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Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons


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Come one, come all, for the greatest show on turf this weekend! Marvel as two divisional rivals still in the playoff race square off, with the meddlesome Bucs lining up for their comeuppance against the beloved Falcons. You won't find a better game to watch, especially if the Bucs get their butts kicked up and down the Georgia Dome.

Without further ado, let's follow along after the jump!

 

Star-divide

Who? Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Bucs, 1 p.m. ET

Where? Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia

Weather? Steely with a chance of beams.

Fun Fact? According to ESPN, Jeff Garcia is going to throw 1.5 touchdowns on Sunday. I guess this means he'll be kicking field goals, too.

Injuries? WR Laurent Robinson is again doubtful, leading me to wonder if health = L-Rob : Pacman Jones = staying out of trouble. A long list of questionables again this week from the Official Site.

The Bucs have a shorter list of questionables, but man. Questionable looks like the new black this season.

Odds? Atlanta over Tampa Bay 3.0, Over/Under 44.5

Foe? The dastardly crew of Buc 'Em, who maintain our network's fine Bucs blog. Be sure to visit there for the latest in Buckin' insight and to politely curse out the team they love. 

GO FALCONS! Let's commandeer a win from these Bucs!

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Way to build the suspense!

Garcia’s out, Baker will play today.

Buccaneers: QB Jeff Garcia, WR Dexter Jackson, QB Josh Johnson (3rd), RB Noah Herron, LB Matt McCoy, G Jeremy Zuttah, WR Joey Galloway, DT Chris Hovan.

Falcons: QB D.J. Shockley (3rd), WR Laurent Robinson, CB Brent Grimes, CB Glenn Sharpe, LB Tony Gilbert, T Wayne Gandy, C Alex Stepanovich, DE Simon Fraser.

Go Falcons!

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 1:03 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice hole

for turner on the first run.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 1:04 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3 and out

Not an auspicious start. Hope the D starts fast.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 1:05 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They certainly look

more fired up today than last week so far.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 1:08 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tampa's killing themselves

with all those penalties. Come on D!

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 1:08 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dunn

loses 3 yards then no gain. Man, I hope there’s a pattern there.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 1:08 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great field position

to start the second drive!

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 1:10 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We need that killer instinct

Get a TD and make them pay for all those stupid penalties.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 1:11 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why did I think this game was at 4?

Good thing I flipped over.

Anyway, starting a drive in Tampa territory = sweeeet.

by Cerbera on Dec 14, 2008 1:11 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What's going on fellas?

Just got back from running some Sunday Christmas errands.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 1:13 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Welcome

we’re just trying to make something of great field position

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 1:14 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Baker's in the game

And Turner runs behind him for a nice gain.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 1:13 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jenkins

has been making some nice catches. And that was a great snag!

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 1:15 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ugh

That red zone TD stat is an ugly one. One of my few complaints this season.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 1:16 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And another field goal instead of 7

Argh. You lose games kicking field goals from the 10 yard line.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 1:17 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We really struggle

At getting any kind of pass rush.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 1:24 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

good

but much better if we can get a TD on this drive.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 1:26 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Meh

Offense got held up in TB redzone, got 3. But we’ve managed to keep TB from getting anything together. So far, so… OK.

by Cerbera on Dec 14, 2008 1:26 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Roddy White's down

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 1:28 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That

was a very pretty grab.
Please get up. Please get up.

by Cerbera on Dec 14, 2008 1:28 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

White down

hopefully just go the wind knocked out of him. Great catch!

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 1:29 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah

That’s the way it looked. He landed square on his back.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 1:31 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Burner baby!

great run.. Let’s get 7 here.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 1:34 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

trying

justinTV. very choppy video but better than nothing

by Funballad on Dec 14, 2008 1:34 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

http://www.ustream.tv/videoplayerpopup/channel/399766

"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)

by FrankyWren on Dec 14, 2008 1:35 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ouch

landing on his back has to hurt

by Funballad on Dec 14, 2008 1:35 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

New TD record

Turner from the half yard line.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 1:36 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

http://www.ustream.tv/videoplayerpopup/channel/399766

Go to this website. It’s a nice stream.

