Report card: Falcons’ grades for win over Redskins
Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner carries the ball into the end zone for the winning touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. Atlanta defeated Washington 24-17. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
C — Running backs: The Falcons had 28 rushes for 83 yards (3.0 per carry). Michael Turner ran well late and scored the game-winning touchdown. He finished with 67 yards on 18 carries.
A — Receivers: Tony Gonzalez and Julio Jones turned in big games. Gonzalez had 13 catches for 123 yards for his 29th 100-yard game. He also had his 99th touchdown reception, which tied him with Don Hutson for eighth on the NFL’s all-time touchdown reception list. Jones had 10 catches for 94 yards and a touchdowns. Harry Douglas continued to block fiercely in the run game.
A — Offensive line: The unit gave up just one sack and three quarterback hits. On most plays, Ryan had time to scan the field.
B — Defensive line: The unit did a good job maintaining their rush lanes against Robert Griffin III and kept him from breaking loose on some runs. Defensive end Kroy Biermann was used to drop into coverage on some defensive calls.
C — Linebackers: Sean Weatherspoon led the team with 11 tackles. Stephen Nicholas had four and Akeem Dent had two tackles. Washington’s Alfred Morris rushed 18 times for 115 yards.
C — Defensive backs: The secondary blew a coverage that allowed Washington a 77-yard touchdown. Dunta Robinson had a strong game with two pass breakups and an interception. Thomas DeCoud continued his ball-hawking ways with another interception.
A — Special teams: During the coin toss, kicker Matt Bryant was still testing out his cleats. The extra work led him to change to his long-spiked cleats on the wet track. They were key to getting proper footing on his 53-yard field goal. Bosher had a net average of 38.5 yards on six punts.
A — Coaching: You have to give the coaches credit for sticking to the game plan. The Redskins rope-a-dope strategy helped them take a lead into the fourth quarter. The offense kept chipping away until they outscored the Redskins 17-7 in the final quarter.
NEXT UP: The Falcons (5-0) host the Oakland Raiders (1-3) at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Georgia Dome.
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lowdownjj
October 8th, 2012
10:35 am
Spoon’s hit on R2D2… A+
Michael M.
October 8th, 2012
10:37 am
ha ! ha ! he got knocked out……………welcome to the nfl kid !
Michael M.
October 8th, 2012
10:39 am
NFC SOUTH STANDINGS
Falcons 5 – 0
Mucs 1 – 3
Pansies 1 – 4
Caints 1 – 4
Falcon James
October 8th, 2012
10:45 am
I think you too hard on the Defensive Backs. Yeah they blew one play, but the rest the game they did at least a B- Performance. Dunta even played like he wants a new contract.
North FLA Falcon
October 8th, 2012
10:48 am
The Skins had one (1) conversion on 3rd down! They scored 1 TD on a pick 6 and another on a big pass play, give them credit on that one … but still … dominating defense … and so many weapons on offense … fear the Falcons!!!
Fan since 66
October 8th, 2012
10:59 am
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Grape Nuts are neither grapes or nuts
October 8th, 2012
11:02 am
The cheerleaders were hot!
Mike Franklin
October 8th, 2012
11:03 am
have to agree on… not all but MOST of those grades. The Falcs are looking a little tired. Glad they have a bye coming up after the Raiders…
Fan since 66
October 8th, 2012
11:05 am
Whoops! That’s what happens when you push enter instead of shift! Agree with most of the grades DOL. Maybe a B + for the receivers… saw a couple of drops, but then again, maybe Julio’s TD makes up for them. Spectacular catch in the endzone! And maybe a B+ for the special teams…hated to see that hold on the opening kickoff. Negated a great runback from my man…Jaquizz!!! All in all, a steady performance from our team. If you think we didn’t play up to our potential, try remembering the Smith years. we are light years from those kind of performances!
MaxxFalcon
October 8th, 2012
11:05 am
Skins didn’t score an offensive TD until Cousins came in the game. Alfred Morris had a lot of yards but no scores. Hats off to our Defense, they held it down today
North FLA Falcon
October 8th, 2012
11:10 am
We need a running game. Take away his TD stroll and Turner had fewer than 3 yards per carry. That will not take a team far in the playoffs. Ryan threw 52 times …
Answer This
October 8th, 2012
11:11 am
Besides that blown coverage our DBacks deserve a B! They played well and had to tackle a guy who was running like he drove a 91 Mazda and that now he wants a Benz! These guys are getting better every week and to think we really miss Grimes. We will continue to get better as the weeks proceed but here we go again with another running back who can run the ball this week at the nest. I would like to see our D Line get after it a little more this week by putting some pressure on Palmer and making him get off his mark and move his feet this week. Lets go BIRDS! On three RISE UP!
