Live from Tampa Bay: The Falcons seek to Buc(k) a trend
I'm not exactly sure what this evocative image evokes, except a thirst for Gatorade. (AP photo)
Tampa — The Falcons are 9-1, but by my reckoning they’ve played one really good game in their past seven. (The one: At Philadelphia ahead of Hurricane Sandy.) Then again, they’ve won five of those six not-really-good games, so what’s the problem?
This: A team wants to be playing well in December, so as to keep playing well into January/February. The Falcons know this better than anyone, having seen consecutive seasons ended by teams that weren’t, as of Thanksgiving, anywhere near locks to qualify for postseason fun and frolic. We know already that these Falcons will make the playoffs. What we don’t know is if they’ll fare any better once there.
Today marks Game 1 of a loaded (and shortened) week. They play the Buccaneers, who’ve won four in a row, and then they play the Saints, who’ve won five of six, on Thursday night. Sweep the week and we won’t be quibbling, at least not so much. Get swept and the carping will be unconfined.
Confession: A couple of weeks back, I suggested this would be the venue for the Falcons’ first loss. As we know, the Saints interceded. Part of me thinks the Falcons are pointing toward this game as another checkpoint, same as they were the game in Philly. Then again, they wanted badly to win in the Superdome, and they didn’t. So here’s what I’m saying, kind of:
If the Falcons are as good as they (and I) think they are, they’ll win this one. But they can’t beat Tampa Bay by half-stepping, or by turning it over six times. They’ll have to play well, and it has been a while since they’ve managed that.
Whatever happens, I’ll be here to watch and comment, and I’d appreciate the company. And I thank you, as ever, in advance.
By Mark Bradley
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stevie zero
November 25th, 2012
11:03 am
first? go birds
stevie zero
November 25th, 2012
11:05 am
any thoughts on wether or not rodgers or snelling may get more touches to jumpstart run game, mark?
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
11:05 am
Kudos, stevie zero.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
11:06 am
I’m not sure the Falcons will run much. TB has the league’s worst pass defense
Saints R.E.A.M.
November 25th, 2012
11:18 am
How did the Falcons turn so fast into a pass-happy team? Uh…most likely the addition of Dirk Koetter. It is interesting to note that Falcon fans generally prefer 3 yards and a cloud of dust football. The problem is that the Falcons have no balance right now and that will come back to haunt them when they play good teams down the stretch. In short, you can’t put that much pressure on Matty to throw when everyone knows you are going to throw. Just the opposite of the Smith/Mularkey offense of years past.
misslissasav
November 25th, 2012
11:20 am
Couldn’t agree more Mark. All of this will be for not if the Falcons cannot get their mojo back heading into the post-season. If they want the respect they covet, they have got to get their ish together and play a complete game on both sides of the ball. Better tackling and pounding the run (more Rogers please) for starters.
Love my Falcons! Go get ‘em, Fellas!!
Saints R.E.A.M.
November 25th, 2012
11:22 am
Hey Mark, thanks for not blocking me. I’ve been on the …uh.. “bow-tie” blog…but it appears certain fans of other teams have been blocked. Nice that you allow a differing opinion on the blog….kudos.
headley lamar
November 25th, 2012
11:22 am
“Nobody has ever stopped my offense”
- Paul Johnson
Falcons Rule
November 25th, 2012
11:22 am
Taking care of business = 10-1.
Saints R.E.A.M.
November 25th, 2012
11:26 am
Yeah, you won’t see a lot of running from the Falcons today…..Tampa Bay also has the #1 rushing defense in the league. Tough game to try and get your running game going.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
11:31 am
This is the second game I’ve covered in this stadium this year. The first was on Jan. 2. Georgia slightly lost to Michigan State.
falcon freak
November 25th, 2012
11:32 am
is franks our only hope for a punt for a td?
misslissasav
November 25th, 2012
11:34 am
Well if the run is out this game then I expect to see a lot more production out of Gonzalez, Jones (is he active today?), and ‘em. Whatever happened to those quick slant passes that Ryan/Gonzalez used to tear up defenses with? Haven’t seen too many of those lately.
IceColdATLien
November 25th, 2012
11:35 am
I’m really concerned with the fact that Bucs lead league in tackles-for-loss. Mark, given Turner’s lack of burst, do you think the Birds rely more on ‘Quizz today?
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
11:36 am
Funny you mention Tony Gonzalez. I’ve just been watching him go through a pre-warmup warmup. He prepares like … well, like a Hall of Fame professional.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
11:37 am
I’m not seeing today as the Burner’s breakout. Remember how he kept getting zero to minus yards in the Superdome? That could happen here.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
11:39 am
I believe Julio Jones is active. Hasn’t been confirmed, but that’s the buzz in the ol’ press box
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
11:40 am
Weather: It’s great. Today is why folks move to Florida.
IceColdATLien
November 25th, 2012
11:40 am
I hate using clichés, but this really is a statement game for the Falcons. Going on the road and beating probably the only team who can realistically challenge for the division crown would go a long way toward cementing ATL as a top-tier squad.
Falcons4Eva
November 25th, 2012
11:42 am
Do you think we can get a FULL and PRODUCTIVE game from Julio? How does he look in warmups? Same for Spoon? We need Run Stoppers bad today!
Decatur Falcon
November 25th, 2012
11:44 am
Looks like Mike Smith conservative play has crept back in. Extremely predictable like years past, not the high powered New England like offense nor aggresive defense we saw in the first few weeks of the season. They still don’t play with that swagger you are not on our level mentality. Only thing holding Falcons back is mental approach and that starts with M. Smith!
Stat Checker
November 25th, 2012
11:45 am
9 picks in last 5 games. Should we be worried?
Todd grantham
November 25th, 2012
11:47 am
Mark, quick turnaround time from Athens. Must have been a short night.
IceColdATLien
November 25th, 2012
11:47 am
#1 matchup of the day: Freeman vs. Nolan
The Bucs are going to run, so we should just accept that. What will decide the game is how well Nolan can confuse Freeman and induce either turnovers or negative/no gain plays.
Todd grantham
November 25th, 2012
11:51 am
Rumor has it that Paul Johnson is wandering around Tampa Stadium looking for his no show team.
Todd grantham
November 25th, 2012
11:52 am
Weather and no state income tax.
falcon freak
November 25th, 2012
11:52 am
the off. looks like they are not doing as much no huddel as they did earlier this year. keeping the d on there heals. are we going to get back to that or is that something we do only when we need it?
Navyman
November 25th, 2012
11:53 am
Can anyone tell me how many games have we won without forcing a turnover? Thanks.
JTH
November 25th, 2012
11:53 am
TB wins this one 27-24, but Atl wins the rematch in the Dome and finishes the season 13-3 earning home field advantage for the playoffs.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
11:56 am
Julio Jones, Asante Samuel and Sean Weatherspoon are active.
Go Birds
November 25th, 2012
11:56 am
I’m setting the over/under on Turner’s yards per cary at 2.4
JTH
November 25th, 2012
11:58 am
And with that news, I’m changing my pick to Atlanta 30-27
Todd grantham
November 25th, 2012
11:59 am
Terrible pass defense vs Matty’s penchant for throwing pics. Should be entertaining.
Todd grantham
November 25th, 2012
12:00 pm
Over/under on Matty pics is 2.5
Ben
November 25th, 2012
12:02 pm
Won 2400 bucks when the saints beat us a couple weeks ago.
Got another 1500 on Tampa today.
I dont dislike the Falcons, they are just so predictable in these type games. Easy money. The ATL run defense is terrible, the secondary is mediocre, and Martin and Freeman are probably the hottest QB/RB tandem in the league right now. Tampa wins this one easy.
falcon freak
November 25th, 2012
12:03 pm
falcons love hamster meat. 28 14 atlanta
Todd grantham
November 25th, 2012
12:06 pm
Odds on Smitty blowing his stack. 2-1
Odds on A. blank sporting a new Italian suit. Even
Odds on Mark tossing a zinger at Smitty post game. Chance too remote for odds.
Odds on Mark lobbing a softball at Smitty. No bets offered on a sure thing.
misslissasav
November 25th, 2012
12:08 pm
“Julio Jones, Asante Samuel and Sean Weatherspoon are active.”
Yes!!!! I’m feeling a little better now. Thanks for the update Mark!
snoopy
November 25th, 2012
12:10 pm
MB, you expect the falcons to cover that 1 pt spread?
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 25th, 2012
12:11 pm
Falcons need to get back to the screens they ran successfully the first 6 games.
BTW say what u will about him, Asante’s a tough u know what.
Todd grantham
November 25th, 2012
12:15 pm
Mark, I understand that you have been nominated for the “Loran Smith Tough Inquisitor Award”. Best of luck.
doggoneit
November 25th, 2012
12:17 pm
Mark: All turnovers are automatically reviewed. What if the Falcons are on defense and recover a fumble and we know it wasn’t a fumble but on the field the refs called it one. Before play is stopped by the refs for review, Mike Smith throws the challenge flag so the play can’t be reviewed. Do the Falcons get the ball minus a 15 yard penalty?
kreedham
November 25th, 2012
12:26 pm
If Spoon plays we’ll win!
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November 25th, 2012
12:30 pm
Are we allowed to critizie Matty Ice without having our comments erased or banned?
Adogg36
November 25th, 2012
12:32 pm
We got dis.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
12:33 pm
Stumped the band, doggoneit has.
jax
November 25th, 2012
12:40 pm
Best Falcons season ever – so far- now comes hard part- December/January-Teams playing best in December have big edge- Tampa looks like get better every week- Falcons Mgmt keeps telling us that they have The Players needed to win-hope they are right but big LB would be nice and a big,fast RB-AND MATTY ICE throw ball UP and OVER Defensive Backs, you’ve got some of the best “jumper” receivers in all of Football- give them a chance when DB coverage is close- Go Falcons-TWO DIVISION WINS IN ONE WEEK
snoopy
November 25th, 2012
12:43 pm
DANG MB, you cant give me an answer? got 15 mins to wager my bet
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
12:44 pm
Anyone who asks me for betting advice is probably better served keeping that money in the ol’ pocket.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
12:44 pm
It’s not going to be a full house today. Tampa Bay’s attendance has crashed in recent years.
snoopy
November 25th, 2012
12:46 pm
I got a gut feeling you will come thru…
phil
November 25th, 2012
12:53 pm
Probably won’t be pretty today….
We can’t beat good teams and that’s what we’re facing.
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
12:54 pm
Everybody on NFL Today is picking the Bucs.
Hope they’re wrong.
Sav FAN
November 25th, 2012
12:54 pm
Okay-time to turn it on-that means you to MTurner-let’s get ready to RUMBLE-had to use that at least once this year
phil
November 25th, 2012
12:56 pm
Ben
November 25th, 2012
12:02 pm
Won 2400 bucks when the saints beat us a couple weeks ago.
Got another 1500 on Tampa today.
I dont dislike the Falcons, they are just so predictable in these type games. Easy money. The ATL run defense is terrible, the secondary is mediocre, and Martin and Freeman are probably the hottest QB/RB tandem in the league right now. Tampa wins this one easy.
*********
hate to agree, but you’re likely right….
Fire CMS!!
Sav FAN
November 25th, 2012
12:58 pm
Tampa wins this one easy.-we will check this at the 2″ point at the end
JSS
November 25th, 2012
12:58 pm
Play as called stands…
The Bucs owners alienated large portions of the fan base… They’ll have to make the playoffs and advance to wash the bad taste around there…
Good luck with this bunch Mark Bradley, you’re gonna need it!
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:00 pm
I thought this would be the Falcons’ first L. But I’m not sure it will be their second L. If that makes sense.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:01 pm
As a fan, I’m cautiously optimistic.
However, if I was betting, it would be going on the Bucs.
phil
November 25th, 2012
1:01 pm
Mark, as poorly as we’ve played all year, the only way we win today is if TB plays worse.
We couldn’t win there last year, remember? And they were God awful.
atlfalconsfan0125
November 25th, 2012
1:02 pm
Falcons need to get back on track, im not sure it happens today
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:02 pm
Laura Okmin got CANNONED. That is so lame.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:02 pm
Falcons get the ball first. Unless TB tries an onside kick. Which would be something
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 25th, 2012
1:02 pm
Laura Olmkin: A face for radio.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 25th, 2012
1:03 pm
Get those roots touched up for heavens sake.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:03 pm
Lamer…TB cannon, or the stupid train atop the left field wall in Houston’s Minute Maid park?
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:04 pm
A normal back busts that for 5 or 6.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:04 pm
There was a small lane
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 25th, 2012
1:04 pm
Turner, skip to my lou
phil
November 25th, 2012
1:04 pm
2 runs, 6 yards….
A season high.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:05 pm
Easy conversion. Ryan to Jones.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 25th, 2012
1:05 pm
First down here comes Turner
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:05 pm
If I was a DB playing the falcons, every time JJ catches the ball I’d go for his legs. Every. Time.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:05 pm
Neat play. Pitch off the shotgun. Rodgers gets 20 yards.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:06 pm
Nah, Rodgers shouldn’t get more touches.
phil
November 25th, 2012
1:06 pm
Quizz whizzing down field….
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:06 pm
Turner wouldn’t have made that slight cutback inside.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:07 pm
Jacquizz made someone miss, as they say
phil
November 25th, 2012
1:07 pm
Ronde Barber love fest underway….
SHUT UP ALREADY!
Attaboy, quizz!
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:07 pm
Nah, Rodgers…don’t give him any touches. Turner is da man.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
1:07 pm
Interesting that we’re coming out rushing against this defense. It’s working pretty well so far.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:07 pm
Geesh.
phil
November 25th, 2012
1:07 pm
Offsides
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:08 pm
Not the world’s greatest display of illegal motion. Or the best timed.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:08 pm
It’s working FBYJ because 1) we are trying some different plays, and 2) Turner isn’t seeing the ball as much.
The Hitman
November 25th, 2012
1:08 pm
Quiz is running good. So what do we do? put Turner back in. Stupid!
phil
November 25th, 2012
1:08 pm
Wrong. Decent gain to the burner…
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 25th, 2012
1:09 pm
OMG Turner took 7 steps to turn around on the pass
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:09 pm
Who said the Falcons wouldn’t waste time trying to run?
Actually, me.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
1:09 pm
Nice run by Turner.
phil
November 25th, 2012
1:09 pm
Burner….
We’re blocking so far.
tmc
November 25th, 2012
1:10 pm
It’s SOOOOOOOOO obvious the difference with Turner vs. Quiz in the game.
It’s called speed and hitting the hole. Why can’t the coaches see this?
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:10 pm
Howdy mates. Optimism from the Golden Isles today.
Tampa Gator
November 25th, 2012
1:10 pm
The Falcons do not play well in Tampa…….but the small crowd should help the Falcons. Game blacked out in Tampa Bay. I probably should have gone to the game….but worn out from big game in southern Bama last night.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:10 pm
Vanilla running between the tackles just isn’t our thing apparently. When we get creative, at least early on, we get yards.
phil
November 25th, 2012
1:11 pm
Need a TD, not another FG…..
Booooooo!
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:11 pm
Funky looking play
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:11 pm
Matty/Dirk Field Goal, Falcons MVP
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:11 pm
How can you complete a third-and-3 pass for minus-2 yards?
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:12 pm
Looked like TG might have been open over the middle down near the goal line?
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
1:12 pm
Bad read by Ryan on that short pass.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:12 pm
The Falcons do lead, however. But honesty compels me to say that I always believe a team that kicks a field goal on its opening drive is asking for it
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
1:13 pm
Still can’t finish off drives
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:13 pm
Blue “things” comes to mind with the 3 points.
phil
November 25th, 2012
1:13 pm
Oh well….
These damn FGs are killing us.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:13 pm
Ryan was looking left, his initial read wasn’t open and I think he felt some pressure, so he just dumped it down to Rodgers that had no chance. Can’t wait to see the replay…I think if he looked up over the middle he had a tight end. There may have been some traffice in the middle of the line. Regardless, not a great decision. Play had zero chance of working, and could have been a turnover.
Ivan
November 25th, 2012
1:13 pm
Nice to them running the ball again. Bad decision on Ryan to throw it to Rodgers.
Lets see if D can actually play 4 quarters today
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:14 pm
Actually, I’m more interested in how the D plays today
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
1:14 pm
Great play calling all the way down the field until the time it counts. Ugh.
falconsrus
November 25th, 2012
1:15 pm
nice drive we have a plan
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:15 pm
dang, guess no additional replays. JSS, can you send me the all 22 once you splice it together?
falconsrus
November 25th, 2012
1:19 pm
D#####
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:19 pm
I could do that with no rush
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:19 pm
player for player on offense…compare the talent. You could argue Bucs have more.
Oh, and you may want to get some pressure on Freeman. SMH.
Ivan
November 25th, 2012
1:20 pm
Annnnd no. Defense is still.bad
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:21 pm
No, field goals aren’t going to Koetter it today.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
1:21 pm
People running wide open in this secondary. Could be a long day.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:21 pm
Great-looking drive by the Bucs. Not even a third down as yet
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
1:21 pm
Going to be a long day if the falcons think field goals going to get the win
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:22 pm
Did somebody order some swiss cheese with their gritz blitz?
