Last road trip for Falcons' Gonzalez

ATLANTA - When he first looked at Atlanta's 2013 schedule, Tony Gonzalez was thrilled to see a late December rematch with the San Francisco 49ers.

Ryan plagued by interceptions on the road

FLOWERY BRANCH - The ugliest low points of a miserable season for Matt Ryan and the Falcons have come on the road.

White hopes late surge continues

Smith hopes Atlanta can keep creating turnovers

FLOWERY BRANCH - Falcons coach Mike Smith hopes his defense is finally starting to understand how to create takeaways.

Cousins replaces RG3 as Redskins face Falcons

ATLANTA (AP) - The Redskins, awash in chaos and controversy, may find comfort in the reminder they're not alone in their first-to-worst misery.

Falcons' Nolan looks at the bright side

FLOWERY BRANCH - Mike Nolan knows his second season as Falcons defensive coordinator has been a borderline disaster.

Column: More than just a name problem

The Washington You-Know-Whos sure know how to diffuse the debate over their nickname as they head to Atlanta to face the Falcons.

Cousins replaces RG3

ATLANTA - The Redskins, awash in chaos and controversy, may find comfort in the reminder they're not alone in their first-to-worst misery.

Falcons youth movement

FLOWERY BRANCH - The Falcons are giving rookies bigger roles, especially on defense, down the stretch of a lost season.

Koetter saying little about Boise State interview

FLOWERY BRANCH - Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter isn't saying much about his recent interview with Boise State.

Offense M.I.A. again

FLOWERY BRANCH - Roddy White says the Falcons' 10th loss was especially painful.

Falcons' run D bracing for Lacy

FLOWERY BRANCH - The Atlanta Falcons don't know if they'll be facing Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Sunday.

Falcons' offense commits to run

Falcons looking to finish strong to cap off dismal season

FLOWERY BRANCH - Mike Smith knows the value of a strong finish, even in a dismal season such as this one.

Opportunistic Falcons beat Bills 34-31 in OT

TORONTO - Falcons safety William Moore looked into the crowd in Toronto and began wondering whether he was back home in Atlanta.

Falcons escape in opener, now turn focus to Packers

ATLANTA - After a historic collapse in the Super Bowl and a winless preseason, the Atlanta Falcons were rather desperate for a victory.

Quinn braces for big round of cuts

FLOWERY BRANCH - Cut-down day is no fun for Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn.

Falcons see 'big improvement' in wide receiver Mohamed Sanu

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - There has been a big improvement in Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu.

Falcons eager to see new stadium

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Matt Ryan can serve as a tour guide when the Atlanta Falcons have their first practice at their new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on ...