Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan was impressive in his NFL debut against the Jaguars, going 9-of-15 for 113 yards and a 25-yard touchdown pass to Roddy White.
The Birds dropped their second exhibition game of 2008 against the Colts but two big runs by Michael Turner set the tone in the first game at a renovated Georgia Dome.
The Falcons got the first preseason victory of 2008 on the night quarterback Matt Ryan started -- and shined in -- his first professional game.
Quarterback D.J. Shockley led both the Falcons scoring drives in a 10-9 victory in the preseason finale at Baltimore.
This one had it all. A 66-yard touchdown run. A franchise record for rushing yards in a game. A rookie QB's first NFL pass that went for a 62-yard scoring strike. Oh, and a dominating 34-21 Falcons win in Mike Smith's debut.
The Falcons got back on track at home Sunday, using three touchdowns by Michael Turner, a 70-yard touchdown by Roddy White and three picks by the defense to down the Chiefs 38-14.
Matt Ryan and the Falcons kept the game close and weren't without their opportunities Sunday afternoon but a handful of dropped passes and failure to pressure quarterback Jake Delhomme contributed to a disappointing division loss.
Falcons rookie quarterback Matt Ryan and veteran wide receiver Roddy White went to work at historic Lambeau Field Sunday afternoon leading their team to a 27-24 victory over the Green Bay Packers.
Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan finished off his career day with a quick pass to the sideline that gave Jason Elam a chance to connect on his fifth field goal of the game and give the Falcons a 22-20 win.
Matt Ryan's homecoming had its moments Sunday afternoon, but Brian Westbrook and a stingy Eagles' defense that limited the Falcons to just seven points -- all in the first half -- dropped the Birds to 4-3.
The Falcons came out fast, played furious and didn't give the Silver and Black the remotest of chances Sunday. The game was essentially over at halftime as the Birds outgained the Raiders 368 to minus-2 and cruised to a dominating, 24-0 rout.
Atlanta's defense took the air out of the Saints passing game Sunday, holding Drew Brees to his lowest completion rate of the season, forcing three turnovers and all-around silencing the league's top-ranked offense in a 34-20 win.
Running back Michael Turner rushed for a pair of touchdowns, including a 28-yarder that gave the Falcons a fourth-quarter lead, but the Broncos came back to take a 24-20 win at the Georgia Dome.
Michael Turner tied a team record with four scores and rookie Harry "HD" Douglas had a rushing score and a punt return for a touchdown as the Falcons picked up a 45-28 win over division rival Carolina.
The Falcons fought through turnovers and got big plays in all three phases Sunday to down the San Diego Chargers 22-16 and stay in the hunt in the highly-competitive NFC South.
The Falcons return to the Louisiana Superdome for the 31st time to renew the divisional rivalry with New Orleans, who took two victories from Atlanta in 2007. FLY DELTA | BUY TICKETS
The Falcons dropped two games to the Bucs last season, including a heart-breaker at the Georgia Dome. This year the Birds will look to exact revenge on the reigning NFC South champs. BUY TICKETS
Atlanta opened the 2007 season against the Vikings in a game that hinged on defensive scores. The Birds return to the Metrodome to face Adrian Peterson in his second NFL season. FLY DELTA | BUY TICKETS
Quarterback Chris Redman nearly led a remarkable comeback when these two teams played in St. Louis last season. Now the Falcons get a shot at the Dome, where the Rams haven't won since 2001. BUY TICKETS