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.
ATLANTA -
The Georgia Dome is preparing for the biggest Atlanta Falcons home game in history. The Falcons take on the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship and a spot in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Workers spent part of Thursday spray-painting and pulling up stencils to reveal the Dirty Bird's logo on the playing field.
"There's only two NFL games this weekend, and we're hosting one of them. And I think if you ask any of the other stadiums, they'd love to be in our shoes and hosting that game this weekend," said Georgia Dome spokesman Jason Kirksey.
Kirksey says that while Atlanta has hosted some pretty big games before, including a Super Bowl in 2000, this will be the biggest game yet for the Falcons.
"This is the biggest game we've ever hosted with the Atlanta Falcons involved. We've had the divisional game. They've taken the next step, and now we're excited to host the NFC Championship," Kirksey said.
The Falcons played for and won the NFC Championship back in 1998, but this is the first time they'll have the home field advantage.
"The one difference you'll see for this game is the NFC Championship. For the first time ever, we're painting that logo on the field," Kirksey said.
When the Falcons take on the 49ers for the first time in two years, the Georgia Dome will be filled with more than 70,000 screaming fans cheering them on for a shot at the Super Bowl.
"We're used to hosting major events here. Having 70,000 people here is something we always enjoy. But for the first time we've be able to have a Super Bowl berth on the line," said Kirksey.
If you can't make it the Dome, you can watch the big game on FOX 5 on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m.
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!
