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.
ATLANTA -
Falcons fever is getting a grip on Atlanta residents. FOX 5 found everything from Dirty Bird cupcakes to Falcons haircuts as businesses and fans embrace the team's push toward the Super Bowl.
Everywhere you turn, there are signs of the Falcons frenzy.
At Pure Essence Barbers in downtown Atlanta, autographed Falcons memorabilia lined the wall as some diehard fans got the team's logo cut into their hair. Self-proclaimed celebrity barber Hair-Kut said he was planning for a Falcons Super Bowl.
"I'm booking my room tomorrow in New Orleans because we will be in New Orleans," said Hair Kut.
Over at Gigi's Cupcakes in Buckhead, owner Sarah Bonner said the Dirty Bird cupcake is in high demand, but that's not the only Falcons-themed treat. Bonner said her personal favorite cupcake features the name of frequent customer and Falcons star Tony Gonzalez.
"It's very exciting when he comes in, so we love Tony," said Bonner.
The Dirty Bird colada is gaining popularity at Stats near the Georgia Dome.
Employees at nearby Max's Pizzeria were preparing for expected big crowds for Sunday's game.
Stores said they anticipate the Falcons fever to spread even more as the NFC Championship Game against San Francisco gets closer. Tickets for that game went on sale on Monday. As of 9 p.m.. only a limited number of single-seat tickets remained.
