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| Quick start key as Falcons thump Panthers 31-10 |
NFL Football |
12/13/2010 |
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| apped of talent and experience, and now lashing out at each other on the way to securing the No. 1 pick in the draft. The stark differences among these once-similar franchises were on full display Sunday. It was just that few chose to watch as the Atlanta Falcons ended the suspense early in sending the woeful Carolina Panthers to another loss, 31-10. In front of a half-full stadium on a cold, damp day, the Falcons (11-2) avoided a road letdown by forcing fumble by Jonathan Stewart on the first play from sc |
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| NFL Inactives (Sunday, December 12, 2010) |
NFL Football |
12/12/2010 |
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| te, CB D.J. Johnson, FB Erik Long, G Brandon Carter, T Will Barker, WR Dezmon Briscoe, DT Frank Okam Redskins - 3rd QB John Beck, WR Terrence Austin, CB Carlos Rogers, SS LaRon Landry, RB Andre Brown, C Erik Cook, G Derrick Dockery, DE Jeremy Jarmon ATLANTA FALCONS AT CAROLINA PANTHERS, 1:00 P.M. (ET) Falcons - 3rd QB John Parker Wilson, CB Dominique Franks, RB Jason Snelling, LB Coy Wire, T Garrett Reynolds, G Mike Johnson, DE Lawrence Sidbury, DT Trey Lewis Panthers - 3rd QB Keith Null, CB Chris Gamble, LB J |
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| Atlanta wins seventh straight in rout of Carolina |
NFL Football |
12/12/2010 |
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| Charlotte, NC (MySportsbook) - Michael Turner ran for three touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons continued their quest for the top seed in the NFC with a 31-10 victory over the lowly Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Turner finished with 112 yards on 28 carries. Matt Ryan completed 20-of-34 passes for 227 yards with one touchdown in the win, Atlanta's seventh straight since losing at Philadelphia on October 17. The Falcons (11-2) maintained a one-game lead over New Orleans in the NFC South. The Sa |
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| Arkansas locks up Petrino through 2017 |
Division I College Football |
12/11/2010 |
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| appreciate the positive energy the fans have demonstrated. I look forward to continuing to dedicate myself to leading the Razorback football program." Petrino, who was signed through 2014, came to Arkansas in December 2007 after he walked out on the Atlanta Falcons 13 games into his first season in the NFL. He has invigorated the Razorbacks in just three years, guiding them to a 23-14 record over that time and a trip to the Sugar Bowl following a 10-2 record this season. Petrino is one of only three coaches to |
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| Patriots sign DB Chevis Jackson |
NFL Football |
12/10/2010 |
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| Foxboro, MA (MySportsbook) - The New England Patriots have signed free agent defensive back Chevis Jackson. The LSU product played in two games for Jacksonville this season before being released on November 17. Jackson was originally selected in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. He played in 31 games during his two-year stint in Atlanta, compiling 51 tackles, one sack and one interception. |
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| Reeling Lions to face another tough test from Packers |
NFL Football |
12/10/2010 |
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| rs are sixth in the NFL in pass defense, allowing 205.2 yards per game, and should be ready for a healthy dose of Johnson on Sunday. They were able to contain opponent's passing attack for a few weeks now, including a 20-17 loss to Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons two Sundays ago. Granted that game in the Georgia Dome was a loss, but it still spoke volumes for how well the defense played. Cornerbacks Charles Woodson (72 tackles, 2 INT) and Tramon Williams (48 tackles, 4 INT) need to step up this week after Jo |
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| First meets worst as Falcons battle punchless Panthers |
NFL Football |
12/10/2010 |
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| Lennon, who inspired many across the world with an innumerable slew of songs that included the 1971 hit "Imagine". The positive message Lennon attempted to convey about giving peace a chance in that melody takes on a whole different context for the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta is not the only one dreaming of a Super Bowl title, but has a better chance than most to reach the ultimate game. But before the Falcons get caught up imagining the future, they'll be living for today when they pay a visit to the Carolina P |
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| Bucs fill spot in secondary with Biggers |
NFL Football |
12/10/2010 |
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| ame suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. The 23-year-old other start came in Week 5 at Cincinnati, when the Bucs began the game in nickel coverage. Talib injured his hip during the first half of last week's 28-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Biggers played most of the final three quarters, finishing with seven tackles. He was beaten for a touchdown in his pro debut against the Browns, but also had his first career interception. ``I'm just happy I have the opportunity,'' said Biggers, |
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| Rodgers headlines NFC weekly winners |
NFL Football |
12/08/2010 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee and Atlanta Falcons kick returner Eric Weems have been chosen as the NFC's top players for Week 13. Rodgers picked up the offensive award for leading the Packers to a 34-16 win over San Francisco. He completed 21-of-30 passes for 298 yards and three touchdowns, with no interceptions. Though Rodgers has posted some outstanding numbers over the last three seasons, he has not won a player of the week a |
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| NFC South: Carolina's been a model of futility |
NFL Football |
12/07/2010 |
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| k home for consecutive games versus Atlanta and Arizona beginning this week. Carolina is 1-5 at home this season, as opposed to its 0-6 road mark. BUCCANEERS: Blowing a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 28-24 loss to the division-rival Atlanta Falcons may come back to haunt the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And by haunt, I mean ruin their chances for a playoff berth. At 7-5, Tampa Bay is a game behind both the New York Giants and Green Bay for the NFC's final Wild Card spot and has dropped two straight a |
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