Jason Elam News

Jason Elam has long been one of the NFL's most accurate kickers. Now, he's mired in one of the most baffling slumps of his career.

Being a placekicker in the NFL is a strange job. Youa re pretty much either a hero, or a goat.

The Atlanta Falcons are looking at alternatives for slumping kicker Jason Elam .

NOVEMBER 22, 2009 WR Michael Jenkins Q: That was a tough one to lose today, especially the way you guys fought back: A: Yes, any loss is tough but this one is especially.

Chad Ochocinco, always the self-promoter, planned to send mustard to the Steelers' defensive backs last week before coach Marvin Lewis halted the condiment giveaway.

FLOWERY BRANCH Place-kicker Jason Elam took the blame for the missed 34-yard field goal Sunday that would have given the Falcons a late lead against the Carolina Panthers.

The ball was at midfield, Carolinaa TMs defense was tiring and Atlanta seemed poised for a comeback victory.

I would imagine that bus ride home was not a pretty sight. The Falcons went into Carolina with an opportunity to sweep the division series and laid an egg.

Game Tossed Away The Falcons blew a big opportunity in many ways by blowing some momentous chances in the final minutes in Charlotte.

Matt Ryan twice seemed poised to lead Atlanta on the winning drive. First, his kicker let him down.

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis left a 31-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons yesterday after taking a blow to the head.

Safety LaRon Landry said he plans to appeal a fine he received for the sideline incident he initiated with a late hit against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan.

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Michael Turner recorded two lengthy touchdown runs, as the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Washington Redskins, 31-17, at the Georgia Dome.

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas NEW ORLEANS -- Looks like it's going to go down to the wire in the Superdome.

FLOWERY BRANCH The Falcons place long-snapper Michael Schneck on injured reserved with a rib injury and signed former Houston and Seattle long snapper Brad Pittman on Thursday.

Jason Elam felt worse than anyone in the Falcons' locker room Tuesday. A day after missing two field goals in New Orleans to contribute to Atlanta's first two-game losing streak under coach Mike Smith, Elam is still trying to figure out the source of his problems.

ATLANTA>> Those who know best say any debate over the NFL's greatest-kicker list is a short one with Jason Elam in the mix.

Anyone that watched this game Monday night must admit it was exciting until the end.

Aaron Stecker News: With both Jason Snelling and Jerious Norwood inactive on Monday night, Stecker will be the top backup to Michael Turner.