Michael M.
October 8th, 2012
11:12 am
Bet STB4 drinked some whiskey during the Caints Sunday night ballgame last night………..hehehehe
lets see if we can make it 6 – 0 next week and then take a little break before we play the so called big boys……………………………….still think Gonzales can play until he is 40 years old…………………….
I was on the other blog yesterday during our game and it was unreal how some call theirselves Falcons Faithful Fans when they doubting their own Team on every single play……………..they make me sick to my stomach !
Answer This
October 8th, 2012
11:16 am
Agreed Michael M….I had a few disagreements with those so called “fans”. Dont know if they are jaded from the past but we have to leave the past where it is! This is the future and right now its so bright we wearing shades. Come on Nation, it has to be all in or not in at all! Its ok to get scared a little but you got to believe in the Angry Birds becasue as you can see they believe in each other and never think they are out of the game. Lets go BIRDS!
Esquire
October 8th, 2012
11:22 am
Grape Nuts are neither grapes or nuts
October 8th, 2012
11:02 am
The cheerleaders were hot!
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You can order their calendar, proceeds go to charity. Probably tax deductible.
TDnoclue
October 8th, 2012
11:25 am
Is RG3 still crying about getting hit too hard?
Mike Franklin
October 8th, 2012
11:26 am
Michael M. – It’s all about how one approaches the game… and since everyone is different, we each have our own individual personalities that react differently. Hell, I holler, kick and scream when we’re losing. When the Dawgs crashed & burned in Spurrier’s chicken coop this past Saturday, I buried my face in a gallon of beer and tried to drown myself.
Just because folks get a little edgy and worried during a game doesn’t make them bad fans. It just makes them like everyone else, different than everyone else.
PMC
October 8th, 2012
11:29 am
Nothing good comes from posting during a game. Especially watching this team. Just enjoy the sausage once it’s cooked.
The Real Facon
October 8th, 2012
11:32 am
The Defense gave up over 100 yards rushing to Morris so I belive a lower score is needed.
BIGBEN42
October 8th, 2012
11:37 am
Agree with your grades. I’m going to keep saying, that in order to go far in playoff’s.This team has to get better in stopping the run.Another game of giving up over 100 yards rushing.
Fan since 66
October 8th, 2012
11:37 am
Agree with both of you, Michael M, and Answer this. Those slamming the Falcons don’t seem to remember the “Dark Days” of the Smith regime. While we have had a few missteps in the last 10 years, overall we have progressed dramatically, into a true top-notch quality NFL team. I mean, really…isn’t it nice to expect to go to the playoffs every year? True, we haven’t progressed to the next level yet, but we will get there. Have some faith, Atlanta faithful!
Preston Thompson
October 8th, 2012
11:37 am
And to think Grimes is making $10 million this year and all he has to do is watch. Pretty nice.
Cleveland Ave. Turk
October 8th, 2012
11:38 am
STAND UP FALCONS!!!…..WE IN DIS B@#%&!!!!
Archie
October 8th, 2012
11:38 am
I strongly disagree with the special teams grade. Who can remember the last time the Falcons returned a punt for positive yards? Punt returns have gotten so bad, I find myself happy when they simply fair catch it without letting it hit the ground. Kickoff returns are the same way, aside from the first return of the season by Jaquizz, not a single drive this season has started beyond the 25 yard line.
Matt Bryant is near automatic, and Bosher is putting his kickoffs deep in the endzone, but beyond that the special teams are a liability.
The defensive grades are harsh, they gave up 10 points to an offense averaging 30 points per game. Also, 1/3 of the passing yards came on one busted coverage for the TD and 1/3 of the rushing yards came on one run right before the missed field goal. I can live with giving up one or two big plays a game.
Cleveland Ave. Turk
October 8th, 2012
11:42 am
All yall wack FALCON haters!!!!…. KILL YASELF!!!
joewhite
October 8th, 2012
11:42 am
Defense gave up yards but not points, missed field goal, babe makes a td saving tackle held them to 3 then we go down score 7. That is football for sure. 5-0 we will beat oakland to go into the bye at 6-0 give polite some time to heal be ready to pound philly to death.
Blake
October 8th, 2012
11:42 am
I’m proud of the Falcons….scratched out a tough road win yesterday!
Blake
October 8th, 2012
11:43 am
Your not always gonna be on top of your game and they won anyway!
Cleveland Ave. Turk
October 8th, 2012
11:44 am
Shot out to Claude Humpries and Tommy Nobis!!!
Cleveland Ave. Turk
October 8th, 2012
11:49 am
I got my 4 black throwback FALCON car flags flying. Wit da gangsta new era FALCONS fitted to da back. All true fans. REP YA TEAM!!
