Falcons DE John Abraham declared inactive for Rams game
101024 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer during 2nd half action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 24 , 2010. The Falcons beat the Bengals 39-32. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
ST. LOUIS – Falcons defensive end John Abraham, who has a history of groin problems, was declared inactive against the Rams with a groin injury on Sunday.
Abraham leads the Falcons in sacks with eight.
Abraham had groin problems earlier in his career, but had started 55 of the last 56 games for the Falcons, including all 16 games in 2007 and 2008. He started 15 of 16 games last season.
Lawrence Sidbury, who has been inactive for four of the last five games, was announced as the starter for Abraham.
Abraham recorded two sacks against Baltimore to give him eight this season, second most among defensive ends in the league. The New York Giants’ Osi Umenyiora went into this week’s game leading all ends with nine sacks.
Before missing the St. Louis game, the upgrade in his performance was dramatic. Abraham had only 5 1/2 sacks last season after registering a franchise record 16 1/2 sacks in 2008.
Abraham was named second-team All-Pro in 2008, but was a bit miffed that he didn’t make the Pro Bowl NFC team.
Other players declared inactive for the game against the Rams included cornerback Dominique Franks, running back Gartrell Johnson, linebacker Spencer Adkins, tackle Garrett Reynolds, guard Mike Johnson and defensive tackle Trey Lewis.
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suwaneefalcon
November 21st, 2010
7:25 pm
I will say it again, steven is correct.
Steven
November 21st, 2010
7:27 pm
DawgGirl… no clue who you are or what your beef with me is. But I can only assume that you have friends or relatives at the AJC. Otherwise, no reasonable person can look at their coverage of the Falcons this season and be happy about it. Especially tonight. I’m not an Atlanta native, I know jack about the Georgia Tech team you seem to be fixated on. I’m a 11 year resident… and a 9 year fan of the Falcons. And I have a problem with the “local paper” not standing up to their responsibility. If you have a problem with my opinion of the AJC coverage of Falcon football, make a compelling argument. Otherwise, shut up.
steven's a lunatic
November 21st, 2010
7:27 pm
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Once "Recent" Reader
November 21st, 2010
7:28 pm
Short passes, long passes . . …who cares. Here’s what I see almost every week with this Falcon Offense. Big disparity in time of possession . . .Falcs up, often a good sized disparity in first downs, Falcs up, much less turnovers . .. …Good old Ice /Noodle – whatever . . . hasn’t thrown an Int in past three games, and he’s thrown it over 120 times in those games. Good signs, things you need in the playoffs!! Ball control and less turnovers . . . . . .of course you have to score too! Although it would have been nice to have 2 more TDs, or at least 1 more – being deep in redzone . .. .the Falcs have been putting good amount of points on the board.
Broken_Knuckle
November 21st, 2010
7:28 pm
AJC send Schultz and Bradley on the road to cover UGA and GT Football games(lboth teams with losing records) but not a Falcons game. Go figure.
Frozen Rope
November 21st, 2010
7:30 pm
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Frozen Rope
November 21st, 2010
7:31 pm
Eight and Two,,
big-fort
November 21st, 2010
7:31 pm
It doesn’t take long for the negative heads to come out from under their rocks. Go Falcons!!!
Fast eddie
November 21st, 2010
7:32 pm
So has it come to this… the AJC has nobody covering the game? Very sad.
gcs
November 21st, 2010
7:32 pm
UNSUNG HEROES: Give big props to all Falcons specialty team. They gave Matt Ryan & Co. excellent field position advantage all game long.
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DawgGirl....Drunk Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
7:34 pm
Steven Call the AJC whine about the coverage. The game was on in TV in Atlanta for god’s sake.Now can you STFU !
gcs
November 21st, 2010
7:34 pm
I agree with the posters who say “Enter your comments here”.
First time using a computer?
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Once "Recent" Reader
November 21st, 2010
7:34 pm
Another good stat . . . .going into today’s game, our Offense was #1 in 3rd Down Conversions Made and also 3rd Down Conversions %. That is big!! It obviously ties directly to the Falcs being well ahead in the Time of Possession in most games . . . .if not all. (Note there also tied for 3rd in 4th downs made . . ..and #2 in 4th down conversion %.)
WOW
November 21st, 2010
7:34 pm
I can not believe you soooo called Falcon fans … if you dont believe in the Falcons this year then you need to find another team… I have never seen soooo many people talking negative about a team … you might as well move to Phily….
