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Skins' Hall plans to file complaint with Goodell (AP)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:58:44 PST

Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall says Atlanta coach Mike Smith cursed at him and a Falcons assistant tried to "get some licks in" during a sideline melee Sunday. Hall said he plans to file a complaint with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell that Smith "cussed me out" and Falcons director of athletic performance Jeff Fish and others "put their hands on me." Hall said he...

Turner gets last laugh on Hall, Falcons win 31-17 (AP)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:04:53 PST

A melee breaks out along the Falcons sideline, and who's right in the middle of it? DeAngelo Hall, of course. "I was pretty sure," said Atlanta receiver Roddy White, a former teammate, "that he had something to do with it." What Hall desperately wanted to do Sunday was beat the Falcons.

Turner runs for 166 yards, Falcons beat Redskins 31-17 to get last laugh on Hall (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:30:00 PST

ATLANTA - Michael Turner is looking a lot more like he did a year ago. DeAngelo Hall might want to keep his mouth shut the next time he faces his former team.

Falcons again without backup RBs Norwood, Snelling (AP)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:26:54 PST

The Atlanta Falcons are without backup running backs Jerious Norwood and Jason Snelling against the Washington Redskins. Norwood (hip) missed his third straight game and Snelling (hamstring) is inactive for the second straight week, cutting into the Falcons' depth behind running back Michael Turner.

Haynesworth Calls Out Clabo, Dahl (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:16:52 PST

During a radio show Washington Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth questioned the Atlanta Falcons' blocking...

Falcons want to get back on winning track (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:02:23 PST

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer

Falcons Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:19 PST

Before Monday's loss to New Orleans, the Falcons had never dropped two games in a row under coach Mike Smith.

With the 2-5 Washington Redskins coming to town, the Falcons are staring at one of those proverbial "trap" games.

The Redskins have a solid defense but have been a ball of confusion on offense.

They have been sitting round during their bye week trying to work out their offensive issues. Newly hired Sherman Lewis has had time to synthesize the team's playbook and communicate his West Coast vision to quarterback Jason Campbell.

But the Falcons are 10-1 in the Georgia Dome under Smith. He and his staff have to be given major credit for having the team ready to play each week.

Psst, did you hear the news? Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is NOT perfect (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:24:00 PST

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Psst, did you hear the news? This one's a stunner, so brace yourself.

Matty Ice mired in a bit of a slump (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:31:00 PST

Psst, did you hear the news? This one's a stunner, so brace yourself. Matt Ryan is NOT perfect. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback has shown his human side over the last three weeks, throwing seven interceptions after being picked off just 13 times in his first 20 regular-season games. Not all were his fault, of course.

'Tis the season to run teams into the ground (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:24:00 PST

The Browns' Randy Lerner is not alone in dragging a dysfunctional franchise to a new level of embarrassment.

Belichick Q&A: Every player has a trade price (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:05:00 PST

Tom Brady and Jerod Mayo may be off limits, but almost everyone is available, says Pats coach Bill Belichick.

Atlanta's Turner running with more determination (AP)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:08:45 PST

Michael Turner did some self-scouting last week to find out why he wasn't breaking off big runs for the Atlanta Falcons. What was wrong with the Pro Bowl running back? "I just had to run with the same determination I had last year," Turner said Thursday. "Run with kind of a chip on my shoulder." After rushing 20 times for 151 yards and one touchdown in a Week 8 loss at New...

Washington Redskins to use 4th punter of season as Paulescu to be signed (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:18:00 PST

ASHBURN, Va. - The Washington Redskins will use their fourth punter this season when they play the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals will have big impact in AFC North (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 PST

It's proving time for the Bengals. And maybe the Ravens, too.

With Cooley out, Redskins TE Davis cancels vacation to prepare for big chance (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:45:00 PST

ASHBURN, Va. - Fred Davis had already paid his airfare to get out of town during the Washington Redskins' bye week vacation. He had even secured a ticket to see his college team, Southern Cal, play at Oregon.

Week 9 picks: Eagles, Cowboys battle for NFC East lead (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:44 PST

Donovan McNabb knows how to duck pressure and avoid interceptions. It's strange, but considering all the...

Week 9 playoff forecast: Ravens make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:49:00 PST

Signs of a revamped defense bode well for the Ravens' playoff chances the rest of the way.

Slumping Falcons need Elam, Ryan to fix mistakes (AP)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:36:49 PST

Jason Elam felt worse than anyone in the Falcons' locker room Tuesday. A day after missing two field goals in New Orleans to contribute to Atlanta's first two-game losing streak under coach Mike Smith, Elam is still trying to figure out the source of his problems. "I've hit the upright twice now (this season) inside of 40," Elam said.

NFL's most clutch quarterbacks (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:41:00 PST

Which signal callers are the best in tough situations in the fourth quarter?

Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall still fond of Falcons, but is no fan of ex-coach Petrino (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:45:00 PST

ASHBURN, Va. - DeAngelo Hall has plenty of positive things to say about his old team, the Atlanta Falcons.

New Orleans Saints stay perfect with 35-27 win over Atlanta Falcons (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:16:00 PST

NEW ORLEANS - Drew Brees and the Saints are so good right now they can't even beat themselves.

DeAngelo Hall likes Falcons, but is no Petrino fan (AP)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:27:46 PST

DeAngelo Hall has plenty of positive things to say about his old team, the Atlanta Falcons. His old coach? That's another matter. The Washington Redskins cornerback made it clear Monday that he's still no fan of Bobby Petrino, the coach who quit the Falcons during the 2007 season. Hall and Petrino got in a shouting match on the sideline that year, leading to a $100,000 fine for the player and...

NFL Power Poll: Texans gaining playoff momentum (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:16:11 PST

The second half of the season could be historic for the Houston Texans . They have a chance to make the playoffs...

Saints stay perfect with 35-27 win over Falcons (AP)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:22:40 PST

Drew Brees and the Saints are so good right now they can't even beat themselves. New Orleans overcame four turnovers for a second straight week to stay perfect with a 35-27 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, matching the best start in franchise history. Brees, responsible for two turnovers, passed for 308 yards and two scores.