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Three and out: Turner could see reduced role in 2012

NFL.com Staff — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:34:22 +0000

With a new offensive coordinator in Atlanta, Michael Turner could begin to see fewer touches as Jacquizz Rodgers starts to become more integrated into the passing game.

Three and out: Bills going backfield committee

Michael Fabiano — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:22:11 +0000

Fred Jackson was one of the top backs in fantasy football last season. But with the emergence of C.J. Spiller, it looks like a backfield-by-committee looms in Buffalo.

Tale of the Tape: QBs the focus in New York, Houston

NFL Playbook Staff — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:03:59 +0000

When you compare the Texans–Bengals and Giants-Falcons games, they are very much the opposite of one another. Any way you look at it, both add up to great matchups for Wild Card weekend.

Playbook: First down D key for Giants vs. Falcons

NFL Playbook Staff — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:44:19 +0000

They are division winners, a playoff host and one of 12 contenders for the Lombardi Trophy. But to move forward in these playoffs, the Giants have to step up their game. Against Matt Ryan, Michael Turner and the Atlanta Falcons (10-6), the Giants defense will most certainly have to do better – and it all starts on first down versus the run.

NFL Wild Card Weekend matchups all set

NFL.com Staff — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:50:18 +0000

With Week 17 in the books, we now know who will play who and when during NFL Wild Card Weekend.

Cowboys-Giants Week 17 showdown moved to prime time

NFL.com Staff — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:17:27 +0000

The Cowboys-Giants battle for the NFC East title will be shown in prime time next Sunday, the NFL announced.

Tale of the Tape: Brees, Ryan square off in N.O.

NFL Playbook Staff — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:03:34 +0000

Heading into their second matchup with the Saints this season, the Falcons will look to duplicate their last performance – minus one fourth-down failure.

Week 16 playoff scenarios

NFL.com Staff — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:32:35 +0000

Seven down, five to go, two weeks left to figure it all out. Seven teams have clinched playoff spots and four more can do so this weekend: The cowboys, falcons and Lions in the NFC and -- that's right -- Tim Tebow and the Broncos in the AFC. Of course, there's still plenty of jockeying for playoff position - home-field advantage, byes, etc.

Evans: Falcons shouldn’t whine about Lions’ taunts

NFL.com Staff — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:58:31 +0000

You know what really grinds Heath Evans' gears? Whining! And the "sissification" of football.

Eye in the Sky: I spy … Cam?

NFL Playbook Staff — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:52:21 +0000

As we will highlight in our “Tale of the Tape” this week -- the Giants versus the Bills -- we take particular interest in if and how a defense can get to the quarterback.

Three and out: Falcons to rotate WRs behind White

NFL.com Staff — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:19:15 +0000

With Julio Jones out of action this week, it seems unlikely that the Falcons will rely on just one receiver to take his place.

Cover Two Podcast: Willis talks 49ers’ hot start

Steve Wyche — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:07:47 +0000

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis joined this week's Cover Two Podcast and said the team's 4-1 start stems from a lack of individualism and an understanding that they're far from a finished product.

Playbook: Monday tape study notebook

NFL Playbook Staff — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:47:49 +0000

Another exciting week of games on Sunday – which means another interesting day of Monday tape study.

Playbook: ‘Eye in the Sky’ focused on Texan DEs

NFL Playbook Staff — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:51:49 +0000

One of the best matchups of the weekend has to be football’s version of the “Running of the Bulls,” a ground-and-pound contest between Texans RB Arian Foster and Raiders RB Darren McFadden.

Cover Two Podcast: Romo’s guts and glory

Steve Wyche — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:35:34 +0000

People love 'em and people hate 'em, but when you play quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, you're one of the most scrutinized players in the NFL. Tony Romo has been picked apart for years, but right now the pickings are good.

‘Tough Irishman’ Ryan helps Falcons forget Vick

NFL.com Staff — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:29:44 +0000

You have to wonder how Matt Ryan felt seeing thousands of red-and-white Michael Vick jerseys scattered throughout a raucous Georgia Dome crowd Sunday night.