Steven
November 21st, 2010
7:37 pm
DawgGirl, if your satisfaction of coverage of the Falcons is only that they “were on TV”… then you, AND the AJC need to shoot a bit higher in your goals. Have I mentioned that we LEAD THE NFC and the NFL? And YOU choose to argue with me? You speak volumes about yourself. Please stop being a tool! True fans of the NFL and the Falcons are clear about what I’m talking about. Take your GT and “Dawg” issues elsewhere. I care not.
Nick
November 21st, 2010
7:48 pm
Ben B you have it wrong. The Falcons played the Rams and the not the 49ers.
Nic
November 21st, 2010
7:49 pm
Ben B, you have it wrong. The Falcons played the Rams, not the 49erw
Eric C.
November 21st, 2010
7:50 pm
Great win today on the road which now virtually gives the Falcons a 10 win season (see below)! I’m really impressed the defense was able to hold the Rams under 20 pts without Abraham. The game next week should be one of the best this season…Falcons must bring the ‘A’ game…especially on defense, for 60 minutes, to pull it out against the Packers. Hopefully the home field makes a difference again as it did agains the Ravens.
Looking ahead, you’ve gotta believe the Falcons will be able to beat the Panthers in their sleep…so let’s give the Falcons a virtual 10-2 record. The good news is the Saints have already used up their season allotment of Panther gimmes. Other games beyond GB include Seattle on road, NO on MNF, and TB on road. The Seattle game looked tougher earlier in the season, and TB seems to play tougher on the road. That NO game could decide the division…what an atmosphere that should be.
Tommy
November 21st, 2010
7:51 pm
I read the comments, and I see the Falcons ding a decent defense for 34 points and Turner run up 130+ yards in another big game for him….heh hehe…I dont care how ugly it looks at times but it still goes in the win column as the adjustments are made.
DawgGirl....Drunk Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
7:51 pm
Steven I could care less if the AJC cover the Falcons. Their newspaper is a rag, That’s why I don’t subscribe to the AJC any more.
Broken_knuckle
November 21st, 2010
7:54 pm
Steve are you a falcons season ticket holder?
JBFALCON
November 21st, 2010
7:55 pm
I just skipped from page one to page nine. 80% whining 20% positive fans. If you guys don’t like the Falcons and don’t believe we can win each game, go pull for someone else. Seems like people like Bernie and/or Seen enjoy being pessimist.
Thanks again DOL for putting the blogs in order!
8-2, Like it or lump it!
Chillin on Paradise Island
November 21st, 2010
7:55 pm
How great does 8-2 sound Atlanta?
Falcon Jim
November 21st, 2010
7:59 pm
8 & 2
8 & 2
8 & 2
Was a little concerned, again, at the start of the 3rd quarter, but they stood stout.
GO FALCONS ! ! !
FreddieFalconFan
November 21st, 2010
8:01 pm
8-2 is great ! Beat GreenBay next Sunday!
Steven
November 21st, 2010
8:01 pm
DawgGirl… I’m not ok with them being a rag! I believing in holding them to a certain standard… news and sports!
BrokenKnuckle… No, I’m not, I can’t afford it. Does that make me any less a fan? If it’s helpful for you to know, I have a Falcons ball cap… t-shirt, jersey, sweatshirt, sticker on my Jeep, and Falcon tags on my Jeep. Oh, and I’ve watched every single game in the last decade. If somehow my inability to afford season tickets makes me less a fan, do explain.
FreddieFalconFan
November 21st, 2010
8:02 pm
The Dome will be loud next Sunday! Don’t for to bring a toy Falcon Fans!
Falcon Jim
November 21st, 2010
8:03 pm
Frozen Rope, my bud,
What has happened to OUR blog?
Steven
November 21st, 2010
8:04 pm
Broken Knuckle… I forgot to mention that I have been to 4 games at the dome in the last five years. That’s all I can afford. I hope that meets with your approval. Seriously!? What’s your point in bringing that up? Are you hoping to embarrass me?
Falcon Jim
November 21st, 2010
8:07 pm
$h!+, I’m a life long Falcon Fan (1966)
Been to the old stadium a LOT.
The new dome thing……………….a couple of times.
Broken_Knuckle
November 21st, 2010
8:08 pm
Steve glad to hear you are a big Falcon fan. I been buying season tickets for 15 years and enjoy the highs and low’s. Sometime my son can’t attend games with me, like to give you a freebe sometime.