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:23 pm
Tough run by Doug Martin. Of Boise.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:23 pm
Turner does that move all the time, LOL
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:23 pm
Hmmm, adjustments required. Now.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:23 pm
Well. This just got interesting.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:24 pm
way to shed those blocks…not.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
1:24 pm
We look slow on D out there…
I warned them about stuffing on the KFC before the game.
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
1:24 pm
Too easy
JSS
November 25th, 2012
1:24 pm
“Splice?” That is 1995 talk…
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:24 pm
Weatherspoon appeared slow getting outside to make that attempted tackle.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
1:24 pm
LOL. Take lessons Falcons. That is how you finish a drive. Oh my this is going to be a long day.
Sav FAN
November 25th, 2012
1:25 pm
Tampa wins this one easy.-could be a soothsayer
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:25 pm
Josh Freeman looks like a totally different quarterback from the one we saw last season.
He also has a slew of better players around him.
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
1:25 pm
Dent is KILLING us, can’t cover, can’t tackle
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November 25th, 2012
1:25 pm
Martin may break A.P. rushing record today.
Rick Patel
November 25th, 2012
1:25 pm
Looks like a long afternoon for the faltering Falcons & their forlorn fans.
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
1:26 pm
Well, this game just ended. TB in a laugher.
Same old crap.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:26 pm
That was a good natured shot JSS. Apparently well over your head.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
1:26 pm
7-3 ain’t the end of the game… let’s wait and see how it plays out.
Groundhogday
November 25th, 2012
1:26 pm
I hope Nolan makes some adjustments or we’re in for a long afternoon.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
1:26 pm
At least we’re leading in time of possession … and that’s worth something, right?
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
1:27 pm
We never had them in 3rd down. Crazy.
Falcaints
November 25th, 2012
1:27 pm
Same old weak defense. One of these teams looks like a pro team and it isn’t Atlanta.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
1:27 pm
ijonathan…
It’s actually Grey Cup Sunday… Mind is elsewhere…
Mr C
November 25th, 2012
1:27 pm
Looks like the Falcons are not playing the Cardinals today!!!
Hey Bradley, after today’s game, can u analyze Thomas dimitroff draft for the past 4yrs and compare it with the Bucs. U like to heap praise onto Dimitoff but i think the Falcons draft talent is empty with the exception of Julio Jones. Try looking at 2nd rd pick and onwards.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:27 pm
Be glad you’re seeing the game. It’s blacked out here.
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November 25th, 2012
1:27 pm
The redzone is not a strong suit with Ryan. Doesn’t he have like 9 picks in the last 4 or 5 games?
Falcaints
November 25th, 2012
1:28 pm
Tampa Bay has what the Falcons don’t, a real running game.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:28 pm
I’ll be watching later JSS…ARRRRRGOOOOOSSS!
mountain_jim
November 25th, 2012
1:29 pm
Need to draft/find a pass rush
JSS
November 25th, 2012
1:29 pm
Ricky Ray…
Sid
November 25th, 2012
1:29 pm
preview of January….and it’s not impossible for Tampa to win the division.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:30 pm
First quarter ends after two drives and two plays.
It’s like a Tech game. Sort of.
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November 25th, 2012
1:30 pm
In what was once viewed as a runaway Falcons division, if the Bucs win this game, it will only be a 2 game lead, with another game with the Saints, Bucs, Detroit and the Giants.
The Hitman
November 25th, 2012
1:30 pm
Is Coach Smith stupid? Turner again! WTF!
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:31 pm
Is Falcons line not good or is the O just so predictable?
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
1:32 pm
Patience people….it’s a process. Arrrggggg!
JSS
November 25th, 2012
1:32 pm
Mark Bradley being all sly with the reference to the Clarke Co. massacre
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:32 pm
If we are going to run it…at least get the line moving, get some seal blocks, and create some lanes for Rodgers or, heck, even Turner. This running up the middle into a pile of 300+ pound bodies is just insane.
lees
November 25th, 2012
1:33 pm
Line is not that good. They are fair at times
mountain_jim
November 25th, 2012
1:33 pm
terrible run blocking run-play scheme
KenDawg
November 25th, 2012
1:33 pm
I just don’t see how this running game is going to take us far into the post season
Falcaints
November 25th, 2012
1:33 pm
Today begins the Falcaints death spiral, a loss today and on Thursday to the Saints.
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:33 pm
Canadian football is an oxysomething
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:33 pm
JSS, I only started following them this year in the last couple of games. I was a much bigger fan in the Condredge Holloway/Joe Barnes era, and the Matt Dunigan/Rocket Ismail era, and a little bit in the Flutie era.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
1:33 pm
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
11:31 am
This is the second game I’ve covered in this stadium this year. The first was on Jan. 2. Georgia slightly lost to Michigan State.
_________________
MUST you remind us?
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 25th, 2012
1:34 pm
The look off to Quiz will work EVERY down
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:34 pm
Hideous
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:34 pm
What the heck was that run?
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:34 pm
Turner loses three. Seen that one before.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
1:34 pm
Run blocking needs work.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
1:35 pm
I guess that is Turner’s fault there?
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
1:35 pm
How is this bum still our running back. Did anyone just see him turtle up instead of at least trying to push for a yard???
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 25th, 2012
1:35 pm
Must Turner be on the field?
Falcaints
November 25th, 2012
1:35 pm
Wow those Falcons have back with that Turner guy.
KenDawg
November 25th, 2012
1:35 pm
Is it that Turner is slow to the line, or that the line just can’t open holes??
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:35 pm
GET THE LINE MOVING.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:35 pm
another FG?
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:35 pm
This is not the world’s greatest O-line. But you knew that.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:36 pm
This O-line can, however, pass-block.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:36 pm
Newsflash…we don’t have Andre Gurode, Flozell Adams and Larry Allen up there. They aren’t road graders. Be innovative to open up lanes.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
1:36 pm
I can see why the Bucs’ pass defense is ranked so low. I just hope to see ours do better through the rest of the game.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
1:36 pm
I smell another FG in the making.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:36 pm
Now Rodgers loses three.
Actually four.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 25th, 2012
1:36 pm
Look pls just advance to 2nd down
KenDawg
November 25th, 2012
1:37 pm
I understand, Mark, but they seem to be able to pass protect far better than run block!
Kew
November 25th, 2012
1:37 pm
Our O-line is the worst
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:37 pm
okay, maybe moving the line isn’t the answer.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
1:37 pm
I guess the was Rodgers fault?
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
1:37 pm
Okay… so we can’t run-block. How about some old fashion options and toss-sweeps???
Mr C
November 25th, 2012
1:37 pm
Rodgers loses 4. Seen that before
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:37 pm
Offensive INT?
FalconFan
November 25th, 2012
1:37 pm
Turner MUST have something in his contract about the number of carries per game??
Falcaints
November 25th, 2012
1:37 pm
Why run at all? Is it possible to finish a game with negative rush yards?
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
1:37 pm
More flags.
*sigh*
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:38 pm
Nope. Just a nice scramble.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 25th, 2012
1:38 pm
Turner up the middle takes slightly longer than a double reverse.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
1:38 pm
Can we get a yard?
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:38 pm
Touchdown. Same play off the shotgun. Jacquizz scores.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
1:38 pm
Yeah, like that.
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
Crap!
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
Crap!
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
I was wrong. Thank goodness. Nice job offense!
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
TD by our feature back.
KenDawg
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
Well, that was nice.
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
Nice.
Go away Patel
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
Yes!!
falconsrus
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
JaQuizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
Nice pulling by Clabo
Times a changin
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
Turner is just outta gas. Hello Mr. Rodgers.
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
Harry D had a nice block
The Hitman
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
Can we leave Quiz in? Bench Turner for the rest of the game
Groundhogday
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
Nice drive. Really need to get the running game going off-tackle just like that.
tyler
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
There you go- nice job guys
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
Nice blocking by HD in the endzone there and clear out by Clabo.
tmc
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
Not a chance in hell Turner gains positive yards on that play.
and THAT is Turner fault!
Dilla
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
Turner would have never made it around that corner
Kew
November 25th, 2012
1:39 pm
ROGER is our man
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:40 pm
A nice response. And I note we’ve yet to have a punt.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
1:41 pm
Quiz is cute and cuddly on certain plays but we still need some beef in the backfield.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:41 pm
Who’s the guy/gal on here who always throws out that Jaquizz has 4.8 speed?
Roger
November 25th, 2012
1:41 pm
What happened to Lamar Holmes? As bad as our line is, he must really be a dud to not be able to EVER get to play even a snap.
mountain_jim
November 25th, 2012
1:41 pm
maybe coaches are learning something – Turner up the middle for 1 yard does not work.
atlfalconsfan0125
November 25th, 2012
1:41 pm
Turner would have gotten stuffed on that play.
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
1:41 pm
Nice block Clabo! Yay!
KenDawg
November 25th, 2012
1:42 pm
Clabo doing a Jerry Kramer impersonation on that run.
vesaversa
November 25th, 2012
1:43 pm
I am growing very impatient with these falcons they drive the ball down the field eating up over 6 minutes and only get 3 points .Tunner legs is gone the man can’t hit the holes like he once did i would get rid of him next year. I would get rid of a bunch of these guys if they win the NFC South but still left going home .What a bunch of underachiever.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
1:43 pm
O-line seems to block better for Rodgers.
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:44 pm
vesa…sarcasm I hope
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 25th, 2012
1:44 pm
Turner just slid down the bench six feet or as we know it, lost two yards.
vesaversa
November 25th, 2012
1:44 pm
The falcons have no heart .
Big Daddy
November 25th, 2012
1:44 pm
FINALLY, Falcons running the ball in with a well designed, well executed play that gets Rogers to around the corner and into the end zone. My faith in these guys continues to grow. Let’s get these guys.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
1:45 pm
No. 56
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
1:45 pm
Martin falls forward for 5 yards. Turner falls backwards for a loss of 3.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:45 pm
Offsetting penalities. William Moore with a late hit.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:45 pm
Something else this game hasn’t featured: An incomplete pass
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:46 pm
Julio and one of the coaches in a long conversation on the sidelines…
JSS
November 25th, 2012
1:47 pm
Holmes is raw…
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
1:48 pm
Hot damn, that was beautiful!
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:48 pm
Predator Junior
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:48 pm
Ahem. Unpredictability bears fruit
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:49 pm
Flag will wipe out a huge Martin gain
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:49 pm
Have to make that tackle, even if it comes back.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:50 pm
No wonder that one worked. The Bucs were guilty of two fouls
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:50 pm
Spoon needs to pick up his jockey. That Martin kid is good
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:50 pm
Was that Dent on the missed tackle? And spoon not at full speed.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
1:50 pm
WOW, this is what 3rd down feels like!
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:51 pm
Another sack. Biermann this time.
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
1:51 pm
These guys cannot tackle.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:52 pm
Ray Edwards would have made that sack…LOL!
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:52 pm
Franks had a long way to run. And didn’t.
Eric C.
November 25th, 2012
1:52 pm
Falcons have the worst punt returners in the league
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:52 pm
That was a pitiful effort by Franks.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
1:52 pm
The worse punt blocking in the league
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:52 pm
Can Jaquizz return punts?
JSS
November 25th, 2012
1:53 pm
“worst”
Eric C.
November 25th, 2012
1:53 pm
If he just takes off running straight ahead…he gets at least 10 more yards, way too timid
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
1:54 pm
JSS, while the line blocking on running plays and on punt/kickoff returns probably isn’t great…your utter failure to lay any blame at the feet of the guy running the ball is amazing.
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
1:54 pm
Franks is pitiful,
tyler
November 25th, 2012
1:54 pm
That was pathetic- get Franks out of there
Eric C.
November 25th, 2012
1:54 pm
I will say, that probably would have been -2 if Turner ran
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
1:54 pm
We should keep running on 1st down, it is working so well.
Falcaints
November 25th, 2012
1:55 pm
Roddy is to slow to run backwards
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
1:56 pm
*sigh*
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:56 pm
Ronde. Surprised?
Falcaints
November 25th, 2012
1:56 pm
I see the real Ryan has shown up, epic choke.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
1:56 pm
The Ryan Killer AKA Ronde
KenDawg
November 25th, 2012
1:56 pm
Bad throw by Ryan – not a good trend the past few weeks
lees
November 25th, 2012
1:56 pm
jeeeez
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:56 pm
Ronde Barber intercepts the 7,000th pass of his NFL life — all against Atlanta.
Old Man Peabody
November 25th, 2012
1:56 pm
Matty Melt
Eating Boogers For The Protein
November 25th, 2012
1:56 pm
Dammit
Sid
November 25th, 2012
1:57 pm
will never win anything of importance with this QB.
KenDawg
November 25th, 2012
1:57 pm
Ouch!!
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:57 pm
Tampa Bay seizes the day.
That’s a rhyme.
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
1:57 pm
Ryan is a idiot…had quizz in the flats AGAIN
Falcaints
November 25th, 2012
1:57 pm
Nice Defense on that play, Falcaints overrated.
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:57 pm
I dunno Kendawg. Ronde makes good qb’s look baf
tyler
November 25th, 2012
1:58 pm
Matt Ryan missed a guy wide open to his left- bad pass. He does that alot
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:58 pm
Falcons force a third and goal.
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
1:59 pm
Tyler that was quizz in the flats
Roy
November 25th, 2012
1:59 pm
Good goal line stop defense!
dean
November 25th, 2012
1:59 pm
D!
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
1:59 pm
Now fourth and goal.
That’s a nice stand. Bucs should have scored on the flea flicker.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
1:59 pm
Good D … forced a FG
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
2:00 pm
Great job by Petterson, out playing the younger Dent already.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
2:00 pm
Should have could have Mark!
Eric C.
November 25th, 2012
2:01 pm
Will need more of those today…good job.
lees
November 25th, 2012
2:01 pm
How bout them commercial breaks
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:01 pm
Falcons are playing better today. Don’t know if it will be enough, but this is an improvement over recent Sundays.
Eric C.
November 25th, 2012
2:01 pm
Well, when you throw the ball 50+ times a game, you are going to have interceptions. It stinks not having a running game.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
2:01 pm
Hopefully this doesn’t spiral out of control for Matt in the confidence area. Obviously we need him.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:02 pm
Tied. But that’s a Falcons victory.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
2:02 pm
Well, here comes your defining moment…
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
2:02 pm
Run, injury, commercial. FG, commercial. Kickoff, commercial. Inerception, commercial.
tyler
November 25th, 2012
2:02 pm
Thanks JJM- I thought so but wasn’t sure, 20 plus YAC if he finds him. Oh well- nice redzone D.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
2:02 pm
Matt Ryan doesn’t lose confidence. He led a game winning drive vs. Arizona last week after throwing 5 picks. He never wavers.
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November 25th, 2012
2:03 pm
That’s 6 picks in 6 quarters and 13 for the season. Pick machine?
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
2:03 pm
As many times ryan look at them photos on the sideline you would think he learned to use quizz in the flats against a backer
dean
November 25th, 2012
2:04 pm
Amen Roy.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
2:04 pm
Ryan isn’t the first or last QB to miss open receivers. Happens all the time. But perhaps some tendencies that were successful in the first half, against inferior competition, are catching up..
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:04 pm
Hey MB, there sure are a lot of anti-Falcon, fifth columnists here today. Somebody oughta call the G-men.
mathew cream cake
November 25th, 2012
2:04 pm
matty cream cake looks like he’s in post season mode
Saints R.E.A.M.
November 25th, 2012
2:05 pm
Matt Ryan never wavers against weak teams
Rick Patel
November 25th, 2012
2:05 pm
Forget this game. The Failcons only need one win to back into the play0ffs at 10 & 6.That’s what matters.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
2:05 pm
Will be interesting to compare the touches for Rodgers, Snelling and Turner after this game.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:06 pm
WTG Snelling!!!
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November 25th, 2012
2:06 pm
Say what you want about the Baltimore defense, but Flacco doesn’t do this. That’s why they have 5 playoff wins.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:06 pm
Matty put a little extra paranoid on that ball, lol.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
2:07 pm
Falcons will win the division if they win these next 3 games vs. Bucs, Saints, and Panthers. It can be done.
dean
November 25th, 2012
2:07 pm
I thought it was my dog’s breath that was stinking. But then I notice an aints fan in the room
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
2:07 pm
3rd and inches. I don’t know about you, but I am scared!
Roy
November 25th, 2012
2:08 pm
The reason why they will is because if they beat the Bucs, Saints, and Panthers, that’ll give the Bucs 5 losses, the Saints 6 losses, and the Falcons would be 12-1 with only 3 games left. No way they could fall behind even if they finished 12-4.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:08 pm
dean – If your dog is that close, you may wanna hide the beer…
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
2:08 pm
Falcons offense needs to hold serve here and score. Their D isn’t exactly playoff caliber.
vesaversa
November 25th, 2012
2:09 pm
So can we now call Matt Ryan a QB bust now that he is throwing interception all over the place like a prep school player? Bring back Mike Vick !
