One more chance for Tony

FLOWERY BRANCH - Tony Gonzalez has no intention of pulling a Ray Lewis before retirement.

Falcons look to end drought

FLOWERY BRANCH - The Atlanta Falcons know what it takes to win in the regular season.

Re-tooled coaching staff finally has Falcons coordinated

FLOWERY BRANCH - Last year's playoff disappointment hit so hard that Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith needed to change his staff from the top.

After bye week, Falcons prepare for Seahawks

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons have more than home-field advantage to help their chances against Seattle in the playoffs.

Pro Bowl? It's Super Bowl or bust for Roddy

FLOWERY BRANCH - Atlanta Falcons receiver Roddy White has gotten over his initial disappointment of missing out on the Pro Bowl for the first time in five years.

Flat Falcons don't get it done in loss to Buccaneers

ATLANTA - Matt Ryan refused to accept the rationale for why the Falcons were not motivated for their last regular-season game.

Business as usual for top-seeded Falcons

ATLANTA - Falcons starters are not expecting a short day against Tampa Bay on Sunday just because they've clinched home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs.

Gonzalez still considering retirement

FLOWERY BRANCH - Tony Gonzalez is still 95 percent sure he will retire at the end of the season.

Matt Ryan on a roll

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons disagree with the idea they have little to play for in Sunday's final regular-season game against Tampa Bay.

Still playing to win

One win from home field advantage

DETROIT - The Atlanta Falcons have proven they're good enough to dominate a division leader.

Falcons look to guard Ryan, stop Suh

FLOWERY BRANCH - As the Atlanta Falcons' offensive line sees it, there's no need to antagonize Ndamukong Suh.

DeCoud's 6 picks pace Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH - After Asante Samuel intercepted Eli Manning's first pass on Sunday, the cornerback approached Falcons teammate Thomas DeCoud, who leads the team in interceptions.

Falcons build momentum

FLOWERY BRANCH, - Falcons coach Mike Smith has learned that little credit is given for regular-season success when it is followed by postseason flops.

What happened to Turner?

FLOWERY BRANCH - Michael Turner used to be Mr. Reliable for the Atlanta Falcons.

Falcons' new coordinators meet with media

FLOWERY BRANCH - The Falcons' new offensive coordinator can't wait to get started with Matt Ryan.

Quinn lays out winning plan

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Dan Quinn is looking to build a defense that plays "fast and physical" and an offense with balance as coach of the Atlanta Falcons.

Blank: Falcons 'wrong' to add crowd noise

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Tuesday he has seen enough of the NFL's investigation of fake crowd noise at Atlanta's home games to acknowledge wrongdoing.

Quinn gets 5-year deal

By CHARLES ODUM