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"If every player were a medical doctor that could recognize symptoms of concussions, then that would be a great idea," NFLPA assistant executive director George Atallah said in a telephone interview Friday.

Their top two running backs combined for 30 carries, 174 yards, and two touchdowns.

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - The Atlanta Falcons today signed running back Aaron Stecker and released wide receiver Troy Bergeron.

Linebacker Curtis Lofton is sick of that sinking feeling when opponents convert another third down on the Atlanta Falcons.

ATLANTA At NEW YORK GIANTS OPENING LINE - Giants by 5 1/2 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Atlanta 6-3; New York 4-5 SERIES RECORD - Falcons leads 10-9 LAST MEETING - Giants beat Falcons, 31-10, Oct.

You may not have purchased a GM or Chrysler car, but you're still paying for one, according to a new report by the National Taxpayer's Union.

Matt Ryan started his off-day this week like he normally does. He went into the office to do some work.

Atlanta Falcons tight-end Tony Gonzalez posed naked with his wife, October , in the latest ads from PETA.

Michael Boley, at practice Wednesday, doesn't think he could be in a better place right now than with the Giants.

Falcons coach fined $15,000 >> Two people familiar with the situation say Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for a sideline scuffle, while Washington cornerback DeAngelo Hall avoided any punishment.

Don't worry, Arthur. I think your team might still make it. Not that there isn't reason to be concerned about the Falcons, what with Matt Ryan struggling, and Michael Turner hobbling, and the defense never being that good to begin with, even before injuries.

I want you to know that I tried. I thought long and hard, looked far and wide, searched up and down.

While Jets running back Shonn Greene has failed to make the most out of his carries since a breakout day in Oakland, injuries and performance are giving a group of other running backs the chance to prove themselves.

Not to bring up a depressing precedent, but Jim Mora was 17-8 after 25 games as Falcons coach and 9-14 thereafter.

"I got going a little too early," Elam said Monday. "Bottom line is that when the ball was down, I didn't make it.

For the second consecutive season, I spent an NFL Sunday rotating through a handful of Las Vegas sports books.

The Atlanta Falcons have announced their Week 10 starters and inactives. Offensive tackle Sam Baker is out and fourth-year tackle Will Svitek will start in his place.

After a 3-and-1 start, the Niners check in at 0 0 0-and-5 while the Bears bring a 4-and-4 mark into their first game a4 Candlestick park since 003.

Daniel Cox has the story on a group of Atlanta fans who are raising money in support of coach Mike Smith.

After putting up 31 points against the Redskins last week, the Atlanta Falcons fly north to Carolina.