Falcons Must Regroup After Loss to Chiefs
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On the day one of the worst defeats in Atlanta Falcons history, Jim Mora used jokes and compassion as medicine for his players' wounded psyches. Mora's assistant coaches were meeting with the players to review Sunday's 56-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at the same time Mora met with reporters.
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Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Joey Harrington threw for a touchdown and Artose Pinner ran for another score, as the Detroit Lions handed Atlanta its first loss of the season with a 17-10 victory over the Falcons at the Georgia Dome.
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Some teams steamroll into the NFL playoffs, some back in and some stumble in as if they'd finally found their way home after wandering around dizzy and lost.
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., Nov. 27 -- Quarterback Michael Vick has pledged to keep his emotions in check when the Atlanta Falcons visit Washington this weekend -- and beyond.
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The Vikingsâ next opponent, the Washington Redskins, also lost a heartbreaker to their division rival and have to play Sunday with a lot of talent sidelined.
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The NFL&#39;s highest-scoring offense is averaging two touchdowns every three possessions during the preseason. If Kansas City&#39;s woeful defense can get its act together, too, the Chiefs could be in for big things.
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New Orleans got a break when the Atlanta Falcons decided to rest Michael Vick and his aching shoulder. And the Saints took advantage with a much-needed victory.
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The Chiefs&#39; previously unstoppable offense has been slowed by injuries and their defense has remained one of the worst in the league despite the efforts of new coordinator Gunther Cunningham.
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ATLANTA - Say all you want about the Atlanta Falcons&#39; tendency to take an offensive vacation in the third quarter and give opponents hope.
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The Atlanta Falcons were clinging to a seven-point lead in the final minute of the third quarter Sunday at Giants Stadium and they needed to force a mistake by the New
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There were plenty of Falcons fans wearing No. 7 jerseys at the Georgia Dome. They got a chance to cheer for Michael Vick 's replacement.
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Minnesota&#39;s 34-13 loss to the Giants last week ended a four-game win streak and shrunk its division lead to one game over the Lions and Packers.
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With Michael Vick out for Atlanta, the New Orleans Saints remained in playoff contention. Aaron Brooks threw for a touchdown and ran for another and the Saints kept their postseason hopes alive with a 26-13 victory over the Falcons on Sunday.
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There are reconstruction projects everywhere in the NFL, with the New York Giants and New York Jets a combined 8-1 and the Atlanta Falcons on top of the NFC South.
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The Atlanta Falcons began the rebuilding process after a disappointing season by cutting seven veterans, including four-times Pro Bowler Alge Crumpler on Friday.
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Michael Vick's teammates managed to escape his considerable shadow, putting Atlanta within one win of the Super Bowl.
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For all the highlights he&#39;s provided in a 33-game career, Michael Vick reminded the Atlanta Falcons that he can lay an occasional egg, too.