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title: 2008 Atlanta Falcons season

text: their rout in the fourth quarter with Elam nailing a 25-yard field goal. With the impressive win, the Falcons began their season at 1–0. Quarterback Matt Ryan had a good rookie debut completing 9 of 13 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown. RB Michael Turner had an outstanding Falcon debut, setting a single-game franchise record with 220 rushing yards. Ryan, who became the first rookie to start a season for the Falcons since Steve Bartkowski in 1975, finished with a solid 161 passing yards and 137.0 quarterback rating. Turner led a ground game that picked up a franchise-record 318

title: History of the Atlanta Falcons

text: 23 months in prison and also a day after Petrino coached the Falcons in a 34–14 loss to the New Orleans Saints on "Monday Night Football". Without Vick, the Falcons appeared to be a rudderless team. They finished their troubled 2007 season with a 44–41 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, ending the year at 4–12. The offseason brought change to the team's front office, as Thomas Dimitroff was hired to replace Rich McKay at the general manager position. On January 23, 2008, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coach Mike Smith was named the Falcons' new head coach. Matt Ryan, a quarterback from

title: 2008 Atlanta Falcons season

text: NFL Coach of the Year, and quarterback Matt Ryan earned the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. On February 22, prior the start of the NFL Combine, the Falcons won a coin toss that gave them the 3rd overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft in a gathering with the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs to break a three-way-tie. Each team finished 2007 with a 4–12 record. Some experts said that the Falcons should have used this selection to pick LSU Defensive Tackle Glenn Dorsey, but the Falcons used their first-round pick to draft Boston College quarterback Matt

title: 2009 Atlanta Falcons season

text: Jason Elam's 40-yard field goal in the third quarter and Ryan's 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth. With the win, the Falcons improved to 3–1. Atlanta's 35 first-half points was the most in franchise history. Coming off their impressive road win over the 49ers, the Falcons went home for a Week 6 Sunday night duel with the Chicago Bears. After a scoreless first quarter, Atlanta trailed early in the second quarter as Bears quarterback Jay Cutler found wide receiver Johnny Knox on a 23-yard touchdown pass. Afterwards, the Falcons took the lead as quarterback Matt Ryan completed a 40-yard touchdown

title: 2008 Atlanta Falcons season

text: RB and WR duo to be voted to the Pro Bowl in the same year (first since 1980). White is the fourth Falcons wide receiver to earn Pro Bowl accolades and the first since Terance Mathis in 1995. Turner is the eighth different Falcons runningback to earn Pro Bowl honors. Matt Ryan finished second amongst rookies in fan Pro Bowl voting, Ryan (416,468 votes) was the top rookie quarterback in the category but ranks behind Titans running back Chris Johnson (534,170 votes). 2008 Atlanta Falcons season The 2008 Atlanta Falcons season was the 43rd season for the team in the

title: Atlanta Falcons

text: linebackers coach for the 2000 Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens Mike Smith was named the Falcons' new head coach. Chargers back-up RB Michael Turner agreed to a 6-year deal, $30 million deal on March 2. On April 26, Matt Ryan (quarterback from Boston College) was drafted third overall in the 2008 NFL draft by the Falcons. The Falcons finished the 2008 regular season with a record of 11–5, and the #5 seed in the playoffs. On December 21, 2008, Atlanta beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–17 to clinch a wild card spot, earning a trip to the playoffs for the first

title: 2016 Atlanta Falcons season

text: since the conception of the franchise and quarterback Matt Ryan becoming the 2016 NFL MVP. Notes The Falcons preseason opponents and schedule were announced on April 7, 2016, the opponents being the Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Matt Ryan and Julio Jones made Falcons team history as Ryan exploded to 503 passing yards and Jones caught twelve passes for 300 yards and a touchdown, becoming the first quarterback-receiver duo to break 500 passing yards and 300 receiving yards in club history and the first such tandem in the

title: 2008 Atlanta Falcons season

text: 4-yard touchdown run. The Falcons answered in the second quarter with a 9-yard touchdown run from running back Michael Turner. St. Louis answered with quarterback Marc Bulger completing a 16-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Donnie Avery, yet Atlanta took the halftime lead with running back Jerious Norwood's 8-yard touchdown run. In the third quarter, the Falcons added to their lead with quarterback Matt Ryan completing an 18-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Roddy White. The Rams closed out the period with kicker Josh Brown making a 31-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, St. Louis got the lead again

title: 2008 Atlanta Falcons season

text: fourth quarter to give Atlanta a two-possession lead (27–17) which sealed the victory. In the first quarter, Atlanta took flight as rookie quarterback Matt Ryan completed a 1-yard TD pass to TE Justin Peelle, along with kicker Jason Elam getting a 42-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Packers responded with quarterback Aaron Rodgers completing a 44-yard TD pass to WR Donald Driver. The Falcons closed out the half with Ryan completing a 22-yard TD pass to WR Roddy Whiteto give the Falcons a 17–7 advantage. The catch was his sixth of the day giving White 115 yards in

title: 2009 Atlanta Falcons season

text: quarter, Atlanta took off in the second quarter as quarterback Matt Ryan completed a 1-yard touchdown pass to fullback Ovie Mughelli, followed by kicker Jason Elam making a 36-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Falcons continued their stellar play as Ryan completed a 20-yard touchdown pass to tight end Tony Gonzalez (with a failed PAT). Atlanta concluded its game in the fourth quarter as Elam nailed a 50-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Dolphins got their only score as quarterback Chad Pennington completed a 9-yard touchdown pass to running back Ricky Williams. With the win, the Falcons began their

title: 2009 Atlanta Falcons season

text: loss, the Falcons fell to 6–6. Hoping to rebound from their disappointing home loss against the Eagles, the Falcons remained at home and prepared for an NFC South rematch against the undefeated New Orleans Saints, with Matt Ryan still injured. In the first quarter, the Falcons drew first blood as kicker Matt Bryant nailed a 36-yard field goal. The Saints tied the game with kicker Garrett Hartley nailing a 33-yard field goal. The Falcons closed the first quarter with Bryant nailing a 30-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Saints quarterback Drew Brees connected with running back Reggie Bush for

title: 2009 Atlanta Falcons season

text: passing to fullback Madison Hedgecock 3 yards for a touchdown, until the Falcons stepped up to tie the game with quarterback Matt Ryan completing a 4-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Eric Weems, then found tight end Tony Gonzalez on an 11-yard touchdown pass. At overtime, the Falcons lost the game with kicker Lawrence Tynes getting the game-winning field goal from 36 yards away. With the loss, the Falcons fell to 5–5. Hoping to rebound from their loss against the Giants, the Falcons went home, re-donned their throwback uniforms, and prepared for an NFC South showdown against the Tampa Bay

