In so many ways, the Falcons and the New York Giants are running on parallel courses this season. Both teams are coming off playoff berths in 2008, share the same record (5-4), their quarterback play has been almost even, they have had a rash of injuries on defense and both are trying to halt a run of losing.
The Atlanta Falcons named wide receiver Brian Finneran the team’s nominee for the 2009 Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
The Falcons bend-but-don't-break defense has its toughest test of the season against the Number one ranked offense of the New Orleans Saints. The Saints are undefeated and averaging 39.6 points per game.
The entire Falcons roster was out in force Tuesday for "Hometown Huddle," an Atlanta-size thank you to fans. Stops included a retirement community, where Falcons players tried their luck at Wii bowling.
With his first regular-season game as a Falcon in the books, Tony Gonzalez has proven his worth to the Falcons offense.
The Falcons are preparing to open the season against Miami and Wildcat formation. That and more in this edition of the Wednesday Notebook.
With one notable exception, the Atlanta Falcons have achieved the coaching staff’s major goal of the preseason: stay healthy.
Game notes from the Georgia Dome press box on the Falcons-Chargers preseason match up.
Quotes from Falcons players and coaches following the first home preseason game.