Falcons show progress by remaining relevant through December
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 20-16. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 20-16. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Dec. 26, 2021 03:47 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) celebrates his interception against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 20-16. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) celebrates his interception against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 20-16. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 26, 2021 03:46 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 26, 2021 01:31 PM EST