"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)

by FrankyWren on Dec 14, 2008 1:40 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What what

Michael Turner in the house! Dave the Falconer is alive!

by Dave the Falconer on Dec 14, 2008 1:38 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey Dave

Hope all is well in the icy north.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 1:39 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow

Ronde Barber says in 3 years, Matt Ryan will be setting the standard for QB’s. That’s some high praise. I’d say he’s already setting it for rookie QB’s.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 1:40 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Still iced over?

glad to see your electric is on

by Funballad on Dec 14, 2008 1:40 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At work now

We’re one of the lucky ones who got power back quickly. Still 100,000s without.

by Dave the Falconer on Dec 14, 2008 1:41 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Check the game on this stream

http://www.ustream.tv/videoplayerpopup/channel/399766

"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)

by FrankyWren on Dec 14, 2008 1:42 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sack!

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 1:44 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Abraham

sack via pushing an O-lineman into the QB

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 1:45 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thank you frankywren

much better video. still way behind the game but much better video and sound

by Funballad on Dec 14, 2008 1:48 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Koenen

He needs to boom one here.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 1:49 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Block in the back!

Push em back more.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 1:49 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

10 yard penalty

almost exactly negates the punt return yardage.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 1:50 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

slow motion TV

but so worth the effort. thank you

by Funballad on Dec 14, 2008 1:51 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would feel a lot better

If we tacked on another TD. Turnover, anyone?

by Dave the Falconer on Dec 14, 2008 1:52 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There’s been a couple of pick-able balls thrown by Griese.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 1:53 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3rd and 1

and another penalty. Gruden must be steaming mad.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 1:53 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice stop

Houston nearly had a pick 6.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 1:54 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Houston

almost had the pick

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 1:54 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why does Douglas

return some kicks and Finn others?

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 1:55 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Typically

I think Finn is back for kicks that aren’t really return situations (i.e. the ball is going to land inside the 20) because he has the better hands. They want him back there to ensure no muffs on a punt. Douglas comes in for kicks expected to be returned because he has the ability to make something happen.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 1:57 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not sure. but it seems they put finn in when they just want to ensure a non-muff catch. douglas when they want a return.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 1:57 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mr. Jenks

with another nice catch on a high throw.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 1:57 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What an idiotic penalty

One of our O-lines got a late hit.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 1:59 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Got lucky for the offset

Dahl leveled that guy after the play was over.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Flags, flags, flags

Dahl’s penalty looked kinda dumb.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Darnit

Underthrew the deep ball and picked off.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

no pressure either. not sure why there wasn’t more mustard on that one.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 2:02 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Talib

Ryan’s been steadily increasing his interception count these past few weeks. Hard to blame him when he’s throwing that far downfield, I guess.

by Dave the Falconer on Dec 14, 2008 2:02 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Eh

The INT he threw last week and this one were great plays by the defenders. The defense does win sometimes.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:03 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed

And it’s part of playing aggressive football. Just makes me a little skittish.

by Dave the Falconer on Dec 14, 2008 2:04 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice to have a lead

but this could be going a lot better the way Tampa’s hurting themselves.

“Never hit a man when he’s down. Kick him, it’s easier.”

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:02 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great spot

for a fumble or an INT…

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:03 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You've got to be kidding me

How the hell do you allow a 21 yard completion out of the end zone??

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:04 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This game has a weird feel to it

The Falcons are leading, but it seems like Tampa Bay is controlling it.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:06 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Despite the penalties

This looks like an intense, physical game to me.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:06 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nice stop. let’s hope for a good return here.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd feel a lot better

If we can get one more score before the half.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:08 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

me too.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 2:09 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What fake

Wow

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:09 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Glad to see

them utilizing norwood in interesting ways more and more.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 2:11 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NOOOOOOOOO

Bad Matty Ice.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:14 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another INT

Jesus tap-dancin’ Christ. Come ON.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:14 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tampa Bay is once again

Making Matt Ryan look like a rookie.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:15 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No more scores for us

this half. Griese’s not having a bad day for a sub.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:15 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Griese never seems to have a bad day

I’ve never understood why he isn’t starting somewhere. He never plays badly.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:16 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Always a workmanlike performance.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:17 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Are you freaking kidding me?????

Griese has thrown some perfect passes this drive.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:18 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's review that last catch

by TB.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 2:18 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Son of a BITCH

that catch should be reviewed.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:18 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Like I said

This game has a weird feel to it. Being a Georgia fan, Tampa Bay is like the Florida Gators to me. The team that just owns you, so you never feel confident no matter what the score.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:19 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We need somebody

To Nancy Kerrigan Bryant during the half.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ANOTHER Tampa penalty!

God, could we squirm out of this mess?