Roy
November 25th, 2012
2:10 pm
@ Lil Barry, I think the Falcons defense is really good and yes they are good enough to win a Super Bowl. Dominant defenses aren’t needed to win the Super Bowl anymore anyways. The last two SB champs weren’t dominant on defense at all yet they won the SB.
dean
November 25th, 2012
2:10 pm
MFranklin. .. Golden Retrievers only know close and closer.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:10 pm
Falcons to the 18. Ryan to White on third and 1.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:10 pm
LOL @ dean
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November 25th, 2012
2:11 pm
That’s 10 picks in 5 games.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
2:11 pm
Stupid blocking
Draggin Fly
November 25th, 2012
2:11 pm
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:04 pm
Hey MB, there sure are a lot of anti-Falcon, fifth columnists here today.
—————–
One very prominent one missing. For that I am thankful.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:13 pm
Julio Jones. Offensive INT
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
2:13 pm
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
2:02 pm
Run, injury, commercial. FG, commercial. Kickoff, commercial. Inerception, commercial.
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Yup–and if it’s not commercials, it’s network promos. Anything but live action. The greed is nauseating–and only getting worse. No longer as enjoyable to watch live games; best to record and skip over the garbage while seeing entire game in half the time.
Jo
November 25th, 2012
2:13 pm
White had it in his hands after he pushed off….typical self destructive behavior…
JSS
November 25th, 2012
2:13 pm
Pushoff
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
2:13 pm
More mistakes…..ballgame.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:13 pm
Dang JJ… this ain’t Bama anymore
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
2:13 pm
Jones cannot make the big play. Cannot make the tough catch
tyler
November 25th, 2012
2:14 pm
B.S. call- not any worse than what the defender was doing
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:14 pm
Running the clock, now taking time.
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
2:14 pm
Wow, this is ugly.
Jo
November 25th, 2012
2:14 pm
The Falcons must win today if they have any hope at all to be taken serious as we cant seem to beat good teams…..
tmc
November 25th, 2012
2:14 pm
Kirk Tripplett and his crew should have been retired 5 years ago.
They are horrible.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
2:15 pm
As annoying as the commercials are if you’re watching on TV, they are even more annoying if you actually attend the game. There is just far too much “dead time” on the field.
Sure would like to see a 12 yard pick-up here.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:15 pm
That’s a first down. With 12 seconds left.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:16 pm
WTG JJ! You are forgiven!
team
November 25th, 2012
2:16 pm
Rick, don’t you want a team.that can win in the playoffs, not just get there?
dean
November 25th, 2012
2:16 pm
Julio’ ankle is feeling much better
Roger
November 25th, 2012
2:16 pm
Running out the clock wasn’t such a good idea now, huh
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
2:16 pm
Easy catch, now make the big,tough catch
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:16 pm
Reset to 15 seconds.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:17 pm
Julio OOB
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
2:17 pm
Yeah, Julio
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:17 pm
Throw away.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
2:18 pm
stupid, stupid, stupid running the clock down. cost us a final chance at at TD.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:18 pm
That’s the one thing I was wondering — I know this sounds like a second-guess — about running the clock down before the third-down completion. What if they got the first down?
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
2:18 pm
Another failed drive.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
2:18 pm
Of course. Field Goal Falcons out in full force. Way to trust your team and run 30 seconds off your clock on that 3rd down Mike. Ugh.
stephen
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
frustrating to see another field goal
mountain_jim
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
Should have saved 5 more seconds – Smith’s fault on clock management
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
More Mike Smith ultra conservative non elite decision making.
scfalcon
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
So suddenly the Tampa defense is so scary that we mismanage the clock trying not to give them the ball. That is Josh Freeman, not Joe Montana.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
Gonna be one of them days…
stephen
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
wow. that’s the ballgame.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
Defining moments are like that
dean
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
That’s funny.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
Smith deserved that miss.
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
Pathetic effort
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
The Falcons have more than twice as many yards as the Bucs (239 vs.105), yet we have a tie game at the half. Don’t like the looks of that.
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
This game just ended…again folks.
Horrible!
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
And now a miss from 23 YDS. Lousy ending to a pretty decent half
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAA
Roger
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
Playing safe, not to lose…..what’s it get you Mike Smith?
Sid
November 25th, 2012
2:19 pm
pathetic
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
2:20 pm
That is why Julio has to not have a penalty and has to make a hard catch
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
2:20 pm
My thoughts exactly, Mark…rotten, stupid, terrible, idiotic coaching…and now the stupid, rotten, terrible idiotic botched FG…Unforgivable, especially with TB getting the ball next
phil
November 25th, 2012
2:20 pm
Another killer FG….the TD pass is no longer there for us.
This is ridiculous….
Oh, nevermind. We can’t kick a 22 yarder anymore either.
Some playoff team….
Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!
Jo
November 25th, 2012
2:20 pm
wow, I am a big falcons fan….but they seems to make stupid mistakes champion teams dont make and they dont miss 22 YD field goals…..This is a continuation of last week…..bad stupid play…sprinkled with a little hope here and there.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
2:20 pm
Bryant misses a 22-yarder? If that’s not a bad sign, nothing is.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
2:20 pm
I remember a certain chip shot miss in Tampa during the Vick era too…
Eric C.
November 25th, 2012
2:20 pm
What happened?
lees
November 25th, 2012
2:20 pm
What the f………
KenDawg
November 25th, 2012
2:20 pm
Wow – I hit a golf ball better than that. Was that really Matt Bryant??
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
2:20 pm
Poor clock management cost us one more shot at the end zone.
Bill
November 25th, 2012
2:20 pm
Falcons suck inside the 20..and What happen on the FG?
Sid
November 25th, 2012
2:21 pm
more coaching blunders by D.A Smith.
phil
November 25th, 2012
2:21 pm
Some playoff team…..
I spit on this putrid play.
dean
November 25th, 2012
2:21 pm
Should had 7. Satisfied with 3. Got nada. Does not bode well .
Wow.
November 25th, 2012
2:21 pm
How do you miss one that short?
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
2:21 pm
Welcome to the Twilight Zone, folks…
tmc
November 25th, 2012
2:21 pm
I didn’t think it was possible to miss a 22 yd Field Goal…
I stand corrected. Geezzzzz.
team
November 25th, 2012
2:21 pm
The missed field goal will come back to haunt us. This is what happens when we get too excited about beating up on bad teams. Now that we are playing quality teams we don’t look so great.
ramblinwreck80
November 25th, 2012
2:21 pm
serves you right Falcons…you have Ryan, White, Jones, Gonzalez, Rodgers…and you AGAIN play for a FG try…and MISS…this “timid” play will bite you in the butt!!!
Sav FAN
November 25th, 2012
2:22 pm
No effort in the red zone from any of the Birds
Roy
November 25th, 2012
2:22 pm
Anything that can go wrong for the Falcons goes wrong most of the time. (sigh).
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
2:22 pm
Last week, the flag/challenge debacle. This week, costing the team a down by stupid clock management. What, you don’t trust your team to stop the Bucs with 15 or 20 seconds and 1 timeout?? Just utterly stupid.
Eric C.
November 25th, 2012
2:22 pm
How could he miss it so badly?
Jo
November 25th, 2012
2:22 pm
agreed, terrible clock management. we know our run game is suspect, Ryan will turn the ball over giving the other team points, but now we lost our kicking game too? whats left? maybe the defense…
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
2:22 pm
Terrible clock management Coach Smith. I know, I know…it’s a process.
Bill
November 25th, 2012
2:22 pm
radio said it was holders fault he missed FG
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November 25th, 2012
2:22 pm
1st half 8-0. This could go down as the biggest meltdown in team history.
take it from me.
November 25th, 2012
2:22 pm
You could tell Byrant was going to miss that fieldgoal,by the way he lined up,football is rigged!
kbb
November 25th, 2012
2:22 pm
Mike smith! YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME!
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
2:22 pm
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
2:15 pm
As annoying as the commercials are if you’re watching on TV, they are even more annoying if you actually attend the game. There is just far too much “dead time” on the field.
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Agreed–especially when the weather’s not the best.
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
2:23 pm
lol @”champion teams…”
We’re still a few years away from that. We’ll still finish above .500 though and the organization & fans will be fine with that.
Unacceptable.
vesaversa
November 25th, 2012
2:23 pm
The Atlanta Falcons is not a playoff team , i will always be a fan but this guy missing a 32 yard field goal is enough already . I don’t know if coach should hold onto his job but heads need to roll over this .Fire the three point kicker fire Tunner and that old man linebacker crew just for starters .
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
2:23 pm
That’s why you win with touchdowns
dean
November 25th, 2012
2:23 pm
That is why PAT’s should not be eliminated.
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
2:23 pm
Playoff teams score there.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
2:23 pm
That was classic Mike Smith at the half. I am glad he help turn around this franchise, but I am ready to get over the hump. I fear we never will with him at the helm.
Rick Patel
November 25th, 2012
2:24 pm
Let’s look past this game.
Sonny Clusters
November 25th, 2012
2:24 pm
That field goal attempt reminded us of a ground ball to Brooks Conrad in the playoffs – or maybe one to Uggla with a bobble and a throw wide of first base.
Jo
November 25th, 2012
2:24 pm
It should be 17-7 now….what is wrong with the falcons? I dont understand it…
Man...
November 25th, 2012
2:24 pm
Time management for ya…………..
Waste time on purpose, run out of time for one more shot, and miss the FG.
Deserved that miss for sure.
Forget any crap this team gives you about scoring TDs in the redzone.
Ryan threw a pass to Quizz on 3rd and goal the first drive, which went nowhere.
Didn’t even try to find anyone downfield.
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
2:25 pm
Coach Smith apparently agrees with me–his D isn’t playoff caliber. Or even middling.
Sonny Clusters
November 25th, 2012
2:25 pm
Mark, can you see Mr Blank and was he putting some English on that ball Bryant kicked? We predict next week he’ll break out his holiday sweater collection unless he lost them in the divorce.
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
2:25 pm
Brooks “Raw Dog” Conrad could start for this sad team.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:26 pm
For your halftime entertainment, please enjoy a brief scrimmage between the 1976 Tampa Bay Bucs (0-14) and the 2008 Detroit Lions (0-16).
JSS
November 25th, 2012
2:26 pm
I’m being quiet before my stalkers start changing user-names!
me
November 25th, 2012
2:26 pm
The clock ran 2 secs after Julio’s catch that was ruled incomplete. The clock ran 2 secs after the ball landed in the stands when Ryan threw it away.
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November 25th, 2012
2:26 pm
6 picks in 6 quarters = a pick per quarter.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
2:26 pm
Not to keep beating a dead horse, but by running that time off the clock, he showed zero trust in either the offense to get the yards needed or the defense to stop the Bucs with 30 seconds on the clock.
Terrible terrible coaching.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
2:27 pm
vesaversa
November 25th, 2012
2:23 pm
The Atlanta Falcons is not a playoff team , i will always be a fan but this guy missing a 32 yard field goal is enough already .
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It was 22 yards–WAY more than “enough already.”
me
November 25th, 2012
2:27 pm
@vesaversa “The Atlanta Falcons is not a playoff team ”
Stopped reading after that sentence.
mark
November 25th, 2012
2:27 pm
Falcons usually end the 1st half on a positive note. Not this time.
Bucs get the ball first in 2nd half.
Bill
November 25th, 2012
2:28 pm
are chipper throwing the ball in RF on DP attempt….
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
2:28 pm
Jo
November 25th, 2012
2:24 pm
It should be 17-7 now….what is wrong with the falcons? I dont understand it…
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What’s not to understand? Same thing’s been happening for 46 years.
team
November 25th, 2012
2:29 pm
We have only beaten one team with a winning record–Denver. And that was one of Peyton Mannings first games back after missing an entire season and playing for a new team after 12 seasons with the Colts. The Falcons are starting to look like pretenders again, which is why the media gives them no respect.
vesaversa
November 25th, 2012
2:29 pm
The Falcons coach is pathetic he need to be fired along with Tunner and their old man linebacker crew .
Riggins
November 25th, 2012
2:29 pm
Let’s see what M. Turner did in the offseason: In the news for baby mama drama: Sitting on that fat posterior of his and not getting those extra pounds off-so he’s slow: Hanging out and getting plastered at Magic Ciy and getting a DUI. and the lists goes on. How long will Arther Blank put up with this? I hope Mike Smith is on the hot seat-because I thought he’d be gone this year. The Falcons got new o-line and d-line coaches, but they’re playing and reverting to how they played last year. That’s the definition of insanity: doing the same thing and expecting different results. That king of attitude and play is going to cost them this game and the next two games in the L column. It doesn’t have to be this way, but I blame the whole team for this-including Matt Ryan.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:29 pm
Bucs were outgained 239 yards to 105 but are tied.
me
November 25th, 2012
2:30 pm
@Sonny Clusters
Did you get fired from Home Depot? What does Mr Blank have to do with this.
Idiot.
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
2:30 pm
The Falcons are most definitely a playoff team. They’re just not a playoff WINNING team. No run game, no pass rush, no defense. Not a playoff winning combination.
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
2:30 pm
Anyone who thinks we should change the head coach is drunk ot stupid. Please be drunk!
atlfalconsfan0125
November 25th, 2012
2:31 pm
I dont understand why Smith is more worried about running the clock down than scoring. This conservative nonsense wont get it done in the playoffs.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
2:31 pm
For all the missed opportunities, I still like our chances. The Falcons’ defense has been able to stop the Bucs, but so far they haven’t stopped us … we’ve stopped ourselves. I believe the guys in the Birds’ locker room have both the talent and the confidence to win. This coaching staff has demonstrated an ability to call the right plays to make that happen … and 9 times out of 10, the guys on the field have executed well enough to pull it off. No reason to think that won’t happen today.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
2:32 pm
Lack of running game and passive Red Zone offense will be the downfall of the Falcons in the playoffs…..just so disappointing when I see a back like Martin and we stay in denial that Turner is our answer….frustrating!
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
2:32 pm
There aren’t all that many sub-.500 teams in the playoffs for the Falcons to beat.
Riggins
November 25th, 2012
2:32 pm
Every time the Falcons runs Turner on first down up the middle-is a loss of down for the Falcons. So-instead of 1st and 10, they are handicapped as 2nd and 10 on their very first plays.
Great Falconi
November 25th, 2012
2:32 pm
I don’t have a problem with kicking a 22-yd FG with :04 left in the half. I have a problem with missing it. I also have a problem with Matt Ryan getting picked by Barber and killing an opportunity we had to truly put some distance between the two teams. Ryan has 10 INTs in the last five games. We all know he had five last week, but it isn’t as if he hasn’t been handing out gifts in some of the other games. It has to stop now or this team will not secure homefield.
Tareq
November 25th, 2012
2:33 pm
Patience…well get them in the second half.
Go Dawgs, Go Falcons!
JSS
November 25th, 2012
2:33 pm
Dang, Kid-N-Play!!!
tmc
November 25th, 2012
2:33 pm
:38 wasted just before the half…
FG attempt was on 3rd down…
Missed FG and a completely botched time management by the head coach.
= no points and plays left on the field where we could have scored.
The real question will be if any media member in the ATL will even ask Coach Smith to be held accountable for this!
atlfalconsfan0125
November 25th, 2012
2:33 pm
Smith is becoming the next Jim Mora and its not a good thing. Mora went 0-4 in the playoffs with the Saints before they canned him.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:33 pm
I understand why the Falcons wanted to run the clock down. I just think they didn’t leave enough time in case of a conversion that didn’t yield a touchdown, which is what they got.
They still had two timeouts remaining, though.
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November 25th, 2012
2:33 pm
Matt Ryan is now 2 picks shy of leading the NFL.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:34 pm
FG attempt was on third down because there were five seconds left. You couldn’t take a chance of time expiring without getting points.
Although time did expire. And they got no points.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
2:35 pm
Red Zone….Red Zone……Red Zone
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:36 pm
Missed a get-off-the-field chance. As you probably just witnessed.
Chuck
November 25th, 2012
2:36 pm
Ok Mike Smith who is taking names on your stupid decisions ? Not having confidence in offense to score 7 or defense to hold em ? What a surprise your team chockes in big plays / games ! Reflection of non agressive coaching !
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
2:36 pm
To Mike Smith fan bois:
Ahem, he won’t be around next year….thank goodness.
phil
November 25th, 2012
2:37 pm
Nice celebration Babineaux, you dimwit…..celebrating a first down tackle…..moron.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 25th, 2012
2:37 pm
Omkin = Audio only
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:37 pm
Tampa Bay ran 17 plays in the first half.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
2:37 pm
The Falcons defense is averaging just over one interception per game. Now would be a good time to get this week’s pick out of the way.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:38 pm
I mean, they had 17 offensive snaps, total.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:38 pm
That’s Dallas Clark. Looks funny in this uniform, doesn’t he?
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
2:38 pm
3rd down defense is so weak……
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:39 pm
Falcons are stacking the line against Martin. Another third and long at hand
phil
November 25th, 2012
2:39 pm
A long, back-breaking run isn’t far off for the Bucs…..sigh.
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
2:40 pm
There were five seconds left on third down because they ran off the other seconds they needed to go for the TD.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:40 pm
Pretty good pickup — Vincent Jackson
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
2:40 pm
Did I say 3rd down defense is weak? Well I will say it again!
