Head Coach Mike Smith was named NFL Head Coach of the Year for 2008 by the Associated Press Sunday afternoon.

Roddy White set a record for catches in a playoff game as the Falcons rebounded from jitters to take a halftime lead but two second-half turnovers and a safety proved too much to overcome. A great season ends with a 30-24 playoff loss.

Reaction from the Falcons locker room following a 30-24 playoff defeat to the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Comments from the Arizona Cardinals after their 30-24, Wild Card win over the Atlanta Falcons at University of Phoenix Stadium on Jan. 3, 2009.

Head Coach Mike Smith talks with the media after Saturday's playoff loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

Official Falcons-Cardinals Wild Card Playoff game notes straight from the press box at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Defensive end Jamaal Anderson was among the Falcons declared inactive for Saturday's Wild Card playoff game against Arizona. Anderson missed practice leading up to the game with an ankle injury.

The Cardinals have one of the best passing attacks in the league but the Falcons want to continue the practice of stopping the run and making their opponents one dimensional. More in the Playoff Scouting Report.

Michael Turner was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week following his performance against the St. Louis Rams in the regular season finale at the Georgia Dome. The honor is the third for Turner this season.

The Falcons set a NFL record this season for the fewest punt return yards allowed. That plays a role in field position, which can play a role in slowing a high-powered offense. That and some thoughts on momentum in the Playoff Notebook.

The Atlanta Falcons 365 store locations at Perimeter Mall and Lenox Square Mall will close Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, the team announced today.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year in an announcement by the Associated Press today. This season, Ryan completed 265 of 434 passes for 3,440 yards, 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions for an 87.7 passer rating.

Head Coach Mike Smith met with the media Monday to talk about the team's preparation for a Wild Card playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Running back Michael Turner is up for FedEx Ground Player of the Week after his 208-yard performance against the St. Louis Rams in the regular-season finale.

An epic performance by Jerious Norwood and a 200-yard rushing day by Michael Turner highlighted a hard-fought, 31-27 win over St. Louis. With the Panthers' win, the Birds will go to Arizona next week to face the Cardinals.

Falcons players react after the Falcons-Rams game on December 28, 2008 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

The Falcons are marching into the NFC Playoffs but the results from the final week of the regular season have opponents for next year set.

Head Coach Mike Smith's reaction following the Falcons-Rams game on December 28, 2008 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

St. Louis Rams players react after the Falcons-Rams game on December 28, 2008 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

Official game notes from the press box after the Falcons 31-27 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Dec. 28, 2008 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.