title: 2012 Atlanta Falcons season

text: 7–0 lead. The Falcons however, were able to move down the field and tie the game with Matt Ryan's 49-yard touchdown pass to Roddy White. The Falcons moved into the lead in the second quarter with Matt Bryant's 41-yard field goal. However, the Panthers retook the lead as DeAngelo Williams ran a touchdown from 13 yards out to make the score 14–10. However, the Falcons then moved back into the lead before halftime with Ryan finding White on a 14-yard touchdown pass to make the score 17–14 at halftime. In the third quarter, the Falcons moved ahead by 10 with

title: 2012 Atlanta Falcons season

text: two consecutive regular season games. The Falcons did not have a first- or fourth-round selection. Notes The Falcons started their season on the road against the Chiefs. They would get on the board first with Matt Ryan's 8-yard touchdown pass to Julio Jones for a 7–0 lead. The Chiefs later got on the board with a 39-yard field goal from Ryan Succop to trim the lead to 7–3. However, the Falcons pushed the lead back to 7 as Matt Bryant would hit a 34-yard field goal to move the Falcons up 10–3. In the 2nd quarter, the Chiefs managed to

title: 2012 Atlanta Falcons season

text: the Falcons increased their lead with Bryant's 32-yard field goal, making the Cowboys have to score a touchdown. They couldn't and the Falcons won 19-13. With the win, the Falcons improved to 8–0 for the first time in franchise history. Also they went 3–0 against the NFC East. The Falcons traveled to New Orleans to take on their longtime rival Saints. They drew first blood as Mike Jonhson got a 1-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan to take a 7–0 lead. They then increased their lead to make the score 10–0 off of a Matt Bryant field goal from 37

title: Atlanta Falcons

text: 24–31. The Falcons would then win their next four including one over the Panthers, when the franchise set new records. Matt Ryan threw for 503 yards, and Julio Jones caught twelve passes for 300 yards. With a 41–13 thrashing of the San Francisco 49ers in Week 15, the Falcons improved to 9–5 and secured their first winning season since 2012. One week later, the Falcons defeated the Panthers in Charlotte, North Carolina and clinched their first NFC South division title since 2012. In their last regular season game at the Georgia Dome, the Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints, and

title: 2008 Atlanta Falcons season

text: August 2. Thomas was selected as a finalist for enshrinement by the Seniors Committee. He was selected to the Hall's Class of 2008 off a list of 17 players. He thus becomes the first Falcons player or coach to be placed in the Hall of Fame. On August 30, the Falcons made 22 roster moves to reach the NFL's 53-player limit. The Falcons began their 2008 campaign at home against the Detroit Lions. In the first quarter, Atlanta immediately took flight at rookie quarterback Matt Ryan throws his first career NFL pass to WR Michael Jenkins for a 62-yard TD

title: 2009 Atlanta Falcons season

text: the game as Elam booted a 24-yard field goal in the third quarter, followed by quarterback Matt Ryan finding tight end Justin Peelle on a 3-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter (with a failed 2-point conversion). However, Carolina closed out the win with Stewart's 45-yard touchdown run, getting their revenge. With the loss, the Falcons fell to 5–4. Hoping to rebound from a loss against the rival Panthers, the Falcons flew to Giants Stadium for a Week 11 duel with the New York Giants. In the first quarter, the Falcons trailed early with kicker Lawrence Tynes making a 39-yard

title: 2009 Atlanta Falcons season

text: Atlanta fell to 4–3. This marked the first time in the Mike Smith/Matt Ryan era that the Falcons suffered consecutive losses. Hoping to snap a two-game losing streak, the Falcons went home for a Week 9 duel with the Washington Redskins. Atlanta took flight in the first quarter as quarterback Matt Ryan completed a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Tony Gonzalez, followed by cornerback Tye Hill returning an interception 62 yards for a touchdown. The Redskins answered in the second quarter as kicker Shaun Suisham nailed a 48-yard field goal, yet the Falcons kept their attack on as running

title: 2009 Atlanta Falcons season

text: White for a 5-yard touchdown pass. With the win, the Falcons improved to 6–5. It was later revealed that Matt Ryan was out for several weeks. Coming off a relief home win against their rival Tampa Bay, the Falcons stayed home and got set for a Week 13 duel with the Philadelphia Eagles. Due to Matt Ryan's toe injury against the Bucs, Chris Redman was set to start. The Falcons trailed early as Eagles kicker David Akers made a 33-yard field goal. After that, Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb connected with Leonard Weaver for a 4-yard touchdown pass. In the second

title: History of the Atlanta Falcons

text: first round, however, as the New York Giants defeated them 24-2, with Atlanta's only points coming off of a safety. In 2012, the Falcons won the NFC South and had the conference's best record at 13-3. Matt Ryan had the best season of his career, throwing for 4,719 yards and 32 touchdowns. Ryan directed an explosive passing attack featuring 1,000-yard receivers Roddy White (1,351 yards) and Julio Jones (1,198 yards), and future Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez, who led the Falcons with 93 receptions. In the playoffs, Atlanta narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks 30-28 in the Divisional round

title: 2012 Atlanta Falcons season

text: appearing 2016 season. 2012 Atlanta Falcons season The 2012 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's 47th season in the National Football League and the fifth under head coach Mike Smith. Atlanta started the season 8-0, a franchise best for a start to a season. By beating the Detroit Lions during Week 16, the Falcons clinched homefield advantage throughout the playoffs in the NFC for the second time in three years, and made it to the NFC Championship for the first time since 2004, where they lost 28-24 against the San Francisco 49ers. It was the third straight year in which

title: 2012 Atlanta Falcons season

text: 2012 Atlanta Falcons season The 2012 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's 47th season in the National Football League and the fifth under head coach Mike Smith. Atlanta started the season 8-0, a franchise best for a start to a season. By beating the Detroit Lions during Week 16, the Falcons clinched homefield advantage throughout the playoffs in the NFC for the second time in three years, and made it to the NFC Championship for the first time since 2004, where they lost 28-24 against the San Francisco 49ers. It was the third straight year in which they didn't lose

title: History of the Atlanta Falcons

text: to attain the #1 overall draft pick with which they chose the electrifying sophomore quarterback Michael Vick out of Virginia Tech. The Chargers used the #5 pick to acquire RB LaDainian Tomlinson. The Falcons chose to keep veteran QB Chris Chandler as the starter to allow Vick some time to learn the system. The team finished the year with a 7–9 record and missed the playoffs. Starting this season, the Falcons became part of the NFC South division, after 30+ seasons in the geographically inaccurate NFC West. Vick became the full-time starting quarterback in 2002. That year, the Falcons recorded

title: 2012 Atlanta Falcons season

text: Chargers got their only points of the game as Nate Kaeding scored a field goal from 41 yards out, but the Falcons scored the final points in the fourth quarter on a Michael Turner 7-yard touchdown run to make the final score 27–3. With the win, the Falcons improved to 3–0. The Falcons traveled back home to take on their division rival Panthers whom they have won 4 straight games over. However, for the first time in the 2012 season, the Falcons trailed a game in the first quarter with Cam Newton's 18-yard touchdown pass to Greg Olson for a

