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Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Roddy White is a Liar

Zac Snyder — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:30:13 +0000

I’m sure we’ll eventually get through a Detroit Lions game controversy-free but that won’t be this week. For whatever reason, the Atlanta Falcons have taken up the “Ndamukong Suh and the Lions defensive line are dirty” meme.

Roddy White told members of the media that he saw Cliff Avril kicking Matt Ryan‘s feet while he was down. This is not supported by video evidence:

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Week 7 Report Card: Detroit Lions

Zach Berridge — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:30:00 +0000

Much for the Lions’ coaching staff to take a look at this week after a dismal performace at home against the Falcons. Let’s get to it.

Quarterbacks: D-

Is it just me or has Matthew Stafford looked genuinely disinterested the last two games? I understand that there’s off days, but from their failed two-minute offense last week to the multiple lazy throws against Atlanta, I’m wondering if Stafford has that competitive edge that’s required of an elite quarterback week in and week out. He threw under 50% accuracy, and his only touchdown pass came to Calvin Johnson, who, after the catch, did all the work himself. With his health currently in question against the Broncos, a QB switch might be a good change of pace before reinserting him after the bye-week. (more…)

Conversing with the Competition: Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions

Zac Snyder — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:30:33 +0000

The Atlanta Falcons lost just three games last season but are just 3-3 so far in 2011 and could qualify as one of the league’s biggest disappointments so far this season. On the other side, the Lions have been one of the success stories of the season despite losing their perfect record last week. This week seven matchup has the potential to play an important role in the NFC playoff race.

In preparation of Sunday’s game, I got together with Jamie Kelly, the editor at Blogging Dirty. My thanks to Jamie for taking the time to answer my questions to help inform this Lions audience on a Falcons perspective.

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