NFL Matchup - Carolina at Atlanta
Records: Carolina Panthers (8-2) at Atlanta Falcons (6-4) Date: Sunday, November 23rd Kickoff: 4:15 p.m. (et) Site: Georgia Dome (71,228) -- Atlanta, Georgia Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Carolina 6-0; Atlanta 4-1 Away Record: Carolina 2-2; Atlanta 2-3 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick and Buck Lanford All-Time Series: Atlanta (16-11) Last Meeting: September 28, 2008 (Carolina, 24-9 at Carolina) Series Streak: Carolina has won three of the last four meetings.
NFC South: Saints hoping win serves as a springboard
(Sports Network) -- Things haven't quite gone as planned for the New Orleans Saints for much of the 2008 season, with injuries, inconsistency and even a little in-fighting all contributing to the unwanted 4-5 record the team brought into this past Sunday's meeting with Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium. For at least one day, though, the club many insiders had tabbed as one to beat in the NFC South heading into this campaign lived up to its preseason billing.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Denver
Jay Cutler's nine-yard touchdown pass to Daniel Graham in the latter half of the fourth quarter lifted the Denver Broncos to a 24-20 come-from-behind win over the Atlanta Falcons.
NFL Matchup - Denver at Atlanta
Records: Denver Broncos (5-4) at Atlanta Falcons (6-3) Date: Sunday, November 16th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Georgia Dome (71,228) -- Atlanta, Georgia Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Denver 3-2; Atlanta 4-0 Away Record: Denver 2-2; Atlanta 2-3 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Kevin Harlan and Rich Gannon All-Time Series: Denver (7-4) Last Meeting: October 31, 2004 (Atlanta, 41-28 at Denver) Series Streak: Denver has won five of the last six meetings.
NFC South: Panthers prevail despite QB being "less than Jake"
(Sports Network) -- Jake Delhomme probably isn't concerned about taking home the Carolina Panthers' team MVP award at season's end. That's a good thing, since the veteran quarterback certainly didn't help his candidacy with a forgettable performance this past Sunday.
Recap: Atlanta vs. New Orleans
Matt Ryan completed 16-of-23 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns, and the Atlanta Falcons remained unbeaten at home with a 34-20 victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Ryan, Rolle and Smith earn NFC weekly honors
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, Arizona Cardinals safety Antrel Rolle and Tampa Bay Buccaneers special teamer Clifton Smith were selected as the NFC's top players for Week 9 of the NFL season.
NFC South: Bucs overcome dullness with determination
(Sports Network) -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' performance against the Kansas City Chiefs this past Sunday certainly wasn't without its flaws, but it was still good enough to produce the biggest comeback win in the team's 33-year existence.
Recap: Oakland vs. Atlanta
Matt Ryan completed 17-of-22 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns, and the Atlanta Falcons blanked the Oakland Raiders, 24-0, at McAfee Coliseum.
Falcons OT Baker has successful surgery
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Sam Baker underwent a successful lower back discectomy, the team announced Thursday.
Report: Judge denies Vick's request to plead guilty via video
A judge reportedly denied a request by Michael Vick's lawyers to allow him to plead guilty to state dogfighting charges via videoconference from federal prison on Thursday.
Ryan, Mayo earn rookie honors for September
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo have been selected as the NFL's top rookies for the month of October.
Falcons bring back OT Gandy
The Atlanta Falcons signed free agent offensive tackle Wayne Gandy on Wednesday to help fill in on their depleted offensive line.
NFC South: Rookie mistakes plague Falcons in tough loss
(Sports Network) -- The Atlanta Falcons' matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles this past Sunday served as a harsh learning experience for one of the team's rookies, but it wasn't quarterback Matt Ryan or any of the other young players that suffered a case of growing pains.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. Atlanta
Brian Westbrook returned to play and scored twice as the Philadelphia Eagles beat up the Atlanta Falcons, 27-14, at Lincoln Financial Field.
Report: Vick to plead guilty to state dogfighting charges
In an effort to reduce his jail sentence, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick will reportedly plead guilty to state dogfighting charges in the near future.
NFC South: Bush latest casualty for ailing Saints
(Sports Network) -- New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton had to have been eyeing this past Sunday's game with the Carolina Panthers with great anticipation. With top wide receiver Marques Colston and standout tight end Jeremy Shockey both coming back from lingering injuries, one of the NFL's most dynamic offenses would finally have its full arsenal of weapons for the first time since the season opener.
NFC South: Garcia the guy again in Tampa
(Sports Network) -- The quarterback situation for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could very well turn out to be a season-long revolving door, but the status quo will be maintained for at least one more week.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Chicago
Jason Elam banged in a 48-yard field goal with no time left on the clock, making up for an earlier missed attempt, to give Atlanta an exciting 22-20 victory over the Chicago Bears.
Falcons WR White listed as questionable
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White missed his second straight day of practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Chicago.
NFC South: Panthers' Muhammad turning back the clock
(Sports Network) -- Its beginning to look more and more like 2003 for the Carolina Panthers. The teams 4-1 start is its best since that magical season five years ago, when the Panthers won their first five games and eventually came within a whisker of defeating the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. Muhsin Muhammad was a highly-valued contributor to that 2003 squad, and the veteran wide receiver was an even bigger part of Carolinas offense the following year, when he established career bests of 1,405 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. The 2004 campaign would also be Muhammads last as a Panther, with the Midwest native bolting for Chicago as a free agent following a decorated nine-year career with the Cats.
Recap: Green Bay vs. Atlanta
Michael Turner finished with 121 yards and a touchdown as the Atlanta Falcons downed the Green Bay Packers, 27-24, at Lambeau Field.
NFC South: Saints turn Deuce loose
(Sports Network) -- Age and a pair of serious knee injuries may have robbed Deuce McAllister of some of the abilities that made him one of the NFL's premier power running backs a few years ago, but the New Orleans Saints' all- time leading rusher showed he's still got something left in the tank in Sunday's game with the San Francisco 49ers.
Recap: Carolina vs. Atlanta
Jake Delhomme threw for a pair of scores, notching his 100th touchdown as a Panther, and Muhsin Muhammad set a franchise record with his 45th TD reception as Carolina routed Atlanta, 24-9.
Turner, Dawkins, Carney earn NFC weekly honors
Atlanta running back Michael Turner, Philadelphia safety Brian Dawkins and Giants kicker John Carney were named the NFC's top players for Week 3 of the NFL season.