B'Red
October 8th, 2012
12:02 pm
The running game, the running game, do something about the running game. MT looks likes he’s running in slow motion, especially on the sreen play, by the time the play developed The Red Skins whole defensive unit was waiting on him. Now I know what Mularky ment when he said he didn’t have the personnel to run the screen play, it was MT.
Ackshun
October 8th, 2012
12:13 pm
ALL RIGHT SAINTS!!! Leap from the cellar and now tied for 3rd place in the division! In other news, the San Diego Chargers have filed an appeal demanding the return of the replacement refs.
Funbunch5
October 8th, 2012
12:17 pm
Hmmmn if RG3 doesn’t leave game does Atlanta still win?
JunkyardDawg2011
October 8th, 2012
12:20 pm
RGIII learned an important lesson about the speed of the NFL yesterday. The days of him outrunning everybody in college are gone.
I’m glad he’s OK though, stand up guy, just took a vicious legal hit from Spoon.
Fan since 66
October 8th, 2012
12:26 pm
@ Funbunch5…I seem to remember a riddle from my youth…something about if my Aunt Jean had a certain anatomical part, she’d be my Uncle Fred. That’s part of the game. I don’t recall people giving the Falcons a break when MR2 had his turf toe issues a couple of years ago. Bottom line… RG3 left the game due to a hard, and yes, LEGAL, hit from Spoon. Good, hard fought win, on the road. Good teams do that! Go Falcons!
old falc
October 8th, 2012
12:28 pm
@B’Red your right to slow
Falconfever
October 8th, 2012
12:33 pm
IF ifs and buts were candy and nuts….. IFs dont matter if uyou WIN!! go Falcons!!!!
Stephen
October 8th, 2012
12:35 pm
Someone please tell Dirk Koetter to take those “Joe Hawley in the flat” plays and bury them in the earth’s core. Also, please remind the RBs that they need to practice catching passes. It felt like they cumulatively dropped like 5 easy passes from Ryan.
Big Ron
October 8th, 2012
12:56 pm
Good win but the run defense is not great but we forget were missing probably our best D tackle Corey Peters n we play alot of nickel and also MLB may be a issue ut the jury is still out on that one but one thing on offense I just they get Harry Douglas more involved can’t figure out why he doesn’t get more touches but were rolling so I’m not complaining go birds.
Joe
October 8th, 2012
1:00 pm
D-Led, your grades seems fair however if your going to give the QB a C and the WR an A their need to be a better explination. I think you were getting at our QB missing on a lot of throws. “high passes”.
Five & O Falcons
October 8th, 2012
1:08 pm
Give Matt Bryant an A+ for the 53 yard field goal in the rain.
Whadda Ya Know?
October 8th, 2012
1:12 pm
Teams have adjusted to what the Falcons are doing on defense. If they’re in nickel package then they run, if they’re in base defense they pass. Coaching has been creative on the offensive side of the ball lately, but I’d like to see the defense move the beer man to MLB to see how he does. He has the speed to go sideline to sideline and he’s use to fighting off offensive linemen.
DLed, as Smitty if this is a possibility next time you interview (if there’s a possibility of playing Biermann at MLB). Appreciate it bow tie player!
Truckstop
October 8th, 2012
1:29 pm
Am I the only one who feels that Akeem Dent is not a very good middle linebacker. Most of the time you don’t even know he’s on the field. He doesn’t shed blockers very well and rarely makes tackles on running plays to either sideline.
Whadda Ya Know?
October 8th, 2012
1:38 pm
Truckstop…you’re NOT the only one.
ChipperisGod
October 8th, 2012
1:39 pm
Great to see the Falcons come through again. Started out a little rough, but we made adjustments, and Mike Nolan is utilizing this unit correctly for the first time ever. The coordinators on both sides are making all the right moves.
Matty looks stronger mentally and physically. This is the best Falcons team I’ve watched since 98.
The only thing I think we can do better is run defense. Sure we got burned that one play on passing, but the run is the only thing I worry about without a good MLB, our run defense is going to be picked on. Our pass D is very, very solid. We also play the nickel so much that it’s tough to stop the run. Overall though, I’ll take this defense over our defense over the last four years hands down.
Keep it up guys! This has been a great year so far!
Go Falcons!
Kurtis
October 8th, 2012
1:41 pm
It’s amazing, and kind of disheartening, to see other teams running back hit the line of scrimmage and bust out the other side and always seem to gain positive yardage. Then you watch Turner constantly briskly walk into the backs of his own lineman and chop his feet until he’s tackled for either a loss or no gain. Every freaking running play. He just needs to sit until the 4th quarter and the opposing defense is tired – that seems to be the only time he can be productive.
