The storied rivalry between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints got even nastier last night when the Saints arrived at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International…
Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl wide-receiver Roddy White has apologized for making comments offensive to gay people on Twitter, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution. The AJC…
Look like another Football wife is entering the mix. Jason Snelling is the backup running back for the Atlanta Falcons. And, while the Falcons had a rough season, he is actually pretty happy these days as he is engaged to Janeese Palmer. They just released photos in a Bonnie and Clyde style shot by photographer Kelly Nice. Anyway, enjoy the love!
The NFL will feature four Divisional Round playoff games this week, three of which we’ve already determined the results for via a detailed, scientific comparison of players and team traits. To wit: The Giants will knock off the Falcons . The Broncos will beat the Steelers . The Saints and Lions game will end in a tie . Now, for the matchup that will air actually first tomorrow afternoon, let’s rundown the most important aspects of the Cincinnati Bengals and the Houston Texans… 1. TOTAL OFFENSE (YPG) Bengals: 319.9 Texans: 372.1 Edge: Texans 2. TOTAL DEFENSE (YPG) Bengals: 316.2 Texans: 285.7 Edge: Texans 3. TEAM RUSHING (YPG) Bengals: 111.1 Texans: 153 Edge: Texans 4. TEAM PASSING (YPG) Bengals: 208.8 Texans: 219.1 Edge: Texans 5. ROOKIE QUARTERBACK Bengals: Andy Dalton Texans: TJ Yates Edge: Bengals 6. HEAD COACH Bengals: Marvin Lewis Texans: Gary Kubiak Edge: Bengals 7. FANTASY FOOTBALL STUD Bengals: Cedric Benson Texans: Arian Foster Edge: Texans 8. FEELINGS ON BEING MESSED WITH Bengals: Eh… Texans: Don’t you dare! Edge: Texans 9. WILL MOST MISS… Bengals: The antics of Chad Ochocinco Texans: Injured star lineman Mario Williams Edge: Tie 10. TEAM DEFENSE, PASSING YPG Bengals: 211.6 Texans: 189.7 Edge: Tie THE VERDICT : This one shouldn’t be close. Houston takes it by a final tally of 7-2-1, our most lopsided victory for any playoff team yet over another. With a strong defense, arguably the best running back in football and a surprisingly efficient rookie quarter, the Texans are on track for their first-ever postseason victory. WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN?
With the NFL playoffs kicking off this weekend, THG is giving fans a unique look into every Divisional Round matchup. We’ve already given clear reasons why the Broncos will defeat the Steelers , for example, and now it’s time to turn our attention to the New York Giants vs. the Atlanta Falcons. Which of these inconsistent squads will come out on top? Let’s compare the teams in a variety of key areas and find out… 1. BIG “TIGHT END” TARGET … Falcons: Pregnant Kim Zolciak Giants: Jake Ballard/Bear Pascoe Edge: Tie 2. OWNERSHIP FUN FACT Falcons: Principal owner/CEO Arthur Blank founded Home Depot Giants: Actresses Rooney Mara ( The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo ) and Kate Mara ( American Horror Story ) are the daughters of team V.P. Tim Mara and granddaughters of founder Wellington Mara Edge: Giants 3. DEJECTED QB EXPRESSION Falcons: Matt Ryan Face (below, right) Giants: Eli Manning Face (below, left) Edge: Giants 4. DEEP THREAT Falcons: Julio Jones Giants: Victor Cruz Edge: Giants 5. DISGRACED, IMPRISONED FORMER STAR Falcons: Michael Vick Giants: Plaxico Burress Edge: Falcons 6. CELEBRITY FANS Falcons: The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Kim Basinger, Outkast, Lil Jon, Usher, Ludacris, Justin Bieber , Selena Gomez Giants: Conceding this category to avoid death threats from Beliebers Edge: Falcons 7. NUMBER OF SONGS JAY-Z HAS PENNED ABOUT HOMETOWNS Falcons: Zero Giants: One Edge: Giants 8. NUMBER OF RICK MORANIS-ANCHORED MOVIES THAT FEATURE A YOUNGER VERSION OF THE TEAM Falcons: Zero Giants: One Edge: Giants 9. NICKNAME FOR QUARTERBACK Falcons: Matty Ice Giants: Easy E Edge: Falcons 10. CONNECTION TO FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL Falcons: Quarterback Matt Ryan is married to a woman named Sarah Marshall Giants: None Edge: Falcons THE VERDICT : Another tight contest, but the Giants survive at home by a final tally of 5-4-1. It looks like the disgruntled face of Eli Manning depicted above won’t be on display when the fourth quarter concludes on Sunday. WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN THE MATCHUP?
Ciara and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton were reportedly spotted in Atlanta this weekend on several occasions, making many people believe that they’re dating. Atlanta-native Cam was back in his hometown to play the Falcons. According to MediaTakeOut, Ciara and Cam Newton “spent the weekend together” and were mobbed by fans at Atlantic Station. Get the rest of the details here . RELATED POSTS: Did L.A. Reid Sign Ciara? Is Ciara Dating Ludacris? [PHOTOS]
Drew Brees and the Saints led tonight#39;s Monday Night football game 10-7 to start the fourth quarter. However, a costly interception on Brees by Chauncey Davis of the Falcons was returned 26 yards for a pick-six. Drew Brees#39; scar is a hot topic tonight with the Super Bowl MVP#39;s Saints going head-to-head with the Atlanta Falcons. But you know what, that scar isn#39;t really a scar after all. What Oprah Winfrey thought was lipstick, is actually a birthmark/mole that Brees was born with
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