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
2:40 pm
No pass rush, no D.
phil
November 25th, 2012
2:41 pm
Idiots….more too early celebrating.
Football players are among the dumbest humans on this planet.
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
2:41 pm
Burned again.
But hey, we’re great at showboating.
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
2:41 pm
of course we cant get off the field on 3rd down nothing new
Deion "bromance" Sanders
November 25th, 2012
2:41 pm
……I will enjoy the regular season once more.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:41 pm
Falcons defense is playing well on first and second
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:42 pm
But not on third.
Lucky there. Freeman missed a wide-open Williams
Chuck
November 25th, 2012
2:42 pm
Running thirty seconds off for no apparent reason – as good as Smitty throwing flag last week for automatic review of TD last week !
lees
November 25th, 2012
2:42 pm
Phew!!!!
JSS
November 25th, 2012
2:42 pm
Oh!!!
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:43 pm
TB 13, ATL 10.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
2:43 pm
if Julio were thrown that ball that Jackson caught, would he have…
a) not kept his feet in bounds
b) dropped the ball
c) pushed off
d) all of the above
phil
November 25th, 2012
2:43 pm
Another blown coverage….lucky escape.
FGs are for losers. Now’s our chance.
Of course they made their kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
2:43 pm
Amazing that DeCoud’s fellow def backs congratulate him after leaving the TB receiver wide open. Overthrow by TB only thing that saved us there.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
2:44 pm
@ phil…
I’m a man, and I’m insulted!
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:44 pm
Shoulder injury for Corey Peters. Questionable, his return is
Deion "bromance" Sanders
November 25th, 2012
2:44 pm
Are the falcons just going through the motions? Where is the heart?
Jo
November 25th, 2012
2:44 pm
Falcons Defense is playing well so far as The Bucs have a good offense. Our problem is that we have a good offense that plays like a bad offense or…a bad offense that has been sold to us as a good offense.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:44 pm
Lotta Monday Morning QB’s showing up a tad early on this one…
SOS Falcons
November 25th, 2012
2:44 pm
Falcons back to their choking ways.
Jo
November 25th, 2012
2:45 pm
I have not seen heart in the falcons (exception a few spririted defensive stands) in several weeks. The day the falcons play a top tier team is the day we lose by 17 or more…
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
2:46 pm
This is the key drive of the game….take the lead and win….or don’t and lose
Growler
November 25th, 2012
2:46 pm
Apologies if this has been mentioned, but I DVR’d Jackson’s 3rd down reception in slow mo.. it should have been an incomplete pass. He got one foot down and then an elbow out of bounds. Announcers missed it… and so did Mike Smith. He’s just not that great at knowning when or when not to throw the red flag.
Roger
November 25th, 2012
2:46 pm
Troubling that for the second straight week, Matty has no touchdown passes…
JSS
November 25th, 2012
2:46 pm
Somebody is Ann Coulter fan? Ha Ha!!!
dean
November 25th, 2012
2:47 pm
TB IS the mirage. Falcons keep doing their Yosemite Sam deal. Blowing holes in their own feet
Jo
November 25th, 2012
2:47 pm
agree with randy 14, this drive is crucial.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
2:47 pm
How about one of those explosive plays we have been promised the last 2 years?
We know that is not gonna happen, we will get the “balanced” attack that stalls inside the 20.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:47 pm
Mark, i do believe you have more anti-Falcon trolls here today than honest fans…
I am… shocked,lol.
Jamaaliver
November 25th, 2012
2:47 pm
MB,
Fox just switched the national feed!!!
Falcons-Bucs are now featured game due to the Min-CHI game being a lopsided laugher!!!
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
2:47 pm
I’m still dumbfounded by the clock management. How can you not leave enough time to allow for a full 4 downs if you manage to get the first down? You are in scoring range. It’s both a lack of confidence in your offense and your defense. Or you are just really, really bad at math.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:47 pm
The heartless Falcons lead.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
OK, I was very wrong. LOL I will gladly eat that crow.
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
That sucked.
tyler
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
The defense looks pretty good except a few plays here and there. The offense is….nevermind TD JJ
Jo
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
and there it is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lees
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
How bout that!
falconsrus
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
Juliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiooo!!!
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
Where are the detractors for Matt Ryan and Julio Jones now?
Roger
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
Julio! I spoke too soon hahaha
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
That is a big catch. Not a tough catch but a big catch!
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November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
Thinking Tampa and Saints got together and signed a pact to beat up the Falcons and steal the division. This is a serious meltdown in the making.
Charles Davis
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
The Falcons need to get back to Falcon football, namely, Turner up the middle
dean
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
Ok. Ryan had no arm. Julio can’t catch. Stuff it haters!
ramblinwreck80
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
that’s better!
atlfalconsfan0125
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
Julio!!
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
Now that’s the way to respond to adversity! Nice!
phil
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
Yes!!!
Jo
November 25th, 2012
2:48 pm
well said MB…….that play showed heart (for an heartless team until that play)
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
2:49 pm
And Bryant makes the 20-yarder
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
2:49 pm
Big time throw and catch…way to go, guys…
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
2:49 pm
Take that back…a semi tough catch
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:49 pm
I was kidding about the Falcons being heartless. This team plays hard — not always well, but hard.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:49 pm
Like turning a light on a room full of cockroaches… they all run for cover
Riggins
November 25th, 2012
2:50 pm
That’s what I’m talkin bout!!! Why can’t we play like this on every offensive series? Throw that conservatism out the window!
phil
November 25th, 2012
2:50 pm
Dean, of no brains, that’s one TD pass to 6 INTs…..
Haters? You’re a moron.
Nice play, boys!
Big Daddy
November 25th, 2012
2:50 pm
Falcons really showed what they can do. They can do this.
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
2:50 pm
Julio!!!
JSS
November 25th, 2012
2:50 pm
Nothing funnier than a AJC blog!
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:50 pm
Like tuning a light on in a room full of roaches… they all run for cover
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
2:50 pm
A championship team gets a 3 and out here……
Charles Davis
November 25th, 2012
2:50 pm
I should be quiet. I’m making a fool of myself.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:50 pm
But when it does play well, it’s pretty darn good. And it manages to win even when it doesn’t. That’s why it’s 9-1.
Man....
November 25th, 2012
2:51 pm
Matt Bryant, come on man!
Shoulda been a 7 point lead, at least.
Go Birds, air it out.
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
2:51 pm
Nice!
Riggins
November 25th, 2012
2:51 pm
The Falcons should be up by 28 points-if we stop the “playing not to lose” mentality.
Big Daddy
November 25th, 2012
2:51 pm
Go Julio!!!! Go Matt!!! Go FALCONS!!!!
Growler
November 25th, 2012
2:51 pm
ijonathan, I think most people here are true fans. I LIKE Mike Smith, but he has this season shown a history of time management/game management/play calling/challenge-flag throwing issues. MarkB wrote about the gaffe in N.O. (and got blasted for it, btw).. but it’s true. I just hope these[repeated] gaffes don’t happen in the playoffs….
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:52 pm
I would NOT want to play for that prison warden they have for a coach in tb
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:52 pm
Dropped INT
Roger
November 25th, 2012
2:52 pm
Dang Asante
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
2:52 pm
Another lost opportunity.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
2:52 pm
Catch the freakin’ ball!!
atlfalconsfan0125
November 25th, 2012
2:52 pm
WOW asante!
JSS
November 25th, 2012
2:52 pm
Can’t catch it if he ain’t jumping the route
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
2:52 pm
Asanti!!!
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
2:53 pm
damn it catch the ball!
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
2:53 pm
Samuels could have called for a fair catch…still dropped it.
Jay Dubu
November 25th, 2012
2:53 pm
Hands of iron!!! DB has to catch that.
Jo
November 25th, 2012
2:53 pm
big missed interception…
atlfalconsfan0125
November 25th, 2012
2:53 pm
Damn man.
Angry Dave
November 25th, 2012
2:53 pm
Bam!
dean
November 25th, 2012
2:53 pm
check yourself phil. There are realist and haters. I know the difference.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
2:53 pm
Big 3rd down!
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
2:53 pm
The Bucs are short of a first down. And they’re punting.
Groundhogday
November 25th, 2012
2:53 pm
I know Assante would like to have that one back.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
2:54 pm
Bobby Mac
tyler
November 25th, 2012
2:54 pm
Ha- wouldn’t been a fake
Dilla
November 25th, 2012
2:55 pm
I hope they sit Julio, next play he’s going to have a hamstring injury.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
2:55 pm
Ok now a true to goodness championship team scores on this next drive and takes control of the game…..do the Falcons have it in them?
JSS
November 25th, 2012
2:55 pm
Got lucky there
tyler
November 25th, 2012
2:55 pm
meant wouldv’e
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
2:55 pm
Now’s the time to make this a 2-possession game.
Jo
November 25th, 2012
2:55 pm
gotta score again…..keep the bucs on their heels
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
2:56 pm
Ok now a true to goodness championship team scores on this next drive and takes control of the game…..do the Falcons have it in them?
I highly doubt it.
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
2:56 pm
Go long Julio!
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
2:56 pm
Should dial up another long strike…right now…
Dilla
November 25th, 2012
2:56 pm
We need a new punt returner, he had a mininum 5yard return, nobody was close to him.
Riggins
November 25th, 2012
2:57 pm
Hog the ball-TD. Come on Falcons.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
2:57 pm
Good teams make it 24-13 here. Teams that are serious about winning make it 24-13 here. Let’s go!
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:57 pm
They gotta be looking for the long ball now… run Snelling in some traps and shorts to mess up their D
Roger
November 25th, 2012
2:57 pm
Turner moves like he has a piano on his back
TF
November 25th, 2012
2:58 pm
Mike Smith’s football IQ is limited compared to most head coaches. Atlanta will lose in the playoffs because this deficiency will be magnified by better coaches.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
2:58 pm
Put the ball in Turner’s hand = 3 yard loss……can someone please tell CMS to stop the insanity!!
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
2:58 pm
Well this is nice and conservative!
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
2:59 pm
Our play calling still needs some tweaking *sigh*
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
2:59 pm
Geez!
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
2:59 pm
keep turner on the bench
Roy
November 25th, 2012
2:59 pm
Go ahead Atlanta, keep it close.
atlfalconsfan0125
November 25th, 2012
2:59 pm
When the Pass is working, why go away from it? WOW. This team is one and done AGAIN.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
2:59 pm
Falcons just can’t step on someone’s throat…..
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:00 pm
Fair enough, Dean….
Pathetic possession. This team makes me crazy.
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
3:00 pm
After our go-ahead strike, smitty comes back with conservative play-calling. We all know we can’t win like that…witness the last 3 minutes of the first half.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
3:00 pm
Sprinkler system just came on during the middle of the Dolphins – Seahawks game!
Great Falconi
November 25th, 2012
3:01 pm
One does wonder what the Falcons were thinking on that possession. A screen on first down? The run on second down is…alright. Did Roddy and Harry get crossed up? Punt.
jerry
November 25th, 2012
3:01 pm
Falcons out to prove they can win by giving Turner 15-20 touches a game if he never gains a yard.
Riggins
November 25th, 2012
3:01 pm
Why is M. Turner still being used on 1st down? They keep trying to incorporate his slow self to make first down plays, but it doesn’t work. Why are they using Quizz, or Snelling? Do the Falcons feel contractually obligated to get Tuner a certain amount of snap?
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:02 pm
Fire someone!!
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:02 pm
The Bucs really haven’t sustained anything since the first quarter.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:03 pm
Falcons’ D has played better than I would have imagined.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:03 pm
Mike Smith is too stubborn. He wants a balanced attack, but this the NFL. Take what they give you, attack their weakness. They suck in pass coverage. ATTACK THEIR SECONDARY. I promise the run will open up.
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:03 pm
Me too, phil. The ghost of Eugene Robinson lurks everywhere.
Groundhogday
November 25th, 2012
3:03 pm
That’s the 2nd one of those for hand to the face penalties for TB
hit a single
November 25th, 2012
3:04 pm
I can’t believe all the empty seats.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:04 pm
Not for the first time, I spoke too soon
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:04 pm
Sigh
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:04 pm
Sad…..
Boooooooooooooo!
tyler
November 25th, 2012
3:04 pm
Boooooooooo
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:04 pm
WR vs ZLB = long strike
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:04 pm
Falcons pass defense is crappy.
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
3:05 pm
blitz or this will keep happening
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:05 pm
Why is the LB covering a WR?
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
3:05 pm
secondary simply awful…
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:05 pm
Quit celebrating first down tackles!!!
Idiots.
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
3:05 pm
Surprise–Dunta Robinson hit someone.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:05 pm
Dunta hurt
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:06 pm
Dunta Robinson could have gotten called for leading with the helmet
hit a single
November 25th, 2012
3:06 pm
If the NFL is so worried how teams look and dress then when are they going to make a player cut his hair so you can at least see his number.
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:06 pm
This is weak….
Boooooooooooooooo!
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:06 pm
#22 just stood there on that play….bad
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
3:06 pm
When you give an NFL QB that much time…
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
3:06 pm
pass rush pass rush pass rush
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
3:06 pm
crap!!!!!!
hit a single
November 25th, 2012
3:06 pm
He hit him with his hair and his helmet happen to get in the way.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:07 pm
Hamster sighting
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:07 pm
Defense can’t tackle, can’t cover. Smh
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:07 pm
Babineaux……nice.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:07 pm
You don’t take control of the game and this is what happens…..no killer instinct in this team
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:07 pm
Cannon fire
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
3:07 pm
they’re killing our pass defense…
tyler
November 25th, 2012
3:07 pm
Definitely one of these games where we’ll look back at all the opportunities we didn’t cash in on- Smith will tell us that they are all “fixable” but we will do the exact same thing the following week.
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:08 pm
Dumta….
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:08 pm
Samuel hurt too
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:08 pm
Now Samuel is hurt….
Sigh.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:08 pm
Quarter ends, and the game’s getting good
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:09 pm
I’ve seen about enough of this crap defense…..an absolute joke.
tmc
November 25th, 2012
3:09 pm
Can we please Draft, trade or sign players who actually use the arms and hands to tackle instead of their head, shoulder or body’s?
Until that changes, this defense aint stoppin anybody.
falconinduluth
November 25th, 2012
3:09 pm
Secondary is retired on the job today.
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
3:09 pm
I really LOVE this time…but right now they’re showing nothing–no spirit, no fire, no stand capacity…
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November 25th, 2012
3:09 pm
Interesting turn of events.
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
3:09 pm
meant ‘team”
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
3:09 pm
TB was playing possum in the first half.
We’re gonna get killed.
Riggins
November 25th, 2012
3:09 pm
checkmate: 2 covers corners-out.
playmeortrademe
November 25th, 2012
3:09 pm
Falcons don’t seem to be doing much to disprove their naysayers on this drive by Tampa. Soft.
SOS Falcons
November 25th, 2012
3:10 pm
Defense obviously sux.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:10 pm
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
3:07 pm
they’re killing our pass defense…
________________
. . . and our rush defense.
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
3:10 pm
It’s a process folks…..
ramblinwreck80
November 25th, 2012
3:10 pm
whoever the “color” guy is…would be nice if he would curtail his enthusiasm for the Bucs…
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:10 pm
And 4 days before the Saints, DBs are falling like flies at the Varsity!!!
SOS Falcons
November 25th, 2012
3:10 pm
Loss #2 coming soon. NFL today guys are right.
hit a single
November 25th, 2012
3:11 pm
No leader on D. We need a Tommy Nobis type player.
Riggins
November 25th, 2012
3:11 pm
defense is playing soft like butter. we better score a td just to stay above water. we are about to scored on.
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:11 pm
Anybody left who can play defense?
me
November 25th, 2012
3:11 pm
No pass rush plus no run support up the middle equals bad.
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
3:11 pm
TB’s gonna score, we just need to go back down and score again and then hold…
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:11 pm
Cannon fire. Touchdown.
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
3:12 pm
No problem in short yardage situation.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:12 pm
The Pirate ship is on fire again!
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
3:12 pm
defense sucks…dont know why the coaching staff not even giving sidbury a chance to play
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
3:12 pm
Gosh, this hurts…getting too old for all this stress
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
3:12 pm
I know this will sound bitter (and I am) but… TB is NOT that good. We are just not that good… at times, either. We look beat-up and tired.
Old Man Peabody
November 25th, 2012
3:12 pm
Come on Falcons, if you want respect you have to beat a team with a winning record.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:12 pm
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
3:10 pm
It’s a process folks…..
__________________
And a long one at that. 46 yrs long so far.
SOS Falcons
November 25th, 2012
3:13 pm
Choking days back in Atlanta. I guess the worst we can be is 9 and 7.
hit a single
November 25th, 2012
3:13 pm
They look so much more physical than the Falcons. That is why we struggle in the playoffs. Not physical enough!
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:13 pm
Samuel: Shoulder injury.
Robinson: Head.
Returns questionable. That’s the starting corners, folks
curious george
November 25th, 2012
3:13 pm
Has anyone figured out why Witherspoon was 20 yards down field trying to run with a slot receiver?
stephen
November 25th, 2012
3:13 pm
i said it during the saints game, The Falcons would loose the rest of their division games and finish 11-5 and miss the playoffs. Tampa will be the divisional winner.