Kurtis
October 8th, 2012
1:43 pm
Truckstop, you have hit the nail on the head regarding Dent. Definitely not getting the play out of MLB that we’re accustomed to.
Paddy
October 8th, 2012
1:46 pm
Cleveland Ave. Turk……….Is that the King’s english? Wow, that must be hard on your teachers @ school.
The Big Fat Blogger
October 8th, 2012
1:49 pm
I was just thinking the same thing Truckstop, I was expecting Dent to be playing better than he has, especially since he played against sec opponents in college, right now, my only issue with the Falcons right now is how the defense seems vulnerable against the run (and the inconsistent pass rush from the front 4…especially Edwards). I believe Dent is going to have to tighten up and be more physical against the run, his pass coverage skills seem to be okay, it is just his run stopping ability that seems to be lacking.
Getaway
October 8th, 2012
1:50 pm
What was RGIII doing that would make some one think the ’skins were going to win that game with him? They didn’t get TD until the other guy was in there.
Tyrus
October 8th, 2012
1:53 pm
ok maybe it’s just me but i remember just how hard it is to win on the road in the nfl….. with that being said 1-9 on 3rd downs 1 offensive touchdown 1 sack 3qb hits 2picks all equalls B- only reason that it isn’t A’s across the board is that i think that they can improve alot. so not going to be to hard on a road victory. let’s work on getting to 6-0 remember bird nation to enjoy this run! they don’t happen that offten ….. well in this town anyway ANGRYBIRD NATION RISEUP……….
sam
October 8th, 2012
1:54 pm
I agree that Matt Ryan had an off game, but he did rally in the 4th quarter and produce another game winning drive. Although that’s 18 of them now, as memory serves, we shouldn’t be taking that for granted. Seems like a B or B – would be more appropriate.
Seen This B4
October 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
OK….Here I am.
Just so you know that was a cheap shot on RGIII by Witherspoon. I bet he gets fined by the NFL. If not for that cheap shot, Falcants would have lost.
You know it.
Nique
October 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
I just want to hear all of my Duanta Robinson haters give him credit & acknowledge his essential role in this weeks win!
Thank God for Mike Nolan & the maturation of Matt, oh & for Mr. White rededicating himself in order to lead this wr group by example by getting his drops under control. Great win yesterday, now lets finish off Oakland & go into the break 6-0!
Falcons need a MLB
October 8th, 2012
1:59 pm
In the NFL, wins are not easy. So it’s great to be 5-0. However, the falcons MLB position is awful. I thought Dent was decent at UGA. Most of Alfred Morris runs were because Dent was out of position. He couldn’t disengage from blocks yesterday.
The Falcons will make the playoffs but to get that elusive playoff win, they will have to stop the run. Imagine if the falcons are playing the 49ers. They will probably run for 200 yds against the Falcons defense
RC Thielmann
October 8th, 2012
2:04 pm
Looked pretty flat with all the 3 and outs early, as Ryan just seemed off. It started to look like he was reverting back to his big game deer in headlights playoff mindset, which lined up to his pick six and fumble and errant throws. Looked the same way last week against Panthers ,, but became Matty Ice when it counted. They need to come out like they did against Chargers and Broncos and take no prisoners from jump street… not wait and find themselves with their backs against the wall. They are a really good team that could be great. Koetters game plan did not look real good the last 2 weeks, as I thought Mularkey was back, so figure it out Dirk. You have an offensive beast that needs to be unleashed.
Tyrus
October 8th, 2012
2:04 pm
HEY D-LED got any news on the discussion with j.jones on the sideline any thing big or just normal in game heat? Is a.smith hamstring really bad anyword on how long he will be out and are they looking to bring someone in or off practice squad? what happened to r.edwards was he hurt or something don’t remember seeing him at all?Also how is RG3.? that guy is going to be a great one truley glad we don’t have to see him only once! he is going to be really GREAT for this league as soon as he learns to slide or get out of bounds.
BB
October 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
@STB4 – nobody cares that you’re back now. Coward! You won’t show your face for a month when your team is taking butt-kicking after butt-kicking. One ref-aided victory though and you come back spouting more drivel…
Credibility? NOT!
Cheap Shot Artist Sean Witherspoon
October 8th, 2012
2:06 pm
Dear Mr Goodell…..Yes, I did it. Now you can suspend me like you did the Saints.
Tyrus
October 8th, 2012
2:06 pm
not truley understanding what about the hit or shot was cheap?
Tyrus
October 8th, 2012
2:09 pm
let’s be respectful bird nation no need to take cheap shots( NO PUN ) we don’t play like dat on the feild so let’s uphold the same standards here
Seen This B4
October 8th, 2012
2:11 pm
BB <———- On ignore over here.
