Sunday, January 20 2013 8:55 PM EST2013-01-21 01:55:04 GMT
The Falcons blew another postseason lead, and this time Matt Ryan couldn't help Atlanta recover in a 28-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game Sunday.
The Falcons blew another postseason lead, and this time Matt Ryan couldn't help Atlanta recover in a 28-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game Sunday.
Saturday, January 19 2013 10:15 PM EST2013-01-20 03:15:04 GMT
The Atlanta Falcons are hosting the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship. A lot of things were happening the day before the big game throughout the metro Atlanta area.
The Atlanta Falcons are hosting the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship. A lot of things were happening the day before the big game throughout the metro Atlanta area.
Carlos Rogers had one word to describe his homecoming in Atlanta when the San Francisco 49ers face the Falcons in Sunday's NFC championship: expensive.
Carlos Rogers had one word to describe his homecoming in Atlanta when the San Francisco 49ers face the Falcons in Sunday's NFC championship: expensive.
Friday, January 18 2013 6:30 PM EST2013-01-18 23:30:31 GMT
Sporting goods stores say demand for Atlanta Falcons gear has never been higher. They'll be ready to sell NFC championship hats and shirts after the big win on Sunday.
Sporting goods stores say demand for Atlanta Falcons gear has never been higher. They'll be ready to sell NFC championship hats and shirts after the big win on Sunday.
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Mike Smith provided quick evidence his attention has shifted from his first playoff win with the Atlanta Falcons.
Smith was just starting his review of the Falcons' 30-28 win over Seattle in the NFC divisional playoffs Sunday when it became clear his thoughts were on this week's NFC championship game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Smith said Monday the Falcons "knew the San Francisco Forty ... excuse me, the Seattle Seahawks" were a strong team. Smith then had to smile after catching his verbal miscue.
The win over Seattle was the first for Smith and quarterback Matt Ryan in four postseason games with Atlanta. The coach insists the Falcons' "goals and expectations" are much higher than just ending the postseason drought.
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