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Atlanta Falcons - TeamReport

NFL Team Report - Atlanta Falcons - INSIDE SLANT Following a weekend rookie camp, the Atlanta Falcons feel they may have managed to steal a couple of linebacker prospects after failing to address that need during the draft. Linebackers Nick Clancy and Joplu Bartu, both undrafted free agent rookies, were impressive in the three-day camp that ended Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons - TeamReport

NFL Team Report - Atlanta Falcons - INSIDE SLANT Following a weekend rookie minicamp, the Atlanta Falcons feel they may have managed to steal a couple of linebacker prospects after failing to address that need during the draft. Linebackers Nick Clancy and Joplu Bartu, both undrafted free agent rookies, were impressive in the three-day camp that ended Sunday.

NFL-Falcons offense disappears when it matters most

By Simon Evans ATLANTA, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The Atlanta Falcons were unable to turn their regular season dominance into playoff glory as they blew a 17-point lead in a soul-destroying NFC Championship loss to the visiting San Francisco 49ers. Head coach Mike Smith and quarterback Matt Ryan have enjoyed five consecutive winning seasons together and four trips to the playoffs, including this year as the top seed following a 13-3 regular season record.

NFL-Falcons' Gonzalez bows out with sadness but no regrets

By Simon Evans ATLANTA, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Tony Gonzalez's dream of ending his career with a Super Bowl vanished as the tight end's Atlanta Falcons fell victim to a record comeback by the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game on Sunday. Gonzalez, a future Hall of Famer who has set many records at the tight end position during his 16-year NFL career, got his first career playoff win last week but the top-seeded Falcons were unable to give him one more.

NFL-Profile of NFC champion San Francisco 49ers

Jan 20 (Reuters) - Profile of the San Francisco 49ers, who beat the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday to win the National Football Conference (NFC) championship and advance to the Feb. 3 Super Bowl. Founded: Established in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and joined the National Football League in 1950 after the two leagues merged. NFC titles (season): 6 (1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994, 2012) Super Bowl titles: 5 (1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994)

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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS BEAT ATLANTA FALCONS TO WIN NFC CHAMPIONSHIP AND QUALIFY FOR SUPER BOWL

NFL-One playoff win not enough for relieved Falcons QB Ryan

Jan 13 (Reuters) - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was a relieved man after finally getting the first playoff win of his career on Sunday but said he was not about to settle for just ending his post-season jinx. Ryan completed 25 of 35 passes and threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns in a 30-28 win over the Seattle Seahawks and also gave up an interception in the fourth quarter that led to a massive shift of momentum.
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