Over the next two weeks AtlantaFalcons.com will review the Falcons 2008 four games at a time. This week, we look at the first four contests which included the emergence of Michael Turner as one of the team's primary weapons on offense.
Michael Turner was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Kansas City Chiefs in his third career game in a Falcons uniform.
Head Coach Mike Smith, a former defensive coordinator, talked highly of his defensive players Monday and made sure they got credit for their role in Sunday's big win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
The offense got back on track and the defense forced turnovers that created 17 points as the Falcons downed the Chiefs 38-14 to go 2-0 in the Georgia Dome.
Quotes from Falcons players following the 38-14 win over the Chiefs at the Georgia Dome on Sept. 21, 2008.
Quotes from Chiefs players and coaches following the Falcons' 38-14 win on September 21, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.
Quotes from Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith after the Falcons 38-14 victory over the Chiefs on September 21, 2008 and game at the Georgia Dome.
Official Falcons-Chiefs game notes from the Georgia Dome press box.
Inactive players and starters from the Chiefs-Falcons game at the Georgia Dome on Sept. 21, 2008.