Atlanta Falcons
William Moore - #25 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 221 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/18/1985 |
| Birthplace | Hayti, MO |
| College | Missouri |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2009, 2nd round, 23rd pick by Falcons |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | 2 | 4 |
Week 16 playoff scenarios
First-round byes and playoff spots are up for grabs in Week 16. See how it can happen in the playoff scenarios.
NFC South Spin cycle: Falcons not playing pretend
The Falcons bounced back in a big way Sunday as the Panthers stayed hot and the Saints dealt the Bucs a brutal loss.
Falcons make statement by shutting out Giants
Julio Jones caught two of Matt Ryan's three TD passes and the Falcons handed the Giants their first regular-season shutout since 1996.
Falcons S Moore's impressive season interrupted
League evaluators say injured Falcons SS William Moore, who is in the final year of his contract, is having one of the best seasons of his four-year career.
Week 15 handicapping column
PFW handicapping expert Mike Wilkening believes the Falcons will regain some of their lost luster on Sunday.
Key matchup: Falcons running game vs. Giants run defense
In Wednesday’s key matchup, we look ahead to the Week 15 battle between the Falcons and the Giants in Atlanta.
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Falcons a little closer to getting new stadium
After about two years of discussions, the Falcons are a step closer to getting a new downtown stadium.
Falcons mindful of saving counters for playoffs
There is a theory that the Falcons will not reveal all the adjustments they may be inclined to make in the playoffs in the last several weeks of the regular season.
NFC South Spin cycle: Disturbing start to December for Falcons
The Falcons, Saints and Buccaneers each took a big step backward Sunday, but the Panthers earned their best win of the Ron Rivera-era.
Panthers upset Falcons behind Newton's big day
Cam Newton threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns and scored on a 72-yard run as the Panthers defeated the Falcons 30-20 on Sunday.
Friday's 60-second rant: How dangerous is Denver?
It's difficult to gauge how far the Broncos' have come since early-season losses, but using each week to improve could carry them a long way.
Week 14 playoff scenarios
The 49ers and Ravens can clinch playoff spots in Week 14, while the Texans and Falcons aim for first-round byes.
Week 13 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Adrian Peterson, William Moore and Greg Zuerlein as its Players of the Week.
NFC South Spin cycle: Falcons cross one hurdle
The NFC South-champion Falcons dealt the rival Saints a blow in Week 13, and the Panthers and Bucs both came up short out West.
PLAYER NEWS
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with Moore on a five-year contract.|||||||
Moore was a Pro Bowl alternate with Atlanta last season, when he had four interceptions and 105 tackles. He was one of the top names on the team's list of unrestricted free agents.
Atlanta's starting lineup includes defensive end John Abraham (ankle), Moore (hamstring) and cornerback Dunta Robinson (concussion) in Sunday's divisional playoff game against Seattle.|||||||
Falcons backup safety Charles Mitchell (calf) also is active.
Moore played in Sunday's 30-28 win over Seattle.|||||||
Moore had missed fourth straight games with a hamstring injury.
Moore said he was fined by the league $7,500 for a hit on Tampa Bay's Earnest Graham.|||||||
“It was called a late hit,†Falcons coach Mike Smith told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Again, whether he was a defenseless player, that will be something that I’m sure the League will determine but that was a personal foul, late-hit penalty is what they called it, not helmet-to-helmet.â€
Atlanta has placed Moore on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.|||||||
Williams, a second-round pick from Missouri, is latest Falcons defensive back to suffer an injury. Brian Williams suffered a season-ending knee injury against Chicago.
