The Falcons have played their home games in the Georgia Dome in downtown Atlanta since 1992. The Dome has a seating capacity of over 71,000. Exciting new pregame activities this season are designed to encourage fans to arrive early and enjoy their game day experience.The day actually began well for the Redskins, who drove 66 yards for a touchdown on their first possession. A JohnsontoWestbrook completion went for 23 yards. Westbrook ran for 11 yards on a reverse, and Davis went 21 yards with a screen pass.

Longtime local restaurateur/hospitality pro Lenny Russo writes a post for the Strib's "Local Voices": He's not a fan of the current west metrocentric Vikings stadium financing plan: "Minneapolis is asking [legislators] to approve funding for a billion dollar football stadium and a $150 million renovation of an obsolete basketball arena. Is it any wonder that those of us in the east metro feel slighted? Where is the balance and equity when the state conside