Shanahan said Thursday he plans to talk again with the San Francisco 49ers about their coaching vacancy, with all signs pointing to him landing the position. He is the only apparent candidate, and the 49ers are the lone team that hasn’t hired a coach.
Category: Atlanta Falcons
Who is that? Falcons’ Gabriel, others make their marks
FILe – In this Oct. 30, 2016, file photo, Green Bay Packers cornerback Demetri Goodson tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Taylor Gabriel in the end zone as Gabriel scores a touchdown during the first of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Gabriel is a big part of Atlanta’s offense entering Sunday’s NFC championship game rematch against the Packers.
Does Kyle Shanahan deserve his reputation as QB miracle worker?
Matt Ryan, who was named the PFWA’s MVP on Wednesday, put together the best season of his life this year under Shanahan, the Falcons’ offensive coordinator. Shanahan has parlayed the Falcons’ offensive success into becoming a hot head coaching candidate, and is the reported favorite to land the 49ers job once the Falcons’ run is over.
Packers-Falcons NFC matchup expected to produce big offense
The high-scoring offenses of the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers appear poised to provide a memorable send-off for the Georgia Dome in Sunday’s NFC championship game. The Falcons led the NFL in scoring.
Packers-Falcons NFC matchup expected to produce big offense
The Packers and Falcons play in the NFC … . FILE – In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit.
Don’t expect big spending by Seahawks on offensive line
Seattle Seahawks’ Justin Britt, left, and Garry Gilliam talk as players clean out their lockers at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash., Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. The team played their final game of the season Saturday.
Packers-Falcons NFC matchup expected to produce big offence
The high-scoring offences of the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers appear poised to provide a memorable send-off for the Georgia Dome. Factor in the teams’ leaky defences, and Sunday’s NFC championship game could surge past the unusually high over/under of 60 1/2 points set by the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook.
Packers-Falcons NFC matchup expected to produce big offense
In this Dec. 8, 2014, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan talks to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers after an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers and Falcons play in the NFC Championship on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Atlanta.
Super Bowl 2017: Date, Schedule and Predicting Teams for NFL Championship Game
The participants who have earned entry to the NFC and AFC Championship Games that will take place on Sunday, January 22, have been decided, and it’s only natural to start predicting what the final combination of teams that will advance to Super Bowl LI will be. In the NFC, the red-hot Green Bay Packers will have to see if their momentum can carry them past the Atlanta Falcons, who had the highest-scoring offense in the league in the regular season with their 33.8 points per game.
Falcons: Julio Jones will be ready to go in NFC championship
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones scores a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta. Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones during the second half of an NFL football divisional football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.
Pete Carroll on Seahawks’ belief entering offseason
So what should we expect from today’s playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons? News Tribune reporters Gregg Bell and Dave Boling give us the rundown. Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll discusses Thursday the availability of running back C.J. Prosise for Saturday’s playoff game in Atlanta against the Falcons.
Arthur Blank celebrates with Falcons, slick dance moves after playoff win
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank proved he could get down just like the rest of the Dirty Birds while celebrating a win in the team’s locker room on Saturday. A video posted on Instagram by Falcons corner Robert Alford showed Blank in the locker room as the team celebrated their 36-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgiadome on Saturday.
Seattle’s Bennett berates reporter after playoff loss to Falcons…
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NFL Today, Divisional Playoffs
Green Bay at Dallas , 4:40 p.m. EST, FOX. This marks the eighth meeting in the playoffs for the storied franchises, with the Cowboys leading 4-3.
Falcons hope for 1 more game at Georgia Dome _ for NFC title
The Falcons advanced to the NFC championship game for only the fourth time in their 51-year history, cruising past the Seattle Seahawks 36-20 in a divisional game Saturday. Matt Ryan threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns, looking every bit like one of the favorites for the MVP award .
The Latest: Lewis leads Pats over Texans 34-16 in playoffs
Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 14,… . Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, speaks with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson before the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.
Julio Jones Injury: Updates on Falcons Star’s Foot and Return
Atlanta Falcons wideout Julio Jones suffered a foot injury during the fourth quarter and did not return to the team’s 36-20 NFC Divisional Round win over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.
Atlanta Falcons soar into NFC title game with 36-20 victory over Seattle
Ryan threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Falcons to a 36-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round Saturday. Atlanta will face either the Dallas Cowboys or the Green Bay Packers, who meet Sunday in the NFC’s other divisional game.
Ryan leads Falcons to NFC title game, beating Seattle 36-20
Matt Ryan looks very much like an MVP, throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Atlanta Falcons to the NFC championship game with a 36-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks Ryan leads Falcons to NFC title game, beating Seattle 36-20 Matt Ryan looks very much like an MVP, throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Atlanta Falcons to the NFC championship game with a 36-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixNsAg Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn reacts to play against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football divisional football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons’ offense too much for Seattle Seahawks
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons’ offense too much for Seattle Seahawks Atlanta earns spot in NFC Championship game. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixOUmA ATLANTA – The defense that has bailed out the Seattle Seahawks so many times over the past five years couldn’t save them here Saturday.
A Blackjack Superstar Explains the Odds of the Historic Patriots Win
Last night, football fans witnessed the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. With eight minutes and 30 seconds left in the third quarter, the New England Patriots were down 28-3.
