Falcoholinks: All the Falcons news you need for Thursday
http://www.authenticsatlantafalcons.com/cheap-ricardo-allen-jersey , Sept. 6 It’s here. It’s finally here. Like your tax refund or the food delivery
guy to provide sustenance after a long night out. Like Diablo III or the
afternoon you can finally go outside without being smothered by oppressive
humidity. Yes, folks: It’s game day. Dust off whatever stress management device
you prefer, put on your drinkin’ shoes, and gorge on the latest Falcoholinks
before we take on the Eagles tonight. Eagles limping as Falcons stroll inThe
Atlanta Falcons are in pretty good shape as they head to Lincoln Financial
Field, while the Eagles are dealing with a multitude of injuries among key
starters. Most noteworthy, of course, are Carson Wentz and Alshon Jeffery, which
leaves the Eagles’ offensive potential as a question mark in this one.Both teams
released their final injury reports, and while Ben Garland
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game.Bird Battle Point-CounterpointDave indulged his masochistic side and headed
over to Bleeding Green Nation to providethree reasons why the Falcons will leave
Philly angry and sad. It’s a bleak-yet-informative read, one we collectively
hope doesn’t come to fruition. But that’s not all! Brandon Gowton of BGN joined
us over here on friendlier territory and gave these three reasons the Eagles
will lose tonight. They involve hangovers and Nick Foles, and as my hangover was
a direct result of Nick Foles the last time these teams met, that seems to check
out.Knapp time?Jeff Schultz over at The Athletic does yeoman’s work covering
Atlanta sports, and his latest piece expounds on a thought we’ve entertained
since the Falcons brought back Greg Knapp: that Knapp will have a heavy role in
the offensive scheming. The Falcoholic’s Cory Woodroof explored this a bit more,
and spelled out what it could mean for the coaching arrangement going
forward.The Falcoholic Podcast Ep. 48This week DW and Jeanna Thomas were joined
by honorary Falcoholic Michael Kelly, die-hard Birds fan and everyone’s favorite
sociopathic fixer on Netflix’s House of Cards. Come for the banter
http://www.authenticsatlantafalcons.com/cheap-jake-matthews-jersey , stay for the analysis, and let’s all agree that the Bucs, Panthers and Saints
are all trash. This week’s topics include a preview of tonight’s game in Philly,
a look at Atlanta’s defensive potential this season, and why this game will be
won in the trenches. Be sure to give it a listen here, and thanks to Michael for
joining the show!Falcons-Eagles post-game injury report: Keanu Neal suffers knee
injury, is knocked out of game The Atlanta Falcons played a sloppy game tonight
and couldn’t pull off the win. The ending was eerily similar to what we
witnessed in the playoffs last season. We’ll have 10 long days to break down the
loss and furiously smash the panic button. But there were lots of injuries worth
mentioning tonight. So let’s break ‘em down! Keanu Neal went down in the second
quarter with what appeared to be a knee injury. He was defending Zach Ertz and
seemingly misstepped, tweaking his knee. It was a non-contact injury; he fell to
the ground, got some attention from the trainers
Black Terrell McClain Jersey , and went into the medical tent. Damontae Kazee replaced him but a few plays later, Neal had his helmet back on, ready to
get reenter the game. Here’s where we enter a gray area. He was back in the game
before the end of the second quarter. Neal subsequently re-aggravated that
injury early in the second half and was ruled out. Why’d they put him back in
the game? That’s a question that will need to be answered in the days ahead. Vic
Beasley took a hit to the head late in the first half and underwent a concussion
evaluation on the sideline. He ultimately came back into the game. The third
quarter got real messy. Takk McKinley went down with what looked to be a left
knee or leg injury. (He was pointing at the area under his left knee while the
trainers evaluated him.) He returned but seemed to re-aggravate the same injury
late in the fourth quarter. A couple plays later Desmond Trufant went down with
what appeared to be cramping. Het got an IV and came back into the game. Deion
Jones landed awkwardly while pursuing the ball carrier a few plays later. He had
trouble standing and was forced to sit out a play, notwithstanding his attempts
to stay in. Austin Hooper and Devonta Freeman sustained knee injuries in the
second half. Freeman was seen walking back and forth on the sideline, favoring
his right knee. He earned a questionable designation. Hooper took a direct hit
to his knee after a big reception. He too wanted to stay in the game but they
subbed him out. Lots of injuries to keep an eye on. Neal’s appears to be the
most serious. I’d be shocked if you’re in a good mood reading this. Keep your
heads up, Falcoholics.
