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| Lions aim to bounce back in big test with Falcons |
NFL Football |
10/21/2011 |
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| (Sportsbooks) - While the Atlanta Falcons take yet another stab at recording an elusive initial winning streak of 2011, the Detroit Lions enter Sunday's pivotal showdown between the NFC contenders from Ford Field aiming to bounce back from a loss for the first time in 10 months. The once-lowly Lions had ripped off an astounding nine consecutive victories dating back to December of last season before coming out on the short end of a tension-filled 25-17 home defeat to fellow upstart San Francisco last Sunda |
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| Falcons rookie WR Jones doubtful vs. Lions |
NFL Football |
10/21/2011 |
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| Flowery Branch, GA (Sportsbooks) - Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Julio Jones is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions because of a hamstring injury. Jones sat out last Sunday's 31-17 win over the Panthers due to the injury, which he suffered during a Week 5 loss to the Packers. The Falcons made a bold trade in April's draft, sending five draft picks to Cleveland in order to move up and grab the gifted wide receiver with the sixth overall selection. Jones, listed at 6-foot-3, |
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| Lions rule out Best vs. Falcons |
NFL Football |
10/21/2011 |
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| Allen Park, MI (Sportsbooks) - Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons because of a concussion. Best, the leading rusher and a receiving threat for the 5-1 Lions, did not practice all week. Maurice Morris and Eldra Buckley, who was signed to the 53- man roster Friday, are expected to get carries in Best's absence. Best has rushed for 390 yards and two touchdowns in six games this season, while catching 27 passes for 287 yards and a score. Addi |
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| In the FCS Huddle: FCS awards enjoying fantastic races |
Division I-AA College Football |
10/19/2011 |
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| y three FCS schools to have thrown zero interceptions this season are run-oriented teams, Georgia Southern, Northern Iowa and Cal Poly. UNI quarterback Tirrell Rennis has been particularly impressive with 121 interception-free attempts ... Think the Atlanta Falcons might want Idaho State's David Harrington as their punter. Harrington is averaging an FCS-high 48.9 yards on 45 punts; the Falcons' Matt Bosher is averaging 37.1 yards on 27 punts ... Montana, which will try to make it 14 straight wins over Northern |
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| NFL Inactives (Sunday, October 16, 2011) |
NFL Football |
10/16/2011 |
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| pach, LB Ben Leber, WR Mike Sims-Walker, WR Nick Miller, CB Rod Hood, RB Jerious Norwood, DE C.J. Ah You Packers - RB Alex Green, CB Davon House, LB Robert Francois, T Chad Clifton, TE Andrew Quarless, DE Mike Neal, LB Vic SoOto CAROLINA PANTHERS AT ATLANTA FALCONS, 1:00 P.M. (ET) Panthers - QB Jimmy Clausen, CB R.J. Stanford, RB Mike Goodson, TE Richie Brockel, LB Omar Gaither, DT Andre Neblett, T Jeff Otah Falcons - WR Julio Jones, CB Chris Owens, CB Darrin Walls, C Brett Romberg, DT Carlton Powell, S James |
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| Newton returns home for Panthers' battle with Falcons |
NFL Football |
10/14/2011 |
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| one of the biggest victories of his collegiate career. Wins have been so far harder to come by at the professional level for the rookie sensation, who leads his Carolina Panthers into battle for Sunday's important NFC South clash with the struggling Atlanta Falcons. Newton, a native of the Atlanta suburb of College Park, delivered one of the most electrifying performances of his prolific 2010 season at Auburn University at the Georgia Dome last December. The mega-talented young quarterback accounted for six to |
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| Falcons TE Gonzalez sits out practice |
NFL Football |
10/12/2011 |
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| Atlanta, GA (Sportsbooks) - Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez sat out Wednesday's practice with an elbow injury. Gonzalez has 27 catches for 289 yards and four scores over five games this season. Along with Gonzalez, defensive end John Abraham and center Todd McClure (knee) both sat out practice. Atlanta (2-3) hosts Carolina (1-4) on Sunday. Rookie wide receiver Julio Jones has already been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. |
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| Falcons rookie WR Jones to sit out Sunday |
NFL Football |
10/12/2011 |
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| Flowery Branch, GA (Sportsbooks) - Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Julio Jones will miss Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers because of a hamstring injury. Jones suffered the injury during Sunday's game against the Packers. He had just one catch for 16 yards in the loss. "[Jones] will not play this week. We're hoping to get him back the following week," Falcons head coach Mike Smith said at Wednesday's practice. The Falcons made a bold trade in April's draft, sending five draft picks to Clevel |
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| Browns make roster moves |
NFL Football |
10/12/2011 |
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| appeared in the first four games of the season as a reserve. The team also elevated defensive lineman Auston English to the active roster to replace Benard and signed defensive lineman Kiante Tripp to the practice squad. English posted an NFL-leading four sacks in the preseason. Tripp spent training camp with the Atlanta Falcons after signing as an undrafted free agent on July 27. The Georgia native played in two preseason contests and registered four tackles before being waived by the Falcons on September 2. |
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| Broncos fans may get their wish |
NFL Football |
10/10/2011 |
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| Fox could also throw a major curveball by inserting Brady Quinn, though that doesn't appear to be a serious consideration. INCONSISTENCY SETTING IN FOR FALCONS While many still wonder who will replace Hank Williams Jr. on Monday Night Football, the Atlanta Falcons are curious to know if they will ever regain the magic that landed them the No. 1 seed in the NFC a season ago. Several prognosticators say it won't happen, since it appears the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints are light-years ahead right no |
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