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 release DE Edwards
The Falcons have released disappointing DE Ray Edwards, the team confirmed Monday evening.
Falcons not pointing finger at O-line for running woes
Veteran C Todd McClure offered a rebuke of criticism the team's offensive line has received for the Falcons' struggles in short-yardage situations.
NFC South Spin cycle: Saints, Bucs keeping playoff hopes alive
The talk of an undefeated season is over for the Falcons, but the playoff hopes for the Saints and Buccaneers are still alive coming off Week 10 wins.
Falcons, Lions can't channel slights properly
How a team motivates itself can go a long way in determining whether it will achieve success or suffer failure in today's NFL, Eric Edholm writes.
Saints hand Falcons their first loss
Jimmy Graham caught seven passes for 146 yards and two TDs to help the Saints hand the Falcons their first loss, 31-27, on Sunday.
Key matchup: Falcons QB Matt Ryan vs. Saints pass defense
In today's Key Matchup, we take a look at the challenge awaiting the Saints' pass defense in Week 10.
Fair-weather Falcons
Tom Danyluk understands why the world is yawning over Atlanta’s 8-0 start. So do the Falcons.
Falcons place OG Reynolds on I.R.
The Falcons placed OG Garrett Reynolds on injured reserve and signed OG Phillipkeith Manley to the active roster.
NFC South Spin cycle: Saints defense still needs to tighten up
It's all smiles in the NFC South after the Saints, Falcons, Panthers and Buccaneers each earned a victory in Week Nine.
Falcons see progress from MLB Dent
The Falcons were very pleased with how Akeem Dent responded to a new challenge in Week Nine.
Falcons hang on to beat Cowboys, stay undefeated
Julio Jones 129 receiving yards and the Falcons beat the Cowboys 19-13 on Sunday night to extend their run as the NFL's only unbeaten team.
NFC South Spin cycle: Hard to doubt soaring Falcons
Half of the NFC South's teams went home happy with each club playing on the road in Week Eight.
Ryan throws three TDs, Falcons stay undefeated
Matt Ryan threw touchdown passes on Atlanta's first three possessions and the Falcons remained the NFL's only unbeaten team with a 30-17 victory.
Friday's 60-second rant: Bucs, NFC South could play spoiler
While slow starts may leave the Bucs, Saints and Panthers out of the playoffs, these squads might determine who makes the postseason.
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
