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Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson (7) stretches during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May 12, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson signs contract, debuts No. 7 jersey at rookie minicamp

By Charles Odum May. 12, 2023 05:03 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) works against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Ridder poised on final drive, feels confident as Falcons' QB

By George Henry Jan. 02, 2023 06:58 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback David Blough (17) works from the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Cardinals come up short again going with 4th QB in 4 weeks

By Paul Newberry Jan. 01, 2023 05:57 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback David Blough (17) works from the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Koo kicks short field goal, Falcons edge Arizona 20-19

By George Henry Jan. 01, 2023 04:18 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) and linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrate the sacking of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Heyward brothers lead Steelers to 19-16 win over Falcons

By Paul Newberry Dec. 04, 2022 04:15 PM EST

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

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) runs out of the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Koo's late 53-yard FG lifts Falcons past Fields, Bears 27-24

By Charles Odum Nov. 20, 2022 04:14 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Patterson sets NFL record with 9th career kickoff return TD

By George Henry Nov. 20, 2022 02:53 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. The Chargers won 20-17. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariota's play only 1 of many problems for slumping Falcons

By Charles Odum Nov. 11, 2022 01:14 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota passes against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Foreman leads Panthers past rival Falcons in rain, 25-15

By Steve Reed Nov. 10, 2022 11:35 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

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham (95) fumbles the ball ahead of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Graham takes blame for Falcons' late collapse in 20-17 loss

By George Henry Nov. 06, 2022 06:25 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

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

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore removes his helmet after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. Moore was charged with a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty for removing his helmet on the play. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Moore, Piñeiro blame themselves for Carolina's OT loss

By George Henry Oct. 30, 2022 07:27 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore removes his helmet after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. Moore was charged with a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty for removing his helmet on the play. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Koo's OT FG gives Falcons improbable 37-34 win over Panthers

By Paul Newberry Oct. 30, 2022 05:05 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chris Evans (25) flips after he as tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker DeAngelo Malone (51) on the opening kickoff in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Burrow, Bengals strike fast, blow by Falcons 35-17

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 23, 2022 04:05 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is brought down by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Timmy Horne (93) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tom Brady throws for 351 yards, Bucs beat Falcons 21-15

By Fred Goodall Oct. 09, 2022 04:29 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 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