Over two weeks AtlantaFalcons.com will review the Falcons 2007 four games at a time. Today, we look at games five through eight.
The Falcons jumped out to a, 10-0 first-quarter lead over the reigning Super Bowl champion Colts but a rapid-fire rally by Peyton Manning and Co. spoiled the holiday for the Birds, who fell 31-13 at the Georgia Dome.
An ankle injury to quarterback Byron Leftwich slowed what was a solid start by the Falcons offense as the team fell 22-16 at the Superdome.
Falcons-Saints game notes and injury updates straight from the Louisiana Superdome press box.
The defense forced three turnovers and Jerious Norwood offered up a performance worthy of Monday Night Football, but the Falcons fell 31-10 to the New York Giants.
After a tough loss to the Titans in Week 5, the Falcons welcome the opportunity to return home for a prime time game against the Giants and a chance to "have fun." "They're having fun and that's what we have to get back to -- just going out there and playing like we're kids again and going out there and having some fun," tight end Alge Crumpler said.
Members of the 2007 draft class are making a quick impact on the team's defense, which forced five turnovers last week at Tennessee. Four of the rookies have seen action as starters or reserves.
Quarterback Byron Leftwich was sacked on fourth-and-goal to end a Falcons rally as Atlanta fell to the Tennessee Titans 20-13 at L.P. Field.
Falcons-Titans game notes and injury updates straight from the LP Field press box.