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So there’s no way a mere sore shoulder would prevent him from the first playoff game of his NFL career.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank couldn’t wait for the 2007 season to end. Michael Vick, the quarterback he signed to an NFL record contract, behaved and lied his way to federal prison.

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Clemons and Minnesota Vikings kicker Ryan Longwell have been selected as the NFC’s top performers for Week 17 of the 2008 …

Instead of making vows to lose weight, save money or get fit, a U.S. charity is challenging people to log on to the Internet to make New Year resolutions to help others.

Whether fair or not, the legacy of a quarterback is determined by his efficiency in playoff games along the way to Super Bowl rings.

The Cardinals will host the Atlanta Falcons Saturday in an NFC wild card game at University of Phoenix Stadium, and will have a concert as an added bonus.

Thanks Ronde, Derrick and Co.: Atlanta is considered one of the season’s biggest surprises, but first-year coach Mike Smith said he saw glimpses of what they could do in a Week 2 loss in Tampa.

Matt Ryan is more than the face of the sensational turnaround by the Atlanta Falcons.

Atlanta coach Mike Smith can only hope John Abraham and Lawyer Milloy are quick healers.

Ken Whisenhunt has so many ties with the Atlanta Falcons. He grew up in nearby Augusta, went to Georgia Tech and was drafted _ in the 12th round _ by the Falcons.

Atlanta football fans willing to travel to Phoenix to support the Falcons will have to shell out some cash, but travel costs aren’t too expensive.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s over. Sure, the NFL playoffs kick off next weekend; but really, if we’re being honest, the thrill is gone.

A look at how Sunday afternoon unfolded in games involving the Falcons and the Panthers with the division on the line.

And clear some room on the book jacket — the reviews for his work are in from Elam’s peers: “I couldn’t put it down.

Several Falcons players are in position to lead the NFL in a statistical category heading into the final week of the regular season.

The Atlanta Falcons were without injured defensive starters Lawyer Milloy and Jamaal Anderson for Sunday’s game against the St.

It appears to be a three-player race among Ryan, Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco and Tennessee running back Chris Johnson .

Despite sporting a dreary 2-13 record, running back Steven Jackson said Friday the St.

With an unexpected prize already in hand, the Atlanta Falcons have even more within grasp when they meet the St.

Adrian Peterson admits he spent a little more time carrying a football around Winter Park this week “to get a better feel for the ball.” But the Vikings Pro Bowl running back didn’t appear overly concerned …

Keith Brooking will be in the Georgia Dome several hours before the Falcons’ 1 p.m. kickoff with St.

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White is closing in on one of the team’s most storied records, one that has stood for the last 27 seasons.

Thinking Right’s weekend free-for-all. Pick a topic: * A 79-year-old man in Clayton County is charged with shooting his neighbor after taking a comment the wrong way as they watched the Atlanta Falcons …

At some point, they started to gather tangible evidence that they could contend for the division title and make the playoffs.

It’s hard to believe fantasy season has come to an end. Congratulations to all the league champions.

The Atlanta Falcons have had a rough couple of years. Most of the Falcons trouble was caused by their ex-star player, Michael Vick.

It’s official - the Atlanta Falcons have arrived ahead of schedule. In fact, they’ve arrived so far ahead of schedule that they might not be on the Wild Card weekend schedule at all.

Doraville city officials say an Atlanta developer has pitched a plan to build a new retractable roof stadium at the sprawling site of a closed GM plant.

He could not have been more correct. Losses by Dallas, Tampa Bay and Carolina, coupled with Atlanta’s win, left the Falcons with a chance to capture the NFC South title.

We always talk about the fine line in the NFL between good and bad, champs and chumps.