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Nine-year-old Hudson Henry plays catch while tailgating in the parking lot at Arrowhead stadium before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Atlanta Falcons at Kansas City Chiefs 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 10:42 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) waves as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. The Chiefs won 32-29. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Chiefs on brink of No. 1 seed with Falcons coming to town

By Dave Skretta Dec. 24, 2020 01:57 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, left, and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan greet each other after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Perplexing Falcons reach 10 losses with another blown lead

By Charles Odum Dec. 21, 2020 03:59 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes the catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 01:26 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to Minnesota Vikings strong safety Harrison Smith (22) after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 15

By Brandon C. Williams Dec. 16, 2020 02:47 PM EST

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

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen, left, catches a touchdown pass in front of Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Chargers 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 04:50 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (14) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 01:10 PM EST

Saints go for their 2nd win in three weeks vs. Falcons

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 12:17 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (9-2) at ATLANTA (4-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Saints by 3 1/2 RECORD VS...

Miami Dolphins' Xavien Howard, right, breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets' Breshad Perriman, center, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Fitzpatrick, Perriman

By Brandon C. Williams Dec. 02, 2020 07:09 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Calvin Ridley under pressure from Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons show plenty of pride after 0-5 start, coach change

By Paul Newberry Nov. 30, 2020 04:32 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) celebrates a touchdown after an interception against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Jones returns pick for TD, Falcons rout Carr, Raiders 43-6

By Paul Newberry Nov. 29, 2020 04:43 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Las Vegas Raiders at Atlanta Falcons 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Newcomer Avery Williamson active for Steelers-Cowboys game

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 12:43 PM EST
Avery Williamson is active for Pittsburgh against Dallas a week after the linebacker was acquired in a trade from the New York Jets. ...

McCaffrey will miss 6th straight game for Panthers

Oct. 29, 2020 07:12 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey remained on injured reserve and will miss his sixth straight game against the Falcons...

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris speaks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Morris has share of Falcons' mistakes in yet another loss

By Charles Odum Oct. 25, 2020 07:31 PM EDT

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 Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 12:58 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Kurt Benkert completes a pass with Matt Ryan looking on during NFL football training camp practice Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons make final cuts to set 53-man roster for opener

By Paul Newberry Sep. 05, 2020 05:09 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) runs a drill during an NFL football practice Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, Pool)
Gurley, Mack sit out Falcons' first practice in full pads

By Charles Odum Aug. 18, 2020 03:54 PM EDT