ATLol
November 21st, 2010
8:09 pm
Heres hoping Abe and ’spoon are back for Gbay
Broken_Knuckle
November 21st, 2010
8:10 pm
Steve, not trying to embarrass you at at all my friend. Relax.
ATLol
November 21st, 2010
8:10 pm
Ocho-Dos
Once "Recent" Reader
November 21st, 2010
8:11 pm
Just a reminder for those complaining about Falcs only going for 1 to be up by 13 (20-7) last week against Ravens. Today, they again played the percentage move and went for one to be up by 6 (23-17). I liked the call last week, and again liked it today. With the % all they need is a FG to make it a 2 series game even if Ravens score TD and go for 2. It showed a lot better in today’s results then last weeks. But it was the same numbers game. A FG last week makes it . . .let’s say 23-7 or 23-14. That’s either up by 16 which is 2 tds and 2 two point plays. Very tough to do. 23-14 with a FG added on by Falcs again makes it a 9 point game. No “I told you so” . . ..but just trying to point out a good decision % wise . .. at least at the time it was made against the Ravens being up 19-7 (before going for extra point).
JONESBORO SLIM
November 21st, 2010
8:18 pm
@Steven
You are so right about the coverage of the Falcons..the AJC has sold their main head quarters d’town to the city…they have made bigggg cut backs in their staff….maybe its only you and I that can tell…. the special-ed students can’t
Buch of haters
November 21st, 2010
8:19 pm
After reading some of the comments here, it seems Atlanta consists mostly of poser Falcons fans. The team is rolling..tied for the best record in the NFL, atop the NFC and there are still people b*tching. Talk about losers.
falconfan58
November 21st, 2010
8:19 pm
Falcons are 8-2 and can’t even get coverage from the hometown paper. That’s pretty shameful.
Steven
November 21st, 2010
8:23 pm
I’ve now posted 3 responses to Broken_Knukle… none posted. Thanks AJC.
Steven
November 21st, 2010
8:27 pm
Wow… that’s my fourth post… in response to Falcon Fan Broken_Knucle that hasn’t been posted. I guess I’ll neeed to take some video to show what the AJC.com folks are doing.
ATLol
November 21st, 2010
8:27 pm
Based on wins/Pt Diff/Win streak…Gbay is toughest team in league. If Philly wins by 31 points tonight they tie ATL. If NYG win by 46 points they tie ATL.
1 Green Bay 19.6
2 Atlanta 16.4
3 New Orleans 15.0
4 Chicago 13.0
5 Philadelphia 11.8
6 NY Giants 9.8
7 Tampa Bay 8.3
8 Washington 1.2
9 St. Louis 0.9
10 Detroit 0.2
11 Dallas (0.2)
12 Seattle (0.3)
13 Minnesota (3.4)
14 San Francisco (3.4)
15 Arizona (9.9)
16 Carolina (14.5)
Steven
November 21st, 2010
8:28 pm
Broken_Knuckle…thanks for asking. Big fan. Maybe this message will make it through.
Steven
November 21st, 2010
8:31 pm
Guess I’m out of here. AJC staff has just blocked 3 of my last comments… those that included criticism of them were blocked. So much for free press and free speech. Do explain how you just blocked my last three messages, AJC.
Falcon Jim
November 21st, 2010
8:33 pm
Let’s see, The Atlanta Times shut down in……oh, around 1964.
The AJC has been a monopoly ever since. We are just NOW noticing this?
ATLol
November 21st, 2010
8:34 pm
Pulling for Dallas and Baltimore to win this next week!
Steven
November 21st, 2010
8:38 pm
Thanks for the context, Falcon Jim. I’m a resident since 2000. Tried to pay attention to the history… much to learn.
SawThat1nce
November 21st, 2010
8:41 pm
GEAUX FALCONS!! OUR TIME!!
SawThat1nce
November 21st, 2010
8:43 pm
It would be nice to see the Eagles and Gaints game end in a tie.
Falcon Jim
November 21st, 2010
8:44 pm
Steven,
I was going from my memory…………..I’m 55.
Was just looking on the internet, and no mention. I believe the AJC has “scrubbed it.”
JBFALCON
November 21st, 2010
8:47 pm
OKAY! Just finished reading this blog, page one thru here. Steven, you need to get a life and find something else to do. To the few of you, Toccoa Bird, just saying, etc. who actually participated, a win is a win. These are our Falcons. And Steven, go do your bitchin’ somewhere else, like your bathroom, alone. I hate to be the one to tell you but there is no cure for stupidity.