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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.

Injuries, Falcons' struggles frustrate Roddy White

FLOWERY BRANCH - Atlanta's Roddy White has had success like only a handful of wide receivers in NFL history.

OL Jones: 'Another preseason game'

FLOWERY BRANCH - Terren Jones said Wednesday it will feel like another preseason game with the Falcons if he plays against the Bills on Sunday.