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Youth Michael Strahan Jerseys , even on a team that hasn’t lived up to expectations.Matty Ice turned in another brilliant performance in prime time
Monday, throwing for 379 yards and completing his final 18 passes to lead the
Atlanta Falcons to their second straight victory, 23-20 over the struggling New
York Giants.“Whatever it takes to win,” Ryan said. “That’s the mindset we have
every week.”Ryan threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Hall, Tevin Coleman
broke loose on a 30-yard scoring run and the Falcons added another chapter to
New York’s miserable season, sending the Giants (1-6) to their fourth straight
loss.“I don’t feel like we’re a 1-6 team,” Odell Beckham Jr. said. “That’s what
our record is, but that’s not the feeling in the locker room.”Ryan was the
league’s MVP in 2016 when he led Atlanta to the Super Bowl. While these Falcons
(3-4) haven’t played to that level, their quarterback is putting up numbers that
measure up to what he did two years ago: a 71.1 percent completion rate, 2,335
yards passing, 15 touchdowns and just two interceptions.Ryan is only focused on
the team’s performance.“To inch our way closer to .500 is a positive for us,” he
said.It was also a big night for Giorgio Tavecchio, who was signed during the
week to fill in for injured Atlanta kicker Matt Bryant. The native of Milan,
Italy, made all three of his field goal attempts, including a 56-yarder that was
the longest of his career and helped seal the victory.“That kick was good from
about 65 yards,” Ryan said. “He did a great job for us coming in on short
notice.”Facing one of the NFL’s worst defenses, New York botched its best
scoring chance by going for a touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the 1 early in
the third quarter. To the surprise of no one who has seen the Giants stumble
through the season
Michael Strahan Jerseys Stitched , Eli Manning’s pass for tight end Scott Simonson fell harmlessly to the turf.Manning was sacked four times but still managed to
complete 27 of 38 for 399 yards. Beckham hauled in eight passes for 143 yards,
pushing him past 5,000 yards in his career, and Sterling Shepard finished with
167 yards on five receptions.Both teams got off to sluggish starts offensively.
The Falcons failed to cross midfield on their first three possessions, and the
Giants weren’t much better.Then, suddenly, Atlanta struck for two big plays to
grab the lead. Ryan went down the left sideline to tight end Austin Hooper for a
36-yard gain, pushing the Falcons into New York territory for the first time.
Then Ryan spotted Hall breaking free down the middle of the field, hitting him
perfectly in stride for the touchdown.Coleman’s touchdown with 7½ minutes
remaining gave the Falcons some breathing room, but the Giants finally showed
some life offensively.Manning completed five passes for 61 yards before Saquon
Barkley powered over from the 2 with 4:47 remaining for New York’s first TD of
the game. Embattled coach Pat Shurmur decided to go for 2, looking to put his
team in position to win with another score, but Beckham couldn’t hang on to
Manning’s pass.The Falcons drove into position for Tavecchio’s final field goal,
extending the lead to 23-12.The Giants did manage a touchdown with 5 seconds
remaining as Manning hooked up with Beckham on a 1-yard scoring play, but only
after the quarterback was stuffed on two straight attempts to run it over,
burning off most of the scant time on the clock.BARKLEY STYMIEDThe Falcons were
the first team to hold Barkley to less than 100 yards rushing and receiving in a
game.The rookie running back was limited to 43 yards on 14 carries, to go along
with nine catches for 51 yards.It was Barkley’s second-lowest rushing output of
the season, eclipsed only by a 28-yard effort against Dallas in Week 2.Barkley
was coming off his best game of the season, totaling 229 yards (130 rushing, 99
receiving) in a loss to Philadelphia.TAVECCHIO STEPS UPBryant is one of the
NFL’s most accurate kickers
Youth Saquon Barkley Jerseys , but Tavecchio sure made a good impression in his return to the NFL.His 56-yard kick was the longest by a player in his first game
with a new team in the last 40 seasons, according to NFL Research. He also
connected from 40 and 50 yards.Tavecchio kicked last season for the Oakland
Raiders, but he was without a job until Bryant injured his right hamstring
making a long kick in Atlanta’s victory over Tampa Bay.That prompted the Falcons
to bring back Tavecchio, who got a brief look from the team at the end of the
preseason.Even though Bryant will surely reclaim his job as soon as he’s
healthy, Tavecchio set himself up to draw attention from other teams when he
goes on the open market again.INJURY REPORTThe Falcons lost another guard when
Brandon Fusco went down late in the first half with a right ankle injury.Fusco
had to be helped off the field by a pair of trainers, and he was quickly taken
to the locker room on a cart.Atlanta had already lost another starting guard,
Andy Levitre, to a season-ending injury.Ben Garland took Fusco’s spot on the
line.UP NEXTGiants: New York returns home next Sunday to face NFC East-leading
Washington (4-2).Falcons: Atlanta also plays Washington in its next game — but
not until Nov. 4 after a bye week. The midway point of the AAF season is
here"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp
2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015, Week 17AAF Week 5: How to watch, what to
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hereESTShareTweetShareShareAAF Week 5: How to watch, what to expectMark J.
Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsWe are almost halfway done with the regular season for
the AAF. This week, the league’s juggernauts will face off as one team hopes to
stay undefeated. On the opposite end of the spectrum, two teams who just picked
up their first wins will battle it out to gain momentum with the final stretch
of the year approaching. Use this post as your thread throughout the weekend for
all AAF gamesOrlando Apollos (4-0) at Birmingham Iron (3-1)Date: Saturday, March
9Game time: 2 p.m. ETHow To Watch: TNTThe Apollos are the only remaining
undefeated team in the league, and are seeking to stay that way against the
Iron. Last week, Orlando’s passing attack prevailed again for 20-11 victory in
the snow. Quarterback Garrett Gilbert threw for 244 yards and one score, with
105 of those yards going to stud receiver Charles Johnson.Birmingham was stunned
last weekend in 12-11 loss to San Antonio, effectively ending their undefeated
hopes. The Iron marched down on one final drive down by nine points
Saquon Barkley Jerseys Stitched , in hopes of keeping their record perfect. Trent Richardson scored from 1 yard out to cap off the drive, followed by a successful
2-point attempt. Per AAF rules, because the Iron were down by one point at this
time they were awarded an onside conversion, which is one attempt at converting
on a fourth-and-12 play. With 1:41 remaining Iron quarterback Luis Perez flung
an interception to end the game. Salt Lake City Stallions (1-3) at San Diego
Fleet (2-2)Date: Saturday, March 9Game time: 8 p.m. ETHow To Watch: NFL
NetworkSalt Lake continues to struggle, after falling to a dominant Apollo
squad. While only registering 11 points, most of their offensive production came
from former Charger running back Branden Oliver, who ran for 71 yards on 17
carries. Defensive back Micah Hannemann lead the Stallions in tackles with
seven. Coming off a tight loss in which their offense was stymied, the Fleet
look to rebound against a weak Stallion team. Memphis Express (1-3) at Atlanta
Legends (1-3)Date: Saturday, March 10Game time: 4 p.m. ETHow To Watch: CBS
Sports NetworkThe Express finally won their first game, mostly because this time
Christian Hackenberg didn’t come anywhere close to stepping into the game. In a
close fought 26-23 victory, Zach Mettenberger threw for 174 yards and one score.
Linebacker Drew Jackson racked up 13 tackles on the day.Atlanta also picked up
their first win of the season, coming from a 14-11 win over the Hotshots.
Quarterback Aaron Murray replaced Chris Simms, throwing for 254 yards. Running
back Tarean Folston hauled in 66 of those yards on five catches. San Antonio
Commanders (2-2) at Arizona Hotshots (2-2)Date: Saturday, March 10Game time: 8
p.m. ETHow To Watch: NFL NetworkIn San Antonio’s upset victory over the Iron,
running back Kenneth Farrow dominated the game on the ground. He finished with
an AAF single game season record 142 rushing yards on 30 carries. Despite losing
to the Legends, Arizona’s Jhurell Pressley rushed for an outstanding 110 yards
for a 7.9 yard rushing average.
