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Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' Smith faces QB decision after another 7-10 finish

By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2023 02:09 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Cards turn to David Blough at QB against Ridder, Falcons

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 08:28 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh greets Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder after an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 17-9. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Cardinals' Blough, Falcons rookie Ridder in QB spotlight

By Charles Odum Dec. 29, 2022 04:00 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith challenges a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Falcons' collapse not surprising but still painful for Smith

By George Henry Dec. 26, 2022 05:45 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs in for a two-point conversion in front of New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ravens, Falcons may need to run -- even more than usual

By Noah Trister Dec. 22, 2022 09:45 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) throws against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Falcons will try again for first road victory over Ravens

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 03:19 PM EST

New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Falcons QB Ridder delivers mixed results in debut as starter

By Charles Odum Dec. 19, 2022 05:22 PM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) hits Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) as he throws in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Falcons QB Ridder gives himself a poor grade on NFL debut

By Guerry Smith Dec. 18, 2022 07:37 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) throws before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. The Atlanta Falcons will have more on the line than retaining hope in the weak NFC South race as rookie quarterback Ridder makes his debut as the starter on Sunday, Dec. 18, at New Orleans. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)
Falcons-Saints rivalry renewed without season-opening QBs

By Brett Martel Dec. 15, 2022 08:29 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) pauses before answering questions during a news conference at the end of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Falcons' Ridder has 4-game audition at QB with Mariota on IR

By Charles Odum Dec. 14, 2022 05:24 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams (6) watches during a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, on Aug. 12, 2022. The Falcons on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 released running back Damien Williams, the veteran who never returned after a rib injury in his first game with the team. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Falcons release RB Williams after injury-shortened season

Dec. 13, 2022 05:16 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs with the ball as Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) and defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) defend during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Titans mired in 1st 3-game skid since Vrabel's debut season

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 12, 2022 05:25 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ridder Time: Falcons bench Mariota in favor of rookie QB

By Paul Newberry Dec. 12, 2022 03:10 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 19-16. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Mariota or Ridder? Slumping Falcons ponder change at QB

By Paul Newberry Dec. 08, 2022 06:44 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 19-16. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Changes could be coming for struggling Falcons after bye

By Paul Newberry Dec. 05, 2022 05:17 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) and linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrate the sacking of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Heyward brothers lead Steelers to 19-16 win over Falcons

By Paul Newberry Dec. 04, 2022 04:15 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) and Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) reacting to an interception thrown by Mariota during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won the 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Steelers face Falcons looking for 1st winning streak of 2022

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 04:22 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) and Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) reacting to an interception thrown by Mariota during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won the 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Steelers go for first winning streak of season vs Falcons

By Paul Newberry Dec. 01, 2022 03:50 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. 1961...

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 30, 2022 07:28 PM EST