Tyrus
October 8th, 2012
2:17 pm
ok bird nation let’s not get to far ahead of our self we are just a quarter of the way thru even though this has been a pleasent ride so far there is still a lot of downs, quarters, and games to play don’t let the records fool you tha saints are a real good football team any team in our division can turn it around at any time win the rest of their games and make this very close down the road. enjoy each and every game for after every victory we can remind them of who dat is dat is running their division!
Tyrus
October 8th, 2012
2:20 pm
no seriously congrats on the victory last night! looking like ya’ll trying to turn it around good luck the rest of the way except well….. you know when
Big Crimson 75
October 8th, 2012
2:21 pm
D-Led — glad you weren’t one of my Professors.
Matt Ryan deserved a better grade than a C. Somebody threw 2 TDs yesterday & it wasn’t RG III.
The Secondary had 1 bad play. They deserve much better than a C. Dunta’ had one of his better games as a Falcon. The Skins were 1 for 9 on third down.
Seen — no more junk about the Commishioner makin sure NO loses!!
SD was flat out hosed on that last drive & you know this.
North FLA Falcon
October 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
@ SeenB4 … yeah because RG3 was doing sooo well before he got hit! Did he convert their single 3rd down or was that Cousins who pulled that off?
mountain_jim
October 8th, 2012
2:26 pm
‘Katrina Refs’ back in full force, only reason Saints were able to win a game, Seen This B4.
bfred
October 8th, 2012
2:32 pm
I felt good about that game even at halftime. Looking at the halftime stats the Falcons owned the Skins in every category; Ryan’s pick-6 was the score difference. People need to stop losing their sh1t early in games, especially when we’re behind on a fluke. This one went back and forth a few times but never felt seriously at risk.
Farcus
October 8th, 2012
2:39 pm
What concerns me these last two games is our linebacker play and to be exact our middle linebacker play. We are not stuffing the run like we should. That said, this team is fun to watch and the best is yet to come.
Farcus
October 8th, 2012
2:40 pm
Seenthis, your team gets one lucky win and you want to talk trash? Please son, you are like your team..lame.
Jake
October 8th, 2012
2:51 pm
Does anyone have any update on Cory Peters? Eligible to return bye week.
Truckstop
October 8th, 2012
2:55 pm
One more comment on the Falcons MLB: Curtis Lofton lead the Falcons in tackles each year during his stay here, including his rookie year. The Falcons definitely need that kind of production from its MLB, and Dent is no where as effective so far. Hopefully he’ll get better. Then again maybe the Falcons are already shopping around.
Blake
October 8th, 2012
3:02 pm
@Infield Fly Rules!….I think that was the stupidest thing I read all day….how old are you? 5……
Dirty Bird
October 8th, 2012
3:04 pm
Good win. Defense was solid, minus the blown coverage.
Truth be told, if Ryan had thrown a bit higher over Kerrigan, this game could have easily been a 24-3, 27-6 type of blowout.
RG3 got hurt, but the offense wasn’t doing anything fancy anyways. It took the backup rookie to get the only TD for them, on a blown coverage of all things.
Figured we would win, just had to keep at it.
Whatever the reasons were for the slow start, weather, bad field, Julio’s hand and drops, etc, it worked out in the end.
Saints fans can get all jumpy about 1 win, had it not been for a borderline roughing the passer call, they would have lost.
The Chargers always fail when it counts most, and Rivers just shakes his head away.
Ben
October 8th, 2012
3:08 pm
Special teams does not just include kicking and punts. Franks is not doing anything when returning punts, he reminds me on Eric Weems. He doesn’t give us good field position at all
Democratic Plantation Dweller
October 8th, 2012
3:21 pm
Obama is doing a wonderful job of ruling our country!
BamaGuy
October 8th, 2012
3:27 pm
Seen This B4
October 8th, 2012
1:58 pm
OK….Here I am.
Just so you know that was a cheap shot on RGIII by Witherspoon. I bet he gets fined by the NFL. If not for that cheap shot, Falcants would have lost.
You know it.
Seen and the Saints have Shat the bed…..A GREAT LEGAL hit by the spoon….No fine coming just praises…Clean yourself up Seen…you and your team stink
LOL at The Aints
October 8th, 2012
3:53 pm
Trainer. RG3, whats the Score, RG3, I’m Batman!,, LOL!
D man
October 8th, 2012
3:56 pm
DOL – Agree on all counts for once.
Offense B- (The offense did struggle for 3 quaters but like great teams, they woke up in time to score 17 in the 4th quarter)
Defense B- (The defense did look great on 3rd downs. They would have got an A+ if they would have stopped that 1 long TD pass)
D man
October 8th, 2012
4:00 pm
Seen – hey your Saints pulled out a tight game last night. You must be feeling better.