Saints R.E.A.M.
November 25th, 2012
3:13 pm
That quick TD by Julio put the defense right back out there….they will be gassed if the Falcons don’t put a time consuming drive together.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:14 pm
Falcons will continue to struggle until they find a killer instinct.
Charles Davis
November 25th, 2012
3:14 pm
I’m the “color” guy and I’m damn near an idiot too.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:14 pm
THis drive is the game….short and simple
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:14 pm
Falcons are making optimism difficult today
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:14 pm
Okay, I’ve had enough of our offense.we were aggressive on the Julio touchdown, then we come back conservative and give the ball right back to then after the defense makes a stop. That last TD is on Dirk and his poor play calling this game. Stay aggressive, give a dang about “running down the clock” plays in the 3rd qtr. Run and throw to the edges, forget about the center of the Bucs defense. Sit Turner.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
3:14 pm
After this, we get to play the Saints on the holy-of-holys NFL Network on Thursday… so if you think this team is tired now…
ryan2atl
November 25th, 2012
3:15 pm
Atl. just doesn’t have a championship D
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:15 pm
No huddle!
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November 25th, 2012
3:15 pm
What’s amazing is Tampa has built their team primarily through the draft so they are set for the future. When Tony and Abe are done this team is in trouble.
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
3:15 pm
This team, as constructed, and led, cannot win a playoff game.
SOS Falcons
November 25th, 2012
3:15 pm
My GOD Turner just plain sux.
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:16 pm
“Nowhere to go”
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:16 pm
I cannot deal with this 2nd and long anymore. I am about to lose it.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:16 pm
I’m so tired of Turner. He is no good for this team. It’s obvious yet we keep running him only to lose yardage!
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:16 pm
Ah yes there it is…Turner for a 3 yd loss
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:16 pm
We didn’t go for the kill and we paid for it. Like I just said, Sit Turner now is not his time.
Mr C
November 25th, 2012
3:16 pm
Michael Turner … negative yds
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
3:16 pm
falcons playing to lose
rm
November 25th, 2012
3:16 pm
We are good but not sure we are great. Just haven’t played well the last 4 weeks or so. Now the d is banged up. Starting to see a frustrating pattern of average play. And our run blocking is pathetic
playmeortrademe
November 25th, 2012
3:16 pm
My god Turner cannot cut to save his life
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:16 pm
I’m sorry to dog on Turner…he’s just toooo slow….can’t anyone see that????
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
3:16 pm
“This team, as constructed, and led, cannot win a playoff game.”
Bullshirt.
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:16 pm
ONCE AGAIN, WE COME OUT WITH CONSERVATIVE PLAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:17 pm
big play
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:17 pm
Ryan to Gonzalez. First down. How many times have I typed that?
SOS Falcons
November 25th, 2012
3:17 pm
Keep the ball away from Turner.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
3:17 pm
When your DBs fly around like missiles with their helmets/shoulders and try to either dislodge the ball or knock out the opposing players, they will get shoulder injuries and concussions. Period.
scfalcon
November 25th, 2012
3:17 pm
Wasting plays on Turner.
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:17 pm
GONZO!
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:17 pm
Gonzalez to the rescue
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:17 pm
They finally throw another to TG–old reliable.
me
November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
The 1st down run by Turner and then his run in space after the screen was enough for anyone to see he has lost it. That first down run was pathetic.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
JSS, was that 4 yard Turner screen due to a “lack of blocking” or a stunning lack of mobility in the open?
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November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
I guess all those dirty head hunting missions Dunta has dished out is coming back to roost.
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
Keep feeding the beast!!!
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
Still trying to figure out why the Falcons run a stretch play????? 2 stretch play runs = – 7 yards!!!
Mr C
November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
Turner negative yd
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
Just keep passing the freakin ball……Turner again?
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!1
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
holy mother of….stop with Turner up the middle!
tmc
November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
what was that?
SOS Falcons
November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
GD it. Keep the ball away from that loser Turner.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
Spin move by Turner–and still loses yardage.
Dt
November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
I have always been a turner fan but his time is gone. These 1st down runs for negative yards are puzzling to me.
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
turner again
Walker the Infant Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
How many yards does Turner have?
me
November 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
My God why do we keep giving the ball to the slowest back in professional football who runs like he weighs 190 lb.s
Dilla
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
All you have to do to bring Turner down is take his legs out, easy tackle.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
Don’t blame Turner so much. The run blocking is simply not there.
jerry
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
Turner has as many touches as White, Jones, and Gonzales combined.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
Tampa has the worst secondary in the league yet we run Turner. Ballgame.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
Boom!!!
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
that’s it…there it goes…
Saints R.E.A.M.
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
Falcons running game = comical.
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
Is Ryan blind?
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
That hurts big time
me
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
OLine coming through in the clutch.
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
Geez!!
Walker the Infant Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
Well, that play really stunk.
stephen
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
why cant Ryan feel the pressure?
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
Ryan has to sense that guy
Mr C
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
That’s what happens when u can’t RUN the ball
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
Thanks Dirk. That stupid play running the ball up the middle with Turner. Might have cost us the game.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
BALLGAME! All this because our O-line sucks azz!
atlfalconsfan0125
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
I saw that unfolding.
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
how does ryan not see that in his face?
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
E.J. Biggers with a big hit. And the Bucs have the ball. Here’s the game, folks.
playmeortrademe
November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
All because Turner cannot get a yard. How many times does that have to fail?
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
shotgun on 3rd and 1…game over
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
Ryan never saw him coming.
Sav FAN
November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
Wait-this will catch them sleeping-give Turner the ball
Eric C.
November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
Can’t run, can’t win the big games…what else can you say
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
Ahhh the hell with it….I’m going to the range
me
November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
First play, TB holding on 2 rushers. No flag.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
Blame play calling. You put the team in a obvious passing down allowing them to bring the house. Wasted second down on running into a brick wall, if you pass on second down that does not happen.
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November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
Ryan has turned into a turnover machine. He is becoming a bigger liability.
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
2 turnovers for the elite QB
Saints R.E.A.M.
November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
The team is not as good as their record
SOS Falcons
November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
God I hate Turner. Why dont the coaches?
Dt
November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
D needs to show up
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
He was staring at a receiver on the left side, to be fair.
jerry
November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
You know, I don’t think Turner calls his own number.
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:20 pm
So Matt Ryan stand there with a blitz coming and gets bulldozed! On 3 and 1 we cant run the ball and get that 1 tough yard! A good football team but not championship caliber!
me
November 25th, 2012
3:21 pm
@I_Hate_Saints
You clown.
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
3:21 pm
Got to see that heat Matt
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:21 pm
I have said no abusive language
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
3:21 pm
Would be a nice time for a take-away by the defense….
nodefense
November 25th, 2012
3:21 pm
This is why the Falcons don’t get any respect.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:21 pm
Huge. Three-and-kick for the Tampa men
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
3:21 pm
Thank heaven for drops!
Dt
November 25th, 2012
3:21 pm
We got away with one there
Mr C
November 25th, 2012
3:21 pm
Falcons get a break – Should have been offside
FalconsNP
November 25th, 2012
3:21 pm
Wow
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:21 pm
Dodged a bullet
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:22 pm
Still in it, those Falcons are. Defense is bailing out the offense.
SOS Falcons
November 25th, 2012
3:22 pm
Of course they can make it.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:22 pm
Caught a break on that drop. But deficit is widening.
Hummon
November 25th, 2012
3:22 pm
Koetter thought Turner could get that yard because . . . ?
me
November 25th, 2012
3:22 pm
So the 1st half missed chip shot field goal will be the difference?
atlfalconsfan0125
November 25th, 2012
3:22 pm
Still alive!
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November 25th, 2012
3:22 pm
That’s 7 turnovers in 2 games.
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:22 pm
Still in it may not be good enough
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:22 pm
No. He was not offside
Pogo
November 25th, 2012
3:22 pm
NO CBs…Looking bad now.. No Pass rush…
2 Straight losses ..The Saints next..
Might be good..Maybe the staff will finally make some changes..
Falcons..Atlanta teams always fall-through…Never-fails..
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
3:22 pm
MB, are you trying to channel Yoda today?
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
Falcons don’t get any respect because of games like this. They may be 9-1 but they are not ready to win a Super Bowl and will struggle to win a playoff game vs. the likes of 49ers, Bears, Giants, Packers, etc.
stephen
November 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
maybe Tampa could give us their unused running back Blount for Turner
Bill
November 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
No blocking and QB gets killed and you bitch that qb had turn-over..he was blindsided.
tmc
November 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
front side blitz is the quarterback’s responsibility to see and either adjust or get rid of it…
That one was on Matt Ryan.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
My fear is this team is dwarfing into what we saw last year late in the season….scared and defensive and playing not to lose. PLEASE don’t make us go through this again!
vesaversa
November 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
Pathetic 1ST down Tunner lose 4 yard second down Tunner caught in the back field lose a yard Third down Tunner caught in the back field . Why are they drawing these plays up for Tunner when he is the weakest link on the team is beyond me . Take him out turn him back into a protection back he is hurting the team terribly.
Riggins
November 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
Mark Bradley Please respond: Why? Why? Why? do the Falcons run the same ole tired plays with Micheal Turner-when they KNOW that he and their o-line is a liability? Please tell us why? The Falcons have decided to make Micheal Turner the ONLY option on first down. That makes them predictable and it lends itself to their inferior lack of belief in their short yardage running game. Why are they trying to prove to themselves that-this repeated lackluster offensive line will somehow materialize into a power running game-when they just don’t have it on the offensive side of the ball. Mark Bradley-please respond!
david
November 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
All runs on this next drive need to go outside, and they need to be done by either Snelling or Quizz. I know we’re trying to establish a run, and I think it’s as important as anyone else, but Turner up the middle has become a wasted down or, worse, a loss of yards (as is becoming more and more common).
me
November 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
I’ve seen enough of Turner. There is just no speed or power.
RB
November 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
The Falcons are intertaining to watch, they are not championship material.
Growler
November 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
Mr C., DVR’d the 3rd down play slo-mo, he was NOT offside. And Charles Davis had it right in the TV booth, too.
Groundhogday
November 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
Decoud timed it just right.
Dt
November 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
Mark can u give your take on why turner keeps getting called?
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
I spoke too soon, SA on the blog!
atlfalconsfan0125
November 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
Please Take Turner out of the game!
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:24 pm
Falcons showing me a little something. They still might lose, but they’ve hung in against a pretty good team on the road. And they can go ahead with one drive.
jerry
November 25th, 2012
3:24 pm
Koetter thought Turner could get that yard because . . . ?
Mike Smith told him he could.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:24 pm
@Randy14 gear up for it. That is exactly what is happening.
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:24 pm
This game is slipping away thanks to the pathetic offense. We all knew the lack of running
game would expose the pass….
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
3:24 pm
What do Turner & the O-line have to do to convince Koetter that running between the tackles should be shelved?
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:24 pm
Not sure how much to analyze this team! They are what they are! A good football team but incapable of getting the tough yards you need to get to win BIG games! 3 and 1, 3 and 2 and you have no running plays to get those yeards. I am trying to figure out why the Falcons waste downs running the stretch play???? Can someone help me figure that out? they waste too many plays with crazy play calls and they end up in bad down situations.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:24 pm
Turner keeps getting called because he’s the No. 1 RB. They get called.
Groundhogday
November 25th, 2012
3:25 pm
Nice return by Rogers…..do something with it!
me
November 25th, 2012
3:25 pm
Look at Rodgers. Why isn’t he used more in the offense. Put Turner down and let Snelling get the tough yards.
SOS Falcons
November 25th, 2012
3:25 pm
Falcons will get killed in the playoffs of course.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:25 pm
Amen to that FALKONFAN13
atlfalconsfan0125
November 25th, 2012
3:26 pm
Turner is no longer a weapon. Hes a liability. Mike Smith needs to put aside his Ego and bench Turner.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:26 pm
@FalkonFan13, we have been trying to figure that out for 5 years. I thought it was MM, so now I can only blame Mike Smith.
tmc
November 25th, 2012
3:26 pm
5 bucks says they run Turner up the middle again in this drive…
anyone?
jerry
November 25th, 2012
3:26 pm
Turner time again. Michael, not Tina.
Angry Dave
November 25th, 2012
3:26 pm
Stop running Turner!
nobody
November 25th, 2012
3:26 pm
Id love to see Snelling in on a 3rd and short just to see what would happen. Is it the Oline or Turner? Lets find out
SOS Falcons
November 25th, 2012
3:26 pm
MB. OK then sit him down or trade him for a bag of balls and make someone else the #1 back.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:26 pm
Mark—that IS the problem…he is the #1 running back? Really?
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:26 pm
I’m tired of being just a “good team”…when are we going to be great with big time statement wins? Yeah good teams know how to win when they don’t play well but eventually it’s going to get us and it may be when it matters the most. Everybody in the playoffs are good, are battle tested, and they know how to win. Falcons better get a killer instinct if they want to survive.
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
3:26 pm
this team is not superbowl ready!
Bill
November 25th, 2012
3:26 pm
TB gets in 15 and runs it in on 2 plays..falcons can’t score from 20 come hell are high water. Turner is a JOKE!… First down run is a joke……waste of down.
Scott Brantley
November 25th, 2012
3:26 pm
Falcons need to completely abandon their pathetic running game for the remainder of this one! Air it out!!!
sherlock
November 25th, 2012
3:26 pm
Hate to see this happen, but Turner has become a drive killer. True liability
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:26 pm
Well, at least we will not see Turner up the middle on first down
me
November 25th, 2012
3:27 pm
Falcons just don’t have the offensive or defensive line play to beat elite teams. Give Ryan time to throw like Bradey, Rodger and Brees and he can kill you. The Falcons D plays well when they get pressure on the QB.
stephen
November 25th, 2012
3:27 pm
gotta love quizz
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
3:27 pm
Nice move by Quizz
david
November 25th, 2012
3:27 pm
Quizz has got to play more. I know it’s not just fans who see this; hoping the coaching staff catches up soon.
me
November 25th, 2012
3:27 pm
Time for Tuner to come back in ……lol
Riggins
November 25th, 2012
3:27 pm
Everyone on this blog is going to pay attention to the Falcons drives very carefully. Micheal Turner should not be in the game. Why aren’t the Falcons playing to their strength? The running game with any play involving Micheal Turner is a bust.
Dt
November 25th, 2012
3:27 pm
What do u have to do or not do to lose your status as the #1 rb?
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:27 pm
And why is JR the #1 back?
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:27 pm
It’s obvious Jaquizz Rodgers is much more better of a back than Turner. He’s versatile, quicker and faster. Why not use him the entire game? Use Turner ONLY if we’re up by 21+
gtfalcons
November 25th, 2012
3:27 pm
Our 10-1 team is only within 6 with 10 minutes to go. Time to PANIC AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHHAHGHGHGHHGAHAHHAHHHAGAAAAA HELP SOMEONE HELP OH NOOOOOOOOOOO
ramblinwreck80
November 25th, 2012
3:27 pm
QUIZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:28 pm
Rogers showing his stuff. Use him ’stead of Turner.
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:28 pm
Roddy went back 2 yards!
nodefense
November 25th, 2012
3:28 pm
Rogers is the bomb!
Andy
November 25th, 2012
3:28 pm
Rogers is a weapon. I think the Falcons are just now learning how to use him.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
3:28 pm
Yeah, this drive sucks, much better to run the Burner up the middle.
SOS Falcons
November 25th, 2012
3:28 pm
Now. Wanna bet that Turner gets it up the middle?
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:28 pm
Ok now monitor these red zone calls! they better not run a stretch play!
stephen
November 25th, 2012
3:28 pm
lets see of Koetter can call some effective plays now
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:28 pm
Yes….uh ho, first n goal….
me
November 25th, 2012
3:28 pm
Like I said, give Ryan time and he will kill you.
But now the lack of run blocking will show up.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
3:28 pm
Amazingly, the Falcons lead the Bucs in rushing yards by a margin of 67 to 48. Who’d a thunk it?
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:29 pm
The offense goes so much faster when Rodgers is in the game.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:29 pm
Licks, licks
playmeortrademe
November 25th, 2012
3:29 pm
Tired of the Falcons “showing us something”. This team has the pieces to contend for a title, except they continue to run the ball with Turner and are soft on defense. I said before, if an 8-0 start does not produce at least an NFC title, it will be disappointing. Losing to a supposedly rebuilding team with a rookie coach is unacceptable.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:29 pm
Here we go again….RED ZONE!
Dt
November 25th, 2012
3:29 pm
Haven’t heard from gonzo lately
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:29 pm
Broken up
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
3:29 pm
Oopsies
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
3:29 pm
WTF Julio
me
November 25th, 2012
3:29 pm
my god right through Jones hands……
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:29 pm
Not broken up
Dropped
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:30 pm
Julio, Julio
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:30 pm
We are the worst down here
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:30 pm
Julio with a drop
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:30 pm
If we kick a FG here I’m gonna scream!
stephen
November 25th, 2012
3:30 pm
jj just cant make the critical catches\
Bill
November 25th, 2012
3:30 pm
Here we go again””
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
3:30 pm
Broken up!!! MB, that was a drop.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:30 pm
Defensive holding.
