The Atlanta Falcons qualified for the 2008 playoffs this past Sunday with a 24-17 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome. The playoff berth is the first since the team advanced to the 2004 NFC Championship Game and ninth in the club’s 43-year history.
Quarterback Matt Ryan is up for Pepsi Rookie of the Week on NFL.com after his game against the Vikings. Fans can also vote Keith Brooking Home Depot NFL Neighborhood MVP.
Head Coach Mike Smith said he was proud of his team for making the playoffs but there's work to be done in Week 17.
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.
Head Coach Mike Smith talks about his team and the victory over Minnesota with members of the media. With a 24-17 win over the Vikings the Falcons clinched a berth in the 2008 NFC Playoffs.
Reaction from Vikings players and coaches after the Falcons 24-17 victory at Minnesota on Dec. 21, 2008.
Falcons players talk about Sunday's win over the Vikings and clinching a spot in the NFC Playoffs for the first time since 2004.
Rookie tackle Sam Baker was on the active list for the second-straight week while recently-signed tight end Marcus Pollard was inactive and not available for Sunday's game against the Vikings.