a young defense and a clueless new coach.  Instead, Atlanta is in the thick of the muddied NFC playoff picture (not to mention a game out of the division lead) [...]

Nov

23

Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers, Week 12 In-Game Commentary, 4th Quarter

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November 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Atlanta begins the quarter driving at CAR 5, 1st and goal, up 17-13. 
Turner walks in and a draw play - Atlanta back up by two scores, 24-13.  With a win, Atlanta would be one game back in the NFC South, splitting the season series with Carolina. 
Carolina now has the pressure to drive down and score [...]

Nov

23

Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers, Week 12 In-Game Commentary

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November 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Atlanta has jumped out to a 17-0 lead into the 2nd quarter, dominating the game on both sides of the ball.  The Falcons opened the door for Carolina with a Roddy White fumble, giving the Panthers an opportunity to work a short field.  Steve Smith catches a deep pass down to the goal-line, setting Carolina [...]

Nov

17

Monday Post-Game Thoughts - Atlanta vs. Denver

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November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Yes, Atlanta lost a game they probably should have won.  Denver had a ton of players out because of injury and Atlanta should have taken advantage for more than 20 points.  Yes, Atlanta was 40 yards away (or a big holding penalty) from a game-winning touchdown in the final minute.  Yes, the Falcons squandered a [...]

Nov

16

Falcons vs. Broncos In-game Commentary, Week 11, 2008

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November 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Falcons get the ball first and seem very out-of-sync.  Two dropped passes and a short throw on 3rd and 10 lead to a disappointing 3-and-out.  Denver, on the other hand, drives the field behind many completions by Jay Cutler to a touchdown and an early 7-0 lead. 
 On their second drive, Atlanta has a few [...]

Nov

14

Inside the Numbers - Atlanta vs. Denver Week 11 - 2008

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November 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Turnovers - One of the most telling statistics in football - Atlanta +4 (9th in the NFL), Denver -11 (30th).  The Falcons have turned the ball over just 9 times this season with just 5 interceptions from their “rookie” quarterback Matt Ryan.
Offense - Denver is 2nd in Yards/Game, Atlanta 8th. 
Rushing - Atlanta 2nd, Denver 18th.
Yards/Reception [...]

Nov

14

Week 11 - 2008 - Falcons/Broncos, What Does America Predict?

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November 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

78% of Yahoo users predict a Falcons victory on Sunday, including the 3 exclusive Yahoo prognosticators.
Atlanta is favored by 6.5 at home with an over/under of 50.5.
Atlanta was the choice of 7 of the 8 ESPN.com experts (Mike Golic, who has the lowest correct % for the season so far, was the lone Denver supporter).
The Madden [...]

Nov

13

So Much For The Rookie Quarterback Learning Curve - Matt Ryan Off To Hot Start In Atlanta

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November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

How about that Matt Ryan?  I think even the people highest on Ryan heading into the draft would say they didn’t predict this type of start from the Boston College signal-caller.  Last off-season, Atlanta fans and management were pretty locked into a quarterback with the #3 pick in the 2008 draft.  Joe Flacco was rising [...]

Nov

13

Atlanta Falcons - Some Statistical Trends - Week 10 - 2008

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November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Atlanta is 6-0 when Matt Ryan’s completes more than 53% of his passes in a game.
Atlanta is 3-1 when Matt Ryan throws for 200+ yards in a game.
Atlanta is 5-0 when Michael Turner rushes for 60+ yards in a game.
Atlanta is only 2-2 when Roddy White has 7+ catches in a game.
Atlanta is 5-1 when [...]

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