NFL Playoff Schedule 2017: AFC and NFC Divisional-Round Matchup Analysis
For example, when the Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in Week 5, the young Panthers secondary had no one who could slow down Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones . Coleman, and their offense moved the ball up and down the field all game, but they had no answer for Jones, who caught 12 passes for 300 yards and a touchdown.
NFL Playoff Odds 2017: Divisional-Round Picks and Super Bowl Predictions
The Seattle Seahawks offensive line will have trouble with edge-rusher Vic Beasley. The secondary, without safety Earl Thomas, will have its hands full with quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Julio Jones .
Seahawks vs. Falcons: TV Schedule, Odds, Ticket Info, Game Time and More
Every big football fan can rattle off all-time postseason classics, such as The Catch, The Catch II and The Comeback. Such is the case for the Seahawks-Falcons divisional-round game four seasons ago, which isn’t talked about as much as it should be.
NFL Weekly Predictions: Divisional
The Seahawks advanced to the divisional round with a commanding 26-6 win over the Lions. Thomas Rawls rushed for 161 yards and a touchdown, breaking Marshawn Lynch’s playoff record of 157 yards.
Division-round story lines: Can Prescott keep up?
Dak Prescott, Matt Ryan and other top story lines for Divisional playoff round From Dak Prescott to Brock Osweiler, the top things to watch next weekend. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2ia5hFC USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Pelissero breaks down the weekend’s wild-card games and looks ahead to the matchups next week.
NFL: 3 rookies, Ryan, highlight revamped AP All-Pro Team
… and Ronnie Lott, and 1980 Heisman-winning running back George Rogers. For the first time, the nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who regularly cover the NFL voted for specific positions on the offensive line, a flex player on …
Falcons QB Matt Ryan led the NFL in passer rating and
… and Ronnie Lott, and 1980 Heisman-winning running back George Rogers. For the first time, the nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who regularly cover the NFL voted for specific positions on the offensive line, a flex player on …
Vic Beasley named NFC’s defensive player of the month
Beasley, who led the league in sacks with 15.5, had six sacks and two forced fumbles over the final five games of the regular season. In Week 13, Beasley Jr. posted his second three-sack game of his career and scored his first career touchdown in Atlanta’s 42-14 win over Los Angeles.
Can 2 rookies lead Dallas back to the top?
Dak Prescott was quite the revelation and consolation for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who was outmaneuvered for first-rounder Paxton Lynch and third-rounder Connor Cook in the NFL draft last April. Jones chose Prescott with the 135th pick of the fourth round, and Tony Romo’s training camp injury microwaved plans to ease the rookie from Mississippi State into the rotation.
After brilliant season, Falcons QB Ryan shrugs off MVP talk
Matt Ryan just finished up the best regular season of his career, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a division championship and first-round bye in the playoffs After brilliant season, Falcons QB Ryan shrugs off MVP talk Matt Ryan just finished up the best regular season of his career, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a division championship and first-round bye in the playoffs Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hU86KJ FILE – In this Oct. 16, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan passes against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, in Seattle. he Falcons have never had an MVP.
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Seahawks add return specialist Devin Hester to playoff roster
… who was released by the Ravens last month, will sign with the Seahawks for their playoff run, according to Fox Sports . Hester, 34, holds the all-time NFL record with 20 returns for scores, most all-time punt returns (14) and is tied for the most …
Jacksonville Jaguars to interview Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan
Per NFL rule, assistant coaches on teams in the playoffs can only interview while the team is on a bye. Any interview of Shanahan must be conducted prior to the conclusion of the wild-card games this weekend.
Broncos begin head coaching search; request interview with Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan
… er Post. He left the Houston Chronicle to join The Post in 2015. Wolfe is a graduate of the University of Houston and Sports Journalism Institute.
FINAL: Saints fall to Falcons 32-38
Matt Ryan bolstered his MVP credentials with a brilliant first half Sunday, throwing four touchdown passes to lead the Atlanta Falcons to a 38-32 victory over the New Orleans Saints, securing a first-round playoff bye. Ryan was 17 of 19 for 235 yards by halftime, directing the Falcons to touchdowns on all five possessions and a commanding 35-13 lead.
The Latest: Brees sets NFL record with another 5K season
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has set an NFL record by topping 5,000 yards passing for the fifth time in his career. The 37-year-old Brees, in his 16th season, reached the milestone in the second quarter at Atlanta and ended the third with 154 yards passing.
Saints lose Willie Snead, Brandin Cooks to scary injuries
Willie Snead and Brandin Cooks both left the game with scary injuries as the Saints tried to mount a comeback at the Georgia Dome. Snead was the first to exit, getting blasted by Falcons safety Keanu Neal after a 27-yard gain midway through the fourth quarter.
The Latest: Scarbrougha s TD run gives Alabama 24-7 lead
The Latest on the College Football Playoff Peach Bowl semifinal game between No. 1 Alabama and No.
Gainesville boy battling leukemia will be honorary Falcons captain Sunday
Emma Claire, 9, J.R., Riley, 6, and Molly Johnson pose for a photo at their Gainesville home Wednesday. J.R. and Molly Johnson said they are blown away by the support they have received from the community after Riley was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.