title: Bowling Green Falcons

text: at BG. He played quarterback for BG during his playing days before coaching the Falcons for nine seasons from 1968-1976. Nehlen went on to coach West Virginia University where he would receive national attention. The coach joined the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005. Doyt Perry is another Hall of Fame coach who led the Falcons from 1955 through 1964. The university's football stadium is now named in his honor. More recently, Urban Meyer coached the Falcons for two seasons in 2001 and 2002 before leaving for the University of Utah. Meyer is the former head coach at the

title: Bob Lee (quarterback)

text: over the 9-0 Minnesota Vikings on "Monday Night Football" on November 19, 1973. 1973 was Lee's most successful season in the NFL. He replaced Dick Shiner as the Falcons quarterback in Week 5 and led the Falcons to seven consecutive wins, including the win over the Vikings, on their way to a 9-5 record, the Falcons' best season in their history at that point. Lee started 10 games and passed for 1,786 yards with 10 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. His son, Zac Lee, was the starting quarterback for the University of Nebraska for most of the 2009 season. His daughter

title: 2012 Atlanta Falcons season

text: Bryant's 49-yard field goal, snapping the Falcons' postseason losing streak starting in the 2004 NFC Championship Game. The Seahawks attempted a final Hail Mary pass, but Russell Wilson's pass was intercepted by Julio Jones in the end zone, sending Atlanta to the NFC Championship Game. This game was ranked #2 on NFL.com's 20 Best Games of 2012 as Gamers. With the loss, the Falcons finished their season 14–4. The Falcons lead the 49ers 24–14 at the half, but the 49ers responded with 14 unanswered points in the second half. This would be their final playoff appearance until their Super Bowl

title: Josh Harris (quarterback)

text: Josh Harris (quarterback) Joshua Harris (born September 9, 1982) is a former American football quarterback. During his two years as a starter at Bowling Green State University, he led the Falcons to consecutive finishes in the top 25 nationally. During his senior season, he led the Falcons to a victory over Northwestern University in the Motor City Bowl. Harris finished his college career as the school leader in rushing touchdowns (43), and is third in passing yards (7,503) and passing touchdowns. At the time, he and Antwaan Randle El were the only two quarterbacks to have ever thrown for 40

title: 2006 Atlanta Falcons season

text: 2006 Atlanta Falcons season The 2006 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's 41st in the National Football League (NFL). The team attempted to improve on their 8–8 record in 2005. Falcons quarterback Michael Vick became the first quarterback in modern NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards, with 1,039. Running back Warrick Dunn rushed for 1,140 yards, making the 2006 Falcons only the fourth team since the AFL-NFL merger to have two 1,000-yard rushers. The Falcons are, however, the only team to have multiple 1,000-yard rushers and finish the season with a losing record. This was the end of

title: History of the Atlanta Falcons

text: to the Green Bay Packers. Bartkowski would continue to struggle in 1976, throwing only 2 TDs while being picked off 9 times. Bartkowski was then replaced by Kim McQuilken, who fared no better, throwing 9 interceptions in three games. Because of the abysmal season, Coach Marion Campbell resigned. Pat Peppler would replace him, and the Falcons would go on to finish at 4-10. In 1977, former Redskins and Cowboys quarterback Eddie LeBaron was named General Manager, and Leeman Bennett became the fifth head coach in club history. The following season, the Falcons' "Grits Blitz" defense (led by defensive coordinator Jerry

title: 2006 Atlanta Falcons season

text: completing an 89-yard touchdown pass to WR Hank Baskett. With the loss, the Falcons ended their season at 7–9. In the aftermath, Jim Mora, Jr. ended up getting fired on New Year's Day, ending his three-year tenure as head coach. 2006 Atlanta Falcons season The 2006 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's 41st in the National Football League (NFL). The team attempted to improve on their 8–8 record in 2005. Falcons quarterback Michael Vick became the first quarterback in modern NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards, with 1,039. Running back Warrick Dunn rushed for 1,140 yards, making the

title: 2006 Atlanta Falcons season

text: ahead for the second time in the game, 28–24. Steelers' backup quarterback Charlie Batch, who came in for an injured Roethlisberger, hit Ward for a 70-yard touchdown pass to give the Steelers a 31–28 lead. The Falcons answered when Vick found Crumpler for a third time in the game with a 31-yard touchdown pass that put the Falcons ahead, 35–31. After the Falcons' Morten Andersen kicked a 25-yard field goal to give the Falcons a 38–31 lead, the Steelers came back again with a Batch 17-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 38 and force overtime. In overtime the

title: Atlanta Falcons

text: Falcons' 1998 success, suffered a season-ending knee injury. The Falcons finished the season with a very disappointing 5–11 regular season record. In 2000, the Falcons suffered through another horrendous season finishing 4–12 and once again missing the playoffs. In the 2001 NFL draft, the Falcons orchestrated a trade with the San Diego Chargers, acquiring the first overall pick (which was used on quarterback Michael Vick) in exchange for wide receiver-return specialist Tim Dwight and the fifth overall pick (used on running back LaDainian Tomlinson). The Falcons finished the 2001 season with a record of 7–9 and missed the playoffs. Jessie

title: Dual-threat quarterback

text: first overall by Atlanta Falcons in 2001. Vick would go on to be a successful runner for the Falcons from 2001 to 2006. 14 games into his 2006 season, Vick broke Douglass' single-season rushing yards record by a quarterback. A week later, Vick surpassed the 1,000 rushing yards milestone, becoming the first quarterback to reach the mark in a single season. He finished the season with a record 1,039 yards. Vick's mobility influenced future mobile quarterbacks; Jenny Vrentas of "Sports Illustrated" writes, "Young players go out of their way to tell Vick that they were always him when they played

title: Leicester Falcons

text: 2 Champions for 2009. This also secured promotion for the Falcons to play in BAFA Community Leagues Division 1. The 2010 season contained a number of highlights. The team celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Leicester charity LOROS by holding their league match against Birmingham Bulls at the Welford Road ground of Leicester Tigers. To crown the day the Falcons won a well-fought game to claim their first victory of the season 22 :15. To bolster the team for the second half of the season the team signed ex-NFL quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt, who had previously played for Denver Broncos

title: 2007 Atlanta Falcons season

text: loss, the Falcons fell to 3–11. 2007 Atlanta Falcons season The 2007 Atlanta Falcons season was the 42nd season for the franchise in the National Football League (NFL). They finished the 2007 season with a record of 4–12 and failed to improve upon their 7–9 record in 2006 after finishing third place in the NFC South. The team attempted to overcome the controversy surrounding starting quarterback Michael Vick and his involvement in an illegal dog fighting ring. Bobby Petrino was hired to help develop Vick into a more complete quarterback, but with Vick's absence, journeyman quarterbacks Joey Harrington and Byron

