Over two weeks AtlantaFalcons.com will review the Falcons 2007 four games at a time. Today, we look at games five through eight.
With an interim head coach at the helm, the Falcons (3-10) will look to turn a corner and play with unmatched energy at Tampa Bay (8-5). More on the game in this week's Scouting Report.
Falcons interim head coach Emmitt Thomas said the team had a spirited practice Thursday and would look to quarterback Chris Redman to continue to lead the offense. That and more in the Thursday Notebook.
Falcons Owner and CEO Arthur Blank and President and General Manager Rich McKay plan to addressed the media Wednesday afternoon on Bobby Petrino's resignation. They questioned Petrino's timing and said the franchise will move on in the right direction.
Rookie defensive end Jamaal Anderson wants more sacks in his stats, but is pleased with how he's improved against the run and the role he's playing to slow opposing running backs.
Former Arkansas Razorback Chris Houston is starting to show coaches -- and other teams -- that he can be a rookie force at cornerback.
Strong safety Lawyer Milloy made several big plays last week against the 49ers but it's his role as a veteran leader in the locker room that pays dividends every week for the Falcons defense.
Atlanta rushed for a season-high 155 yards and used a red-hot, play-making defense to take a 20-16 win Sunday at the Georgia Dome.
The Minnesota Vikings feature a three-man rotation in the backfield and a defense that ranked No. 1 in the league against the run last season. The Falcons bring a high-powered offense and a new coaching staff. More in this week's Scouting Report.