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Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is pressured by Houston Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) as he looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Falcons, Commanders meet in matchup of mobile quarterbacks

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 05:59 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker (11) passes against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Walker, Panthers look to bounce back vs 1st-place Falcons

By Steve Reed Nov. 09, 2022 01:59 PM EST

CORRECTS DATE TO SUNDAY, NOV. 6 INSTEAD OF TUESDAY, DEC. 6 - Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) dives for extra yardage as he is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers safety Nasir Adderley (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Falcons still tied for NFC South lead even with limitations

By Charles Odum Nov. 07, 2022 05:21 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
First-place Falcons hope to keep running against Chargers

By Charles Odum Nov. 03, 2022 05:12 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Herbert, Ekeler to lead Chargers against surprising Falcons

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 03:33 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson returned to practice on Wednesday, nov. 2, 2022, after missing four games following a knee surgery. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Falcons' Patterson returns to practice after missing 4 games

Nov. 02, 2022 01:46 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) scrambles under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mariota doing just enough to keep Falcons in first place

By George Henry Oct. 31, 2022 07:40 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Falcons, Panthers are somehow contending in weak NFC South

By Paul Newberry Oct. 27, 2022 05:02 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 19, 2022 03:10 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) speaks to San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 28-14. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons' confidence grows, tied with Bucs atop NFC South

By Paul Newberry Oct. 17, 2022 03:57 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (3) is wrapped up by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Garoppolo blames offense for Niners' sluggish defeat

By George Henry Oct. 16, 2022 06:39 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariota accounts for 3 TDs, Falcons beat 49ers 28-14

By Paul Newberry Oct. 16, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts gets away from Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Falcons' Pitts ruled out against Bucs with hamstring injury

Oct. 07, 2022 02:30 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Brady, Bucs look to end 2-game skid against improved Falcons

By Fred Goodall Oct. 06, 2022 04:56 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford, (37) runs his intercepted ball with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 23-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Buccaneers host Falcons, looking to end 2-game home skid

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 02:54 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Robert Woods (2) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Cody Hollister and center Ben Jones in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 5

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 05, 2022 03:44 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons to rely on running game despite injury to Patterson

By George Henry Oct. 03, 2022 07:16 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs agaimnst Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Falcons put Patterson on IR, seek new starting running back

Oct. 03, 2022 01:39 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) runs out of the pocket as Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (28) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Alford's late pickoff saves Falcons' 23-20 win over Browns

By Charles Odum Oct. 02, 2022 04:11 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) hands off the ball to running back Damien Williams (6) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Falcons place RB Damien Williams on IR with injured rib

Sep. 17, 2022 04:37 PM EDT