Falcons coach Bobby Petrino surprised many by naming Byron Leftwich as his starting quarterback against the Bucs. Leftwich was coming off surgery three weeks ago for a severely sprained ankle, and Joey Harrington had led Atlanta to consecutive victories and - even at 3-6 - within arm's reach in the lowly NFC South. ...more

November 19, 2007

They say they have moved on. Nearly four months after their rookie head coach implored them to do that, after he suggested their survival depended on it, it seems they have. ...more

November 18, 2007

The education of Donald Penn continues Sunday at the Georgia Dome, where Professor John Abraham plans to administer a lesson in the art of the pass rush. ...more

November 16, 2007

Even after a refreshing bye week, Coach Jon Gruden keeps finding himself questioned about injuries, real or imagined. ...more

November 15, 2007

The game was on the line and so was Arthur Blank, striking his accustomed pose down on the field in the final moments. ...more

November 13, 2007

The Falcons actually won another game, even though most of their fans didn't get to see it. ...more

November 5, 2007

Saturday is the University of South Florida's homecoming. The nation's 20th-ranked football team is still in contention for a decent bowl trip and possibly even a BCS bowl. ...more

October 31, 2007

David Carr or Jake Delhomme? The Bucs say they don't care who lines up under center for Carolina on Sunday. ...more

September 29, 2007