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 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.
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!
