Numbers you need to know, notes you may not have known and find out which jersey the Falcons will wear in Dallas for the Week 7 edition of Numbers, Notes and Colors.
It’s easy to see why offensive line coach Paul Boudreau gave his group such a colorful nickname. Their personalities – and skill -- drive the Falcons success.
The Falcons starting offensive linemen turned some heads last season, allowing a franchise-low 17 sacks. Now the team looks for some depth along the front and the next crop of linemen.
Running back Michael Turner got the bulk of the carries last season but consistency along the offensive line could be what makes the Falcons a steady leader in rushing offense.
Topps and Matt Ryan have announced plans to host the inaugural Topps Matt Ryan Football Clinic featuring Justin Blalock and Sam Baker. The clinic is set for Saturday June 6 at Centennial High School in Roswell.
This week AtlantaFalcons.com reviews the final games of the 2008 season. The Birds went 3-1 over the last four games of the year, including three-straight victories in December. But a playoff loss in Arizona was a premature end to the inspiring, 11-5 season.
The St. Louis Rams are nearing the end of a rough season. The Falcons have punched a ticket to the playoffs. But the Birds know there's some fight left in Sunday's game and plenty to play for on both sides. More in the Wednesday Notebook.
Four forced turnovers, a steely-nerved rookie quarterback and 70 tough yards on the ground from Michael Turner highlighted a 24-17 win over the Vikings, locking up a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2004.
Official game notes from the Falcons' playoff-clinching 24-17 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 21, 2008 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.