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Game Preview: Jaguars at the Atlanta Falcons
Black and Teal &bull Dec 15, 2011The Jaguars had their best game of the season on Sunday, but they have no time to celebrate. The 3rd game within 11 days is approaching fast on Thursday night in Atlanta against the Falcons. And most likely the Jaguars… Full Story »
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To Joe Theismann, the only way for Blaine Gabbert to improve is through playing time, mentorship
Ultimate Jaguars Blog on Jacksonville.com &bull Dec 15, 2011
Joe Theismann hadn't yet seen film of Blaine Gabbert against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when we spoke yesterday morning. Theismann, an NFL Network analyst (where the Jaguars at Falcons game will be broadcast tonight) was on his way to do just that, and conceded that he heard Gabbert looked much improved that day. But for Gabbert's earlier games this season, Theismann saw the same issues repeat themselves. Those were,… Full Story »
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Falcons' Smith scheduled to have routine check-up Friday
Rams Football.com &bull Dec 15, 2011
Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith is feeling "fine" heading into Thursday night's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars following a one-night stay in a Charlotte, N.C., hospital for chest pain. Full Story »
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NFL Picks Against The Spread: Falcons Vs. Jaguars On Thursday Night
Revenge of the Birds &bull Dec 15, 2011
Just a couple of weeks left if the NFL regular season and teams are trying to keep themselves alive in the playoff picture. The Thursday night matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars is one of these games. Our… Full Story »
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Mouth of the South - Dec. 15th
Blogging Dirty &bull Dec 15, 2011FEATURED ARTICLE: Falcons v. There is no other place to find Atlanta Falcons tickets than through the services at OnlineSeats. We have amazing Braves seats for the baseball season, Hawks tickets for the basketball season, and Thrashers seats for the… Full Story »
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Thursday night's game: Jaguars (4-9) at Falcons (8-5)
Denver Broncos News on Denver Post &bull Dec 15, 2011
The skinny: The Falcons, who are battling for an NFC wild-card berth, have had a strange week that started with coach Mike Smith being briefly hospitalized after last Sunday's game. Atlanta usually is a much better team at home, especially… Full Story »
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Jaguars at Falcons Week 15 Capsule
Jaguars Gab &bull Dec 15, 2011
Jacksonville QB David Garrard passes for 272 yards & connects with WR Reggie Williams on 14-yard TD pass in 4th quarter for decisive points. Atlanta QB Michael Vick throws 2 TD passes, including 44-yard strike to WR Peerless Price, as… Full Story »
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WR Mike Thomas Ruled Out For Thursday Vs Falcons
Jaguars Gab &bull Dec 15, 2011
Mike Thomas was one of five Jaguars players ruled out for Thursday night's matchup with the Falcons, leaving the Jaguars even more short-handed for their final national television game this season. Thomas left Sunday's win against the Buccaneers with a… Full Story »
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Panthers Drop to #6 in Total Team Penalties
Cat Scratch Reader &bull Dec 15, 2011
Yes...unfortunately being ranked #6 in number of penalties is actually an improvement. The Panthers had a season low 2 penalties for 20 yards two games ago against the Bucs. Last week against the Falcons (5 for 50 yards) they were more in line with their season average (7.5 for 69 yds per game) but still trending downward.… Full Story »
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Falcons search for higher plain
Detroit Lions News on Detroit.com &bull Dec 15, 2011
The Falcons (8-5) are on the verge of their fourth straight winning season heading into tonight's game against the Jaguars (4-9). Not so long ago, that sort of sustained success would've seemed unimaginable. That's crazy," said defensive tackle Corey Peters,… Full Story »
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Falcons won't comment on report that Mike Smith is still experiencing "chest-related discomfort"
Pro Football Talk &bull Dec 15, 2011
The Falcons have declined to comment on a report that coach Miek Smith continues to experience "persistent chest-related discomfort," three days after doctors at a Charlotte-area hospital determined that Smith had no suffered a heart attack. Len Pasquarelli of the… Full Story »
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- Mike Smith
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Patchwork Jaguars will try to make a good impression in Atlanta
Ultimate Jaguars Blog on Jacksonville.com &bull Dec 15, 2011
Bruce Lipsky/The Times-Union-Receiver Mike Thomas (80) is one of the players ruled out by the injury-depleted Jaguars for Thursday's game against the Falcons. Receiver Mike Thomas (80) is one of the players ruled out by the injury-depleted Jaguars for Thursday's game against the Falcons. Receiver Mike Thomas (80) is one of the players ruled out by the… Full Story »
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The Fifth Down: Thursday's Matchup: Jaguars at Falcons
NFL News on NY Times &bull Dec 15, 2011
Great news, NFL Network: the Jaguars may no longer be television ratings poison. The Jaguars were responsible for the two lowest "Monday Night Football" ratings of the season, but the Seahawks and the Rams managed to tunnel beneath them with… Full Story »
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Thursday's Matchup: Jaguars at Falcons
NY Times - The Fifth Down &bull Dec 15, 2011
Great news, NFL Network: the Jaguars may no longer be television ratings poison. The Jaguars were responsible for the two lowest "Monday Night Football" ratings of the season, but the Seahawks and the Rams managed to tunnel beneath them with… Full Story »
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Jaguars Notebook: Facing Jaguars feels funny for Mike Peterson
Ultimate Jaguars Blog on Jacksonville.com &bull Dec 15, 2011
Or, scan the QR. This week was different for him as he prepared tonight to play against the Jaguars for the first time since he left Jacksonville after the 2008 season. It felt real funny to me," Peterson said. When… Full Story »
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Source: Smith may undergo more testing
NFL News on Fox Sports &bull Dec 15, 2011
Although cleared by a Charlotte-area hospital earlier this week, Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith could undergo further physical testing this week after suffering some persistent chest-related discomfort, sources told The Sports Xchange on Wednesday evening. Smith, 52, was admitted… Full Story »
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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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Babineaux returns to practice after missing previous day with ankle injury
Washington Post Redskins News &bull Dec 15, 2011
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons listed defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux as limited after the defensive tackle practiced Wednesday with an injured right ankle. Babineaux, who did not practice Tuesday, has started all 57 of his games since Mike… Full Story »
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Atlanta Falcons team report: Offense still feeling loss of fullback Mughelli
NFL News on Sporting News &bull Dec 15, 2011
NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock, in his preparation for Thursday's night game, noticed that in addition to working in two rookies -- wide receiver Julio Jones and running back Jacquizz Rodgers -- that the Falcons' offense is missing Pro Bowl… Full Story »
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With Thursday night game looming, Julio Jones' hamstring has healed
Pro Football Talk &bull Dec 15, 2011
The Falcons host the Jaguars on Thursday night. Rookie receiver Julio Jones is listed as probable, but not because of a hamstring injury that has plagued him for weeks. Instead, Jones appears on the injury report only with a back… Full Story »