Democratic Plantation Dweller – Is that ruling or ruining?
Dirty Bird – Ditto
AlanFalcon
October 8th, 2012
4:22 pm
Dent, what in the world made the Falcons think that he was ready as a MLB, and to go a step further what made them think that Mike Peterson was a reliable back up, this one position is going to cost us before the year is out.
Dallas Falcon
October 8th, 2012
4:24 pm
Great win, but too many mistakes; turnovers on offense and gave up too many rushing yards on defense. The middle linebacker position is a problem. Dent misses a lot of tackles, he’s got to get better or the formula will be to run the ball down their throats. Never thought I’d see a Falcons team where pass defense was the strength of the team.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
October 8th, 2012
4:26 pm
Jake — After the bye week, there is a three week evaluation period before they have to make a decision.
AlanFalcon
October 8th, 2012
4:27 pm
Seen, quit worrying about Witherspoon, the hit was clean as RG3 was trying to do to much and got creamed. Now worry about something important, your team would have lost if it weren’t for the umps giving you’ll all those calls at the end, face it the Saints stink.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
October 8th, 2012
4:33 pm
HEY TYRUS — Haven’t seen Coach T or JJ today. We’ll get updated on that one later. I think Julio is the one not breaking off routes. Ray Edwards played only 13 percent (13 of 49) snaps vs. Washington. Not sure on Antone Smith. Coach Smith didn’t go into detail on Antone when I asked about the injured players today.
Sean
October 8th, 2012
4:40 pm
A “C” for DB’s?!? Really?!? They gave up 1 big play the entire game….I think you might have graded them a little harsly. Aside from that 1 big play, they came up with 2 big INT’s to seal the game. Does anyone know what happened on that play, by the way? Looked like a huge blown coverage and/or miscommunication?
Realfalconfan
October 8th, 2012
4:55 pm
Hey when do we get peters back the line needs help
Michael M.
October 8th, 2012
5:11 pm
Can’t help but laugh about the pitiful win by the Caints last night……………………with all that poor tackling by their defense I was really surprised they were able to stop the chargers ……………….but then again they actually got many breaks from the officials calling the game and the last drive by the chargers trying to come back and tie it up……………oh man, those chargers were robbed on that final series…………………………I can’t wait until we get to play the Caints……………..really looking forward to it………………………..hahahahahehehehehahahaheheheheheeeeeeeee
Fan
October 8th, 2012
5:43 pm
Dent is not pulling his weight. The inside linebacker should be feared. Dent is a sheep. Teams will continue to run on us until this is corrected.
Michael smith
October 8th, 2012
5:47 pm
There goes our Michael .M (MORON)… Don’t you realize every team kind of figures out Failcons defense by now. Failcons barely won last 2 games. Save all that trash talk for Raiders. No matter how bad Saints are right now, they will stick kick Failcons a$$ twice a year. Lol
Michael smith
October 8th, 2012
5:49 pm
Even if failcons go 14-2 (offcourse those 2 losses to Saints) they still can’t win a playoff game even if its a georgia dome. I guess you need to score more than 2 pts to win a playoff game.
JoeFann
October 8th, 2012
6:00 pm
Don’t think I can agree with the A on the OLine. Sure, Matt’s healthy but it should take more than 3 yards per carry for the A. B, B+, OK, but A’s require 4.5+ ypc. Still a struggle in short yardage, even with “elephants.” Props to Dunta on his most visible game yet. Also to ASamuel, for the hard work and sharing the wisdom with all the DBs. It’s showing.
Loyalfalconfrmthemississippi
October 8th, 2012
6:05 pm
Ok guys i have to say i think your being a little harsh on our run defense yes i think we need to tighten it up a bit but our defense was able to stop the run when it mattered the most aside from a few big plays given up our defense played shut out. @seenb4 the weatherspoon hit was clean when quarterbacks run with the ball they are deemed a running back and therefore treated like one , RGIII made the choice to run with the ball and weatherspoon made him pay for it hands down. So get the illegal hit bull outta here, our o line played great i just think turner is having a hard time finding the holes and cutting to the outside, as for matt ryans mishaps, there werent really a whole lot but we gotta take into account these guys were playing in the rain and playing in the rain is alot more difficult, but even though there was rain they played well and more than good enough to win. RGIII gettin hurt probably helped the skins because as we all could see we shut RGIII down he got knocked out in the third quarter and had less than 100 yards throwing and not much on the ground either, our defense was dominant and for that we should be extatic go falcons lets get to 6 and 0 next week and hit the bye for some serious rest and recouperating but please stay on your game we are coming into the harder part of the schedule and a butt load of division games
Michael M.