title: 2010 Atlanta Falcons season

text: Falcons traded their second round pick to the Kansas City Chiefs after trading for tight end Tony Gonzalez, and their seventh round pick to the St. Louis Rams for cornerback Tye Hill. The Falcons preseason schedule was announced on March 31, 2010. The Falcons began their season at Heinz Field for an interconference duel against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers were without quarterback Ben Roethlisberger who was suspended for the first four games of the season. Dennis Dixon started in his place. The Steelers received the opening kick and drove 42 yards in 11 plays with Dixon going 4/4 for

title: History of the Atlanta Falcons

text: the unbeaten Vikings, 20–14, on November 19 before a national television audience. Dave Hampton once again barely missed the 1,000 yard mark for the season. The Falcons finished 9–5 for their best record ever up to that point, but lost out on the playoffs by one game. 1974 saw the Falcons collapse to a 3-11 record. In 1975, with the first pick in the NFL Draft, the club selected quarterback Steve Bartkowski of the University of California. The Falcons finished the year with a 4-10 record, but Dave Hampton finally broke the 1,000 yard mark (1,002) in a 22-13 loss

title: 1980 Atlanta Falcons season

text: the Falcons 30-27. 1980 Atlanta Falcons season The 1980 Atlanta Falcons season was the Falcons 15th season. It was the first season division title in franchise history. After a 3-3 start the Falcons went on a nine-game winning streak as Quarterback Steve Bartkowski has a career season passing for 3,544 yards while connecting on 31 Touchdown passes, as the Falcons won their first ever division Championship. The Falcons, would earn home field throughout the playoffs. Playing before 60,022 fans at Fulton County Stadium the Falcons lead the Dallas Cowboys 24-10 in the 4th Quarter. However, the Cowboys would score 20

title: 2012–13 Air Force Falcons men's basketball team

text: 2012–13 Air Force Falcons men's basketball team The 2012–13 Air Force Falcons men's basketball team represented the Air Force Academy. Led by head coach Dave Pilipovich who was his 1st full season as a head coach. They played their home games at the Clune Arena on the Air Force Academy's main campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado and were a member of the Mountain West Conference. They finished the season 18–14, 8–8 in Mountain West play to finish in sixth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Tournament to UNLV. They were invited to the 2013 CIT where

text: they defeated Hawaii in the first round before losing in the second round to Weber State. !colspan=9 |Exhibition !colspan=9 | Regular Season !colspan=9| 2013 Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Tournament !colspan=9| 2013 CIT 2012–13 Air Force Falcons men's basketball team The 2012–13 Air Force Falcons men's basketball team represented the Air Force Academy. Led by head coach Dave Pilipovich who was his 1st full season as a head coach. They played their home games at the Clune Arena on the Air Force Academy's main campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado and were a member of the Mountain West Conference. They finished

title: 2008 Atlanta Falcons season

text: 2008 Atlanta Falcons season The 2008 Atlanta Falcons season was the 43rd season for the team in the National Football League (NFL). Overcoming a disappointing 4–12 record, quarterback Michael Vick's dog fighting scandal and head coach Bobby Petrino's abrupt resignation in 2007, the Falcons, who were expected to be in a rebuilding phase, completed the regular season with a surprising 11–5 record and earned the #5 seed in the NFC playoffs under first-year head coach Mike Smith; however, the team fell to the eventual NFC champion Arizona Cardinals in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Mike Smith was named 2008

title: 1980 Atlanta Falcons season

text: 1980 Atlanta Falcons season The 1980 Atlanta Falcons season was the Falcons 15th season. It was the first season division title in franchise history. After a 3-3 start the Falcons went on a nine-game winning streak as Quarterback Steve Bartkowski has a career season passing for 3,544 yards while connecting on 31 Touchdown passes, as the Falcons won their first ever division Championship. The Falcons, would earn home field throughout the playoffs. Playing before 60,022 fans at Fulton County Stadium the Falcons lead the Dallas Cowboys 24-10 in the 4th Quarter. However, the Cowboys would score 20 points to stun

title: 2012–13 Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball team

text: Tournament 2012–13 Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball team The 2012–13 Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball team represented Bowling Green State University during the 2012–13 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Falcons, led by sixth year head coach Louis Orr, played their home games at the Stroh Center and were members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 13–19, 7–9 in MAC play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the East Division. They lost in the first round of the MAC Tournament to Miami (OH). !colspan=9| Exhibition !colspan=9| Regular Season !colspan=9| 2013

text: 2012–13 Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball team The 2012–13 Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball team represented Bowling Green State University during the 2012–13 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Falcons, led by sixth year head coach Louis Orr, played their home games at the Stroh Center and were members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 13–19, 7–9 in MAC play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the East Division. They lost in the first round of the MAC Tournament to Miami (OH). !colspan=9| Exhibition !colspan=9| Regular Season !colspan=9| 2013 MAC

title: Atlanta Falcons

text: leaving the beleaguered players only a note in the locker room. Secondary Coach Emmitt Thomas was named interim coach for the final three games of the season on December 12. The Falcons ended the year with a dismal 4–12 record. After the tumultuous and disappointing 2007 season, the Falcons made a number of moves, hiring a new General Manager and head coach, drafting a new starting quarterback, and signing a starting running back. On January 13, 2008, the Falcons named former Patriots director of college football scouting Thomas Dimitroff General Manager. On January 23, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coach and former

title: 2004 Atlanta Falcons season

text: Early in the second quarter Arizona punter Scott Player punted the ball to Falcons’ punt and kick returner Allen Rossum. Rossum returned the punt 30 yards to give the Falcons great field position at the Arizona 39-yard line. The Falcons were unable to score a touchdown on the drive, but Feely did kick a 23-yard field goal to make the score 6 to 0. Late in the second quarter Falcons’ defensive tackle Rod Coleman sacked and forced a fumble by Cardinals’ quarterback Josh McCown. Cloeman also recovered the fumble to give the Falcons the ball at the Arizona 13-yard line.