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:22 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Once again

How in the hell do you give up that first down??

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:22 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jeez

had to let them get some momentum going into the half.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 2:23 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow

I have no confidence in our secondary this season.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:23 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

along with the turnovers.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 2:25 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah

Can’t give them the ball at almost midfield with time left.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:25 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If Tampa gets the penalties under control

this could be a long day. The Falcons need to make some serious halftime adjustments.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:27 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Emmitt Smith

Once again proof of the world-class education you can get from the University of Florida.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:32 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

One day

someone should put an “All-Dumbass” team together just for fun.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:37 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

turner well on his way to another good game

we need to get the running game going good and strong

by Funballad on Dec 14, 2008 2:30 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We need some pass coverage

My kingdom for it, blah blah blah. More pressure on Griese and some competent cornerbacking would go a long way today.

by Dave the Falconer on Dec 14, 2008 2:37 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Teams have had quick-strike capability

against us way too much this year. DE and DB have got to be our biggest draft needs next year.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:39 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All right!

Fox is showing Mike Kenn and Claude Humphrey’s pictures and Ring of Honor banners.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:39 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's get after them here

Abraham needs to dial up that pass rush this half.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:40 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sack by the big man!

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 2:42 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's what I'm talking 'bout!!

Grady Jackson with the sack.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:42 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have enjoyed our receivers this year

They squeeze the ball with their hands everytime.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:47 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Turner

for another first.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:48 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll take 4-5 yards a carry all day long

The Burner is looking good to start the half.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:48 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TD!!

He broke the plane before he lost the ball, I hope.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:49 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rader TD!

Way to enter the room, dude!

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:49 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Crap

Ball came out early, it looks like. This is going to go in Tampa Bay’s favor. Dammit.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:50 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hopefully

There’s not indisputable evidence.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:50 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I fear you're right

but not sure if there’s ‘indisputable evidence’ there. Oh Vishnu…

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:51 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

damn challenge on the TD

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 2:50 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we woulda challenged too

whats fair is fair. we will overcome

by Funballad on Dec 14, 2008 2:51 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dammit

Touchback for Tampa Bay.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:52 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Okay, big stop defense

Let’s do it.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:53 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seriously, Tampa Bay's receivers must be lonely

There hasn’t been a Falcon near them since the 1st quarter.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:54 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what's the deal

with all these turnovers the last few games?

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 2:54 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Scary

lack of turnovers was a big part of our early success. Hate to see us getting away from that.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:55 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And Griese comes out throwing

and moving the ball, 2 straight completions.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:54 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As I talk crap about our secondary

Big play by Foxworth with the pick.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:55 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Life has a way

of keeping me humble like that…

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:56 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Foxworth

that’s what i’m talking about!!

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 2:55 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

make them turn the ball over.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 2:56 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Foxworth with the pick!

That makes me feel a little better.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:55 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow

that was our first defensive turnover in 5 games per the announcer.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:58 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Look at Douglas

Lowering the shoulder on the end around.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:58 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Douglas

knocks the guy out of bounds and stares him down. haha. i like that kid.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 2:58 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wasn't it Douglas

who punched out Milloy in training camp?

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 2:59 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That screen play

Got blown up real quick.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 2:59 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Punting it away

Did nothing with the turnover.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:00 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3 and out

Tampa’s D playing well today.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:00 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The only time they haven't played well in the last 5 years

Was this past Monday night.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:01 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed

It will be a happy day in Falcon land when Monte Kiffin goes to Tennessee.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:03 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Snelling

Nice punt coverage!

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:00 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

damm

almost outa cheese puffs

by Funballad on Dec 14, 2008 3:02 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dunn held in check

pretty well today, 34 yards so far.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:03 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wire

has been in on a lot of tackles today. Haven’t heard his name a lot.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:04 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How many times is this going to happen today?

How many 3rd and longs have they converted?

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:05 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah. it always seems we are trying to stop the big play and give them the first.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:06 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Finally

a 3rd down stop. Let’s get a long return, boys.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:06 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And we're close to our end zone

After a holding penalty.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Foxworth's holding penalty

half the distance, Falcons start at the 9. Careful.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow

just looked outside. we got 2 inches of snow on the ground. we dont get snow in the willamette valley in oregon

by Funballad on Dec 14, 2008 3:09 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Turner again!

Not to be a wet blanket, but I hope they’re not overusing him. He’s never played a full season and here he is leading the league in carries.

