Falcons/Ryan prove too much for Saints

Matt Ryan proved that he was the man for the job behind center as he opened up the 2014 NFL season with a 37-34 Overtime victory over a very good New Orleans Saints team.  Offensively, the Falcons were firing on all cylinders as Ryan threw for a franchise high 448 yards and three touchdowns while the running game by committee was just as successful with 181 yards from scrimmage.

“He’s played a lot of games, made a lot of plays for us,” coach Mike Smith said. “But I was really impressed with his ability to extend some plays by moving around in the pocket. And he was very, very accurate. When you have (568 yards) of total offense and 448 through the air, your quarterback is playing well.”

The Falcons next face the Cincinnati Bengals on the road.  The Bengals are coming off a road win over the Baltimore Ravens.  Get your tickets and cheer on your Atlanta Falcons!

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Baker out for the season

Starting left tackle Sam Baker has been lost for the season following a play in the second quarter against the Texans in which he tore his patella tendon. The Falcons lost the game 32-7.

This adds to the players which are beginning to pile up on the injured reserve list.  Baker joins guard Gabe Carami, tight end Micky Schuler, running back Stephen Jackson and most recently tackle Terren Jones.

The Falcons have a couple of options with this years Sixth overall draft selection Jake Matthews in the mix.

“We would have a number of options,” Head Coach Mike Smith said. “Again, our No. 1 goal would be to put the five best offensive linemen out there. We obviously know that he is one of the five best because he is a starter. Is he our best left tackle, our best option? That is something that we will have to determine if we have to address that.”

The Falcons play host to the Tennessee Titans this Saturday at 7 p.m.  Great seats and cheap tickets are still available so get yours NOW!

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Hester joins Falcons, poised to make history

When Devin Hester joined the Falcons as a free agent, you have to wonder if he chose the Falcons for a specific reason, i.e. breaking the Punt/Kick Return record held by former Falcon Deon Sanders.  Currently, Hester and Sanders are tied at 19 apiece.

The Falcons open the preseason against the Miami Dolphins on Friday August 8th.  There are plenty of cheap tickets and great seat still available.  Be sure to get yours now!

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