Posts Tagged ‘Atlanta Falcons’

Playbook: Monday tape study notebook

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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?

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

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

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

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.

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