RENTON, Wash. - Of all the alarms going off while another Seahawks season crumbles, the one sounded by quarterback Matt Hasselbeck rings loudest.
Roddy White says the Atlanta Falcons have no margin for error in their final six games after falling to .500 with four losses in their last five games. White, the 2008 Pro Bowl receiver, didn't hesitate when asked how the Falcons must fare in the six games if they hope to make the playoffs. "Win them all," White said Monday.
The Atlanta Falcons today placed center Rob Bruggeman on practice squad-injured and signed offensive lineman Blake Schlueter to the practice squad.
Quotes from Giants players and coaches following the Week 11 game at Giants Stadium.
Eli Manning and the New York Giants' offence bailed out their top-ranked defence.
Eli Manning and the New York Giants' offense bailed out their top-ranked defense. Lawrence Tynes kicked a 36-yard field goal 3:54 into overtime to make up for an earlier miss and lead the Giants past the Atlanta Falcons 34-31 after the defense blew a two-touchdown lead in the fourth quarter on Sunday.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons looked like powerhouse teams through five games. Now each team is struggling just to remain above .500.
Atlanta Falcons running backs Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood are inactive for the team's game against the New York Giants. Turner, fourth in the NFC in rushing, suffered a high ankle sprain last week against Carolina. Norwood is missing his fifth straight game with a hip flexor. Jason Snelling is starting at running back for Atlanta.
Quotes from players and coaches following the Falcons Week 11 game game against the New York Giants.
Game notes from Giants Stadium press box on the Falcons-Giants Week 11 match up.
The Falcons and Giants announced inactives about an hour before kickoff at Giants Stadium on Nov. 22.
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.
Head Coach Mike Smith answered questions from the media after Thursday's practice in Flowery Branch.
Linebacker Curtis Lofton is sick of that sinking feeling when opponents convert another third down on the Atlanta Falcons. "It's a letdown because we put a lot of work into it," Lofton said Thursday. "When they get it, you know, everybody feels like they're letting each other down.
Atlanta running back Jerious Norwood practiced for first time in nearly five weeks on Thursday, giving the Falcons hope he could play against the Giants if they are without injured starter Michael Turner.
After missing the first nine games of the season with a severe hamstring strain, New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross is poised to make his 2009 debut Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer
The Atlanta Falcons named wide receiver Brian Finneran the team’s nominee for the 2009 Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
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.
Michael Turner doesn't agree with speculation he could miss weeks with his sprained ankle. Turner said Wednesday he hasn't even given up on the idea he could return for the Atlanta Falcons' game at the New York Giants on Sunday. Turner injured his right ankle in last week's loss at Carolina.
Falcons players and cheerleaders were present for a Thanksgiving luncheon at South Hall Middle School Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday the Falcons announced the addition of wide receiver Troy Bergeron to the practice squad. Bergeron was promoted from the squad last week and later released from the active roster.
Each week during the NFL season a member of the national media will offer an opinion on the Falcons and the team's upcoming opponent. This week David Elffin of the Washington Times talks about the NFL and the Falcons matchup with the Giants.
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