Smith, Falcons not giving up

FLOWERY BRANCH - Mike Smith is not giving up on the Falcons' season, just as he wouldn't give up in the closing minutes of a lopsided loss to Seattle.

November 11, 2013 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Falcons LB Weatherspoon back on field

FLOWERY BRANCH - A familiar face returned to the practice field for the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday.

November 06, 2013 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Picks, losses pile up for Matt Ryan

FLOWERY BRANCH - The Falcons' only two wins this season came when Matt Ryan had no turnovers in almost flawless performances.

November 04, 2013 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Falcons falter again, lose 34-10 to Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Matt Ryan needed a while to figure out the last time he played for a team with a losing record.

November 03, 2013 | By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Falcons' White practices, listed as questionable

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Roddy White isn't concerned that he might not be 100 percent healthy for the remainder of the season.

November 01, 2013 | By GEORGE HENRY Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Not part of Tony's plan

FLOWERY BRANCH - The NFL trade deadline has passed.

October 31, 2013 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Ryan all alone in Atlanta's offense

FLOWERY BRANCH - Matt Ryan was chatting at his locker when a teammate walked by, making a gesture that caused the Atlanta Falcons quarterback to crack up in the middle of a sentence.

October 30, 2013 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Falcons' offense gives 'most inconsistent' effort

FLOWERY BRANCH - The Falcons' offense may have hit a new low point in the latest loss of a disappointing season.

October 28, 2013 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Cardinals dominate Falcons in desert

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Team after team passed on Andre Ellington in the draft.

October 27, 2013 | By BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Backup receivers filling big shoes in Atlanta

ATLANTA - Just 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds, Darius Johnson could pass for one of the equipment guys in the Atlanta Falcons locker room.

October 24, 2013 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Jackson ready to 'give it a go'

FLOWERY BRANCH - Matt Ryan needed one of the best games of his career to lead the Falcons and their depleted offense out of their three-game losing streak last week.

October 23, 2013 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Smith expects RB Jackson to practice this week

FLOWERY BRANCH - Falcons running back Steven Jackson, who has missed the last four games with a hamstring injury, is expected to practice on Wednesday.

October 21, 2013 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Douglas steps up for Falcons, gives offense hope

ATLANTA - Tight end Tony Gonzalez has talked a lot over the last three years about opponents having to "choose their poison" when facing the Atlanta Falcons.

October 21, 2013 | By GEORGE HENRY Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Despite awful start, no regrets for Tony

FLOWERY BRANCH - Atlanta tight end Tony Gonzalez put off retirement for one more year with a single goal in mind: winning his first Super Bowl ring.

October 17, 2013 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Ryan says Falcons leaning on Smith

FLOWERY BRANCH - Mike Smith is facing the biggest challenge of his six seasons as the Falcons' coach.

October 16, 2013 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Atlanta Falcons - AP

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