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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks during a news conference after loosing to the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Baltimore, Md. Ravens won 20-17. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Shanahan faces former team when 49ers host Falcons

By Josh Dubow Dec. 12, 2019 05:57 PM EST

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Panthers have been unable to solve Matt Ryan

By Steve Reed Nov. 14, 2019 04:11 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) and defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Falcons looking for consistency after ending 6-game skid

By Charles Odum Nov. 11, 2019 07:34 PM EST

Falcons-Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 02:11 PM EST
ATLANTA (1-7) at NEW ORLEANS (7-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX OPENING LINE — Saints by 13 ½ RECORD VS....

Falcons turn to 4th punter of season, signing Ryan Allen

By The Assoociated Press Nov. 04, 2019 06:41 PM EST
The Atlanta Falcons are turning to their fourth punter of the season. The team announced Monday it has signed former New England punter...

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) kneels on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 27-20. AP Photo/John Amis)
Falcons release K Matt Bryant, sign Younghoe Koo

Oct. 29, 2019 01:55 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 27-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn still trying to 'get it right' with time running out

By George Henry Oct. 28, 2019 08:45 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) celebrates is touchdown with Seattle Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister (48) against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Wilson throws 2 TD passes as Seattle stops Atlanta 27-20

By Charles Odum Oct. 27, 2019 04:40 PM EDT

New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) runs for a touchdown after recovering a fumble in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
The Latest: Patriots, 49ers stay perfect going into Week 9

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 12:48 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks fans watch teams warm up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 12:44 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Revamped Rams, reeling Falcons looking to stop losing skids

By Charles Odum Oct. 17, 2019 05:43 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, left, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Falcons players say Quinn remains steady despite 1-5 start

By Charles Odum Oct. 16, 2019 07:30 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) scores a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Skill and a little luck lead to Cardinals' winning streak

By David Brandt Oct. 14, 2019 07:37 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) celebrates his touchdown against Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Missed PAT sends Falcons home empty from long trip

By John Marshall Oct. 13, 2019 09:12 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) reacts to missing the point after as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Brooks Reed celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals beat Falcons 34-33 after Bryant's extra point miss

By David Brandt Oct. 13, 2019 07:31 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates his touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Watson outduels Mahomes, leads Texans past Chiefs

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2019 05:02 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 03:37 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: Cincinnati, Miami now NFL's only winless teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2019 10:26 AM EDT

Falcons-Cardinals Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 10:47 AM EDT
ATLANTA (1-4) at ARIZONA (1-3-1) Sunday, 4:05 ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Atlanta by 1 RECORD VS. SPREAD — Atlanta 1-4, Arizona...

Falcons-Texans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 07:34 PM EDT
ATLANTA (1-3) at HOUSTON (2-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Texans by 4½ RECORD VS. SPREAD — Falcons 1-3, Texans 2...