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Three key matchups: Jaguars at Falcons
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Falcons News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Jaguars LB Paul Posluszny vs. Falcons RB Michael Turner: For the third time in four seasons, Turner has surpassed the 1,000-yard mark; he has 1,068 yards, ranked third in the league. Turner has a groin injury that has made the… Full Story »
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Falcons lose, seek continuity on offensive line
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Falcons News &bull Dec 14, 2011
When the right guard signed with the Rams as a free agent this summer, the Falcons were left without continuity, the staple of the offensive line. After three consecutive seasons with the same starting five, the Falcons lately have juggled parts of the unit because of performance and injury. Three different linemen have played right… Full Story »
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QA: Ovie Mughelli, Falcons fullback
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Falcons News &bull Dec 14, 2011
Fullback Ovie Mughelli has been an important part of the Falcons running game in his four seasons in Atlanta. The Pro Bowl player was lost for the season in October when he suffered an MCL tear in his right knee. I think the loss of the fullback is hurting them more than people know," Mike Mayock of the NFL Network said. I think Michael Turner trusted… Full Story »
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Falcons currently hold fifth seed in NFC playoff race
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Falcons News &bull Dec 14, 2011
FLOWERY BRANCH - The Falcons still control their playoff fate following Sunday's victory at the Panthers. It's a point of solace for members of the team who overcame what could have been a big blow to their postseason hopes had they not mounted the come-from-behind… Full Story »
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Smith returns to work after suffering chest pains
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Falcons News &bull Dec 13, 2011
FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons coach Mike Smith was back at work on Monday, polishing off the game plan for a Thursday night meeting with Jacksonville at the Georgia Dome, with no apparent health drawbacks. D. Orlando Ledbetter, dledbetter@ajc.com Falcons coach… Full Story »
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Falcons' quest for 'explosive' plays successful
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Falcons News &bull Dec 13, 2011
FLOWERY BRANCH -- The Falcons' plan to add more "explosive" plays appears to be paying off. Last season, the Falcons had only 32 pass plays of 20 yards or more -- the team's definition of an explosive play -- which… Full Story »
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Falcons coach Mike Smith has chest pains, taken to hospital
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Falcons News &bull Dec 12, 2011
CHARLOTTE -- Following Sunday's Falcons-Carolina game, Falcons coach Mike Smith, 52, had chest pains and was taken to a hospital before the team's charter flight left for Atlanta. In a statement, however, the team described the situation as "a non-emergency… Full Story »
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Falcons shuffle line again, put Baker at right guard
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Falcons News &bull Dec 12, 2011
CHARLOTTE -- Sam Baker, who opened the season as the Falcons' starting left tackle, played right guard for the first time in his NFL career on Sunday. Results were mixed. Joe Hawley started the game at right guard before giving way to Baker. Hawley later returned after Baker's man, Antwan Applewhite, sacked quarterback Matt Ryan for… Full Story »
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Falcons regroup at half, cruise past Carolina
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Falcons News &bull Dec 12, 2011
After trailing by 16 points to a team with a losing record, the Falcons took a simple halftime message and rallied to a 31-23 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. He didn't have to [erupt],"… Full Story »
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Falcons defense steps up in second half
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Falcons News &bull Dec 12, 2011
Newton, the Panthers' first-year quarterback out of Westlake High and Auburn, directed his team to a 16-point halftime lead over the Falcons Sunday. He had completed 9 of 13 passes for 147 yards, two touchdowns and had a first-half quarterback… Full Story »
