Atlanta Falcons News

All the landmarks said Atlanta. The city skyline peeking over the trees was familiar.

Reggie Bush of the New Orleans Saints tries to get past Tye Hill of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of the game at the Louisiana Superdome on November 2, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Less than two weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, reserve linebacker H.B. Blades might play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome, Coach Jim Zorn said Friday.

Sooner, rather than later I hope. The Falcons went into the Crescent City on Monday Night Football with no one in the world giving them a chance, including some of their own fans, but they played with a ferocity, toughness, and desire not seen much to this point in the season.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham and wide receiver Roddy White are both questionable for the team's game Sunday against the Washington Redskins.

The Saints deactiviated starting linebacker Scott Fujita for a second straight game as New Orleans prepared to host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.

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

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.

WASHINGTON AT ATLANTA OPENING LINE - Falcons by 10 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Washington 2-5; Atlanta 5-2 SERIES RECORD - Redskins lead 14-5-1 LAST MEETING - Falcons beat Redskins 24-14, Dec.

I just turned 42 years old last Wednesday, and my recollection is that the rivalry truly started in 1978 when the Falcons won 20-17 in Week #10 or 11 at the Superdome ; the Falcons won after QB Steve Brawtowski threw a Hail Mary pass down the right sideline , and about 3 Saints defensive backs let WR Alfred Jackson get behind them on the play, with ...

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 Atlanta Falcons announced another injured reserve move on Wednesday, placing safety Jamaal Fudge on the list and added free agent safety Charlie Peprah to fill his roster spot.

"I've got to play better," Ryan said. "As a quarterback, you've got to protect the Football better, and I haven't done a great job of that the last couple of weeks." Ryan completed 19 of 42 passes for 289 yards and one touchdown against the Saints .

Maybe it was the Madden gods' retribution for Darren Sharper getting a pick-6 when he really fumbled outside the 1-yard-line. Maybe it was the Sports Illustrated cover jinx.

ATLANTA AT NEW ORLEANS 7:30 p.m. MondayLatest line: Saints by 11 1/2 Overall Rush Pass Falcons offense 19 19 17 Falcons defense 25 23 26 Saints offense 1 3 6 Saints defense 11 8 14 Notes: Falcons seek first win in Louisiana Superdome since 2002 and first road win vs.

NEW ORLEANS Falcons running backs Jerious Norwood and Jason Snelling were inactive for the nationally televised game against the Saints on Monday night.

Linebacker H.B. Blades and cornerback Byron Westbrook are expected to miss Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, Coach Jim Zorn said after practice today at Redskins Park.

DeAngelo Hall has plenty of positive things to say about his old team, the Atlanta Falcons.

Sedrick Ellis is helped off the field after injuring his knee in the Saints win over Miami.

Coaches: Sean Payton in three-plus seasons, all with the Saints; Mike Smith in one-plus seasons with the Falcons.