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49ers Win NFC Championship, Defeat Falcons, 28-24

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:09:02 +0000

For the sixth time in franchise history, the San Francisco 49ers are headed to the Super Bowl.

The Forty-Niners advanced by defeating the Atlanta Falcons, 28-24, in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, at the Georgia Dome, in Atlanta, Georgia.

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10 Recent Rookie Quarterbacks Who Earned Starting Jobs Right Away [VIDEOS]

Danny Groner — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:04:28 +0000

Over the weekend, at the end of the Washington Redskins’ rookie minicamp, head coach Mike Shanahan annointed Robert Griffin III the starting quarterback going forward. Griffin was the second pick of the 2012 NFL draft last month, and the Redskins are ready to hand him the keys to the team.

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NFL MVP Favorites

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:25:04 +0000

Who is going to be named the MVP in the NFL this year?

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Falcons Are An Epic Failure

Scott Prather — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:43:43 +0000

Believe it or not, I did not write an article calling the Atlanta Falcons an epic failure. Sportswriter Jeff Schultz covers the Falcons 24/7 365. If anyone knows the dirty birds, it's him. "They failed. Epically."-Jeff Schultz. Read more.

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Packers Smash Falcons

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 05:23:01 +0000

The Green Bay Packers have advanced to the NFC Championship, after rolling to a 48-21 route of the Atlanta Falcons, in an NFC Divisional match-up, on Saturday evening, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.

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Saints Halt Falcons' Momentum

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:21:25 +0000

When the New Orleans Saints snapped the Atlanta Falcons 8-game win streak, with a 17-14 win on Monday night, they also put an end to the momentum the Falcons brought in with them. Pat Yasinskas, of espn.com, has the story, below.

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Saints Are In Playoffs

Steve Peloquin — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:19:10 +0000

Monday night's 17-14 win over the Atlanta Falcons has guaranteed the New Orleans Saints a spot in this year's NFL playoffs. Mike Triplett, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.

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Saints Recap

Steve Peloquin — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:11:21 +0000

James Varney, of the Times-Picayune, recaps the New Orleans Saints' 17-14 win over the Atlanta Falcons, on Monday night, below.

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Saints Returning To Playoffs

Steve Peloquin — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:48:48 +0000

The New Orleans Saints are heading back to the playoffs, after defeating the Atlanta Falcons, 17-14, on Monday night. Danny cox, of the New Orleans Sports Examiner, has the story, below.

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Saints Defeat The Dirty Birds

Scott Prather — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:17:37 +0000

The Saints defense played at a championship level in the Georgia Dome on Monday night, and helped propel the Saints to a 17-14 victory over the rival Falcons. Drew Brees hit rookie tight end Jimmy Graham for the go ahead touchdown at the 3:24 mark of the 4th quarter. With the win, the Saint punch their playoff ticket, and still have a chance at an NFC South title.

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Why Saints/Falcons Rivalry Is Big

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:24:27 +0000

Below, Pat Yasinskas, of espn.com, lists five reason why the Saints/Falcons rivalry is huge.

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Roddy White Got Saints' Attention In Multiple Ways

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:32:35 +0000

Atlanta Falcons receiver has drawn attention from the New Orleans Saints for his exploits, both on, and off the playing field. Mike Triplett, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.

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Saints & Falcons May Both Be Underrated

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:18:08 +0000

Despite the fact that the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons have a combined 22-6 record, heading into Monday night's NFC Southern Division showdown, both teams may be underrated. Mike Triplett, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.

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Falcons Scouting Report

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:53:31 +0000

Nakia Hogan, of the Times-Picayune, has a scouting report on the Atlanta Falcons, below. the New Orleans Saints will face the Falcons, on Monday evening.

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Brees Gets Hotter As The Weather Gets Colder

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 22:53:17 +0000

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is playing his best football of the year, down the stretch. Mike Triplett, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.

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