title: 1978 Atlanta Falcons season

text: as the Cowboys got the ball and ran down the clock. The Falcons won their first playoff game in team history after they overcame a 13–0 deficit by scoring 2 touchdowns in the final 5 minutes of the game. Dallas' "Doomsday Defense" limited Atlanta quarterback Steve Bartkowski to only 8 completions in 23 attempts and intercepted him 3 times en route to victory. After the Falcons led 20–13 at halftime, the Cowboys scored 14 unanswered points in the second half. 1978 Atlanta Falcons season The 1978 Atlanta Falcons season was the Falcons' 13th season. It was the first postseason appearance

title: 1979 Atlanta Falcons season

text: 1979 Atlanta Falcons season The 1979 Atlanta Falcons season was the Falcons' 14th season. The Falcons were trying to improve upon their 9–7 record in 1978 and make it to the playoffs for the second time in team history, their first appearance being the year before. Rookie fullback William Andrews rushed for 167 yards in a 40–34 overtime win over the Saints in the season opener in New Orleans. Andrews set a club record with 1,023 yards, while quarterback Steve Bartkowski became the first Falcon to surpass the 2,000-yard mark with 2,505. However, the Falcons' defense allowed 388 points in

title: Atlanta Falcons

text: coach, Jim L. Mora, was hired and Vick returned for the full season. The Falcons went 11–5, winning their third division title and earning a first-round bye into the playoffs. In the divisional playoffs, the Falcons defeated the St. Louis Rams, 47–17, in the Georgia Dome, advancing to the NFC Championship Game, which they lost to the Eagles, 27–10. The Falcons again fell short of achieving back-to-back winning seasons in , going 8–8. In , Michael Vick became the first quarterback in league history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season, with 1,039. After finishing the season

title: 2006 Atlanta Falcons season

text: Bye Week, the Falcons lost their second game of the season against the New York Giants. A defensive battle early in the game, the first quarter went scoreless. The Giants got on the board first when former Falcons kicker Jay Feely connected on a 21-yard field goal midway through the second quarter. The Falcons responded when quarterback Michael Vick scored on a 22-yard rushing touchdown to take a 7–3 halftime lead. Falcons running back Warrick Dunn opened the second half in a big way, scoring on a franchise record 90-yard touchdown run. That was all the Falcons had left as

title: 1979 Atlanta Falcons season

text: a 6–10 start. 1979 Atlanta Falcons season The 1979 Atlanta Falcons season was the Falcons' 14th season. The Falcons were trying to improve upon their 9–7 record in 1978 and make it to the playoffs for the second time in team history, their first appearance being the year before. Rookie fullback William Andrews rushed for 167 yards in a 40–34 overtime win over the Saints in the season opener in New Orleans. Andrews set a club record with 1,023 yards, while quarterback Steve Bartkowski became the first Falcon to surpass the 2,000-yard mark with 2,505. However, the Falcons' defense allowed

title: History of the Atlanta Falcons

text: own investigation into the matter. For all intents and purposes, the Falcons' season effectively ended when Vick was arraigned on federal dog fighting charges on July 26. The terms of his bail barred him from leaving Virginia for any reason before the November 26 trial. With Vick's absence, journeyman quarterbacks Joey Harrington and Byron Leftwich were used to plug the hole at quarterback. Vick pleaded guilty on August 20; on the same day the NFL suspended him indefinitely. The Falcons are trying to recover part of his signing bonus, based on evidence he used it to fund the gambling side

title: History of the Atlanta Falcons

text: thousands more swamped the highways during their convoy to team headquarters. In the two-week interval between the NFC Championship game and Super Bowl XXXIII, media attention was focused mostly upon the Falcons' opponent, the Denver Broncos, their retiring quarterback John Elway, and former Denver coach Dan Reeves's relationship with Elway, which was at times contentious during his tenure as Broncos coach. Falcons Pro Bowl CB Ray Buchanan also jokingly guaranteed a win to a reporter, with this statement being blown out of proportion by the overzealous media. Days later, Buchanan attracted further attention when he greeted the media wearing a

title: 2007 Atlanta Falcons season

text: 2007 Atlanta Falcons season The 2007 Atlanta Falcons season was the 42nd season for the franchise in the National Football League (NFL). They finished the 2007 season with a record of 4–12 and failed to improve upon their 7–9 record in 2006 after finishing third place in the NFC South. The team attempted to overcome the controversy surrounding starting quarterback Michael Vick and his involvement in an illegal dog fighting ring. Bobby Petrino was hired to help develop Vick into a more complete quarterback, but with Vick's absence, journeyman quarterbacks Joey Harrington and Byron Leftwich were used to patch-in holes.

title: 1974 Atlanta Falcons season

text: slipped disc in his back. Along with a form lapse from quarterback Bob Lee and an injury to running back Dave Hampton, this destroyed the Falcons’ offense. The 1974 Falcons scored 111 points with a mere twelve touchdowns, the lowest total in franchise history, and the second lowest by any team in a fourteen-game NFL season after the infamous “Zero Gang” offense of the 1977 Buccaneers who were shut out six times in fourteen games. Their failure to score more than seventeen points in any game has been equalled since only by the infamous offense of the 1992 Seahawks. The

title: 2003 Atlanta Falcons season

text: 2003 Atlanta Falcons season The Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's 38th season in the National Football League (NFL). It is best remembered for the third preseason game, in which quarterback Michael Vick broke his leg and was done for most of the season. Atlanta had two other quarterbacks take over for a combined 2–10 record (Doug Johnson and Kurt Kittner). Vick returned in week 14 and ended the season with a 3–1 record. After losing seven straight games, Dan Reeves was let go by Falcons management, and Wade Phillps took over for the rest of the season. For the

title: History of the Atlanta Falcons

text: highly anticipated match-up of 6-2 teams, and the first meeting of the top two quarterback picks of the 2008 draft, in Ryan and Joe Flacco. Ryan set career highs for attempts and completions, going 32 for 50, and clinching the Falcons' first 7–2 record since the 1998 Super Bowl season. The Falcons secured their third straight winning season, a franchise first, with a win over St. Louis (34–17), and a victory in a highly anticipated game with the Green Bay Packers (20–17), which was a close game all the way up to the end, when kicker Matt Bryant sealed the

title: 1975 Atlanta Falcons season

text: into the following season. 1975 Atlanta Falcons season The 1975 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's tenth year in the National Football League (NFL). With the first overall pick of the NFL draft, the Falcons selected quarterback Steve Bartkowski out of the University of California. However, the pick would do them no good as the Falcons slumped to another miserable 4–10 record and missed the playoffs for the 10th straight season. This was also the first and only full season for head coach Marion Campbell, as he was hired to coach the final 6 games of the previous season and

title: 1975 Atlanta Falcons season

text: 1975 Atlanta Falcons season The 1975 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's tenth year in the National Football League (NFL). With the first overall pick of the NFL draft, the Falcons selected quarterback Steve Bartkowski out of the University of California. However, the pick would do them no good as the Falcons slumped to another miserable 4–10 record and missed the playoffs for the 10th straight season. This was also the first and only full season for head coach Marion Campbell, as he was hired to coach the final 6 games of the previous season and was fired 5 games

title: 1989 Atlanta Falcons season

text: 1989 Atlanta Falcons season The 1989 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise’s 24th season in the National Football League (NFL). The Falcons drafted Deion Sanders with their first round pick in the NFL Draft. Marion Campbell retired after the twelfth game of the season. Despite having Sanders in their defensive backfield, the Falcons surrendered 7.59 yards per pass attempt (including quarterback sacks) in 1989, one of the ten worst totals in NFL history. The latter part of the season was marred by two tragedies. On November 24, rookie offensive tackle Ralph Norwood was killed in an automobile accident eight miles

