GEORGE HENRY
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Boyle plays well until INT ruins Lions' comeback bid late

By George Henry Dec. 26, 2021 07:01 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — It was the kind of ending that Tim Boyle dreamed up many times in his

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson scores against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Falcons finally finding some success with running game

By George Henry Dec. 13, 2021 02:29 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — First-year coach Arthur Smith has been adamant that the Atlanta

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons waste solid rushing performance during loss to Bucs

By George Henry Dec. 05, 2021 06:20 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons wanted to try to run the ball against the

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson, right, tries to get past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Patterson's presence felt as Falcons get running game going

By George Henry Nov. 29, 2021 03:53 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Cordarrelle Patterson made sure the Falcons finally produced a

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Ryan endures one of his least productive games with Falcons

By George Henry Oct. 31, 2021 06:43 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan had an afternoon to forget Sunday at Mercedes-Benz

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes the ball during an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Pitts' breakout game the difference in victory over Jets

By George Henry Oct. 11, 2021 03:39 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — A week after blowing an eight-point lead early in the fourth

Washington Football Team defensive end Casey Toohill (95) defends against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons fizzle with Patterson on sideline late in game

By George Henry Oct. 04, 2021 04:35 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — All the Atlanta Falcons needed was a first down or two to put

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and tight end Kyle Pitts (8) walk off the field after losing to the Washington Football Team in an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Mistakes doom Falcons in 34-30 loss to Washington

By George Henry Oct. 03, 2021 07:12 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Cordarrelle Patterson tried but he couldn’t save the Atlanta

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) and quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrate after their win over the New York Giants after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Matty Ice proves he's not done yet in leading late comeback

By George Henry Sep. 27, 2021 04:18 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — It wasn’t pretty for much of the afternoon, but Matt Ryan proved

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) scores on a 7-yard touchdown reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons try to make the most out of lopsided score vs. Bucs

By George Henry Sep. 20, 2021 05:19 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — A week after looking downright pathetic in a season-opening loss

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a ball during NFL football practice on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Ryan getting used to hearing new Falcons coach call plays

By George Henry Aug. 07, 2021 06:05 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan is getting used to hearing a new voice in his helmet,

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws during their NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Still standing: Falcons' Ryan embraces elder statesman role

By George Henry Jul. 31, 2021 02:36 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Matt Ryan feels like the last man standing with the

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan catches the snap during the team's NFL training camp football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. Thursday, July 29, 2021. (AP Photo/ John Bazemore)
Falcons coach shakes off butterflies on first day of camp

By George Henry Jul. 29, 2021 02:05 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — New coach Arthur Smith felt a few jitters on his

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell breaks up an incomplete pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Koo's miss adds to Falcons' long list of ways to lose games

By George Henry Dec. 28, 2020 05:00 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons keep finding new ways to lose.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown, top, gets past Atlanta Falcons cornerback Tyler Hall for what proved to be the winning touchdown in the final minutes of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons endure familiar, disappointing theme in loss to Bucs

By George Henry Dec. 20, 2020 06:07 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Interim coach Raheem Morris knew the Falcons were in trouble as

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan passes against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Ryan's interceptions create area of concern for Falcons

By George Henry Dec. 14, 2020 05:25 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — There are plenty of reasons why the Atlanta Falcons have endured

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones can't haul in the fourth-down pass attempt in the end zone as the ball goes off his fingertips with New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams, left, and safety Marcus Williams, right, defending during the 4th quarter in an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons come up short as Ryan's Hail Mary falls flat

By George Henry Dec. 06, 2020 06:23 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan gave it one last heave to the end zone, hoping Julio

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons reach bye week on a modest two-game winning streak

By George Henry Nov. 09, 2020 01:49 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have reached their bye week on a modest two

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) slides after a run against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Lock, Broncos run out of time for another comeback bid

By George Henry Nov. 08, 2020 05:46 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Drew Lock couldn’t pull off another fourth-quarter comeback for

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, laughs on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons won 40-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Morris uses communication skills to spark Falcons to victory

By George Henry Oct. 19, 2020 02:08 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Heading into his first game as interim head coach, Raheem Morris