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Four candidates for Falcons MVP

Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionAfter 10 games, the Falcons are a surprising 6-4. Nobody predicted that. There is even reason to talk playoffs with six games remaining.
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Falcons' Todd Weiner 'refuses to quit'

Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionFlowery Branch — It's no longer just his wife, Sunny, who sees the pain Todd Weiner lives with in his surgically repaired left knee, or his daughter Audrey, 8, who can recognize when he needs an ice pack.
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NFL set to hear Jackson's appeal

Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionFlowery Branch — Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jackson, who was suspended four games by the NFL, will have appeals heard later this week, according to his agent, Angelo Wright.
Atlanta Falcons1 day ago

How Falcons can avenge loss to Panthers

Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTrailing Carolina by two games in the NFC South, the Falcons face an important divisional matchup on Sunday.
Atlanta Falcons1 day ago

Falcons fall to Broncos at home

Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe stage was set for another magical finish at the Georgia Dome.
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Falcons add to Ryan's repertoire

Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionMore than halfway into his rookie season, the Falcons don't mind getting a little more creative with quarterback Matt Ryan.
Atlanta Falcons2 days ago

Denver's one shot downfield cost Falcons

Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe Falcons were prepared for downfield passing plays from Denver Sunday — so much so that they came out of the cover-two zone defense they normally play and used mostly cover-three instead.
Atlanta Falcons2 days ago

Broncos stunt Falcons' rush

Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe Falcons were anticipating that they'd be able to run the ball against Denver Sunday, but were met with some major resistance.
Atlanta Falcons2 days ago

Falcons focus on NFC South

Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe Falcons get back to NFC South play next week when they host Carolina at 4:15 p.m. at the Georgia Dome.
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How would you rate the Falcons' performance?

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Falcons' Smith, Tech's Johnson are coaching comrades

Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTwenty years ago, Mike Smith and Paul Johnson were college assistants on parallel tracks.
Atlanta Falcons3 days ago

Falcons will try to buck Broncos with run

Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionMaybe offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey will breakout the wishbone formation for the Broncos.
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ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 16:  Head coach Mike Shanahan of the Denver B... Getty Images
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ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 16: Head coach Mike Shanahan of the Denver Broncos looks at his playbook against the Atlanta Falcons during the game at the Georgia Dome on November 16, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. »Yahoo! Sports

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ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 16: Head coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons watches the clock in the final minutes of their 24-20 loss to the Denver Broncos during the game at the Georgia Dome on November 16, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. »Yahoo! Sports

Atlanta Falcons receiver Roddy White drops a pass in the end zon... (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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Atlanta Falcons receiver Roddy White drops a pass in the end zone during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Atlanta, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. The Broncos Won 24-20.»Yahoo! Sports

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith yells from the sidelines d... (AP Photo/John Amis)
AP Photo/John Amis

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith yells from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Atlanta, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. Denver won 24-20.»Yahoo! Sports