October 8th, 2012
6:09 pm
@Michael smith……………hahahahahahehehehe, the cain’ts ?……….lmao
Loyalfalconfrmthemississippi
October 8th, 2012
6:17 pm
Aints fans still livin in the past how pathetic the leagues moved on to this year u should too
SawThat1nce
October 8th, 2012
6:39 pm
It looked like the Chargers were going to bury the Taints, until that rookie tapped the runt’s(Brees) facegaurd with his helmet, and the taints got one of those ole-timey ‘NFL-Taints-favorable-calls’, that brought that interception that resulted in a Chargers TD, back.
SawThat1nce
October 8th, 2012
6:43 pm
Just the same ole do-do, a taint’s ‘win’, via the NFL’s officials, assistance.
Falcon James
October 8th, 2012
7:02 pm
I watched the Charger and Saint game last night too. I was appauled that they still have the Ref’s on the payroll and feeling sorry for them. That win will have a asteresk by it just like the Super Bown win. Sad. As far as I am concerned the Saint are still OhFur.
UPGRAYEDD
October 8th, 2012
7:23 pm
F to the national news media. Dirty Birds still don’t get any respect.
True Falcon Fan
October 8th, 2012
8:05 pm
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!
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Loyalfalconfrmthemississippi
October 8th, 2012
8:41 pm
True that bro no respect for our falcon on the international network and espn this media completely overlooks our teams success every year
Mike Franklin
October 8th, 2012
8:46 pm
Sure wish there was a thread for Texans @ Jets… those boys from Houston remind me of the Falcs… fast and hungry. Wish we had road unis like theirs… something other than white.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
October 8th, 2012
10:19 pm
Sean – You can blow coverages. That pulled their grade way down. Dunta Robinson had a A-plus. He was balling.
Esquire
October 8th, 2012
10:43 pm
PMC
October 8th, 2012
11:29 am
Nothing good comes from posting during a game. Especially watching this team. Just enjoy the sausage once it’s cooked.
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The trolls take their weenies raw.
give me a break
October 8th, 2012
11:09 pm
giving ryan a C+? give me a break. How do the receivers and tight end (the other end of the passing game) get an A and the QB get a C+? The pick part of the pick 6 rest with the o-line that can’t keep a defenders hands down. Ledbetter’s grading system = D- Give me a break.
Mora less Petrino
October 9th, 2012
2:07 am
Outscoring your opponent five games in a row, A+++++!
JosephDaKoolest a.k.a No Answer For Julio
October 9th, 2012
4:26 am
I agree with most of the grades execpt the QB maybe he should have gotten a B-.Everybody thats on Michael Turner STOP IT…..The Falcons are passing more this year than they have in the past. Lets not forget under Mike Smith we have always been top 3 in the league in rushing. Michael Turner has always been top 3 in the league in terms of rushing yards and TD’s. I hate the blown coverage. But it is still early so I definitely expect the defense not to have anymore blown coverages. I like the record and we can always improve but, please yall act like we are susposed to be perfect. And Cleveland Ave Turk you a fool lmao. Go Falcons!!!! The Real A Town Got Your Back!!!!!!
Col
October 9th, 2012
5:17 am
A little harsh on Ryan – another 4th Qtr comeback achieved. Whilst he did suffer a few errant passes this week – the first all season to my mind – I still counted 4 dropped passes. A little hard to punish the receiving corps however – as the drops were from Turner, Rodgers and oh my two from Joe Hawley – back to C/G next week please Joe…. 5-0 and the Raiders at the Dome coming up…!!!!
RG3
October 9th, 2012
6:39 am
Did anyone get the license tag of that truck?????
RG3
October 9th, 2012
6:40 am
@#$%&*@?#@**
Samuel
October 9th, 2012
7:00 am
The grades were fair there were alot of mistakes made on both sides of the ball. The good thing is the Falcons can score points. Now if they shore up stopping the run the sky is the limit. If you looked at the Jets and the supposedly best team in football- the Texans last night, If the Jets had an offense that could consistently score points they made have won the game.
SeenThisB4
October 9th, 2012
8:56 am
I’m bbbbbaaaaaacccccckkkkk! My beloved Saints are back on the winning track! We are now 1-4 with 12-4 staring us in the face. Chalk up yet another record for Brees, he’s is with out a doubt the best QB in NFL history. I was at the game and had passes to the locker room, Brees reach in his croch and gave me his cup…mmmmm I have it hanging from my Pinto rear view mirror. Works good as an air freshener too. GO SAINTS!!!! 12-4 baby…YEAH!!
