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.
Saturday, January 19 2013 10:15 PM EST2013-01-20 03:15:04 GMT
The Atlanta Falcons are hosting the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship. A lot of things were happening the day before the big game throughout the metro Atlanta area.
The Atlanta Falcons are hosting the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship. A lot of things were happening the day before the big game throughout the metro Atlanta area.
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.
Friday, January 18 2013 6:30 PM EST2013-01-18 23:30:31 GMT
Sporting goods stores say demand for Atlanta Falcons gear has never been higher. They'll be ready to sell NFC championship hats and shirts after the big win on Sunday.
Sporting goods stores say demand for Atlanta Falcons gear has never been higher. They'll be ready to sell NFC championship hats and shirts after the big win on Sunday.
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The women closest to the Falcons say the team knows just how much Atlanta is anticipating Sunday's game. The wives and girlfriends of some Falcons players stopped by the FOX 5 Tailgate Party and gave some insight into what's on their husbands' minds as the big game approaches.
Long snapper Josh Harris' fiance, Kameron McDaniel, said the team is keeping its priorities in order amid the hype.
"They know the hype is there, but they're focused. He goes to work in the morning, it's his job and they work really hard," Kameron said.
Despite their success, the team isn't celebrating yet.
Kicker Matt Bryant won last week's playoff game with a dramatic last minute field goal. So what did he and his wife Melissa do for dinner that night -- steak? Lobster? Champagne? No, they ate fresh.
"We stopped at Subway and got a sandwich. And I had a guy ask me, 'did you just see the game,' we were like, 'yeah, we sure did,'" said Melissa Bryant.
Once at home, the couple kept the festivities to a minimum.
"Well, our neighbors put balloons on our mailbox, that was about it. Lots of phone calls and emails but no real celebrating, because, like I said, we got the win, that's great we're moving on. But these guys want to go to the Super Bowl. We want to win it all, so that was just one small step in many," said Melissa Bryant.
And what if the next step, comes down again to Matt's right foot?
"Don't say that. My heart can't take anymore last-minute field goals," Melissa said.
Whatever it comes down to Sunday, punter Matt Bosh's fiancé, Brittany Boyer, says the Falcons are ready.
"I think on the inside they're pumped and they've earned this. They've worked all season," said Boyer.
The Falcons take on the San Francisco Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Georgia Dome. If you can't be there in person, you can watch it on FOX 5.
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.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:45:14 GMT
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff biked his way to work on Friday. Dimitroff rode from Buckhead to The Georgia Dome as part of "National Bike to Work Day."
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff biked his way to work on Friday. Dimitroff rode from Buckhead to The Georgia Dome as part of "National Bike to Work Day."
Monday, May 13 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:19:20 GMT
Former Atlanta Falcons star Warrick Dunn is now a graduate of Emory University. He was awarded a business degree after completing the university's Executive MBA program.
Former Atlanta Falcons star Warrick Dunn is now a graduate of Emory University. He was awarded a business degree after completing the university's Executive MBA program.
Monday, May 13 2013 10:01 AM EDT2013-05-13 14:01:16 GMT
It's that time of year again! The Falcons Golf Tournament at the River Club in Suwanee is Monday, and it starts 10 a.m. Good Day Atlanta's Buck Lanford is in the tournament and he spoke with quarterback Matt Ryan.
It's that time of year again! The Falcons Golf Tournament at the River Club in Suwanee is Monday, and it starts 10 a.m. Good Day Atlanta's Buck Lanford is in the tournament and he spoke with quarterback Matt Ryan and Coach Mike Smith!