10/07/2017
QUESTIONS ABOUT DUKE RILEY, FALCONS’ KILLER INSTINCT AND EMPTY SEATS | SportsFan
QUESTIONS ABOUT DUKE RILEY, FALCONS’ KILLER INSTINCT AND EMPTY SEATS
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Good morning and welcome to Straight from the ’Beek! We’re into the Falcons’ bye week and you’ve got questions. Just remember that all opinions you see in this space are mine, unless otherwise noted.
10/06/2017
Atlanta Falcons talk: Who has been the team’s most impressive player through four weeks? | SportsFan
Atlanta Falcons talk: Who has been the team’s most impressive player through four weeks?
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Here, we’re at the bye week! Normally I’d bemoan the tediousness of it all, but this time around, I’m just grateful for the chance for Atlanta to take a breather and get healthy.
10/05/2017
The Falcoholic Postgame Podcast: Falcons vs Bills, 2017 Week 4 | SportsFan
The Falcoholic Postgame Podcast: Falcons vs Bills, 2017 Week 4
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The ailing Atlanta Falcons laid a goose egg in their second home stand of 2017 against the resurgent Buffalo Bills, and Mike Aprile and Cory Woodroof of Rise Up Reader are here to talk about it.
09/29/2017
Blank stood with Falcons on the field | SportsFan
Blank stood with Falcons on the field
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Falcons owner Arthur Blank discussing his plans before the Lions’ game on Sunday. (By D. Orlando Ledbetter/[email protected])
09/28/2017
Last Call: Atlanta Falcons Not Suffering from a Super Bowl Hangover | SportsFan
Last Call: Atlanta Falcons Not Suffering from a Super Bowl Hangover
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The Falcons dealt with this the whole offseason, and you saw it, because it was impossible to miss it—28–3, 28–3, 28–3. And riding shotgun to all the taunting was the idea that the mother of all Super Bowl hangovers was coming as a result of the mother of all Super Bowl collapses.
09/27/2017
Another Atlanta Falcon is judged by the lake of fire | SportsFan
Another Atlanta Falcon is judged by the lake of fire
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Dan Quinn has gone through a lot. In order to win games, he had to make sacrifices to a potentially evil metal falcon’s lake of fire. That has been pretty tough, but not nearly as tough as losing two separate Super Bowls to the New England Patriots thanks to his offensive coordinators.
09/26/2017
EARLY BIRD REPORT 9/22: THE FALCONS’ HANGOVER CURE; JULIO NAMED ONE OF 50 FITTEST ATHLETES | SportsFan
EARLY BIRD REPORT 9/22: THE FALCONS’ HANGOVER CURE; JULIO NAMED ONE OF 50 FITTEST ATHLETES
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Falcons (2-0) are busy putting the final touches on their preparations for the Detroit Lions (2-0), a matchup that will kick off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. With the weekend nearly upon us, here are the final pieces of news for this inter-divisional showdown.
09/25/2017
Dontari Poe, Grady Jarrett kneeled during anthem before Falcons vs. Lions | SportsFan
Dontari Poe, Grady Jarrett kneeled during anthem before Falcons vs. Lions
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Dontari Poe and Grady Jarrett joined the ranks of NFL players protesting during the national anthem on Sunday, taking a knee prior to the Week 3 matchup between the Falcons and the Lions. Their teammates stood with locked arms in a show of solidarity.
09/24/2017
PNG Hunters make history with maiden Queensland Cup title, stealing victory from Sunshine Coast | SportsFan
PNG Hunters make history with maiden Queensland Cup title, stealing victory from Sunshine Coast
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They trailed 10-6 with six minutes left on the clock when halfback Watson Boas was knocked out and had to be stretchered off the field.
09/23/2017
Falcons, Packers meet in first regular-season game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium | SportsFan
Falcons, Packers meet in first regular-season game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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The Falcons have played two exhibition games at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium and will host the Packers tonight in their first regular-season home game. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess/Special to the AJC)
09/22/2017
The Falcons’ new slogan is bad for a car, great for a football team | SportsFan
The Falcons’ new slogan is bad for a car, great for a football team
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The Facons excel at coming up with new ways to motivate themselves under Dan Quinn, and one of the ways they’ve done so is multiple slogans, mantras, and inspirational sayings that help to rally the team together. Personally, I’m a fan of the latest one.
