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Time for the Falcons to put up or shut up
Monsters and Critics.com, UK - 13 hours ago
Atlanta's production on offense was counterbalanced by a submissive defense that was ravaged by Dallas signal-caller Tony Romo and his talented receiving corps, especially in the second half.

Vick's final touchdown toss of the night, a five-yard strike to fullback Justin Griffith, gave the Falcons a 28-21 lead early in the third quarter. The Cowboys then put together back-to-back scoring drives to reclaim the advantage, with Atlanta failing to make the necessary stops in key situations.

A Martin Gramatica field goal was set up when Romo connected with Terry Glenn for a 22-yard gain on a 3rd-and-13 play. With Dallas facing a 3rd-and-12 on its ensuing possession, Glenn raced by Hall and hauled in a 34-yard delivery from Romo to keep the drive alive. Shortly afterward, running back Marion Barber powered in from nine yards out to put the Cowboys ahead to stay.

Now with two games to go in the regular season, we find the Falcons in a most familiar position - at the crossroads. A playoff appearance is still very much within reach, but so is the possibility of a second straight idle January.

In other words, time to put up or shut up.

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:25:00 GMT

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[Nuke]

The Falcons are done for 2006. I think it's time they get a new QB and maybe use Vick like the Steelers use to use Kordell Stewart when they had a real passer in Neil O'Donnell. They also need a runningback as well.

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Playoff hopes flickering for Falcons after loss
Access North Georgia, GA - 3 hours ago
ATLANTA - The Carolina Panthers did not give up on their season, even when four straight losses made it appear their postseason hopes were over.

It's a good thing. Suddenly, following a 10-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, the Panthers and Falcons are in a group of NFC wild-card playoff hopefuls at 7-8.

Carolina's road win was a dramatic turnaround from last week's 37-3 home loss to Pittsburgh.

``I really believe that we did not mail it in,'' said Panthers coach John Fox. ``I know everybody saw the score against Pittsburgh and that was frustrating. Our guys hung in there.''

Now the Panthers, like the Falcons, are hanging to slim postseason hopes.

``This team deserves to be in the playoffs and should be,'' said Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. ``What we have to do to get there, I don't know, but it's disappointing and will be disappointing if I don't find myself in the postseason.''

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 08:54:00 GMT

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[ThePundit]

If the Giants lose tonight, I think there chances are pretty decent. That is - if they can beat Philly...And I think they can...That's just how the NFL has gone this year...If this game patterns the rest of the NFL this year, Philly will lose.