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.
Numbers you need to know, notes you may not have known and find out which jersey the Falcons will wear this Sunday as the Falcons travel to The Big Apple to play against the New York Giants. Here are the things you need to know before Sunday’s kickoff.
As the 5-4 Giants come to Atlanta one questions needs to be asked. How does a team go from 5-0 to 5-4? This weeks “What to watch For” breaks down the Giants and Falcons as the two fight to reappear in their divisional races.
Matt Ryan, Tony Gonzalez, Roddy White, Mike Peterson, Michael Turner and Jason Snelling answered questions on the upcoming road game against the New York Giants in Wednesday's open locker room.
The Falcons lost running back Michael Turner after just nine carries in Sunday's game, but third-year running back Jason Snelling said he's ready to pick up the slack if the Pro Bowler is out for a while.
Quotes from Falcons players and coaches following the week 10 game.
Game notes from the Bank of America Stadium press box on the Falcons-Panthers week 10 match up.
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.
Timing is everything as the Falcons head West to face the injured San Francisco 49ers. But the team still expects a tough fight. That and more in the Wednesday Notebook.