In so many ways, the Falcons and the New York Giants are running on parallel courses this season. Both teams are coming off playoff berths in 2008, share the same record (5-4), their quarterback play has been almost even, they have had a rash of injuries on defense and both are trying to halt a run of losing.
Matt Ryan, Tony Gonzalez, Roddy White, Mike Peterson, Michael Turner and Jason Snelling answered questions on the upcoming road game against the New York Giants in Wednesday's open locker room.
The Falcons are prepared for a road test against the Carolina Panthers and one of the hottest running tandems in the NFL.
Matt Ryan, Tony Gonzalez, Roddy White, Mike Peterson, Michael Turner and Tye Hill answered questions on a certain Peta ad and the Carolina Panthers during Wednesday's open locker room.
The Falcons travel to the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas to take on the NFL's heathly and rested third-best rushing offense. The 3-2 Cowboys are also coming off a bye week.
The defense tightened up in the red zone as the Falcons defeated the Bears 21-14 on Sunday Night Football.
Matt Ryan, Tony Gonzalez, Michael Turner, Jason Elam, and Mike Peterson answered questions during Wednesday's Open Locker Room.
Quotes from Falcons players and coaches following the week 5 game.
Game notes from the Candlestick Park press box on the Falcons-49ers Week 5 match up.