Atlanta Falcons
Matt Bryant - #3 - K
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 9"/ 203 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/29/1975 |
| Birthplace | Orange, TX |
| College | Baylor |
| Years played | 12 |
2012 STATS
| FG | Pat | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 44 | 143 |
Falcons want DT Jerry to seize opportunity
Peria Jerry will make his first start since Week Two of his rookie season when the Falcons play the Bears on Sunday.
Falcons-Bears matchup of the day: Thursday
Look for the Bears to get creative to test the Falcons' young blockers on the interior offensive line.
Falcons-Bears matchup of the day: Tuesday
Containing Falcons DEs John Abraham and Ray Edwards will be a tough test for the Bears' young offensive tackles.
The First Fifteen: Early Week One primer
In the inaugural edition of "The First Fifteen," we look at the 15 most compelling story lines as we enter Week One.
Falcons 2011 preview
Matt Ryan is coming off his best season and appears to have the necessary support, but Atlanta must win some playoff games to avoid serious disappointment.
Wire, Davis biggest Falcons cuts
The Falcons cut veteran defensive players LB Coy Wire and DE Chauncey Davis on Friday.
Ravens use turnovers to beat winless Falcons
Chykie Brown returned an interception 65 yards for a touchdown and Baltimore scored the clincher after another Atlanta turnover, in a 21-7 Baltimore win.
Falcons promote McKay to president and CEO
The Falcons announced Thursday that Rich McKay has been promoted to president and CEO.
Falcons sign CB Hayden
The Falcons are making a late-offseason push to re-structure their secondary, signing CB Kelvin Hayden on Wednesday.
Falcons add S Sanders
The Falcons agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Patriots S James Sanders Tuesday night, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
Falcons add C Romberg
The Falcons signed C Brett Romberg on Tuesday and waived five players, getting their roster to 80 players.
Brown delivers as Steelers beat Falcons
Pittsburgh WR Antonio Brown continued his electrifying preseason, catching four passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns as the Steelers beat Atlanta 34-16 on Saturday night.
Pursuit of title drives Falcons DE Abraham
John Abraham, entering his 12th season and sixth with the Falcons, senses the hunger to get over the hump is greater than ever in Atlanta.
Jaguars edge Falcons 15-13
Neither David Garrard nor Blaine Gabbert led the Jaguars on a TD drive Friday night, but No. 3 QB Luke McCown did, and it was the difference in host Jacksonville's 15-13 win vs. Atlanta.
Falcons DE Abraham expecting best from Bears O-line
PFW asked Falcons DE John Abraham if he and his fellow defensive linemen are licking their chops as they prepare for the Bears' offensive line in Week One.
PLAYER NEWS
Matt Bryant connected on all three field-goal attempts Thursday versus New Orleans.|||||||
This was a big recovery for Bryant, who missed two of three a week earlier at Tampa Bay.
Bryant kicked four field goals and the Falcons beat the Cowboys 19-13 Sunday night to extend their run as the NFL's only unbeaten team.|||||||
Bryant also missed from 43 and 37 yards, wide right each time.
Bryant connected on a 55-yard field goal with 1 second remaining, allowing the Falcons to escape with a sloppy 23-20 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.|||||||
Bryant is 13 of 14 on field goal attempts this season.
Bryant made all three of his field-goal attempts Sunday, highlighted by the game-winner from 40 yards with 5 seconds remaining.|||||||
Bryant remains one of the most accurate kickers in the game.
Bryant, who's competing with offseason acquisition Mike Nugent, left the morning practice after aggravating a sore hamstring Tuesday.|||||||
Coach Raheem Morris wouldn't speculate on what it might mean to Bryant's chances of retaining the kicking job. "We've just got to get him healthy, get him to the games so he can go out there and compete," Morris said