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:30 pm
the game here
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:30 pm
That drop could be the difference today.
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
3:30 pm
falcons cant score when everyone is all bunched up like this they need open field
me
November 25th, 2012
3:30 pm
Mr Davis, the ball hit Juiio in both hands.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
3:30 pm
Wow! They baled us out!
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:30 pm
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:24 pm
Turner keeps getting called because he’s the No. 1 RB. They get called.
____________________
But he’s clearly NOT a No. 1 RB. CLEARLY!
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:30 pm
Bailed out.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
Thanks Ref! But pathetic Falcons!!
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
JJ shoulda had that one.
Dt
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
I fear it is turner time
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
what a new chance
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
Touchdown. Turner.
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
Uh, Falcons lead.
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
okay…again
Bill
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
Falcons TD……………..about time.
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
Finally
stephen
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
did I just see Turner run in the endzone?
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
Thank you. Nice blocking by the offensive line.
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
thanks TB for that gift!
me
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
Turner is my favorite player
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
will he make the extra point?
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
TD
Dilla
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
Good play Ryan
nodefense
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
I just said that Harry had to do more.
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
Oh my goodness!!
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
Assuming the PAT!
Mr C
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
Did Turner just had a non-negative yd?
ramblinwreck80
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
TD TURNER!!!
falconsrus
November 25th, 2012
3:31 pm
Micael Tuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrr the Burneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer!!!
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:32 pm
Falcons are so much better on sweeps than trying to pound it right up the middle.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:32 pm
ANOTHER break. Good teams take advantage of breaks–in this case, by holding on to the slim lead.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
3:32 pm
Great, Turner got a TD. Now Smith will think he’s a viable option again.
Growler
November 25th, 2012
3:32 pm
Another one coming down to the wire. This was the best of today’s early games on paper, and it’s playing out as such…
Andy
November 25th, 2012
3:32 pm
Mark
It sounds like there is a fair number of Falcons fans there. True?
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:32 pm
About Dam time! Can the defense hold up?
tmc
November 25th, 2012
3:32 pm
That’s the way it should be down on the goal line…
it aint that difficult.
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
3:32 pm
Nice run!
ramblinwreck80
November 25th, 2012
3:33 pm
okay “D”…let’s get a “pick 6″ and put this game away!!!
Hummon
November 25th, 2012
3:33 pm
TV color man credits Ryan with drawing defensive holding flag by throwing pass to HD despite him not being open. If so, cagey play.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:33 pm
Falcons defense has to step up now.
Dt
November 25th, 2012
3:33 pm
The falcons at least keep u watching every week till the very end..makes for good tv
jerry
November 25th, 2012
3:33 pm
Prediction: That run will get Turner another 100 carries up the middle…….with the same results as before.
rm
November 25th, 2012
3:34 pm
Whos wearing that 33 jersey? Dude had speed
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:34 pm
Y’all DO know how this is going to play out?
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:34 pm
How many on here think we can stop them before the 50 yd line?
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:34 pm
Now can we play D?
me
November 25th, 2012
3:34 pm
Falcons D with their 2 cover corners. Lets see if we can get a crazy play from someone.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:34 pm
Falcons in good shape. Even if Tampa Bay scores, the Falcons will get it back.
Not seeing a seven-minute march
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:34 pm
Okay defense, if you are unable to stop them to punt, then allow them to quickly move down the field and hold them to a FG with 3 minutes left. Hey defense, TB is going to run the ball to attempt to shorten the game.
Growler
November 25th, 2012
3:34 pm
So Ryan is 24-30 for 338 yards with the INT and lost fumble. Hard to overlook the turnovers but that’s a pretty good day, so far.
NORRIS CHUCK
November 25th, 2012
3:35 pm
Wish i knew what was going on, im stuck watching the Titans/Jaguars stink up the place while the commentators are saying “got some upsets brewing today” but they havent shown one gamebreak today!
And might i add the commentators are horrible!
Valdosta Falcon Fan
November 25th, 2012
3:35 pm
Julio needs to touch the ball more, his running after catch is deadly.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:35 pm
Both Samuel and Robinson are playing, FYI.
Charles Davis
November 25th, 2012
3:35 pm
As the color man, I am paid to make those astute observations…..some people will actually believe them.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:35 pm
Make a play defense!
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:35 pm
Martin only has 50 yards rushing. Good day against him.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:35 pm
david
November 25th, 2012
3:27 pm
Quizz has got to play more. I know it’s not just fans who see this; hoping the coaching staff catches up soon.
_____________________
Apparently it IS” just fans who see this.”
me
November 25th, 2012
3:36 pm
@Hummon
“TV color man credits Ryan with drawing defensive holding flag by throwing pass to HD despite him not being open. If so, cagey play.”
It was obvious holding. Regardless of fools claiming ‘bailout’.
Dt
November 25th, 2012
3:36 pm
See dunta is back
well
November 25th, 2012
3:36 pm
the Falcons score and I didn’t even cheer….
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
3:36 pm
pass rush is getting their late
me
November 25th, 2012
3:36 pm
Again no pass rush. Nothing from big Abe. And Falcons continue to rush 4.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:36 pm
Guess who got faked out?
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
3:36 pm
Very little confidence in our no pressure/suspect LBs/hurt DBs defense here…
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:36 pm
Need Defense to hold, worst a fg…nothing more. Giving up 15. Yds a pop wont get it done.
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
3:36 pm
can’t understand it…we’re getting decent pressure on freeman, then our pass defenders nodd off…
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:37 pm
Hope the Bucs don’t run the clock all the way down on us.
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:37 pm
No Decou or J Abraham yet????? One of them will have to make a play for us to win this game!
Charles Davis
November 25th, 2012
3:37 pm
Both Samuel and Robinson are playing, FYI.
It’s my job to inform the audience, thank you.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:37 pm
Robert McClain with the breakup
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:37 pm
cannot give up any points. need a turnover
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:37 pm
Can we actually PICK a ball off!!??!
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:37 pm
No pass rush!
Hummon
November 25th, 2012
3:37 pm
McClain! He was a find.
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:37 pm
27 is turning into a player
Augusta
November 25th, 2012
3:37 pm
abe had got to make a play…
me
November 25th, 2012
3:38 pm
A little presuure would help.
Dt
November 25th, 2012
3:38 pm
Weather spoon has been quiet
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:38 pm
There’s that Dallas Clark
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:38 pm
Defense sucks!!!!
KenDawg
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Been watching the game and happy that the Falcons are fighting, but every week that goes by shows that this is a good team – but not a great team. I hope we get a good seed in the playoffs, but don’t hold much hope of going deep in the postseason.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
NO pressure on Freeman! Damn it!
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Regrettably, the Falcons’ 3rd down defense reminds me too much of the Georgia Tech 3rd down defense.
nodefense
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
No pressure!
falconinduluth
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Why run when you can play catch all day?
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Conservative defensive calls killing us on 3rd down. You know they are passing but rush 3?
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Conservative defensive calls killing us on 3rd down. You know they are passing but rush 3?
KenDawg
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Been watching the game and happy that the Falcons are fighting, but every week that goes by shows that this is a good team – but not a great team. I hope we get a good seed in the playoffs, but don’t hold much hope of going deep in the postseason.
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
As I said…no pass rush…and they are a few yards from FG range.
falconinduluth
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Why run when you can play catch all day?
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
So they rush 3 guys and a guy is still wide open in the secondary?????? You might as well put some pressure on this guy! What are we doing?
atlfalconsfan0125
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Defense is swiss cheeze!
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
We’re beaten.
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
As I said…no pass rush…and they are a few yards from FG range.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Conservative defensive calls killing us on 3rd down. You know they are passing but rush 3?
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Nicholas is a gem but Clark is wearing him out
me
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
So our LB keep getting killed on over the middle routes. Bucs leaving 6 in to protect.
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Warm up the fat lady.
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
draft another LB thats not slow
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
NO PRESSURE!
falconinduluth
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Why run when you can play catch all day.
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Too much time…every time.
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
So they rush 3 guys and a guy is still wide open in the secondary?????? You might as well put some pressure on this guy! What are we doing?
Roger
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Need a turnover something fierce
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Big play now — it’s a 54 yard field goal as is
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:40 pm
Dent still after contact
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:40 pm
Stopped
Brought the pressure
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:40 pm
Another dropped pick. Smh.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:40 pm
2 interceptions he’s dropped!!
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:40 pm
2 missed INTs by 22
me
November 25th, 2012
3:40 pm
My god another pick dropped. Nice pressure on that play by the rush.
J.J.M.
November 25th, 2012
3:40 pm
damn it samuel arm must really be killing him
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:40 pm
Samuel 2 dropped interceptions! Stop talking so dam much and make a play!
Lil' Barry Bailout
November 25th, 2012
3:40 pm
Credit to Samuels for playing in pain
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:40 pm
I would have punted.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
3:40 pm
no good
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
HUGE MISS. Wew.
falconinduluth
November 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
Samuel drops two easy picks.
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
Whew!
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
now let’s run out the clock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Falcons65
November 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
YES!!!!!
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
Dodged a bullet.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
FINISH Falcons! FINISH!
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
Dodged another bullet
me
November 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
OK, time to gain the tough yards. Lets see who is running the ball. A couple of years ago, this would not be an issue.
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
dodged a bullet. If we don’t score again, we will lose this game anyway.
Dt
November 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
Hope we don’t turn it over to turner
falconinduluth
November 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
It’s true when they say DBs are receivers that can’t catch!
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
Do NOT run on first down!
Randy14
November 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
Can we run the ball now? We’ll have to to win
me
November 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
Rodgerssssssssss
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:42 pm
This is a helluva football game
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:42 pm
Dont get conservative! No stretch PLays!!!!!!!!
Mr C
November 25th, 2012
3:42 pm
No more Turner please
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:42 pm
We’re not beaten…
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:42 pm
Can’t we hold on to a pick–ever? And WHEW on that FG miss.
Roger
November 25th, 2012
3:42 pm
As flavo flav once said….let me hear you say year boyyyyeeee
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:42 pm
Unless it’s a first down
david
November 25th, 2012
3:42 pm
This team is insane if Rodgers isn’t named the starter after this week. He’s very similar to a Ray Rice-type, a guy who can be deadly in the passing game and also run between the tackles.
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:42 pm
Wow, this Rogers guy is good. Where has he been all year!
Bill
November 25th, 2012
3:42 pm
Go Roger
tmc
November 25th, 2012
3:42 pm
that play right there is exactly why Quiz should be starting!
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
3:42 pm
Who put a #33 jersey on?
Bill
November 25th, 2012
3:43 pm
don’t fumble turner
Growler
November 25th, 2012
3:43 pm
Mark B, agreed on TB’s stategy. Gutsy to try a 56-yarder there. If you miss, trouble….
falconinduluth
November 25th, 2012
3:43 pm
Slowing it down by putting Turner in.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:43 pm
Two minutes.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
3:43 pm
If the offensive line can get some push, any of our running backs can get positive yards.
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:43 pm
Who ARE these guys? “
nodefense
November 25th, 2012
3:43 pm
I will say it again Rogers is the BOMB!
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:43 pm
Yet.
tmc
November 25th, 2012
3:43 pm
let’s hope the end of the game clock management is better than the end of the half clock management.
me
November 25th, 2012
3:43 pm
Why didn’t Tampa save the 30 secs by caling a TO? Wow
playmeortrademe
November 25th, 2012
3:43 pm
That is pretty terrible clock management by TB.
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:43 pm
Now finish this game with Turner and Rodgers. Don’t forget about the pass. one pass completion willl win the game
lees
November 25th, 2012
3:44 pm
Watching the Falcons play with different degrees of difficulty each Sunday is still 10 times better than watching a bunch of men and a woman turn left for 500 miles.
atlfalconsfan0125
November 25th, 2012
3:44 pm
We caught a huge break there.
me
November 25th, 2012
3:44 pm
Nice run by Turner. Nice blocking. Maybe the Falcons OLine is sick of hearing about it…
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:44 pm
Bucs with three timeouts
me
November 25th, 2012
3:44 pm
3 would be huge here.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:44 pm
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:42 pm
Wow, this Rogers guy is good. Where has he been all year!
_________________
Playing behind Turner–believe it or not.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:44 pm
I’d never thought I see someone butcher quoting Flava Fav, but dang the AJC blogs never ceases to amaze!!!
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:44 pm
Lol @ lees. Good point.
nodefense
November 25th, 2012
3:45 pm
Here we GO!
tmc
November 25th, 2012
3:45 pm
Go for a touchdown here… not 3!
stephen
November 25th, 2012
3:45 pm
time for the o-line to own the line of scrimmage
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:45 pm
And it’s third-and-5
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:46 pm
First down now or get beaten. Period.
Growler
November 25th, 2012
3:46 pm
Okay a first down here with the play in bounds almost ices it…..
Dt
November 25th, 2012
3:46 pm
Falcons won’t get any credit if they win this one…I am pulling for the 49ers today
me
November 25th, 2012
3:46 pm
For several years, Ryan would boot leg here…….
playmeortrademe
November 25th, 2012
3:46 pm
Terrified the defense will have to come out again.
Bill
November 25th, 2012
3:46 pm
got to get 1st down to run the clock..
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:46 pm
A reverse would be nice right about now
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:46 pm
Another wasted play! Run against a 8 man front!
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:46 pm
If the Falcons don’t make Rodgers the primary back, they’re idiots.
nodefense
November 25th, 2012
3:46 pm
Matt should be looking to run
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:46 pm
Ryan to White. First down. Almost over
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:46 pm
But not quite.
playmeortrademe
November 25th, 2012
3:46 pm
YES! Ballgame…
stephen
November 25th, 2012
3:46 pm
big play Roddy
Eric C.
November 25th, 2012
3:46 pm
yeah! that will just about do it
me
November 25th, 2012
3:47 pm
Ball game! I hope.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:47 pm
That first down was huge…. nice job Matty and Roddy. Wew. Thanks!
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:47 pm
Good point dawgnole!
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:47 pm
But I’ll take the clutch throw!
rm
November 25th, 2012
3:47 pm
Good pass
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:47 pm
Roddy!!!.. Ball game. Told you 1 pass completion will win the game
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:47 pm
THAT’S how you hold on to a lead! Where has that been for 46 years?
Dt
November 25th, 2012
3:47 pm
Roddy has grown up..no more inconsistent hands
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:47 pm
Ok…now we can play a little conservative but go forward!
Eric C.
November 25th, 2012
3:47 pm
what can they run it down to?
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November 25th, 2012
3:48 pm
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phil
November 25th, 2012
3:48 pm
Turner is so soft….
Boooooooo!
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:48 pm
Are you telling me Rogers does not get to the line faster there and at least get 1 or 2 positive yards?????
me
November 25th, 2012
3:48 pm
Rodgers would not have been caught from behind……MT has lost a half step, which shows up big on this big stage.
Falcons65
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
Run, clock, run.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
Oh, that was a great idea
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
Not over yet!
Roger
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
In lieu of handing off to Turner up the middle I’d settle of a Matt Ryan Neal down
Dt
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
Will ten wins get us national respect?
Mr C
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
Negative yds and takes the falcons out of field goal range
me
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
Why, why, why…….what is MT doing.
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
Wow…loss of 8?
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
LOL… 2 runs minus 8 yards.
stephen
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
that should put turner at zero yards on the day
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
Instead of losing his normal two yards, he loses 8.
playmeortrademe
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
Turner ran backwards, out of FG range.
Bill
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
going wrong way..damn it.
Growler
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
Can run it down to 20 seconds or so and punt. Looking pretty good….
The Hitman
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
Turner still trying to lose the game!
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
What are we doing? Stay in field goal range idiots! they are loading the box!
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
There will be 12 seconds left
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
Gutsy call on that pass, but way too short.
Eric C.
November 25th, 2012
3:49 pm
wow, that was risky
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:50 pm
Punt fool!!!
me
November 25th, 2012
3:50 pm
What was Turner thinking….I guess he wasn’t.
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:50 pm
Get a couple more yards and I feel much better about that FG. Of course our RB goes 8 yards the other way.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:50 pm
10 wins won’t get us respect. A playoff win will. At worst this season is 10-6.
me
November 25th, 2012
3:50 pm
I think I would punt this ball out of bounds….
Sonny Clusters
November 25th, 2012
3:50 pm
Despite all these television announcers could do today, it appears the Falcons will win the game.
Growler
November 25th, 2012
3:50 pm
Okay Mark B they completed the pass BUT THAT PLAY CALL WAS OUTRAGEOUSLY BAD! EXACTLY what I am talking about with Mike Smith! You run the clock almost out and PUNT. Are they even gonna try a FG here? Jeez!!
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:50 pm
Matt Bryant is clutch! He will make this field goal!
Falcons65
November 25th, 2012
3:50 pm
Gene Chizik just fired, for those who care.
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:50 pm
Every fox pre-gamer picked TB
Groundhogday
November 25th, 2012
3:50 pm
What was the spread on this? If Bryant misses….
david
November 25th, 2012
3:50 pm
I really say you punt the ball here. Kick it high and you’ll kill 7 seconds off the clock, leaving Tampa one play to make it the length of the field. Don’t agree with a field goal….