title: 2004 Atlanta Falcons season

text: Falcons back on top 10 to 7. Early in the second quarter the Falcons put together another good drive which resulted in a successful Feely Field goal attempt. Feely's 2nd field goal extended the Falcons’ lead to 6 points, and capped off the Falcons third consecutive scouring drive. Late in the first half Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme completed 8 of 9 passes to put Carolina kicker John Kasay in range to hit a 26-yard field goal with 46 seconds left in the half. Kasay's kick brought the score to 13 to 10 going into half time. Neither team scored again

title: 2004 Atlanta Falcons season

text: the end zone when Warrick Dunn scored on a 2-yard touchdown run. Detroit followed with a scouring drive of their own when Lions’ quarterback Joey Harrington completed a 39-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Az-Zahir Hakim. The Hakim touchdown evened the score at 7. The Falcons got the ball back with 3:20 left in the half. The first play of the Falcons’ drive was also their last. Vick threw an interception to Lions’ linebacker Alex Lewis who returned the ball to the Atlanta 2-yard line. 3 plays after the interception Detroit running back Artose Pinner ran in for a 1-yard

title: 2006 Atlanta Falcons season

text: Falcons won the coin toss. Falcons' kicker Morten Andersen, after an 11-play 65-yard drive, put the capper on the game with a 32-yard field goal to give the Falcons an overtime victory over the Steelers as the team improved to 4–2. "at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio" <br> In Week 8, the Falcons traveled to Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati to take on the Bengals. The star of the game was QB Michael Vick. Vick had the second best game of his career with a quarterback rating of 140.6, and passed for a season high 291 yards and touchdowns to

title: Bob Lee (quarterback)

text: Bob Lee (quarterback) Robert Melville "Bob" Lee (born August 7, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio) is a former professional American football player. He graduated from Lowell High School (San Francisco) in 1963. Nicknamed "General" Bob Lee during a brief period of success with the Atlanta Falcons, Lee was selected in the 17th round by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1968 NFL Draft. A quarterback and punter from the University of the Pacific, Lee played in 14 NFL seasons from 1967-1981 for 3 teams. As a member of the Vikings, he saw action as a punter in Super Bowl IV and he

title: David Archer (quarterback)

text: for the Atlanta Falcons alongside Wes Durham and ACC college football. In his five seasons in the CFL he completed 1,388 of 2,434 passes (57%) for 20,671 yards with 120 touchdown passes and 71 interceptions. In 2004 Archer made the move from pre- and post-game show host to the booth as the main color commentator for the Falcon's games on their flagship station, 92.9 the Game FM. Additionally, he serves as a color analyst for SEC football games as well. David Archer (quarterback) David Mark Archer (born February 15, 1962) is a former professional American football player. A undrafted quarterback

title: David Archer (quarterback)

text: David Archer (quarterback) David Mark Archer (born February 15, 1962) is a former professional American football player. A undrafted quarterback from Iowa State University, Archer played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) from 1984 to 1989 for the Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, and Philadelphia Eagles. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Archer attended Soda Springs High School in Soda Springs, Idaho. After high school Archer played football at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. In 1981 in his second season with the Badgers, Archer received Juco All-American honors and was fourth in the country in passing. This

title: The Falcons

text: The Falcons The Falcons were an American rhythm and blues vocal group, some of whose members went on to be influential in soul music. The Falcons formed in 1955 in Detroit, Michigan on the Mercury Records imprint. After personnel changes in 1956, The Falcons had hits for the Lupine Records label with the million selling "You're So Fine" (1959), and "I Found a Love" (1962). The group were recording under the production wing of Robert West, who gave the group a gospel music sound and recorded the singers on his own Flick label. ("You're So Fine" was a national hit

title: 2012 Atlanta Falcons season

text: they moved down the field and Bryant drained the game-winning field goal from 40 yards out to win the game 30–28. With their 5th straight win over the Panthers, the Falcons improved to 4–0 for only the 3rd time in franchise history. After a tough win at home, the Falcons traveled to take on the Redskins. After a scoreless first quarter, the Falcons would trail a game again for the second time all season as the Skins took the lead with Ryan Kerrigan returning an interception 28 yards for a touchdown. The Falcons offense sputtered for the majority of the

title: Atlanta Falcons

text: for the next four years, setting many records for the franchise. "Neon Deion" (a.k.a. "Prime Time") had a flashy appeal and helped bring media attention to one of the league's most anonymous franchises. Sanders was also famous for playing on major league baseball teams (New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves) while simultaneously playing in the NFL. After defeating the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Wild Card game, the Falcons' 1991 season ended in a divisional playoff loss to the Washington Redskins. In the 1991 NFL Draft, the Falcons selected quarterback Brett Favre as the thirty-third overall pick. During

title: Atlanta Falcons

text: his rookie season, he played in two games where he amassed a record of four passing attempts with no receptions and two interceptions. The following February, Favre was traded to the Green Bay Packers. In 1992, the Atlanta Falcons opened a new chapter in their history moving into the newly constructed Georgia Dome, where the team has defeated all 31 other NFL teams at least once during its time there. In 1998, under recently acquired head coach Dan Reeves, quarterback Chris Chandler and running back Jamal Anderson the "Dirty Bird" Falcons had their greatest season to date. On November 8,

title: 2012 Atlanta Falcons season

text: receiving touchdowns. With the close win, the Falcons improved to 9–1 giving them their 5th straight winning season. With the win, the Falcons improved to 10–1. With the win, the Falcons not only improved to 11–1, but also clinched the division title of the NFC South, following the Bucs' loss to the Broncos that week. Additionally, the Falcons broke Drew Brees' 54-game touchdown streak. The 34–0 win over the Giants was the worst shutout loss to a defending Super Bowl champion team in NFL history. The next three worst were 27–0, 17–0, and 16–0, all by the Oakland Raiders in

title: 2012 Atlanta Falcons season

text: on a 77-yard pass. Matt Bryant's 53-yard field goal would tie the game at 17. Michael Turner's 13-yard touchdown run would then secure the 24–17 victory for the Falcons. With the win, the Falcons started 5–0 for the first time in franchise history. The Falcons returned home to take on the last of their AFC Opponents. Coming back home they are 3–0 against the AFC West. However, for the 3rd straight week, the team would trail a game as the Raiders moved ahead after Sebastian Janikowski's 53-yard field goal for the only score of the first quarter. The Falcons however

title: Cologne Falcons

text: and lost the following relegation games against the Assindia Cardinals. After a good 2009 season when the team came second in the league the "Falcons" declined, coming sixth in 2010 and 2011. In 2012, the club was able to win the northern division of the GFL 2, earning the right to play last placed GFL team Lübeck Cougars for a place in the GFL in 2013. After losing the home game 36–42 the Falcons won in Lübeck 37–10 and earned promotion. Prior to the 2012 season, the Falcons underwent a major change. The club was rebranded as "AFC Köln Falcons",

