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.
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.
Ten Falcons players visited Sports Authority in Duluth Tuesday evening to help three dozen teens with their holiday shopping lists. The store donated gift cards to the eager shoppers for the annual event.
The Falcons prepared this week for a Chargers team that's not without stars and, in many ways, performs better than its record indicates. That and more in the Falcons-Chargers Scouting Report.
Another Sunday, another pass-happy offense. The Broncos (5-4) visit the Georgia Dome Sunday to face the 6-3 Falcons and an upstart pass defense. More in this week's Scouting Report.
Return man Jerious Norwood has emerged as one of the league's best at returning kickoffs. He and the Falcons special teams will look to make an impact this weekend in Philly. That and more in the Wednesday Notebook.
Veteran wide receiver Michael Jenkins is looking forward to the preseason opener Saturday night to gauge the team's progress, especially the improvement of the rookie class. More in J. Michael Moore's notebook.
Free agent addition Alex Stepanovich adds some veteran depth along the offensive line that's already coming into play. That and more in J. Michael Moore's camp notebook.
Like most positions, the defensive line underwent some major changes during the offseaon. A shot of veteran leadership and key personal strengths will be called upon as the team retools the defensive front for 2008.