Tagged: Atlanta Falcons (27 Results)
Owner says Falcons are not one-year wonders
Atlanta owner Arthur Blank says that the Falcons are not a one-year wonder and that the Falcons have a sustainable winning formula in place. Fantasy owners are very much aware that… More Super Bowl-losing teams tend to struggle the following season, so Blank’s insistence that everything is in place for a successful 2017 season is encouraging. Less
Source: NFL.com
Around the NFL: Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons blew the Super Bowl, and it's tough for Super Bowl losers to return to the big game -- hasn't happened in more than 20 years, in fact. But Atlanta certainly seems to be set up for a few more years of excellence, and mostly it's because of how they've killed it the NFL Draft. more »
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Ian Allan: Super Bowl Blues
Andy posted the deal yesterday about the Super Bowl hangover. It’s been over 20 years since a Super Bowl loser has made it back to the big game. But does that mean the Falcons can actually be earmarked for a lesser, disappointing season? Or is this just one of those things? more »
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24 Hours 'Til Sunday: Snapshot preview of the Super Bowl
So tomorrow is the Super Bowl, and for the majority of us who aren't diehard Patriots or Falcons fans, we're just hoping for a good game. The good news is that this isn't a game featuring some team that lucked its way in and is going to get blown away, or an absolute juggernaut against which no team can compete. Two really good teams, and a great chance it will be a very enjoyable game. more »
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Ask the Experts: What will happen in Super Bowl LI?
ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: What will happen in Super Bowl LI? more »
Factoid: Super Bowl LI
“The Patriots will take away your No. 1 receiver and make somebody else beat them.” That theory gets tossed around often. But is it actually true? That is, should we expect Julio Jones to be utilized less than usual on Sunday? more »
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Shanahan likely to accept 49ers’ offer
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is “almost certain” to accept the San Francisco 49ers offer to become their next head coach. A second interview with Shanahan is expected to take place in Atlanta after the Falcon’s game on Sunday against Green Bay.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Around the NFL: NFL playoffs
Combing through some different stats, and I see a couple that I’ll pass along before the first playoff game starts in two hours (Seattle at Atlanta). more »
Factoid: Russell Wilson
In a league where you can only use each player once in the entire playoffs, I've been considering using Russell Wilson. I'm thinking Seattle is the most likely of the teams with top quarterbacks playing to lose this week, and Wilson has definitely got the most favorable matchup. Atlanta ranked 28th in pass defense during the season. more »
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Scheduletron: Finding matchups
We’re in December. Only 25 percent of the NFL season is left. For most, the final quarter of that 25 percent don’t matter, and they’re not much concerned with Week 16 either. They’re scrambling to find specific players for specific weeks. more »
Scheduletron: Updated strength of schedule
As we get ready for the final quarter of the regular season, let’s pause to look at Strength of Schedule. Based on how teams have been playing, it looks like the Atlanta Falcons have by far the league’s easiest remaining schedule. more »
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Coleman expected to return after bye
Atlanta Falcons running back TEVIN COLEMAN is expected to return from a hamstring injury after the team’s bye this week. Coleman has missed the last three games due to the nagging… More injury. While he won’t help fantasy owners this week due to the bye, it’s good news to hear that his return is close. Less
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution