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Hall of Fame semi-finalists announced (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:17:01 PST

Today, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its 25 semi-finalists for the class of 2010.

Slumping Falcons finally catch scheduling break (AP)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:04:21 PST

The Atlanta Falcons sure needed this. A home game -- against the woeful Tampa Bay Buccaneers, no less. The Falcons (5-5) have lost four of five to put a serious crimp in their hopes of making the playoffs for the second year in a row, but they couldn't have asked for a better opponent to get back on track.

Falcons RB Turner questionable for Sunday (AP)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:48:50 PST

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner got limited work in practice this week and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. Turner, the Falcons' leading rusher, sustained a high right ankle sprain against Carolina on Nov. 15 and sat out last week's loss to the New York Giants.

Week 12 playoff forecast: AFC North help Jags (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:50:00 PST

Jacksonville gained ground in the wild-card race with the Bengals, Steelers and Ravens all losing.

The National Football League injury report (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:10:00 PST

NEW YORK - The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT - Definitely will not play; DNP - Did not practice; LIMITED - Limited participation in practice; FULL - Full participation in practice):

Falcons Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:01:47 PST

Jason Elam, perhaps the best kicker of his era, had to endure the Falcons bringing in four kickers for a tryout this week.

Elam, who tied Tom Dempsey's NFL record for longest field goal when he nailed a 63-yarder in 1998, has been in a slump.

Elam has missed six field goals this season after making 29 of 31 attempts in 2008.

Elam figures he'll pull through the slump and keep on humming right along.

"I've had slumps before," Elam said. "I've played 17 years and there have been hiccups at various times. But I've always been able to kick myself out of them. Hopefully that is going to be the case. It is frustrating. I'll be the first to admit that, but I'm trying to correct it."

Elam had key misses in the last two games.

Jobs on the line for members of losing teams (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:54:00 PST

Tampa Bay's Raheem Morris is among those who should worry if improvement doesn't come by season's end.

Thursday's National Football League Capsules (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:54:13 PST

Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three touchdown passes and Green Bay beat the Detroit Lions 34-12 on Thursday, giving the Packers three straight wins and improving their playoff prospects.

Trash Talk: Broncos' coach gets under some players' skin with taunt of Chargers (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:53:00 PST

DENVER - Josh McDaniels' trash talk is the talk of the league.

Abraham needs improved coverage to increase sacks (AP)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:36:55 PST

Falcons defensive end John Abraham thinks spotty coverage in the secondary is one reason for his decline in sacks this year. He wasn't timid about saying it, either. "It has a lot to do with people maybe not knowing the coverage and not, I guess, being grown-ups with what they're supposed to do," Abraham said.

Trio of rushers a reason to give thanks (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:33:00 PST

Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson and Maurice Jones-Drew are providing their teams and fans plenty of joy.

Falcons K Elam mired in baffling slump (AP)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:30:51 PST

Jason Elam has been around long enough to know where things stand. His spot with the Atlanta Falcons -- maybe even his career -- could be decided on the very next kick. "This is results-based business," Elam said Wednesday, standing at his locker and grateful to still have a spot with the team.

Week 12 NFL picks: Pats no Big Easy matchup for Saints (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:16:22 PST

You'll probably want to gorge yourself on Thanksgiving football, considering the NFL has three more...

Falcons try out 4 kickers as possible alternatives to slumping veteran Elam (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:03:00 PST

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons are looking at alternatives for slumping kicker Jason Elam.

New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs says he's OK after injuring leg (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:23:00 PST

New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs says his right leg feels "really good" and he should play against Denver on Thursday.

Falcons bring in 4 kickers for tryouts (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:18:50 PST

The Atlanta Falcons are looking at alternatives for slumping kicker Jason Elam. The Falcons brought Steve Hauschka, Sam Swant and Shane Andrus and former Georgia standout Brandon Coutu to their practice facility for tryouts on Tuesday. Hauschka, Swant and Andrus have NFL experience. Coutu was drafted by Seattle in 2008, but did not make the team.

Calm approach has Chargers back on top (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:52:00 PST

Refusing to panic after another slow start, San Diego leads the AFC West and is eyeing a No. 2 playoff seed.

NFL Team Reports: NFC South (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:16:41 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Mora: Issue of Seahawks accepting all this losing is a 'legitimate question' (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:02:00 PST

RENTON, Wash. - Of all the alarms going off while another Seahawks season crumbles, the one sounded by quarterback Matt Hasselbeck rings loudest.

Sinking Falcons feel pressure in wild-card race (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:06:59 PST

Roddy White says the Atlanta Falcons have no margin for error in their final six games after falling to .500 with four losses in their last five games. White, the 2008 Pro Bowl receiver, didn't hesitate when asked how the Falcons must fare in the six games if they hope to make the playoffs. "Win them all," White said Monday.

Stafford, Quinn provide shine for tarnished clubs (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:03:00 PST

Mathew Stafford and Brady Quinn gave a glimpse during a thrilling battle of why so much was invested in the QBs.

Tynes kicks 36-yard FG in overtime to lead Giants over Falcons 34-31 (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:08:00 PST

Eli Manning and the New York Giants were just happy to celebrate a victory again. It had been six frustrating weeks, not that they were counting or anything.

Tynes' 36-yard FG leads Giants over Falcons in OT (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:13:58 PST

Eli Manning and the New York Giants were just happy to celebrate a victory again. It had been six frustrating weeks, not that they were counting or anything. "It's been a long time, 42 days since our last win," Manning said. "It felt like it, too." Lawrence Tynes kicked a 36-yard field goal 3:54 into overtime to make up for an earlier miss and lead the Giants past the Atlanta...

Overtime provides relief for Giants, Chiefs (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:36:20 PST

The New York Giants needed their overtime win far more than the Kansas City Chiefs did theirs, but both teams...