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
Eight seconds
Falcons65
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
Are you kidding me?
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
Idiots!!!
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
Bryant’s fading as the season goes along.
stephen
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
not over yet
me
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
I don’t get that……
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
OMG I typed to soon!
rm
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
Whats happened to Bryant…
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
This game is not over yet!
Dt
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
I would have punted
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
Bryant has cost us big time….no pay check kind of day
Sonny Clusters
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
Wait! Hold that thought! What is up with Bryant?
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
scrib kick
Growler
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
Sorry Mark, he’s a CLUELESS game manager. You HAVE to call him on it……
The Nature Boy
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
me too me
Bill
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
not so Clutch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
3:51 pm
PUNT!! Run around for a few seconds, have Bosher squib it, game OVER!
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
Remember the Chicago game from Matt’s rookie year? Yeah me too. Eeeek.
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
Great.
Never, ever easy.
Boooooooooooooo!
Cut Bryant!!
falconinduluth
November 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
Pathetic call. Worse kick.
Arthur
November 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
Falcons will start win more and avoid the close games when the play calling becomes less conservative. How can you explain a 60 yd pass play to Julio and the next series we just go away from the pass. It is important to run the ball but Turner cannot run up the middle agaonst Tampa.
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
Missed it again!!! They get 33 yards and they are in business. Their kicker is better than ours we must keep in mind.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
This game should be 30-23 right now if not for 2 Matt Bryant misses. what a dud today.
tmc
November 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
Matt Bryant cost us 6 points today…
he better hope the Bucs don’t pull off a miracle.
Roger
November 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
Should have punted…with the run back there would only be 4-5 seconds max
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
My prediction on DLed’s blog yesterday was ATL 27-24
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
opps no kick just wide d
atlfalconsfan0125
November 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
Matt Bryant is starting to worry me now.
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
Can’t win w/o a kicker folks.
me
November 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
I can’t believe Smith did that.
I also can’t believe we are rushing 2 players….wtf.
ijonathan
November 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
Who is the mensa member making game management decisions today? Oh yeah, CMS.
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
What was the spread? Falcons 1.5?
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:53 pm
One more of those, we lose this game.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
3:53 pm
Here we go … a 68 yard field goal attempt! LOL
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
3:53 pm
Is this where they kill us?
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:53 pm
Bryant cost some folks some $$$$
Groundhogday
November 25th, 2012
3:53 pm
Wish we still had Finneran to play DB
falconinduluth
November 25th, 2012
3:53 pm
Fire Mike Bobo!
Bill
November 25th, 2012
3:53 pm
Falcons Win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
with alot of Luck…………….
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
Wow! What a game!
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
10-1 baby!!~!!
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
Ho hum. Another W
me
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
For all of the haters. Keep hating.
Eric C.
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
That’s it, the division is the Falcons!!!
Falcons65
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
Holy moly, my heart stopped.
ramblinwreck80
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
WHEW!!!
playmeortrademe
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
and Thomas DeCoud is down. THere won’t be anybody left for the playoffs
The Real Falcon
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
Bring on the Aints
I_Hate_Saints
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
WEW. Huge win on the road.
Looks like we will be without Asante in the Saints game. That will be rough.
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
Another win…no thanks to Bryant…
JSS
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
And your high-end DB is laying on the field!
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
We win! Will miss Asante against the Saints on Thursday.
nodefense
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
Yeah BABY!
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
Samuel’s shoulder is killing him! Anyway big play for him and big win for the Falcons!
david
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
One more win and the division is clinched.
me
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
Bill
November 25th, 2012
3:53 pm
Falcons Win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
with alot of Luck…………….
HAHAHAHAAHAHAAHAHAAH
YOU FOOL
Roger
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
Big win! Division in the bag….yeaaaaaaa
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:54 pm
They just NEVER make it easy on us, do they? 10-1 and get ready for the nasties.
falconsrus
November 25th, 2012
3:55 pm
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew!!!
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
3:55 pm
Another one we should have lost. How long can this keep up?
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:55 pm
Thursday night I will be in Aints country. Lord help me
Your Comment is awaiting moderation
November 25th, 2012
3:55 pm
Green Bay and the other playoff teams are loving what they have seen the past 4 weeks in Atlanta.
Growler
November 25th, 2012
3:55 pm
So Samuel lays himself out and gets hurt on a game-ending hail mary IT that should have never happened. I have seriously seen it all with Mike Smith’s critical game-managing/clock management decisions. In THAT regard, he’s an idiot.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:55 pm
We’re gonna have to score touchdowns vs. the Saints on Thursday though. Field goals won’t do it. I hope our team realizes that.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
3:55 pm
Enjoyed it Mark. Have a nice trip home.
FALKONFAN13
November 25th, 2012
3:55 pm
Man just think, if we could have punched it in from the 1 yard line against the Saints, we would be 11-0!
me
November 25th, 2012
3:56 pm
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
3:55 pm
Another one we should have lost. How long can this keep up?
what a miserable fool you are.
Number 2
November 25th, 2012
3:56 pm
I’m glad we won but man…do you think we can beat San Fran, GB or the Giants?
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:56 pm
Another nail biter….
Someone get Asoftie Samuel off the field.
Great win for a change!
jo
November 25th, 2012
3:56 pm
We may be missing a lot of players for the aints game…at least this win was a quality but a little sloppy win.
Bill
November 25th, 2012
3:57 pm
Roll Tide…
Sonny Clusters
November 25th, 2012
3:57 pm
If he’s an idiot, he’s an idiot with a 10-1 record. We remember some lesser coaches and lesser teams. Great job today, Falcons!
Riggins
November 25th, 2012
3:57 pm
Another ugly win. It stinks-but I take it.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:57 pm
@ Pigskin, should have lost? How should we have lost? We made the plays to win. Win is a win. ugly or not.
stizz
November 25th, 2012
3:58 pm
Should have won by three scores minimum. Mike Smith is not a smart man.
Roger
November 25th, 2012
3:58 pm
Tampa Bay is definitely a team on the rise……great win by the falcons on the road
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
3:58 pm
This is the NFL… style points don’t mean diddly. You win or you lose, game over.
Amazing at it may seem, if the sports media controlled this game like college, the Dallas Cowboys would be in every Super Bowl, every year regardless of how many they won…. or lost.
Bill
November 25th, 2012
3:58 pm
Well said Sonny Clusters
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:58 pm
Pigskin, Falcons shoulda won by at least 13
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:58 pm
Bryant was bound to fall apart at some point….
We can’t keep failing to score and expect to keep winning.
Fire Koetter!!!
me
November 25th, 2012
3:58 pm
Roy
November 25th, 2012
3:55 pm
We’re gonna have to score touchdowns vs. the Saints on Thursday though.
FYI, the Saints game doesn’t matter to the Falcons, other than it is another game. I would rather the team get healthy. Spoon wasn’t effective today, I don’t think he is completely ready. Same with Samuel and now Robinson could have a concussion.
Hummon
November 25th, 2012
3:59 pm
How about the shut down of Martin?
Arthur
November 25th, 2012
3:59 pm
Instead of trying the field goal why did we not run the ball with 13 secs to go. If we ran the ball the time woud expire. Is it so difficult for the coaching staff to do this simple calculation?
Riggins
November 25th, 2012
3:59 pm
What can to Falcons do to improve for the Thursday Saints game? Throw the play book out the window.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:59 pm
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
3:55 pm
Another one we should have lost. How long can this keep up?
___________________
Until first round of playoffs.
me
November 25th, 2012
3:59 pm
phil
November 25th, 2012
3:58 pm
Bryant was bound to fall apart at some point….
We can’t keep failing to score and expect to keep winning.
Fire Koetter!!!
The wisdow dsplayed in the post above is what will get you $10/hour at Burger King night shift.
Great Falconi
November 25th, 2012
3:59 pm
Hey. We won a game.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:00 pm
By the way, you just let the NFC East (minus Philly) and whole NFC North (minus the Lions) back into the last WC spot race…
jo
November 25th, 2012
4:00 pm
Should have been a lot easier but this win was over a quality team that may be a playiff team.
Once Recent Reader
November 25th, 2012
4:00 pm
Well it might seem we won with Luck. But “stats” say we had 4 more first downs, 100 more yards, much better 3rd Down efficiency. Held their vaunted running game and rookie back to 50 yards and 2.4 yards per carry. Had one “extra point type” field goal missed. Seems to me Bucs were more “lucky” to have a chance in the end than the Falcons were “lucky” to win.
Roy
November 25th, 2012
4:00 pm
We shut Martin down.
falconsrus
November 25th, 2012
4:00 pm
Go Dawgs And Go Clusters
me
November 25th, 2012
4:00 pm
dean
November 25th, 2012
3:58 pm
Pigskin, Falcons shoulda won by at least 13
Another miserable fool
YourComments
November 25th, 2012
4:00 pm
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
3:59 pm
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
3:55 pm
Another one we should have lost. How long can this keep up?
___________________
Until first round of playoffs.
^^This
Voice of Reason
November 25th, 2012
4:01 pm
JOKE, you around??? Just logged on. 10-1 and a BOMB to Julio!!!!!!
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
4:01 pm
Another poorly managed win….I’ll take it though. Beats a poorly managed loss.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
4:01 pm
May God bless us and keep us… we have but a few days to rest from this smackdown before going into the new Roman arena – the NFL Network’s Thursday game – against the Saints.
Ted Dawg
November 25th, 2012
4:01 pm
Falcons will finish 3rd in NFC south behind TB and NO – pifitul. Where is Vick when we need him?
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
4:02 pm
me
November 25th, 2012
3:58 pm
FYI, the Saints game doesn’t matter to the Falcons, other than it is another game.
___________________
Strong candidate for dumbest post of the day.
ALL games matter–ESPECIALLY when it’s the Saints!
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:02 pm
The only thing that shutdown Martin was a penalty…
dean
November 25th, 2012
4:02 pm
TB=50yds rushing. Very nice
Kelly
November 25th, 2012
4:02 pm
That was hardly impressive.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:03 pm
Contained him, not a shutdown…
Growler
November 25th, 2012
4:03 pm
A great win.. and Ryan was great except for the INT.. but boy oh boy that head coach is gonna cost them a big game this season… when everyone is watching…
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
4:04 pm
DawgPrint
November 25th, 2012
4:01 pm
Another poorly managed win….I’ll take it though. Beats a poorly managed loss.
____________________
Beats a well-managed loss, too.
dean
November 25th, 2012
4:04 pm
hey me. Eff you. Have a great week!
Once Recent Reader
November 25th, 2012
4:04 pm
JSS, I don’t get that? Did I miss a big run that was called back? He at 50 yards on 21 carries. Seems to me that would equate to a shut down.
Arthur
November 25th, 2012
4:04 pm
I cannot understand why we ran the clock down towards the end of the 1st half and took a timeout instead of try to score a touchdown and turn it over to our defense. In the end Bryan missed the field goal. Mike Smith needs to make better decisions if the team is to progress throughout the playoffs.
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
4:04 pm
Thursday night against the mighty Saints…..on national TV??
God help us.
well
November 25th, 2012
4:05 pm
ok…so the defense did their job and stopped the run. The offense still need to get going..why have we stopped running the no huddle?? and throw out all the plays for Turner on 1st down…what am I saying?? all the plays for Turner….
Joey
November 25th, 2012
4:05 pm
Boy I sure miss “CHOKE.”
He is just all that is good about competitive sports.
A true sportsman . . .
Section 212
November 25th, 2012
4:05 pm
Defense earned their stripes this game. Much more aggressive with Spoon back out there
me
November 25th, 2012
4:06 pm
All these ignorant fools talking about who the Falcons have/have not beaten and by how much. Too funny. Who have the “great” Bears beaten who had winning records at the time? Zero.
PMC
November 25th, 2012
4:06 pm
Solid Road win first NFC team to 10 wins.
Joey
November 25th, 2012
4:07 pm
What’s up with that “…moderation” thing, MB?
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
4:07 pm
See you haters on the blog next week!
me
November 25th, 2012
4:07 pm
Kelly
November 25th, 2012
4:02 pm
That was hardly impressive.
Looking in the mirror? You miserable clown.
Kelly
November 25th, 2012
4:07 pm
Only bright spot (aside from the win) was the run defense. And what’s up w/ Bryant now?
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:07 pm
ORR, both teams are in the same boat on luck… TB blew 2 chances to come away with TDs… The Falcons left a ton of opportunities on the table… The Julio play erased 3 of those…
PMC
November 25th, 2012
4:07 pm
They fit the run much much better today and ran the ball effectively.
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
4:08 pm
Anyone who thinks this football team is playing well and with conviction……needs to have a moment with themselves. Seriously..
Kelly
November 25th, 2012
4:08 pm
What’s the matter me? Tape your co*k to tight to your butthole again?
me
November 25th, 2012
4:08 pm
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:02 pm
The only thing that shutdown Martin was a penalty…
You fool. You clown. You miserable idiot.
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
4:09 pm
So funny when we win people find the bad in it….now with this win we let everyone else in….whi gives a fuDge who is in all that matters is we WON!
me
November 25th, 2012
4:09 pm
@Kelly
You are a miserable idiot.
dean
November 25th, 2012
4:10 pm
The only “miserable fool” I see around here right now is the poser posting as “me”
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:10 pm
ORR, Martin had a 42 yard slip screen called back on a unnecessary hands to the face & hold in the first qtr…
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
4:10 pm
Just let people talk….we 10-1
Joey
November 25th, 2012
4:11 pm
Right Sonny.
Lots of geniuses on here calling folks idiots . . .
Kelly
November 25th, 2012
4:11 pm
No. I’m not. It’s obvious who the miserable idiot is.
me
November 25th, 2012
4:11 pm
@Answer This “So funny when we win people find the bad in it…”
Calling this miserable and ignorant fools as people is a stretch.
#VICKTEABAGGERS
Kelly
November 25th, 2012
4:12 pm
Anyway, glad the Falcons won but they’re going to have to get better. They’re not inspiring confidence right now.
Ol skAtl
November 25th, 2012
4:12 pm
Good
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:12 pm
So, that 42 yard screen should have counted in his stats
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:12 pm
Let him go Dean, it’s been about football all afternoon… That is until they always have a set until January…
Dilla
November 25th, 2012
4:13 pm
Turner averaged 1.3 yards today, how about moving him down to backup running back
Gunner
November 25th, 2012
4:14 pm
Don’t forget Julio Jones was hurt in the New Orleans game and, I suspect, was playing hurt against Arizona plus Spoon was out both games.. Thje Falcons still have some weaknesses in their backups, hopefully Mr. D. will take care of that going forward.
Ga it's our time
November 25th, 2012
4:14 pm
Good wknd. Next aints then bama. Gotta handle biz
me
November 25th, 2012
4:15 pm
@jo
“Should have been a lot easier….”
What I flushed this morning has more intelligence than someone who would make that statement.
MSU mother
November 25th, 2012
4:15 pm
Well, Ben, you dropped a bundle when the Falcons won today. What’s your wife say about you losing the mortgage payment?
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 25th, 2012
4:16 pm
Even with the pick, Ryan had a more than respectable day, completing 26 of 32 with a TD … for a rating of 110. The Falcons’ defense held Tampa Bay’s all-rookie RB to 50 yards (exactly half his average). Overall, the visiting team had nearly 100 yards more offense than the home team, in large part because we converted more than 60% of 3rd down opportunities, while allowing the Bucs to convert only 40%. When you consider that TB had won four in a row, and five of their last six, this was a good and impressive win for the visiting team. Virtually every prognosticator I heard or read said that the Falcons would lose this game. I’m glad we still allow the guys to play it out on the field rather than relying on the “experts’” opinions.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
4:16 pm
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
4:07 pm
See you haters on the blog next week!
_____________________
Is that all you EVER do on a blog–moan about perceived haters? If you’re so bent out of shape about the inevitable “negative” posts, why don’t YOU contribute something positive for a change?
What a whiner!
Eddie Ray
November 25th, 2012
4:17 pm
I think today was the beginning of the Rodgers era and the end of the Turner dynasty. Defense played great!
me
November 25th, 2012
4:17 pm
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:10 pm
ORR, Martin had a 42 yard slip screen called back on a unnecessary hands to the face & hold in the first qtr…
Which is the only reason the play worked. But some idiots call that a bailout. That is because they are clueless and miserable in their stupidity.
Joey
November 25th, 2012
4:17 pm
I don’t understand Turner getting carries when he cannot see holes develop. Play Rodgers – he keeps his head up and finds the gaps.
MFranklin
November 25th, 2012
4:17 pm
Prophesy:
1. The AJC will lambaste our team because they didn’t lambaste an improving Bucs team.
2. The major sports media will hammer the Falcs for not winning with ’style’.
3. Critics will point out all the bad things in this game and completely neglect the good things, including the final score.
4. Someday, the Falcons will move to a new location and they will be appreciated… like they used to be in Atlanta.
Stevereeno
November 25th, 2012
4:17 pm
Falcons need to improve BIG TIME in the red zone.
