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Falcons vs. Redskins: Atlanta wins 24-17, improves to 5-0 for first time in team history
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October 8, 2012
Ryan wants to see Falcons improve
Matt Ryan is happy to be 5-0, but doesn't believe that the Atlanta Falcons have realized their potential yet.
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October 8, 2012
OL helps lead Falcons to victory over Redskins
The play of the offensive line was one of the positive takeaways from the Atlanta Falcons' 24-17 win over the Washington Redskins in Week 5.
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October 8, 2012
Matt Ryan: Offense 'didn't flinch'
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan credited his offense for "not flinching" during the second half of Atlanta's Week 5 victory over the Washington Redskins.
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October 8, 2012
Mike Smith touts Falcons' offensive adjustments
The Birds stalled early and often, but used a 17-7 fourth quarter to stay undefeated against Washington.
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October 8, 2012
Falcons stay healthy against 'Skins
Atlanta loses backup running back Antoine Smith to an ankle injury, but suffers no setbacks to starters.
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October 8, 2012
Falcons' battery good but not great - yet
SB Nation Falcons blog The Falcoholic advocates for a better effort from both Ryan and Jones to increase the Falcons' effectiveness.
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October 8, 2012
Atlanta fights a battle of attrition for fifth win
Three Falcons numbers immediately jumped off the stat sheet after Sunday's air-tight 24-17 win over the Washington Redskins: 52, 187, and seven.
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October 8, 2012
Julio Jones: Difference maker
When everything else was failing, Julio Jones stepped up and helped lead the Falcons to victory
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October 7, 2012
Mike Smith wants Falcons to focus on the present
The Atlanta Falcons have had their playoffs woes, but head coach Mike Smith wants the team to continue worrying about the now.
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October 7, 2012
Falcons Vs. Redskins: Atlanta stays unbeaten
The Atlanta Falcons picked up their fifth straight win with a 24-17 victory on the road over the Washington Redskins. Washington rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III left the game in the third quarter with what has been announced as a mild concusion.
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October 7, 2012
Kirk Cousins launches TD to give Skins late lead
Just as the Redskins appeared poised to score on third-and-goal from the three-yard line, fate - or rather, Sean Weatherspoon - intervened a laid a nasty, but legal, hit on Robert Griffin III to force a field goal attempt.
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October 7, 2012
Robert Griffin leaves game with head injury
Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was sent to the locker room in the third quarter of his team's week five matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.
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October 7, 2012
Last-minute Matt Ryan TD pass ties game 7-7
It was a rough first half for the Falcons offense as the Redskins forced three Atlanta punts and two turnovers.
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October 7, 2012
Falcons, Redskins stuck in scoreless deadlock
In a matchup featuring two high-powered offenses, this game has been dominated by a lack of scoring thus far. Through one quarter, both teams remain locked in a scoreless tie.
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October 7, 2012
Lousaka Polite, Michael Palmer out for Falcons
Meanwhile, the Falcons got some good injury news. Center Todd McClure and safety William Moore are both active after being listed as questionable on Friday. However, fullback Lousaka Polite and tight end Michael Palmer will not play.
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October 7, 2012
Falcons-Redskins TV, radio info for Week 5
The Atlanta Falcons head on the road looking to improve to 5-0. Their defense will need to contend with another option-heavy offense, this time lead by RG3, while Matt Ryan and the offense should have plenty of opportunity against a soft Washington s
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October 5, 2012
Falcons hope for better run defense vs. Redskins
The Washington Redskins and the Carolina Panthers have similar option-heavy ground games. The Atlanta Falcons hope the nearly 200 yards they gave up to the Panthers help them fare better against Washington.
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October 5, 2012
Finding fault in Ryan being sacked 7 times
Matt Ryan was sacked by the Carolina Panthers seven times in Week 4, out of a total of 10 on the season. That's a problem with the offensive line, but the blame doesn't end there.
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October 5, 2012
Redskins injury report: Brandon Meriweather out
The Washington Redskins will not have safety Brandon Meriweather when they host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5, and they'll be without cornerback Cedric Griffin as well. The team released its full injury report on Friday.
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October 5, 2012
Falcons injury report: Julio Jones probable
The Atlanta Falcons will have star receiver Julio Jones when they take on the Washington Redskins in Week 5, but the status of some others is more up in the air.
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October 5, 2012
Atlanta favored by a field goal against Redskins
The Atlanta Falcons are 3-point favorites Sunday on the road against the Washington Redskins.
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October 5, 2012
Tony Gonzalez rates offense an '8'
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez rates the team's offense an eight through four weeks. Does it have any chance of improving to a nine or 10?
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October 5, 2012
Falcons vs. Redskins: Garrett Reynolds fitting in
Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Garrett Reynolds is starting to fit in nicely at his position. How well has he done protecting quarterback Matt Ryan this season?
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October 5, 2012
Atlanta's coach talks about his star players
Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith talks about his two biggest superstars on offense
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October 5, 2012
What are the three things to watch on Sunday?
The Atlanta Falcons need to ensure three things happen to win on Sunday