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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Patriots strike a fine balance

ATLANTA — Striking a better offensive balance between the run and pass is a point of focus for the Patriots this season,...
Boston Globe ( 8/19/2010 10:06:48 PM -08:00 )

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Search Past 7 days ArchivesThe grounds crew at the Georgia Dome is doing its best to clean the seats, and this place is just about empty. The Patriots 28-10 win over the Falcons has...
Boston Herald (blog) ( 8/19/2010 9:35:14 PM -08:00 )

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker returns from injury in incredible time
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker played in a game for the first time since injuring his left knee Jan....
ESPN ( 8/19/2010 9:17:56 PM -08:00 )

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Search Past 7 days ArchivesMaybe six plays doesn't seem like much. Most guys won't break a sweat in six plays. But to Wes Welker, six plays during last night's game represented a...
Boston Herald (blog) ( 8/19/2010 9:15:35 PM -08:00 )

Here's what the players were saying after the game . . .
HereFalcons quarterback Matt Ryan is forced out of the pocket as he looks to pass against the Patriots during 1st quarter action....
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) ( 8/19/2010 9:07:54 PM -08:00 )

Should Patriots WR Wes Welker play tonight vs. the Falcons?
The Patriots [team stats] brought Wes Welker to Atlanta, opening up the possibility that the rehabbing receiver could play tonight against...
Boston Herald ( 8/19/2010 8:14:57 PM -08:00 )

Preseason Game 2 Final: Patriots 28, Falcons 10
Preseason Game 2 Final: Patriots 28, Falcons 10The Patriots are off to a perfect start in the preseason. And while it's just an exhibition game, it's probably better to be 2-0 than 0-2....
Boston Herald (blog) ( 8/19/2010 7:26:09 PM -08:00 )

Brady, Taylor each sharp as Pats down Falcons
Brady, Taylor each sharp as Pats down FalconsAtlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Tom Brady completed 10-of-12 passes for 85 yards with a touchdown and the New England Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons,...
TSN ( 8/19/2010 7:22:34 PM -08:00 )

Final: Patriots 28, Falcons 10
ATLANTA -- Patriots get their second victory of the preseason, sealing a 28-10 win against the Atlanta Falcons. Some highlights: Wes Welker comes in for the...
Boston Globe ( 8/19/2010 7:21:55 PM -08:00 )

Falcons' offense sputters in rout by Patriots
The New England Patriots' starters set the tone early Thursday night, and their reserves finished off the Falcons in a 28-10 victory...
Atlanta Journal Constitution ( 8/19/2010 7:20:25 PM -08:00 )

Welker back, Brady shines in Patriots 28-10 win
ATLANTA — New England's offense looks just fine, especially with Wes Welker back at receiver. The Falcons' defense appears to need more work....
The Associated Press ( 8/19/2010 7:02:38 PM -08:00 )

Brady and Patriots show Ryan and Falcons how it's done
Brady and Patriots show Ryan and Falcons how itMatt Ryan had decent numbers but for the second straight game failed to engineer a touchdown. During his four years at Boston College, Matt Ryan watched Tom...
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) ( 8/19/2010 6:59:32 PM -08:00 )

Falcons notebook
After ranking 26th in the NFL in sacks last season, the Falcons entered training camp knowing they could use a consistent pass rusher....
Atlanta Journal Constitution ( 8/19/2010 6:04:38 PM -08:00 )

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Search Past 7 days ArchivesIt's halftime of the Patriots-Falcons preseason game, and the visitors lead 14-3. Sure it's just the preseason, but another good sign for the first-teamers....
Boston Herald (blog) ( 8/19/2010 5:46:10 PM -08:00 )

Welker plays six snaps, catches two passes
Welker plays six snaps, catches two passesSporting a knee brace, Wes Welker caught two passes for 20 yards on six snaps in the first quarter of Thursday's preseason game against the Falcons....
msnbc.com ( 8/19/2010 5:40:59 PM -08:00 )

Fox's Joe Buck refers to Patriots QB Tom Brady as 'dreamy'
During the broadcast of the Patriots-Falcons preseason game, the USA TODAY offices received a phone call asking if Fox announcer Joe Buck called Tom Brady...
USA Today ( 8/19/2010 5:06:49 PM -08:00 )

Welker set to play
New England receiver Wes Welker will play in tonight's game with the Atlanta Falcons, seven and a half months after tearing the ACL and MCL in his left knee...
Boston Globe ( 8/19/2010 4:06:48 PM -08:00 )

Welker on field during warmups
It would appear that Wes Welker will be playing in tonight's game -- he is on the field for warmups, with game pants peeking out from under his shorts....
Boston Globe ( 8/19/2010 3:33:04 PM -08:00 )

Falcons LIVE: It doesn't count but it's still Ryan vs. Brady
Falcons LIVE: It doesnThe Falcons' Matt Ryan chats with one Hall of Famer (Troy Aikman) and tonight faces a future one (Tom Brady). Welcome back to almost-football season and...
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) ( 8/19/2010 2:44:51 PM -08:00 )

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Search Past 7 days ArchivesPatriots WR Wes Welker has made an appearance. It's an hour and a half before the game, and Welker jogged out onto the field wearing headphones, a t-shirt,...
Boston Herald (blog) ( 8/19/2010 2:35:51 PM -08:00 )