title: Frisco Falcons

text: Frisco Falcons The Frisco Falcons was a planned professional indoor football team in the Lone Star Football League that was scheduled to begin play for the league's inaugural 2012 season. Based in Frisco, Texas, the Falcons would have played their home games at the Dr Pepper Arena. While announced in August 2011 as a charter member of the league, the team collapsed before the 2012 schedule was released in December 2011. The Falcons were to be the second indoor/arena football team based in Frisco, following the Frisco Thunder of the Intense Football League which played the 2007 and 2008 seasons

title: Frisco Falcons

text: before folding. The Dallas Vigilantes of the Arena Football League were originally set to play in Frisco, but ended up playing at the American Airlines Center instead. Frisco Falcons The Frisco Falcons was a planned professional indoor football team in the Lone Star Football League that was scheduled to begin play for the league's inaugural 2012 season. Based in Frisco, Texas, the Falcons would have played their home games at the Dr Pepper Arena. While announced in August 2011 as a charter member of the league, the team collapsed before the 2012 schedule was released in December 2011. The Falcons

title: 2004 Atlanta Falcons season

text: yards out and gave extended Atlanta's lead to 28 to 3. Duckett also scored a 1-yard touchdown to cap off the Falcons first drive of the fourth quarter. The Raiders also scored a touchdown in the 4th quarter when running back Zack Crockett scored a 1-yard touchdown. With the win Atlanta clinched the NFC South division championship. Duckett scored a career-high 4 touchdown in the game. In week 15, the Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in the Georgia Dome. Early in the 1st quarter Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme was sacked by Falcons linebacker Keith Brooking. Delhomme then fumbled and the

title: 2006 Atlanta Falcons season

text: the Giants proceeded to score 24 unanswered points to take control of the game when many of the Falcons' vaunted defensive starters had to leave the game due to injury. Quarterback Eli Manning hit tight end Jeremy Shockey twice for touchdowns in the second half, and backup running back Brandon Jacobs ran one in. Giants running back Tiki Barber rushed for a season high 185 yards, and Feely added another field goal. With the loss, the Falcons fell to 3–2. "at the Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia" <br> The Falcons welcomed the defending Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers to town. The

title: 2004 Atlanta Falcons season

text: the 2nd quarter. Tampa Bay quarterback Brian Griese hit wide receiver Michael Clayton for a 25yard touchdown pass, and made the score 17 to 3. In the 3rd quarter Ronde Barber intercepted a pass from Vick and gave Tampa Bay the ball in Atlanta territory. 4 plays after the turnover Griese threw a 22-yard touchdown to tight end Ken Dilger. Griese’s second touchdown cut the Falcons lead to 3 points. The Falcons brought their lead back to 10 points in the 4th quarter when Vick threw a 49-yard touchdown to Crumpler. The Falcons defense had 7 sacks in the game.

title: 1986 Atlanta Falcons season

text: 1986 Atlanta Falcons season The 1986 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise’s 21st season in the National Football League (NFL). It began with moderate expectations. Head coach Dan Henning was going into his fourth year having failed to post a record above .500 in any of his first three seasons. Local media, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, saw it as Henning’s last chance to save his head coaching job. Atlanta entered the season led by, among others, Gerald Riggs, Scott Case, Bill Fralic and Jeff Van Note. David Archer was the starting quarterback heading into the season. The Falcons began the

title: Leicester Falcons

text: ensured the Falcons will return to the top tier of football in 2019. All-time regular season record 72-33-4 "Includes one abandoned league game in 2008 and four forfeited games in 2012" All-time playoff record 12-4 All-time record (all games) 84-37-4 As part of the team's continued growth and to help ensure its future, as well as to provide an entry point for teenagers who wish to enjoy the sport of American football, the Falcons are looking for the next generation of players to join the organisation. The Falcons started a youth programme in the autumn of 2009 to fill the

title: 2004 Atlanta Falcons season

text: Crumpler had 118 yards in the game which was a career-high. Falcons defensive tackle Rod Coleman had this to say about Atlanta’s 7 sack performance: In week 11 the Falcons went to New York to play the New York Giants. Giants’ quarterback Eli Manning made his first NFL start in the game. On the Falcons opening drive, Michael Vick ran for gains of 7, 20, and 24 yards and finished the drive with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Alge Crumpler.Early in the 2nd quarter, Vicks threw another touchdown pass to Crumpler to make the score 14 to 0. Late in

title: 1973 Atlanta Falcons season

text: 1973 Atlanta Falcons season The 1973 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's eighth year in the National Football League (NFL). The team improved on their previous season’s output of 7–7 and achieved their best record until 1980, but failed to reach a maiden playoff berth due to an unexpected home loss to a Cardinals team that had won only one of its last ten and was playing an unknown quarterback, Gary Keithley. Keithley completed only ten of thirty-two passes, but the Cardinals’ rushing game was completely unexpected and along with six field goals from Jim Bakken destroyed the Falcons after

title: 2015 Atlanta Falcons season

text: week 16. 2015 Atlanta Falcons season The Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's 50th season in the National Football League and the first under new head coach Dan Quinn. The Atlanta Falcons started the season 5–0, their best start since 2012. However, the Falcons would struggle throughout the rest of the season by losing 8 of their remaining 11 games. After their Week 15 win at EverBank Field against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Falcons managed to improve their record from last season. The highlight of the season was the team's Week 16 victory over their divisional rival Carolina Panthers who

title: 2015 Atlanta Falcons season

text: 2015 Atlanta Falcons season The Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's 50th season in the National Football League and the first under new head coach Dan Quinn. The Atlanta Falcons started the season 5–0, their best start since 2012. However, the Falcons would struggle throughout the rest of the season by losing 8 of their remaining 11 games. After their Week 15 win at EverBank Field against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Falcons managed to improve their record from last season. The highlight of the season was the team's Week 16 victory over their divisional rival Carolina Panthers who were 14-0

title: 2008 Atlanta Falcons season

text: the fourth quarter, the Falcons replied with Ryan completing a 5-yard TD pass to rookie WR Harry Douglas. The Chargers tried to come back, as kicker Nate Kaeding nailed a 28-yard field goal. Atlanta's defense stiffened for the victory. With the win, the Falcons improved to 8–4. Coming off their west coast win over the Chargers, the Falcons flew to the Louisiana Superdome for a Week 14 NFC South rematch with the New Orleans Saints. Atlanta trailed fairly early in the first quarter as Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed a 5-yard touchdown pass to RB Reggie Bush. In the second

title: 2004 Atlanta Falcons season

text: line. In the Divisional round of the playoffs the Falcons played the St. Louis Rams at the Georgia Dome. On the Falcons first drive Michael Vick ran for a 47-yard gain to the St. Louis 21-yard line. 2 plays later Vick threw an 18-yard touchdown to Alge Crumpler. The Rams also scored on their first drive when quarterback Mark Bulger threw a 57-yard touchdown to wide receiver Kevin Curtis. On the Falcons next drive Warrick Dunn ran for a 62-yard touchdown. On the Falcon's 3rd possession Dunn scored again. Dunn's 2nd rushing touchdown was from 19 yards out. The Ram's