Since I retired I do worry obsessively, having little else to do…

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:12 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great Way

to end the half, keep pounding it with the Burner baby!!!!!

by Phizzzle on Dec 14, 2008 3:12 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

PI on Tampa Bay

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:15 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it was close. but, is ryan underestimating the speed of the receivers? just looked a little under thrown again.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:18 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm confused

It looked well within Jenkins’s reach to me, the CBs arm just blocked him from reaching. That’s what I saw anyway…

by Cerbera on Dec 14, 2008 3:19 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I thought he pushed off.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:20 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As Emmitt Smith would say

The Falcons have been flusterated today.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:18 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah

That’s the last thing we need.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:21 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice hit Foxworth

Would have been a big gainer inside the 40.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:22 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Foxworth

He’s been a man on a mission the 2nd half.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:22 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Woah

Did Bryant just get in Smitty’s face?
He better watch himself. I feel like Smitty could give him a jolly good box to the ear.

by Cerbera on Dec 14, 2008 3:23 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Smitty is the type of guy that would challenge you to a dual

By smacking you with a white glove and throwing on his top hat.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:24 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Falcons ball on the 14

Our field position has sucked today.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:23 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mike Smith

Getting in the Buc’s face.

That is why he is coach of the year…right there

by Phizzzle on Dec 14, 2008 3:23 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seriously

Tampa’s D has been nasty today.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:27 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

9 possessions, no points

Get those antacids ready, I smell a stomach churning finish.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:28 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The question is

Can we defend Antonio Bryant?

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:30 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another first down

and Tampa’s in FG range. Come on defense.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:32 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If the defense ever got a turnover

Right now would be pretty optimal.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:33 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jeez

Another TB receiver with no Falcons around him. I sense a theme.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:34 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TB false start

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:35 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

False start

Way to shoot yourself in the foot, TB.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:35 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tampa tried to quick snap

and got penalized instead. Serves ya right for being a smart ass.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:35 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great rush by Abraham

He caused that incomplete.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:36 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Correction, Babs

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:36 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YEAAHHHHHH

Missed it!!

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:36 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Please vishnu

burn 3 min off the clock.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Woot woot

Wide, baby, wide. Now we just need a handful of those grinding, 5+ yd Turner runs.

by Cerbera on Dec 14, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YES!!!!

How bout that D!!!!!!

Time for Matty Ice to go to work!!

by Phizzzle on Dec 14, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ryan throwing on first down?

Not a bad call, but don’t run out of bounds!

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:39 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

huge, huge, huge

3rd down

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:40 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yes, i believe so.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:41 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes, they do.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:41 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This game has been beaten

With an ugly stick. We’re going to need to move the ball a little to win here.

by Dave the Falconer on Dec 14, 2008 3:41 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hm.

Perplexing, Matt. Perplexing.

by Cerbera on Dec 14, 2008 3:42 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You've got to be kidding me

A block?

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:42 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

block kick

ffs!

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:42 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And just like that

1st and goal

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:43 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Goodness

Please to be a real defense, Falcons. Much of appreciation.

by Cerbera on Dec 14, 2008 3:43 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Happy turnover thoughts I want to think.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:45 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Line breakdown

Someone missed block.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:46 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Line, I think. I’m in shock though.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:46 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

me too

punting has been great this year.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:47 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sacked by Abraham!!

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:47 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes!

Back to the 20. Hold them there and a FG is not automatic.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:47 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

John Abraham

Is taking the Michael Boley memorial monster descriptions.

by Dave the Falconer on Dec 14, 2008 3:47 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sweet Lord

This tension is bank-vault thick.

by Cerbera on Dec 14, 2008 3:48 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

for vishnus sake

do not give up a TD

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:48 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Offensive holding!

Cash in that gift, come ON!!!

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:49 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another penalty on TB

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:49 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how about another sack

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:49 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good Lord

They’re letting Warrick Dunn look like Walter Payton out there.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:50 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's return the favor

BLOCK THAT KICK. BLOCK THAT KICK

by Cerbera on Dec 14, 2008 3:51 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Vishnu, I beseech you!

Please make them miss, pleaseohpleaseohplease!
Or a block would be poetic justice, too.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:51 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Time to get after the block

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by AuditDawg on Dec 14, 2008 3:51 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn

He missed the crossbar by about a foot.

by tom slick on Dec 14, 2008 3:52 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i sure hope he does.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

by armchair quarterback on Dec 14, 2008 3:53 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs