The All-NFC South midseason defense

...guy's become an every-down player and he's leading the NFL in tackles. Linebacker: Mike Peterson, Falcons. Yes, I'm well aware that entering the season there was a strong consensus that...

...Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) tries to avoid a tackle by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mike Peterson (53) in the first quarter at the Georgia Dome

Dreaming of Colts vs. Saints on Feb. 7

Tuesday Morning Quarterback says the Colts and Saints both won't go undefeated, but would make a fabulous Super Bowl pairing.

Who are the leaders in the NFC South?

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas I was listening to Steve Duemig on WDAE in Tampa while driving Friday afternoon and he brought up an excellent p...

The Halftime Report: Cowboys 17, Falcons 7

...of momentum heading into the locker room. Instead, Romo somehow escaped defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux and Mike Peterson before lofting a 6-yard touchdown pass to Patrick Crayton. I'm not sure another quarterback...

Week 7 NFL inactives

Week 7 inactives

...Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) tries to avoid a tackle by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mike Peterson (53) in the first quarter at the Georgia Dome

...goal line in the fourth quarter as Atlanta Falcons defenders Thomas Johnson (93), Chauncey Davis (92), Mike Peterson (53), Jonathan Babineaux (95) and Curtis Lofton (50) make the stop during their NFL football game...

...Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) tries to avoid a tackle by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mike Peterson (53) in the first quarter at the Georgia Dome

Family affair

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Bears running back Adrian Peterson always beams when talking about his brother, current Falcons linebacker Mike Peterson, who's found a new home in Atlanta after an...

September 13, 2009; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mike Peterson (53) lines up in the game against the Miami Dolphins at the Georgia Dome

Thoughts on the Falcons-49ers matchup

...Jerry to a season-ending injury. Atlanta's defensive line hasn't played well overall. Linebacker Mike Peterson did appear quite active against the Patriots, slashing into the backfield a few times. New England...

D Up!: Is Antwan Odom for real?

Jim McCormick looks at individual defensive players for Week 3 and says Antwan Odom is making himself known after a five-sack game against the Packers.

Tip Sheet notes: Adams on the spot

Bucs DE Gaines Adams is well on his way to becoming a bust in Tampa Bay, which seems in keeping with many linemen selected in the 2007 draft, writes Len Pasquarelli.

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Stopping Gonzalez key for Patriots

Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss break down Sunday's Patriots-Falcons game.