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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons calls out from under center in the first quarter while taking on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Final Thoughts On The 2012 Atlanta Falcons

It’s tough to consider a team that finished the regular season 13-3 as not having lived up to expectations. Some would say that since Atlanta finally won a post season game for the first time in nearly a decade, the season was a success. Others would argue that because of the way Atlanta finished the season, it should be considered a disappointment.

2013/01/22

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons walks off of the field dejected after the Falcons lost 28-24 against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Falcons Self Destruct And Shut Out In Second Half

Like last week against Seattle, Atlanta started out strong but couldn’t put the game out of reach for their opponents. Unlike last week, it cost them a victory this time.

2013/01/21

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 27: Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons walks off the field during the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on December 27, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Falcons’ Roddy White Needs to Back Up His Words with His Play On the Field

Don’t run your mouth unless you’re going to be able to back them up 100 percent on the field. Roddy White is a prime example of this type of situation, but he can usually live up to things. This Sunday, he’s going to have to make sure that he lives up to every single word he says.

2013/01/20

Falcons’ Injury List Short, but Two Big Names Listed as Questionable

What do you do when two members of your defensive line may not play in the one game that needs to be won to head to the Super Bowl?

2013/01/19

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 12: Running back Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Candlestick Park on January 12, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Falcons Will Have To Play A Full 60 Minutes Because The 49ers Won’t Ever Stop

The Atlanta Falcons are only one game away from heading back to the Super Bowl for the first time in a long time. Standing in their way is Colin Kapernick and the surprising San Francisco 49ers that are running on all cylinders.

2013/01/18

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 13: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts during their NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Seattle Seahawks at Georgia Dome on January 13, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Falcons Looking Healthy And Confident As NFC Championship Game Looms

The Atlanta Falcons know that mistakes were made against the Seattle Seahawks last weekend, and that they almost blew an entire fantastic season in just 30 minutes. With the San Francisco 49ers coming to town for the NFC Championship game, the Falcons realize that they will have to be mistake-free in order to head to the Super Bowl.

2013/01/17

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball against nose tackle B.J. Raji #90 of the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Candlestick Park on January 12, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Atlanta’s Keys To Victory For A Repeat Of The ’98 Divisional Game

The last time the Atlanta Falcons won consecutive playoff games was when the 1998 14-2 Falcons made it to Super Bowl XXXIII. Their first opponent in the NFC Playoffs? A 49ers team lead by Steve Young and Terrel Owens (before the huge ego).

2013/01/16

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 13: Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball against the defense of Kam Chancellor #31 and Brandon Browner #39 of the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter of their NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Georgia Dome on January 13, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Seahawks’ Offense Offers A Sneak Peak Of 49ers

As bad as the Falcons team was in the fourth quarter, there is a lot to like about Atlanta’s overall performance against the Seahawks.

2013/01/15

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 13: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates their 30 to 28 win over the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Georgia Dome on January 13, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Falcons Avoid Upset In Thriller, Now Prepare For 49ers

In what was one of the craziest (non-controversial) endings to a football game in recent memory, the Mike Smith era Atlanta Falcons were finally able to win a playoff game. It’s wins like this that further nicknaming this team “the Flat-lining Falcons”.

2013/01/14

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 20: Fans of the Atlanta Falcons cheer against the Carolina Panthers at Georgia Dome on September 20, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Defense Will Decide Winner In Georgia Dome

Yes, it’s cliche but, defense really does win championships. And when it comes to points given up in games, the Falcons and Seahawks are two of the top five stingiest teams in the league this year.

2013/01/11