ATLANTA FALCONS CALENDAR AND RESULTS
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2012 OVERALL NFL RANKINGS
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| 2013 Preseason Schedule | ||||||
| WK | DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT/TIME (ET) | RESOURCES | ||
| 1 | Thu, Aug 8 | 8:00 PM![]() | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 2 | Thu, Aug 15 | 7:30 PM | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 3 | Sat, Aug 24 | 8:00 PM | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 4 | Thu, Aug 29 | 7:30 PM | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 2013 Regular Season Schedule | ||||||
| WK | DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT/TIME (ET) | RESOURCES | ||
| 1 | Sun, Sep 8 | 1:00 PM FOX | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 2 | Sun, Sep 15 | 1:00 PM FOX | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 3 | Sun, Sep 22 | 4:05 PM FOX | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 4 | Sun, Sep 29 | 8:30 PM NBC | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 5 | Mon, Oct 7 |
| 8:30 PM![]() | Buy on StubHub | ||
| 6 | BYE WEEK | |||||
| 7 | Sun, Oct 20 | 1:00 PM FOX | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 8 | Sun, Oct 27 | 4:25 PM FOX | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 9 | Sun, Nov 3 | 1:00 PM FOX | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 10 | Sun, Nov 10 |
| 1:00 PM FOX | Buy on StubHub | ||
| 11 | Sun, Nov 17 | 1:00 PM FOX | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 12 | Thu, Nov 21 | 8:25 PM NFL | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 13 | Sun, Dec 1 | 4:05 PM FOX | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 14 | Sun, Dec 8 | 8:30 PM NBC | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 15 | Sun, Dec 15 | 1:00 PM FOX | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 16 | Mon, Dec 23 | 8:30 PM![]() | Buy on StubHub | |||
| 17 | Sun, Dec 29 |
| 1:00 PM FOX | Buy on StubHub | ||
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NFC South offseason schedules
There seems to be a little bit of a lull in news after the NFL draft, but that’s not going to last long. Two NFC South teams will hold rookie minicamps later this week and the other two will follow next week.
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Vote: Draft Grades
Did you team make the best use of its draft picks? Cast your vote now.
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Todd McShay high on Falcons' draft
The Atlanta Falcons didn’t do anything too flashy in the NFL draft. But they certainly addressed their one glaring need. That was cornerback. “They attacked that position,’’ ESPN draft guru Todd McShay said in the attached video.
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Book closed on Tony Gonzalez trade
For those Kansas City Chiefs fans who are still looking for a reason to bang on the Scott Pioli era, here is your chance. Javier Arenas is a former Chief. The new Kansas City regime -- Pioli was fired after four years in January -- sent Arenas to Arizona for fullback Anthony Sherman on Wednesday.
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NFC South salary-cap check
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers freed up $1.75 million in salary-cap space by trading running back LeGarrette Blount to the New England Patriots during the NFL draft. That leaves the Buccaneers $19.
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Team That Filled Biggest Need

Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay identify which team filled the biggest need in the NFL draft.
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NFC South under-the-radar rookies
Let’s have a little fun and look back at the latter stages of the NFL draft. I’m going to pick one player from each team who was drafted after the third round that might end up getting significant playing time as a rookie.
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Around the NFC South
Time for a cruise through the headlines from around the division: TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS As expected, Warren Sapp confirmed he will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor at some point during the season.
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NFC South afternoon update
It's been a fairly quiet news day in the NFC South. But there were a few odds and ends, so let's take a run around the division: ATLANTA FALCONS The Georgia World Congress Center Authority board voted to approve the hiring of a Kansas City-based firm to design the new retractable-roof stadium that’s expected to open in 2017.
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2013 NFL draft: The best and the most questionable NFC picks

Todd McShay examines the best and the most questionable picks made by each NFC team.
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Team That Filled Biggest Need
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Team That Filled Biggest Need
Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay identify which team filled the biggest need in the NFL draft.Tags: NFL Draft, Todd McShay, Mel Kiper Jr., Dee Milliner, Desmond Trufant, Robert Alford - Falcons Select Desmond Trufant
Falcons Select Desmond Trufant
Todd McShay breaks down the Falcons' selection of Desmond Trufant.Tags: Desmond Trufant - Roddy White's NFL Power Rankings
Roddy White's NFL Power Rankings
Falcons WR Roddy White ranks his top five teams in the NFL for the 2013 season.Tags: Power Rankings, Roddy White's NFL Power Rankings, Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless, First Take
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2013 DRAFT PICKS
| RD | PK(OVR) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22(22) | D. Trufant | - | Washington |
| 2 | 28(60) | R. Alford | - | Southeastern Louisiana |
| 4 | 30(127) | M. Goodman | DE | Clemson |
| 4 | 36(133) | L. Toilolo | TE | Stanford |
| 5 | 20(153) | S. Maponga | DE | TCU |
| 7 | 37(243) | K. Ishmael | - | UCF |
| 7 | 38(244) | Z. Motta | - | Notre Dame |
| 7 | 43(249) | S. Renfree | QB | Duke |
2012 Team Leaders
| PASSING | ATT | COMP | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Ryan | 615 | 422 | 4719 | 32 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD |
| Michael Turner | 222 | 800 | 3.6 | 10 |
| Jacquizz Rodgers | 94 | 362 | 3.9 | 1 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | AVG | TD |
| Roddy White | 92 | 1351 | 14.7 | 7 |
| Julio Jones | 79 | 1198 | 15.2 | 10 |
2012 NFC South STANDINGS
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 419 | 299 |
| Carolina | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 357 | 363 |
| New Orleans | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 461 | 454 |
| Tampa Bay | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 389 | 394 |
FREE AGENTS
| PLAYER | POS | FA TYPE | 2013 TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Abraham | DE | Released | |
| S. Baker | OT | UFA | Falcons |
| T. Clabo | OT | Released | |
| M. Cox | FB | UFA | |
| T. Gonzalez | TE | UFA | Falcons |
| B. Grimes | CB | UFA | Dolphins |
| C. Hope | S | UFA | |
| T. McClure | C | UFA | |
| L. McCown | QB | UFA | Saints |
| W. Moore | S | UFA | Falcons |
| C. Owens | DB | UFA | Browns |
| M. Palmer | TE | UFA | |
| M. Peterson | LB | UFA | |
| G. Reynolds | G | UFA | Falcons |
| D. Robinson | CB | Released | Chiefs |
| L. Sidbury | DE | UFA | Colts |
| A. Smith | RB | RFA | Falcons |
| W. Svitek | OT | UFA | Patriots |
| M. Turner | RB | Released | |
| V. Walker | DT | UFA | Raiders |




