The Falcons announced a trade with the Rams Monday that sends wide receiver Laurent Robinson to St. Louis in exchanged for improved position in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Tuesday the Falcons placed wide receiver Laurent Robinson and cornerback David Irons on injured reserve and made other roster moves to fill positions.
Quarterback Matt Ryan struggled early but led his team back in the second half of the Falcons last game against the Bucs. But plenty has changed for both teams since that game. More in the weekly Scouting Report.
The Falcons aren't the same team that lost at Carolina in Week 4. See what some players are saying about Sunday's rematch with the Panthers in the Wednesday Notebook.
Return man Jerious Norwood has emerged as one of the league's best at returning kickoffs. He and the Falcons special teams will look to make an impact this weekend in Philly. That and more in the Wednesday Notebook.
The Falcons practiced Wednesday in Flowery Branch but bye-week vacations were not out of mind as the team looks to recoup before the final games of the regular season.
Similar teams face off Sunday in the Georgia Dome as the Falcons (3-2) host the Chicago Bears (3-2). Both teams look to establish a run game and attack the quarterback on defense. More in the Scouting Report.
The Falcons gave up more than 300 passing yards at Green Bay while this week's opponent, the Bears, opened up a big air attack to beat the Lions. Thoughts on improving and more in the Wednesday Notebook.
Center Todd McClure said improving on third down can be a key component as the Falcons fine-tune for the third road trip of the season -- a trip to Lambeau Field to face the Packers.