Michael Turner News

The Atlanta Falcons are without backup running backs Jerious Norwood and Jason Snelling against the Washington Redskins.

Psst, did you hear the news? This one's a stunner, so brace yourself. Matt Ryan is NOT perfect.

Despite consecutive losses and a 4-3 record, Thomas Dimitroff says he has a good feeling about the Falcons.

When watching film of the Atlanta Falcons offense, a few things stand out to me.

Can you say wild card ? The Atlanta Falcons hope to be saying it come the holiday season because their NFC South title chances are as flat as a 50-cent beer on Bourbon Street.

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.

The Falcons went back to the drawing board to perk up their rushing attack. The coaches came up with some new plays and blocking schemes, and running back Michael Turner watched some old film of his runs and decided he needed to get back to his bruising running style.

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.Brees completed 25-of-33 passes, but was also intercepted once and lost a fumble that Kroy Biermann returned for a touchdown.

They only get tougher each week and this is a tough game. This is a rival game and the Saints are playing a team that is desperate.

A visit from the Atlanta Falcons stirs emotions with the New Orleans Saints even when both teams struggle.

Matt Ryan usually spends his off days during the season watching film at the Falcons' team headquarters.

Falcons at Cowboys Kickoff: 3:15 p.m., Cowboys Stadium, Arlington TV, radio: Fox, DirecTV , WOAI-AM 1200, KCOR-AM 1350 Line: Cowboys by 4 1/2 Series: Cowboys lead 15-8. Last meeting: Cowboys won 38-28 on Dec.

By Scott Garbarini, Associate NFL Editor -- - The Atlanta Falcons have so far been able to successfully navigate through a challenging stretch of games that followed a bye week.

While rummaging through the scrap heap of the Dallas game, there was one little gem the Falcons could pick up and carry forward.

Though its early and anything can happen, it isn't a stretch to say that this Monday's game versus the New Orleans Saints is a must win for the Atlanta Falcons.

The Falcons couldn't stop quarterback Tony Romo in Sunday's 37-21 loss at Dallas, and suddenly they're in danger of getting left behind in their division.

Here's a familiar scene: Falcons running back Michael Turner getting hammered by the Dallas defense in Sunday's 37-21 loss.

Tony Romo is running around and having fun again, and Miles Austin is the reason for it.

The Dallas Cowboys come into this game as the favorites, but they have looked like an inferior team so far in the season.

Michael Turner doesn't want to talk too much about Atlanta's inconsistent rushing attack.