Tag Archives: Gameday

Holding Strong for a Win

By J. Michael Moore | Published: August 22, 2009
Eric Brock’s interception in the end zone with less than a minute to play did more than secure the Falcons first victory of the preseason. It showed the team’s defense — first-string or otherwise — can get a big play to end a game. Without Brock’s play the Falcons may have been looking at overtime (not the [...]
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Fighting Throw the Difficulties

By J. Michael Moore | Published: August 21, 2009
BLOGGER’S NOTE: We’re entering the fourth quarter here at the Edward Jones Dome, meaning I will soon close up the computer and make the trip to the sideline. More coverage through Twitter (@FalconsJMoore) and after the game. D.J. Shockley led the Falcons offense into the third quarter of Friday’s game in St. Louis and continued to [...]
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Passing Thoughts on the ‘D’

By J. Michael Moore | Published: August 21, 2009
The Falcons defense was the talk of Atlanta sports after last week’s preseason loss. Linemen, linebackers and defensive backs also talked about the mistakes and what they needed to do to get better. Friday in St. Louis the defense made the necessary adjustments and showed the speed and enthusiasm coaches have raved about since April’s NFL [...]
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I Think the Burner is Back

By J. Michael Moore | Published: August 21, 2009
Michael Turner is ready for the regular season. As if to make a point he’s not going to slow after a grueling, 376-carry season, the Pro Bowl running back has recorded two runs of 40 or more yards this preseason. His 43-yard run on the second play of Friday’s preseason game in St. Louis was a large [...]
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