Tony Gonzalez recorded his 1,000th career catch last Sunday against the vaunted Steelers defense. The folks in Pittsburgh weren’t so happy to have Gonzalez attain this crowning achievement on their soil, giving him only a smattering of applause and even a few boos. To rectify this lack of fanfare for the occasion, the Falcons are marking Sunday’s home game against the Cardinals “Tony Gonzalez Day.”

There is a lot of optimism for the Falcons this season, and I am high on a number of the Falcons fantasy stars, including QB Matt Ryan and RB Michael Turner. NFL.com senior analyst Pat Kirwan was in Falcons camp today and he believes that Ryan and Turner are poised for huge seasons.

In the latest “Best in the Biz” rankings, NFL Network analyst Charles Davis rates Tony Gonzalez as the best tight end in the NFL.

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez paid the NFL Network studios in Los Angeles a visit Thursday, and when the topic turned to his outlook for next season, he didn’t play the cautious card.

Have Pete Carroll and the Seahawks found in Charlie Whitehurst what they found in Matt Hasselbeck nine years ago?

Fantasy owners looking for a breakout tight end next season should remember the name Jermichael Finley when it comes time to draft.

Warren Moon and Tony Gonzalez hosted the Pro Bowl Players Party last night in South Beach, and it was a good time had by all.

Taking a look through the 2010 Pro Bowl rosters for the AFC and NFC, here are a few interesting distinctions. The list starts with the Minnesota Vikings, who lead the way with eight Pro Bowl representatives.

Panthers WR Steve Smith, Dolphins RB Ricky Williams and Bengals LB Rey Maualuga were among the notable players who suffered injuries in Week 16.

Injuries are having a major impact on fantasy championships this week.

Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez will not return to Sunday’s game against the Bills after he sustained a calf injury.

Fantasy football is as much about luck as it is about knowledge and skill. Bottom line.

The Kansas Chiefs have hit the dubious trifecta of offensive abandonment, losing WR Dwayne Bowe, TE Tony Gonzalez and RB Larry Johnson since last season.

In an exclusive interview on NFL GameDay Morning, Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez sat down with NFL Network’s Stacey Dales to talk about his quest for a Super Bowl, what it was like to change teams and his status among the all-time great tight ends.

Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Morrissey writes that what Bears fans didn’t like about Kyle Orton as a quarterback, fans in Denver have completely accepted. What Orton lacks in style, he more than makes up for in results. He’s 25-12 as a starter.