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The San Francisco 49ers offense lines up against the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on October 11, 2009 in San Francisco. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Daily Madden: 49ers Should Win, But They’ll Be Challenged

John Madden thinks the 49ers will win Sunday’s NFC Championship game against the Falcons in Atlanta, but doesn’t expect a cake walk.

KCBS–2013/01/18

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 13: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Seattle Seahawks at Georgia Dome on January 13, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Monkey Not Off Falcons’ Back Yet

When the Atlanta Falcons beat the Seattle Seahawks, they earned the first playoff win for both Matt Ryan and Tony Gonzalez. The entire franchise was able to breathe a sigh of relief, but will need to re-focus with San Francisco up next. With the winner heading to the Super Bowl, Atlanta must be careful to not suffer an emotional let down, and will face even more pressure as the stakes have been raised.

2013/01/18

Tom Brady, Eli Manning

Daily Madden: Are Drop-Back QBs Headed For Extinction?

Chip Kelly’s announcement that he’s leaving Oregon for the Philadelphia Eagles is another sign of big changes in NFL offenses. But John Madden said it’s too early to say the read-option executed by 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and others will fundamentally alter the NFL.

KCBS–2013/01/17

New Orleans Saints v Oakland Raiders

Daily Madden: No Silver Lining For Raiders

The Oakland Raiders were crushed by the New Orleans Saints 38-17 Sunday. They’ve given up 135 points in their last three games, and are 3-7 for the season.

KCBS–2012/11/19

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The 5-0 Falcons Are Nearly Impossible For The Raiders To Beat

The Atlanta Falcons are tied with the Houston Texans for the best record in the NFL at 5-0. With depth at every position, how can the Raiders hope to stop the high powered Falcons?

2012/10/12

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Daily Madden: The Good And The Not So Good In The NFL

John Madden reviews his notes from Sunday’s NFL games.

KCBS–2010/11/22

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Daily Madden: Falcons Make A Comeback

John Madden talks about Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan, who led the Falcons to a comeback 26-21 win over Baltimore Thursday night.

KCBS–2010/11/12

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