Cover story: The Falcons may be below .500, for the first time under head coach Mike Smith, but the team still has a lot to play for with three games left. Among other goals, the Birds will try to complete back-to-back winning seasons for the first time as a franchise.
In this issue: Scott Janovitz discusses the Jonathan Babineaux situation and other topics in the Spin Cycle. … I.J. Rosenberg, in his weekly Sitting in the Cheap Seats column, gives fans his take on the Falcons’ decision to play Babineaux against the Saints, and talks about Tiger’s approach to redeeming his public image. … Georgia and Georgia Tech have begun bowl practice, and our team beat writers have the latest news from each camp. … The New York Jets will present a challenge for the 6-7 Falcons. Find out how the team can stop their AFC opponent this weekend. … Fletcher Proctor highlights the improvements that GPB made in its annual broadcast of all five football championship games, but also offers some constructive criticism.