Go Rogers!!! You made my day!!!!
Great Falconi
November 25th, 2012
4:18 pm
I have no confidence in this team’s ability to be great, but I have an immense amount of confidence in this team’s ability to find a way to win regular season games.
agent7g
November 25th, 2012
4:18 pm
@JSS The Seahawks, Bucs, Vikings & the Cowboys let themselves down. The Falcons are playing for home field. Not wildcards. Add your ridiculous comment below.
me
November 25th, 2012
4:19 pm
Keep hating you clowns. Your ignorant opinions earned you what they were worth today. Zero
me
November 25th, 2012
4:20 pm
So the “concern” about the Falcons after winning on the road against a red hot team. But the “Bears” have it going after beating a pathetic Vikings team. The Bears haven’t beaten a team with a winning record.
marc
November 25th, 2012
4:22 pm
nICE….The Falcons take another huge step toward losing in the 2nd game of the playoffs…I’m pumped!!
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:22 pm
Those penalties on that play were away from the actual screen the ball was already going the flat… You’re just pecking for blog fight…
Eddie Ray
November 25th, 2012
4:22 pm
The offensive line was impressive! Clearly, they are blocking well with a back with a faster pace. I am encouraged going into the Saints game Thursday. Both of these games are statement games that can end the playoff chances for Tampa and NO.
Groundhogday
November 25th, 2012
4:22 pm
The talking heads on FOX are practically shaking their heads over the Falcons……just keep winning and shut them up.
ln29576
November 25th, 2012
4:24 pm
America’s game of the week, America’s darlings, Wooo Hooooo, go Saints.
me
November 25th, 2012
4:24 pm
SS
November 25th, 2012
4:22 pm
Those penalties on that play were away from the actual screen the ball was already going the flat… You’re just pecking for blog fight…
The hold was called on the center after our tackle blew by him headed for the QB. Stop making excuses. It was an obvious penalty.
Kramer
November 25th, 2012
4:25 pm
Don’t know what the haters are saying on here and don’t care. This was supposed to be our second loss today according to the “experts” and the afore mentioned haters. Instead it was our 11th win. Does this team have weaknesses? Hell yes it does and so does every team in the NFL. There is no clear favorite going into this late of the season which is why home field advantage is sooo important. Nice win and GO FALCONS!!!
Post-It
November 25th, 2012
4:25 pm
You must not have been watching the play, JSS. Those penalties happened right next to Martin. They showed them on the replay. I’m just curious why you spend every Sunday watching a team that you hate so much.
Man....
November 25th, 2012
4:25 pm
We won.
Move on.
Saints on Thursday night.
Win that one, we got the division, and the media will witness it in prime time.
Mora less Petrino
November 25th, 2012
4:26 pm
Hard fought road win in a tough venue. What’s the problem? 10-1. If 49ers take the Saints, the South is pretty much in the bag.
me
November 25th, 2012
4:26 pm
Groundhogday
November 25th, 2012
4:22 pm
The talking heads on FOX are practically shaking their heads over the Falcons……just keep winning and shut them up.
The only guy on that show that has a clue is Jimmy Johnson. The other guys have never coached or made team related decision. Just blow hards. They are insignificant.
1990_Champs_GT
November 25th, 2012
4:26 pm
Just win, right? Gotta take the trash out Thursday at the dome!
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:27 pm
And here comes Post-It with his unnecessary post of the day…
Michael M.
November 25th, 2012
4:27 pm
Ha ! Ha ! you right Groundhog……….those idiots can’t stand it the Falcons are on top of the NFC ! What bothers them is they always coming from behind to win games and to be number one that is what you have to do…………………..Just keep on winning these ballgames Birds and they will have to come through the Dome to get a win over us to get to the Super Bowl.
The Cain’ts are next come Thursday night…………………Atlanta is going to remember that 1 point loss to them a few weeks ago !
me
November 25th, 2012
4:28 pm
“You must not have been watching the play, JSS. …Those penalties happened right next to Martin. They showed them on the replay. I’m just curious why you spend every Sunday watching a team that you hate so much.”
ROTFLMAO.
Because he is miserable. And based on his opinion of that play, clueless.
falconsrus
November 25th, 2012
4:28 pm
10 and one and its getting fun thnx MB for a nice eyes on the scene report and the yoda yoda yoda yoda yada yada yada
Once Recent Reader
November 25th, 2012
4:29 pm
I missed that play JSS. But, in the end, penalties count . . .plays / yards from penalties don’t. If it was a screen pass then it still would not have added to his Rushing Yards. It would have helped the Bucs I’m sure. I missed your contain comment in my initial question to you. I’ll live with contain over shut down. But, from the way folks were talking about the Bucs rushing game, and the “weakness” of Falcs rushing D, I’ll have to call it a Big Contain.
me
November 25th, 2012
4:30 pm
ln29576
November 25th, 2012
4:24 pm
America’s game of the week, America’s darlings, Wooo Hooooo, go Saints.
White guilt gave them a Katrina super bowl. I’ve never seen NFL refs go in the tank so obviously as they did for the Saints that season. Since then, I view the NFL refs in a entirely different way.
Falcon228
November 25th, 2012
4:31 pm
Al said it best. “Just win baby.”
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:31 pm
It was a release slip screen, the “center” had hands to the face… The tackle had the hold, Martin had already released to the flat (3 to 5 feet out on the right) in the backfield (not right next to them)…
JK
November 25th, 2012
4:33 pm
Haters can hate. Falconsare now 10-1 after going on the road with a banged up team and beat a good, hot team. I was listening to it on the radio and had to wonder which Buc that Fox interviewed first after the game.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:34 pm
And the 4:30 post speaks volumes…
George
November 25th, 2012
4:37 pm
A win is a win, but they better pick it up as the season progresses and the wins get tougher
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:38 pm
And ORR…
Of course, but that is count your blessings situation… They would have been in prime position… Self-inflicted wound…
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
4:41 pm
marc
November 25th, 2012
4:22 pm
nICE….The Falcons take another huge step toward losing in the 2nd game of the playoffs…I’m pumped!!
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At least that would be progress.
Tallulahfallsfool
November 25th, 2012
4:41 pm
Just win baby!!!!!
Eric C.
November 25th, 2012
4:42 pm
There was nothing ugly about this game aside from the two missed FGs.
This was a win against an up and coming Bucs team that desperately wanted to get back into the division race…you take these wins and run with them no matter how “ugly” you think they look!!!
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
4:43 pm
@Dawgnole….
the positive was when I posted we are 10-1….
stfu mutt!
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
4:43 pm
Groundhogday
November 25th, 2012
4:22 pm
The talking heads on FOX are practically shaking their heads over the Falcons……just keep winning and shut them up.
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That’s what it’ll take–and NOT just winning in the regular season.
Man....
November 25th, 2012
4:45 pm
The Saints are gonna get pounded by the 9ers today.
We just needs to beat them come Thursday, and the division is ours!
Tallulahfallsfool
November 25th, 2012
4:46 pm
Why is my post being awaiting moderation? it was nice?
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
4:48 pm
Kramer
November 25th, 2012
4:25 pm
Don’t know what the haters are saying on here and don’t care. This was supposed to be our second loss today according to the “experts” and the afore mentioned haters. Instead it was our 11th win.
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Actually, it was our 10th win. Maybe you should care more about those haters–even “Answer This” knows what the team’s record is.
Michael M.
November 25th, 2012
4:49 pm
Some folks just can’t get over a winning Falcons Franchise……………..get over it already !
Game balls to Rodgers and Jones and Samuels gets one for playing in pain.
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:49 pm
@ DawgNole…
But that is that one who screams about tone…
Michael M.
November 25th, 2012
4:53 pm
For the haters…………..You know if the Falcons keep winning these so called ugly games and or coming from behind they will wind up winning it all and that’s no joke………………..the wins keep on coming and the experts keep on shaking their big heads !
air of mendacity
November 25th, 2012
4:54 pm
good win for Falcons – made some good runs when we needed them. Played with heart – not perfectly. TB is for real. Hope SFO beat Saints and division is ours.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
4:54 pm
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
4:43 pm
@Dawgnole….
the positive was when I posted we are 10-1….
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I said “contribute” something positive, Mr. Crapforbrains. We (except for Kramer) already know our record is 10-1–whether or not your whiny posts appear on here.
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
4:55 pm
Here is a treat for you Dawg Nole…..although every one is saying Bama will crush your beloved dogs…..i dont believe it…..its old news that the Dawgs cant win the big game……now get back in your dawg house and pipe down…..do you have another name because you sound similar to another person on here. What happens when they win in the playoffs and make a deep run? You back on the wagon……stop it man…..or should I say COME ON MAN!!!!!
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
4:57 pm
You win Dawg nole you are the know it all….wont address you anymore you not worth the sh!$ UGA leaves on the field…..keep being who you are miserable.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
4:57 pm
JSS
November 25th, 2012
4:49 pm
@ DawgNole…
But that is that one who screams about tone…
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He’s a screamer–no doubt about it–week after week after week after week . . . .
vesaversa
November 25th, 2012
4:57 pm
I am not impress with this team on either side of the ball. Can Smith
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
4:58 pm
Michael M.
November 25th, 2012
4:53 pm
For the haters…………..You know if the Falcons keep winning these so called ugly games and or coming from behind they will wind up winning it all and that’s no joke…
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That’s a big ol’ IF, but it is the truth. We can only hope.
Jack Mitnitsky
November 25th, 2012
5:03 pm
Falcons running is game is awful y don’t we give to Jacquiz more….?
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
5:05 pm
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
4:55 pm
Here is a treat for you Dawg Nole…..although every one is saying Bama will crush your beloved dogs…..i dont believe it…..its old news that the Dawgs cant win the big game……now get back in your dawg house and pipe down…..do you have another name because you sound similar to another person on here. What happens when they win in the playoffs and make a deep run? You back on the wagon……stop it man…..or should I say COME ON MAN!!!!!
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Sure hope you’re right about “them Dawgs”! Best thing they have going for them is that, as you’ve noted, everyone is saying they’ll be crushed.
As far as the Falcons, I’ve NEVER jumped off the wagon. You simply need to get it through your thick skull that just because someone criticizes the team when it’s playing poorly doesn’t mean that same someone can’t be a passionate fan of the team. Why is that so hard for you to understand?
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
5:06 pm
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
4:57 pm
You win Dawg nole you are the know it all….wont address you anymore
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Promises, promises.
Rick in Macon
November 25th, 2012
5:06 pm
Once again the defense was embarrassing. No pressure on the quarterback, no stopping the run, and no pass defense. Once again Asante Samuel and Dunta Robinson didn’t show up to play. I am sure the play that sent Robinson to the locker room was a fluke…he accidentally ran into the runner and then ended up hurt more than the runner. Dunta is a joke…get him out of there. The Falcons will get to the playoffs and peter out again because they have no defense.
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G-Man
November 25th, 2012
5:11 pm
Falcons may not win a Super Bowl. They may not win a playoff game. But if you don’t think they have heart – @#$% you.
FalconsfaninAugusta
November 25th, 2012
5:15 pm
Falcons win but I question:
a) Starting Turner as the #1 back… they need a change to Quizz next week and give him a lot more touches;
b) Ryan’s confidence and the team’s confidence in him in the red zone… the pucker factor goes up and they just can’t seem to get into the endzone;
c) Bryant has a bad back… he’s been on the injury report for a few weeks, so how is he going to kick going down the stretch?; and
d) Mike Smith seems to also go ultra-conservative at times…. need to be like the Patriots and keep the pedal to the metal!!!
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
5:16 pm
U are right Dawg. Now on to bigger things…..26 of 33 353 yarda 1 touch 1 int. Nice game Matt. D after the first drive way to take the air out of the running game! Nice D! Tough to win on the road against any NFL team….especially one that had won 5 in a row and was playing for playoff position! Not to mention the only turnover came on the last play of the game! Great to see Quizz playing when it counted the most! Missed two field goals one a chip shot and another a distance! Hey Birds winning games like this make you tough….make you ready for the playoffs! Thursday is here soon keep riaing!
Iluvnutella
November 25th, 2012
5:16 pm
I am wondering why falcons play down/up to their opponents. It makes no sense. Not to take away from the great game TB played, but we should have beat them soundly. Our D gave up too many big plays, and I think that facet(sp) is what will be our undoing come playoff time. Two dropped ints by Samuel, missed tackles by down lineman, poor TE coverage by Milbs, it all will add up gainst the likes of GB,NY,SF or God forbid NO, when those teams come callin come playoff time.
FalconsfaninAugusta
November 25th, 2012
5:17 pm
Rick in Macon: not sure you watched the same game that I watched. Dunta and Asante were terrific and played tough all game; that was a helmet-to-helmet hit and Dunta was very good against the run today. AND the defense got some good pressure on Freeman…. you must’ve been drinking, man.
Falcons Rule
November 25th, 2012
5:19 pm
Tampa Bay got their bucs kicked for the fifth time this season.
Falcons Rule
November 25th, 2012
5:22 pm
All the other sorry NFC teams only wish they were 10-1.
Josh
November 25th, 2012
5:26 pm
I agree with all those that have said that the Falcons are gritty and tough and have heart. The D played tough – especially Samuel (the dropped INTs not withstanding). However, I’d feel a lot more confident if they could get some kind of aggressive edge, like a killer instinct. They seem to play just well enough to win – which is good. I’m NOT complaining. A win is a win. But, before they get to the playoffs I’d feel a lot better if they would just put someone away when they have the chance. It seems they just let teams hang around until the other team runs out of time. When they’re on the ropes, knock them out.
Esquire
November 25th, 2012
5:26 pm
WE ARE THE MIGHTY MIGHTY FALCONS……………..!!!!!
Esquire
November 25th, 2012
5:42 pm
Saints may not have RT Bryce Harris for Thursday night………………….
Number 2
November 25th, 2012
5:53 pm
Obviously I’m glad the Falcons won the game. It’s a good road win against a quality opponent. All that being said, it worries me that we can’t seem to put teams away. Every team in the playoffs will be a good so we can’t afford to “sleep walk” through the first 3qts of the game. Good teams will capitalize on our mistakes.
Schadenfreude
November 25th, 2012
6:04 pm
Blah blah blah blah blah 10-1 blah blah blah blah win blah blah blah blah.
Great Falconi
November 25th, 2012
6:04 pm
The best team we’ve beaten all year was Denver. We’ve played better on the road than at home, though we haven’t yet dropped a game at the Dome. As far as this game goes, I try to take this approach with my view on it: We were on the road against a winning team within the division. We didn’t play great, but we did manage to the game. I knew this game would be really tough and I half-expected to lose it. The fact that we didn’t lose it means that we are much closer to finishing off the division and have made it even tougher for anybody else to catch us for homefield advantage. We’re 10-1 and can be better in our overall play. I will take that whenever I can get it.
Kramer
November 25th, 2012
6:07 pm
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
4:48 pm
Kramer
November 25th, 2012
4:25 pm
Don’t know what the haters are saying on here and don’t care. This was supposed to be our second loss today according to the “experts” and the afore mentioned haters. Instead it was our 11th win.
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Actually, it was our 10th win. Maybe you should care more about those haters–even “Answer This” knows what the team’s record is.
DawgNole, thanks for the correction. Maybe you should kiss my Brees before you act obnoxious with your posts slapnut.
Mark Bradley
November 25th, 2012
6:11 pm
Here’s the game column, if you’re interested.
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
6:33 pm
Heheheheh slapnut….hahahahahah
Pigskin
November 25th, 2012
6:54 pm
Your comment is awaiting moderation
Really?
What did I say?
Once Recent Reader
November 25th, 2012
7:03 pm
FalconsFaninAugusta. . .I agree, I don’t know what game Rick in Macon was watching either. I mean we held them to 50 yards rushing. Had almost 100 more yards overall. The Defense did just fine take away a couple of drives.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
7:13 pm
Answer This
November 25th, 2012
5:16 pm
U are right Dawg. Now on to bigger things…..26 of 33 353 yarda 1 touch 1 int. Nice game Matt. D after the first drive way to take the air out of the running game! Nice D! Tough to win on the road against any NFL team….especially one that had won 5 in a row and was playing for playoff position! Not to mention the only turnover came on the last play of the game! Great to see Quizz playing when it counted the most! Missed two field goals one a chip shot and another a distance! Hey Birds winning games like this make you tough….make you ready for the playoffs! Thursday is here soon keep riaing!
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Can’t disagree with you there, AT. An NFL road victory over a winning team is ALWAYS a worthy accomplishment. Plus, this Falcons team is winning almost all the close ones–and they can avenge that only loss Thursday night in the Dome. Another huge game under the national spotlight.
DawgNole
November 25th, 2012
7:19 pm
Kramer
November 25th, 2012
6:07 pm
Actually, it was our 10th win. Maybe you should care more about those haters–even “Answer This” knows what the team’s record is.
DawgNole, thanks for the correction. Maybe you should kiss my Brees before you act obnoxious with your posts slapnut.
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Now don’t go gettin’ all defensive on me just cause you don’t know how many wins we have. And I’ll let you keep that Brees to yourself.
LOL at the Aints
November 25th, 2012
10:37 pm
JSS is an idiot. that is all, LOL