09/21/2017
Atlanta Falcons talk: Will Atlanta be able to run tomorrow against the Packers? | SportsFan
Atlanta Falcons talk: Will Atlanta be able to run tomorrow against the Packers?
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Atlanta had a relatively lame week running the football, thanks to mixed luck with blocking, a stout Chicago defensive line, and a less than stellar effort by Devonta Freeman and (in particular) Tevin Coleman. It’s safe to say I don’t expect that to be the case very often.
09/20/2017
There’s no reason to write off Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Brian Hill | SportsFan
There’s no reason to write off Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Brian Hill
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Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Brian Hill has faded into the background since April’s draft. That has some fans writing him off. Meanwhile, it’s no secret, I’m a big fan of Hill. I believe he can and will adopt a prominent role in the offense once Tevin Coleman bolts in free agency. That means…
09/19/2017
Intrust Super Cup grand final: Sunshine Coast Falcons to meet PNG Hunters | SportsFan
Intrust Super Cup grand final: Sunshine Coast Falcons to meet PNG Hunters
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THE Sunshine Coast Falcons have set up a grand final showdown with the PNG Hunters, after they smashed Redcliffe 40-14 at Dolphin Oval.
09/18/2017
Falcons, Packers meet in first regular-season game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium | SportsFan
Falcons, Packers meet in first regular-season game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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The Falcons have played two exhibition games at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium and will host the Packers tonight in their first regular-season home game. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess/Special to the AJC)
09/18/2017
In The New Atlanta Falcons Stadium, One Restaurant Has A Mission Beyond Food | SportsFan
In The New Atlanta Falcons Stadium, One Restaurant Has A Mission Beyond Food
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The Atlanta Falcons will kick off their first home game at the city’s new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17. Regardless the outcome of the game, some residents working there already feel like they’ve pulled out a win.That’s because The West Nest, a concession stand located on the stadium’s 300-l...
09/17/2017
Newcastle 7-29 Saracens: Sloppy Falcons pay the penalty as Philadelphia mission falls flat | SportsFan
Newcastle 7-29 Saracens: Sloppy Falcons pay the penalty as Philadelphia mission falls flat
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Saracens returned to winning ways with a flat victory over Newcastle as 6,271 – what seemed to be a generous official figure – turned out at the 18,500-seat stadium in Philadelphia.
09/15/2017
Chicago Bears Vs. Atlanta Falcons Live Stream: How To Watch NFL Week 1 For Free | SportsFan
Chicago Bears Vs. Atlanta Falcons Live Stream: How To Watch NFL Week 1 For Free
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The NFL is back, baby! The Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons meet in Week 1 of the NFL season. Finding an NFL live stream can be difficult, but Decider is here to help! Here’s how you can locate a Fox Sports live stream.
09/14/2017
Falcons, Luck lead five NFL storylines to watch in Week 1 | SportsFan
Falcons, Luck lead five NFL storylines to watch in Week 1
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The anticipated Week 1 of the NFL season finally has arrived. Here are the High five things to watch on this week’s schedule:
09/13/2017
The Atlanta Falcons defense is being underrated headed into the 2017 season | SportsFan
The Atlanta Falcons defense is being underrated headed into the 2017 season
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I believe that most people have properly rated the Falcons offense heading into the 2017 season. The average analyst, pundit and fan is comfortable thinking of the Falcons are one of the NFL’s best, though probably slightly less effective than they were in 2016. That’s all well and good.
09/12/2017
NFL Week 1 odds, picks, and predictions: Advanced computer model loves the Falcons | SportsFan
NFL Week 1 odds, picks, and predictions: Advanced computer model loves the Falcons
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The NFL’s opening weekend will attract bets from the average Joe to professional bettors for some of the biggest games.
09/11/2017
Why the Falcons could struggle to return to the playoffs in 2017 | SportsFan
Why the Falcons could struggle to return to the playoffs in 2017
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Every year we see a team light September on fire only to fade down the stretch. Last year the Eagles and Vikings appeared to be Super Bowl contenders before both faltered over the second half of the season and failed to even make the playoffs. The 2017 season will be no different. A franchise will c...
09/10/2017
Duke Riley to start at WLB for Atlanta Falcons: report | SportsFan
Duke Riley to start at WLB for Atlanta Falcons: report
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Former LSU linebacker Duke Riley earned a starting job for Atlanta in his first NFL game, Falcons coach Dan Quinn announced Friday.
