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Falcons early PSL sales blow projections 'out of the water'

ATLANTA (AP) - Personal seat license sales for the Atlanta Falcons' new stadium have surpassed expectations set by the firm handling the process for the team.

Falcons sticking with Dimitroff

ATLANTA (AP) - Thomas Dimitroff is safe for another year as the Atlanta Falconsgeneral manager after owner Arthur Blank said Friday he likes the new management team of coach Dan Quinn and the GM.

Turnovers were big barrier for Falcons in 8-8 finish

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - All the big numbers from Julio Jones, Devonta Freeman and Matt Ryan couldn't make Dan Quinn a winner in his first season asAtlanta Falcons coach.

Quinn gains confidence from inaugural season with Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Dan Quinn was tested in his first season as Falconscoach.

Falcons, Quinn turn focus to finale after missing playoffs

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Dan Quinn is trying to make the most out of missing the playoffs in his first season as Falcons head coach.

Panthers can clinch home-field advantage

ATLANTA - Home-field advantage is within reach for Cam Newton and theCarolina Panthers.

Shanahan: Blame for Falcons' scoring woes 'starts with me'

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Falcons' first shutout loss in 11 years was only the latest example of a stunning offensive decline that has accompanied a six-game losing streak.

Falcons need to improve tackling

Falcons excited to get RB Devonta Freeman back on field

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Coach Dan Quinn loves how hard Devonta Freeman runs the ball for the Atlanta Falcons.

Quinn trying to solve Falcons' 4-game scoring slump

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons looked as if they had all the answers while winning their first five games under coach Dan Quinn.

Jones looking for Atlanta's offense to play mistake-free

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Julio Jones knows he's not going to make a play every time.

Falcons could have new-look secondary against 49ers

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons could have as many as three new starters in their secondary against San Francisco on Sunday, perhaps lessening the defense's ability to take advantage of major changes on the 49ers' offense.

QB Matt Ryan, Falcons focus on improving ball security

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Quarterback Matt Ryan knows that turnovers are the quickest way for games fall apart for the Atlanta Falcons' offense.

Quinn: 'Really good' Falcons must protect ball better

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Following his first loss as Falcons coach, Dan Quinn's simple lesson was "it's about the ball."

Unbeaten Falcons have early chance to burry rival Saints

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - For the first time in a decade, the Atlanta Falcons have an opportunity to relegate their longtime rivals in New Orleans to early-season irrelevance.