http://www.statsheet.com Latest news, game previews, and game recaps for Atlanta Football While the New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons aren't likely viewing their upcoming matchup as a virtual elimination game, the loser of this Sunday's showdown at the Meadowlands figures to have an uphill climb in its quest to advance to the postseason. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:52:00 +0000 http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/2009-11-19_preview-nfl-preview-atlanta-5-4-at-n-y-giants-5-4 http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/2009-11-19_preview-nfl-preview-atlanta-5-4-at-n-y-giants-5-4 Jonathan Stewart gained 82 yards on 11 carries and scored twice, including a 45-yard TD late in the fourth quarter, as Carolina downed Atlanta, 28-19, in an NFC South battle. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:46:00 +0000 http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/v4_2009-11-15_recap-carolina-vs-atlanta http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/v4_2009-11-15_recap-carolina-vs-atlanta After a slow start to the season, Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner has found his stride over the last two weeks. With Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis suffering a season-ending injury last weekend, Turner's job this Sunday just got a bit easier. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:29:00 +0000 http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/2009-11-12_preview-nfl-preview-atlanta-5-3-at-carolina-3-5 http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/2009-11-12_preview-nfl-preview-atlanta-5-3-at-carolina-3-5 Michael Turner recorded two lengthy touchdown runs, as the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Washington Redskins, 31-17, at the Georgia Dome. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:08:00 +0000 http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/v3_2009-11-08_recap-atlanta-vs-washington http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/v3_2009-11-08_recap-atlanta-vs-washington With little room for error in the NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons can't be too pleased with their first two-game losing streak under head coach Mike Smith. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:56:00 +0000 http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/2009-11-05_preview-nfl-preview-washington-2-5-at-atlanta-4-3 http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/2009-11-05_preview-nfl-preview-washington-2-5-at-atlanta-4-3 Drew Brees threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns, and Pierre Thomas ran for another score, as the New Orleans Saints held on to beat the Atlanta Falcons, 35-27, to remain undefeated. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:36:00 +0000 http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/v2_2009-11-03_recap-new-orleans-vs-atlanta http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/v2_2009-11-03_recap-new-orleans-vs-atlanta On Monday night at the Louisiana Superdome, the visiting Atlanta Falcons will be trying to stop the freight train that is the New Orleans Saints. Should they fail in that quest, Matt Ryan and company might have to watch as the Saints steamroll their way to an NFC South title. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:37:00 +0000 http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/2009-10-30_preview-nfl-preview-atlanta-4-2-at-new-orleans-6-0 http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/2009-10-30_preview-nfl-preview-atlanta-4-2-at-new-orleans-6-0 Tony Romo threw two of his three touchdowns to Miles Austin, as Dallas came off its bye week and posted a thorough 37-21 victory over Atlanta. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:28:00 +0000 http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/2009-10-26_recap-dallas-vs-atlanta http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/2009-10-26_recap-dallas-vs-atlanta The Atlanta Falcons have so far been able to successfully navigate through a challenging stretch of games that followed a bye week. The Dallas Cowboys will be aiming for a similar outcome when the team comes out of its break to host the Falcons this Sunday in a key Week 7 clash between postseason hopefuls. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:41:00 +0000 http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/2009-10-22_preview-nfl-preview-atlanta-4-1-at-dallas-3-2 http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/2009-10-22_preview-nfl-preview-atlanta-4-1-at-dallas-3-2 Matt Ryan threw for two scores and orchestrated the game-winning drive late in the fourth, capped by a Michael Turner touchdown run, and Atlanta held on for a 21-14 win against the Chicago Bears at the Georgia Dome. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:11:00 +0000 http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/v3_2009-10-19_recap-atlanta-vs-chicago http://statsheet.com/nfl/news/v3_2009-10-19_recap-atlanta-vs-chicago