Trainer: Eagles don’t have timetable on Vick

NFL.com Staff — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:39:27 +0000

Michael Vick suffered a concussion Sunday night, knocking him out of his Atlanta homecoming. The next question becomes, when will Vick be back under center for the Eagles?

Maclin mans up following crucial drop

NFL.com Staff — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:50:42 +0000

Michael Vick might have left the Georgia Dome groggy, but it's safe to say no one exited the building feeling worse than Jeremy Maclin did Sunday night.

Musings, ramblings, rants from Week 2

NFL.com Staff — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:12:46 +0000

With Sunday's action is in the books, some early impressions of what went down in Week 2.

Eagles’ Vick suffers concussion in loss to Falcons

NFL.com Staff — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:04:50 +0000

Eagles QB Michael Vick left Sunday night's game against the Falcons during the third quarter after taking a shot to the head from his own teammate.

Who had the best pregame ritual in Week 1?

Adam Rank — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:45:29 +0000

NFL Films gives us a glimpse at the best pregame rituals from Week 1.

From ‘Madden’ to real life: Ryan ready for Vick

NFL.com Staff — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:51:42 +0000

Matt Ryan used to play "Madden" as Michael Vick. Now he'll play against him in real life.

Data Points: Gonzo closing in on T.O.

NFL.com Staff — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:41:50 +0000

Eagles fans will be rooting hard this weekend against the Falcons -- their team's opponent on Sunday. But they may cheer for Atlanta TE Tony Gonzalez if he catches at least five passes. That will move Gonzalez past Terrell Owens -- not a fan favorite in Philly -- for fifth place on the all-time NFL receptions list.

Vick primed for big game against his old team?

NFL.com Staff — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:57:47 +0000

It promises to be one of the most memorable reunions in a long time: Michael Vick heading back to Atlanta as the Eagles' starting QB to face his old team, the Falcons.

Tackling issues in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Dallas

NFL Playbook Staff — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:28:34 +0000

Every Wednesday this season, the research staff at "Playbook" will be taking your questions through email (playbook@nfl.com) and on Twitter (@NFLN_Playbook, with #askplaybook hashtag), and answering them in this blog. Here is the first batch of questions we've selected.

Hayden agrees to contract with Falcons

Jason La Canfora — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:33:29 +0000

Veteran CB Kelvin Hayden agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Falcons on Wednesday, according to a league source.

First and 10: Keeping tabs on Tennessee

NFL.com Staff — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:18:42 +0000

Today's Chris Johnson-Mike Reinfeldt summit has Titans fans and fantasy football players everywhere on the edge of their seats. The Pro Bowl running back will be in Nashville on Tuesday to meet with the Titans GM to talk about a new contract, one that could get him to end his holdout and get back on the field. Stay tuned to NFL.com and NFL Network throughout the day, as NFL Network reporter Albert Breer will be reporting live from Nashville.

Cover Two Podcast: Newton’s job to lose?

Steve Wyche — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:31:54 +0000

Panthers first-overall pick Cam Newton made his first start of the preseason Friday and even though he didn't exactly light it up against the Dolphins, it's his job to lose. At least according to Bucky Brooks and me on our latest Cover Two Podcast.

Making sense of the updated cap numbers

Jason La Canfora — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:18:46 +0000

What can one learn from examining the updated list of available cap space per team? There are definitely a few teams who are tiptoe-ing closely to the cap, with not a lot of wiggle room.

Falcons NT Peters carted off with leg injury

Steve Wyche — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:27:08 +0000

Atlanta Falcons starting nose tackle Corey Peters was carted off the practice field with an apparent lower left leg injury on Sunday. Head coach Mike Smith said he did not have an immediate update. If Peters, a second-year player who established himself as a rookie, is unable to return soon, former first-round pick Peria Jerry is expected to step in. Filed under: Steve Wyche Tagged: Atlanta Falcons, Mike Smith, Peria Jerry