DR. FALCON
October 9th, 2012
10:08 am
TONY G., IS A MACHINE! MATT RYAN, THOUGH DESERVES AN A-! IF JULIO CATCHES THAT DEEP BALL IN THE 1ST QTR., RYAN WOULD’VE HAD OVER 400 YDS! HIS 18TH, 4TH QTR. COMEBACK, SPEAKS VOLUMES! CALL IT LIKE IT IS, LEDBETTER! WE ALREADY HAVE 3 ROAD WINS! THAT IS HUGE IN THIS LEAGUE!MATT RYAN, MVP! SUPPORT OUR QB!
btwarren
October 9th, 2012
10:09 am
This is not college football where style points matter. The W is all that matters in the end. The Falcons went on the road and played outside in the rain. Last year they would have lost this game, see game at Tampa. They showed the NFL that the knock on them being a dome team is no more. The Falcons can and will throw the ball, a lot I might add, even in the rain. Formula for success in the NFL, win your home games and half your road games. So far Falcons have done just that.
People want to annoint the Texans the better 5-0 team. Looking at their schedule,they have played the same caliber of teams the Falcons have and they too could have lost that game last night against the Jets, but what happened, late INT sealed the victoy, just like the Falcons. They Won and that’s what matters.
BK
October 9th, 2012
10:09 am
great game sunday, i am looking forward at being at the game sunday against oakland.. RISE UP ATL!!! LETS MAKE IT 6-0 ROLLING INTO OUR BYE WEEK…………….FALCONS FOR LIFE
Mikey
October 9th, 2012
10:11 am
A fair assessment with a couple of exceptions: Ryan’s performance was far from a “C”. He fumbled a snap and threw an interception so he did make 2 unforced errors in the game. However, aside from that, he threw with precision and used his brain to select the right play/receiver nearly every time. He ended up with 52 passes, nearly 350 yards and two touchdowns and without his precision and exceptional QB ability, the game would have been lost. The O-Line still needs work. Their pass blocking held up pretty well against a marginal defense but got crushed on most running plays. Ask yourself how running backs like Turner, Rodgers, Snelling get limited to 2 yards per carry. There is a brick wall right in their lane on most plays. If blocking doesn’t improve, we will just have to run a different variety of plays. The line has not been able to consistently support running between the tackles. I also think the secondary did a stellar job except for the one BIG mistake. The misscues are relatively easy to fix and I trust that the coaching staff is ON the case. If they just continue to improve at the pace they have demonstrated, they will be hard to stop. Without these few misscues, they would have been dominating. GO FALCONS! YOU ARE RISING UP!
single white dove
October 9th, 2012
10:29 am
C — Linebackers: Sean Weatherspoon led the team with 11 tackles. Stephen Nicholas had four and Akeem Dent had two tackles. Washington’s Alfred Morris rushed 18 times for 115 yards.
D-LED?,
Didnt Spoon take RG3 to the woodshed???? That would surely deserve a C+?
SeenThisB4
October 9th, 2012
11:00 am
That last post was an imposter…..I’m the real dummy
D. Orlando Ledbetter
October 9th, 2012
11:05 am
single white dove — Yeah, perhaps a C-plus would be in order for that additional information.
rock
October 9th, 2012
11:38 am
How is DB Brent Grimes recovery progressing?
TalkReal
October 9th, 2012
2:12 pm
The cheerleaders wee very hott. A tough game was expected and a tough game we got, I wou have liked to see R2D2 stick around for the conclusion. Good win,keep improving and make sure the defens doesnt tae plays off. Julio still a work in progress but taking strides forward.
TalkReal
October 9th, 2012
2:14 pm
It’d be so disrespectful to not ven mention Tony G’s contribution to the outco of that game. Tony was mvp of that game and boy I hopehe sticks around for atleast another season even after we win the superbowl. True star veteran with true star veteran moves that never fail. Watch and learn kids.
William Andrews
October 9th, 2012
3:20 pm
Actually, I’ll give Ryan a solid B and the receivers a B+. Ryan would have had two 50+ yard completions had Julio held on to the ball. He could have easily been 36 of 52 for 420+ yards. Not complaining about Julio as he made an incredible catch and I believe his hand is still an issue.
We’ll be fine, but Ryan put the ball in his hands twice on bombs and he dropped them. Looks very similar to Roddy White his first couple of years and I have all the confidence in the world that he will be even better than Roddy in the coming years.
Mo
October 9th, 2012
3:30 pm
When Peters comes back next week he’ll be taking most of Akeem’s snaps. He and Peria on the field together is going to be awesome.
because you're mine
October 9th, 2012
4:28 pm
Is JJ’s hand a problem still? Sumfin just ain right.