Sunday, January 20 2013 8:55 PM EST2013-01-21 01:55:04 GMT
The Falcons blew another postseason lead, and this time Matt Ryan couldn't help Atlanta recover in a 28-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game Sunday.
The Falcons blew another postseason lead, and this time Matt Ryan couldn't help Atlanta recover in a 28-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game Sunday.
Carlos Rogers had one word to describe his homecoming in Atlanta when the San Francisco 49ers face the Falcons in Sunday's NFC championship: expensive.
Carlos Rogers had one word to describe his homecoming in Atlanta when the San Francisco 49ers face the Falcons in Sunday's NFC championship: expensive.
Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith says defensive end John Abraham and defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux will be listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC title game against San Francisco.
Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith says defensive end John Abraham and defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux will be listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC title game against San Francisco.
Friday, January 18 2013 9:02 AM EST2013-01-18 14:02:59 GMT
Beating the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday will propel the Atlanta Falcons into the Super Bowl. Former Falcon Brian Finneran spoke with Good Day's Buck Lanford on Friday about the important game.
Beating the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday will propel the Atlanta Falcons into the Super Bowl. Former Falcon Brian Finneran spoke with Good Day's Buck Lanford on Friday and filled us in on the Falcons need to do to make it the big game!
Friday, January 18 2013 8:54 AM EST2013-01-18 13:54:30 GMT
The NFC Championship game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers is this Sunday, and Good Day Atlanta has begun it's tailgating celebration!
The NFC Championship game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers is this Sunday, and Good Day Atlanta has begun it's tailgating celebration!
Friday, January 18 2013 7:56 AM EST2013-01-18 12:56:14 GMT
The Atlanta Falcons hope a trip to the Super Bowl is in their future, but it's still a thrill to watch the Matt Bryant's field goal that won put them in Sunday's NFC championship game against the San Francisco 49ers.
The Atlanta Falcons hope a trip to the Super Bowl is in their future, but it's still a thrill to watch the Matt Bryant's field goal that won put them in Sunday's NFC championship game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Cornerback Christopher Owens practiced with the Atlanta Falcons for the first time in nearly a month Thursday, and star defensive end John Abraham remains hobbled by an injured left ankle.
Cornerback Christopher Owens practiced with the Atlanta Falcons for the first time in nearly a month Thursday, and star defensive end John Abraham remains hobbled by an injured left ankle.
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The Atlanta Falcons are attempting to get back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1999. Jamal Anderson, one of the most famous "Dirty Birds" from that team, returned to the Georgia Dome on Thursday and talked to FOX 5's Marc Teichner about that team's magical season.
Anderson said that he knew the team was good, but fans weren't all-in, which is why he came up with the dance that made him famous.
"To get people's attention, to ignite the imagination," said Anderson. "OK, so we're playing good football and winning games – let's do something else."
As they continued to win, people jumped on the bandwagon. Suddenly, Atlanta had Falcons fever. Even getting around town became an adventure for the team
"I was riding with the lineman and thank God I was, because I was swamped! And I'm not little," said Anderson. "I was like, 'Oh my God, this is crazy!'"
Anderson said the defining moment of the season was a touchdown against San Francisco in the playoffs.
"There is the goal and there no way he's going to stop me, so I stiff-armed him but my momentum is pushing like this and before I hit out of bounds, I just dove," said Anderson. "I am floating out of bounds ..switched the ball and got right inside the pile-on. I probably fell and looked at the referee so quick because I couldn't celebrate until it was a touchdown. That is the first thing in my mind."
That play-- and the entire season -- still puts a smile on Jamal's face.
Anderson says one thing that he's most proud of is changing the way people think about the franchise. No longer could they be called losers. He says that he believes he has been part of the legacy of the team.
"I saw it in everybody's face on every step of the way. To me, being a part of that, I cannot say anything. It's the best. It's the best feeling ever," said Anderson.
Dan Reeves, the coach that led the team to the Super Bowl, also fondly remembers the season. The coach even got into the spirit by doing the "Dirty Bird" dance.
"And this city went crazy. I told them I was going to do the ‘Dirty Bird' downtown Peachtree. I kept my word. I got up about 5 o'clock in the morning, went down to Peachtree and did the 'Dirty Bird,'" said Reeves.
This year's Falcons take on the Seattle Seahawks at 1 p.m. on Sunday in the Georgia Dome.
The Atlanta Falcons, state and city officials have agreed on a deal to ensure that at least 31 percent of construction awards for the team's new stadium are awarded to minority or women-owned firms.
The Atlanta Falcons, state and city officials have agreed on a deal to ensure that at least 31 percent of construction awards for the team's new stadium are awarded to minority or women-owned firms.
