Sunday, January 20 2013 8:55 PM EST2013-01-21 01:55:04 GMT
The Falcons blew another postseason lead, and this time Matt Ryan couldn't help Atlanta recover in a 28-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game Sunday.
The Falcons blew another postseason lead, and this time Matt Ryan couldn't help Atlanta recover in a 28-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game Sunday.
Saturday, January 19 2013 10:15 PM EST2013-01-20 03:15:04 GMT
The Atlanta Falcons are hosting the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship. A lot of things were happening the day before the big game throughout the metro Atlanta area.
The Atlanta Falcons are hosting the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship. A lot of things were happening the day before the big game throughout the metro Atlanta area.
Carlos Rogers had one word to describe his homecoming in Atlanta when the San Francisco 49ers face the Falcons in Sunday's NFC championship: expensive.
Carlos Rogers had one word to describe his homecoming in Atlanta when the San Francisco 49ers face the Falcons in Sunday's NFC championship: expensive.
Friday, January 18 2013 6:30 PM EST2013-01-18 23:30:31 GMT
Sporting goods stores say demand for Atlanta Falcons gear has never been higher. They'll be ready to sell NFC championship hats and shirts after the big win on Sunday.
Sporting goods stores say demand for Atlanta Falcons gear has never been higher. They'll be ready to sell NFC championship hats and shirts after the big win on Sunday.
ATLANTA -
The Atlanta Falcons' playoff win brings more than just bragging rights; the success of the team is a jolt to the local economy as well as the city's image.
More than 2,000 Georgia Dome employees will receive another paycheck thanks to the Falcons win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Despite being disappointed with the final score, Seahawks fans gave high marks to the city of Atlanta.
"It's been great. We have been treated nice and it's a wonderful and beautiful city," said Bernie Hawk, the Seahawks Chapter President.
Local bars, restaurants and hotels will get an additional boost this week with Atlanta hosting the San Francisco 49ers.
"The phones started ringing early this morning for reservations so we are getting reservations in, placing orders in," said Sean Fowler, the general manager of Stats Bar.
Herman Hall of the Hilton Garden Inn said that visiting fans often visit area attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium or the World of Coke.
The Falcons and downtown city leaders say the team's success creates community pride.
"You've got 24 hour coverage across all media platforms talking about Atlanta up until the game," said Dan Corso of the Atlanta Sports Council.
The Falcons are set to take on the 49ers this Sunday. If you can't get tickets, be sure to watch the game on FOX 5 beginning at 2 p.m.
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