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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Atlanta Falcons 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 01:16 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) catches a touchdown pass in front of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Quinn gets a respite in Falcons' upset win at San Francisco

By George Henry Dec. 16, 2019 06:57 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn, Dimitroff face uncertain future with Falcons

By George Henry Nov. 29, 2019 05:54 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, speaks with former NFL player and Football Hall of Fame player Tony Gonzalez before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 11/28/2019

Nov. 28, 2019 07:49 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) reacts after throwing an interception to New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Falcons vs Bucs: 2 teams with an eye on 2020

By Paul Newberry Nov. 21, 2019 07:38 PM EST

Buccaneers-Falcons Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 01:58 PM EST
TAMPA BAY (3-7) at ATLANTA (3-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Falcons by 3½ RECORD VS....

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Tale of Two Seasons: Falcons turn it around after 1-7 start

By Paul Newberry Nov. 20, 2019 06:10 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to members of the media following an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Quinn hesitant to call Falcons’ 2 straight wins a turnaround

By Charles Odum Nov. 18, 2019 05:39 PM EST

Buffalo Bills linebacker Corey Thompson (52) misses a tackle as Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (19) runs for t touchdown, during the first half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NFL Today, Week 11

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 10:09 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse, right, breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings overcome 20-0 deficit to stun Broncos; Ravens roll

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 04:57 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) tackles Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (12) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Falcons defense overwhelms Allen, Panthers 29-3

By Steve Reed Nov. 17, 2019 04:20 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) hands off to running back Brian Hill (23) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:21 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

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes under pressure in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 01:25 PM EST

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 head coach Dan Quinn, right, shakes hands with Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay after an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Loss leaves Quinn baffled again with season unraveling

By George Henry Oct. 20, 2019 06:58 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Rams snap skid by beating Falcons 37-10 as Ryan hurts ankle

By Charles Odum Oct. 20, 2019 04:20 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) passes as he is pressured by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
The Latest: Cowboys' Maher kicks another from at least 62

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2019 01:21 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta Falcons 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 12:52 PM EDT