title: 2009 Atlanta Falcons season

text: back Fred Taylor's 8-yard touchdown run, yet the Falcons answered with running back Michael Turner's 2-yard touchdown run. New England closed out the half with Gostkowski's 33-yard field goal. The entire second half was completely dominated by the Patriots. Gostkowski nailed a 22-yard field goal in the third quarter and a 33-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, while quarterback Tom Brady closed out the game with a 36-yard touchdown pass to tight end Chris Baker. With the loss, the Falcons went into their bye week at 2–1. Coming off their bye week, the Falcons flew to Candlestick Park for

title: 2006 Atlanta Falcons season

text: Falcons beat the Steelers in overtime, 41–38. The Falcons recovered a Steelers fumble after they punted to start the game. On the next play Michael Vick hit Alge Crumpler for a 22-yard touchdown pass. It was the first in a career-high four touchdown pass game for Vick. After Steelers’ kicker Jeff Reed kicked a 28-yard, the Steelers’ defense held and forced the Falcons to give up the ball again when Steelers' safety Troy Polamalu intercepted Vick. Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hit Georgia native and Steelers’ receiver Hines Ward for an 11-yard touchdown pass to give the Steelers a 10–7 lead

title: 2002 Atlanta Falcons season

text: Longwell field goal for the Packers in the first quarter new Falcons starting quarterback Michael Vick began moving Atlanta’s offense and ran in a one-yard touchdown early in the second; not three minutes after Vick’s touchdown the Falcons had the ball back and Warrick Dunn ran in a touchdown. A David Martin catch from Brett Favre followed, but the Falcons led 21–10 at the half. Green Bay surged back to the lead on touchdowns by Rondell Mealey and rookie Javon Walker for a 27–24 lead. Scores by Dunn and William Henderson left the Packers up 34–31 before Jay Feely tied

title: 2009 Atlanta Falcons season

text: field goal. In the second quarter the Falcons came on top with fullback Jason Snelling getting a 7-yard touchdown run, until they fell behind with quarterback Eli Manning hooking up with tight end Kevin Boss on a 4 and a 28-yard touchdown pass. In the third quarter, fullback Jason Snelling got a 1-yard touchdown run for the Falcons. The Giants made it a 2-possession game with running back Brandon Jacobs getting a 2-yard touchdown run, until the Falcons replied with kicker Jason Elam making a 25-yard field goal. The Giants tried to pull away in the fourth quarter with Manning

title: Quarterback

text: of more than one quarterback during the course of a game. This is more common at lower levels of football, such as high school or small college, but rare in major college or professional football. There are four circumstances in which a two-quarterback system may be used. The first is when a team is in the process of determining which quarterback will eventually be the starter, and may choose to use each quarterback for part of the game in order to compare the performances. For instance, the Seattle Seahawks' Pete Carroll used the pre-season games in 2012 to select Russell

title: Randy Johnson (quarterback)

text: Randy Johnson (quarterback) Randolph Klaus "Randy" Johnson (June 17, 1944 – September 17, 2009) was an American football player. He was the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in their inaugural season of 1966. He also had a brief career with the Green Bay Packers. In 1974, he played with The Hawaiians of the World Football League. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Johnson graduated from its Sam Houston High School in 1962. He played college football at Texas A&I in Kingsville (now Texas A&M–Kingsville), teammates with guard Gene Upshaw. Johnson entered the 1966 NFL draft, and became the

title: Dan White (quarterback)

text: the Atlanta Falcons before finishing his pro career in the Arena Football League, where he played for the Tampa Bay Storm during the 1997 season. White's inconsistent play inspired this memorable quote by ABC announcer Mark Jones: "Against USC, he looked like Dan Marino. Against Washington State, he looked like Dan Quayle." Dan White (quarterback) Dan White (born September 14, 1972) was the starting quarterback for the University of Arizona football team from 1993–1995, a span which included the Wildcats' only Pac-10 championship to date, as well as a record-setting Fiesta Bowl victory. White began his football career at Point

title: Randy Johnson (quarterback)

text: first Texas A&I player to ever be selected in the first round (16th overall). Over his professional career, he completed 647 of 1,286 passes (a 50.3-percentage) for 51 touchdowns and 90 interceptions. Randy Johnson (quarterback) Randolph Klaus "Randy" Johnson (June 17, 1944 – September 17, 2009) was an American football player. He was the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in their inaugural season of 1966. He also had a brief career with the Green Bay Packers. In 1974, he played with The Hawaiians of the World Football League. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Johnson graduated from its

title: Flintshire Falcons

text: Flintshire Falcons Flintshire Falcons Rugby League Club is a rugby league team from the county of Flintshire, North Wales. They presently play in the Wales Rugby League North Wales Championship. Flintshire Falcons Rugby League Club are a members-run club. They are based at Deeside Leisure Centre, Queensferry, Flintshire. There are currently over 40 playing and non-playing members varying in all ages. The club consists of a varied background of individuals, from school children and university students, through to business owners and volunteers. In 2012, "Flintshire Falcons" joined the inaugural North Wales Conference mid-season after Montgomeryshire Marauders folded. Founded by current

title: 1970 Air Force Falcons football team

text: Air Force played Army in odd years and Navy Behind the passing of quarterback Bob Parker, the Falcons' notable wins were over #9 Missouri, and #6 Stanford, led by Heisman Trophy winner Stanford went on to upset #2 Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. For the first time since the 1963 season, the Falcons appeared in a bowl game, but lost by 21 points to in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on The favored Volunteers jumped out to a lead in the first quarter and the Falcons could not make up 1970 Air Force Falcons football team The 1970

title: 2003 Atlanta Falcons season

text: had no rotating schedule opposing members of other divisions within their own conference, but instead played interdivisional conference games according to position within a season’s table. 2003 Atlanta Falcons season The Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's 38th season in the National Football League (NFL). It is best remembered for the third preseason game, in which quarterback Michael Vick broke his leg and was done for most of the season. Atlanta had two other quarterbacks take over for a combined 2–10 record (Doug Johnson and Kurt Kittner). Vick returned in week 14 and ended the season with a 3–1 record.

title: 2008 Atlanta Falcons season

text: Kansas City defense. Ryan found Roddy White for a 70-yard touchdown pass on Atlanta's next possession, and the Falcons were on their way to a big early lead, ( Ryan 70-yard touchdown pass to White is the longest pass completion for the Falcons since 12/23/07 when wide receiver Laurent Robinson caught a 74-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Chris Redman against the Arizona Cardinals in a Week 16 meeting) . On Kansas City first offensive possession of the game, defensive end John Abraham logged his fifth sack of the season, which led to a Chiefs punt. Abraham tallied his second sack