09/08/2017
Falcons 2017 practice squad signings & rumors tracker | SportsFan
Falcons 2017 practice squad signings & rumors tracker
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Atlanta’s got a final(ish) roster to tinker with, and starting at noon today, they’ll be able to create a eleven person practice squad. The players there may or may not make a difference to these 2017 Falcons, but they’ll be able to learn and grow and hopefully contribute down the line.
09/07/2017
Falcons cut down to 53, Hageman suspended | SportsFan
Falcons cut down to 53, Hageman suspended
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Other than Ra’Shede Hageman getting suspended, there were few surprises, and the front office will now turn its attention to filling out their 11-member practice squad.
09/06/2017
On a scale of 1 to 10, Falcons’ new stadium ranks a 28.3 | SportsFan
On a scale of 1 to 10, Falcons’ new stadium ranks a 28.3
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ATLANTA—The first thing you notice in Atlanta’s sparkling new Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the halo, a six-story-high, 360-degree screen hanging hundreds of feet above midfield. It’s an architectural and artistic marvel, replays and stats and on-brand messaging visible from any angle. It’ll draw your ey...
09/05/2017
Falcons Over/Under: how many touchdowns will Taylor Gabriel get? | SportsFan
Falcons Over/Under: how many touchdowns will Taylor Gabriel get?
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Besides Julio Jones, there may be no more explosive weapon on the Falcons offense than Taylor Gabriel. The fourth year receiver showed that the Browns made a colossal mistake when they cut him. His speed and dynamic cutting ability made him a nightmare for defensive coordinators last year. Barring a...
09/04/2017
Falcons cut tackle Daniel Brunskill after Ty Sambrailo trade | SportsFan
Falcons cut tackle Daniel Brunskill after Ty Sambrailo trade
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We knew this one was coming. Daniel Brunskill was probably a long shot at cracking the 53 after coming in very light for an offensive lineman. He made the transition from tight end to tackle late in his college career, and he just still was not ready for the NFL.
09/03/2017
Observations from Falcons vs. Jaguars | SportsFan
Observations from Falcons vs. Jaguars
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Thursday’s game was difficult to watch and downright boring at times. At other times, it was quite entertaining—particularly when the Falcons were on defense. Honestly, the best part about the fourth preseason game is that it was the final preseason game. Which means that we’re on to the regular sea...
09/02/2017
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Falcons injury report: Brian Hill, LaRoy Reynolds dealing with ailments after Cardinals game
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09/01/2017
Who are the 10 best Atlanta Falcons in 2017? | SportsFan
Who are the 10 best Atlanta Falcons in 2017?
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So many things went right for the Atlanta Falcons in 2016. With an offense that led the league by averaging more than 33 points per game, the Falcons ran and threw their way to an NFC championship and a Super Bowl appearance.
08/31/2017
CARDINALS-FALCONS TAKEAWAYS: COLEMAN STANDS OUT, TAKK FLASHES PROMISE, FINAL SCORE | SportsFan
CARDINALS-FALCONS TAKEAWAYS: COLEMAN STANDS OUT, TAKK FLASHES PROMISE, FINAL SCORE
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ATLANTA — Mercedes-Benz Stadium came alive for the first time on Saturday evening. Falcons fans buzzed around their new home to come see Atlanta play its first home game of the 2017 preseason, a 24-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
08/30/2017
Falcons vs. Cardinals preseason tracker, key info, and discussion | SportsFan
Falcons vs. Cardinals preseason tracker, key info, and discussion
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We’re only an hour away from kickoff for the third preseason game, which will pit the Falconsagainst the Arizona Cardinals. The starters should get plenty of run, there will be a glimpse of Julio Jones, and the defense will finally be tested by a living, breathing starting quarterback. For one half,...
08/29/2017
Millennials march Saturday on Falcons’ new home | SportsFan
Millennials march Saturday on Falcons’ new home
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Spelman College student Anta Njie, We The People Atlanta organizer Charles Bourgeois and Morehouse College student Chinelo Tyler speak on the Atlanta University Center campus Saturday about the Millennials March. CHRIS JOYNER / [email protected]
08/28/2017
Mercedes-Benz Stadium opens up for excited Falcons fans | SportsFan
Mercedes-Benz Stadium opens up for excited Falcons fans
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium is officially open for business, with Falcons fans filing in to watch a preseason game against the Cardinals, enjoy some Chick-fil-A, and of course marvel at the team’s gorgeous new home.