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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

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

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 fail to build off win or take command of division

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 23, 2022 06:25 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

Deion Jones comes off PUP list for Falcons, ready to compete

By George Henry Aug. 24, 2022 06:04 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Falcons linebacker Deion Jones came off the physically unable to perform list on Wednesday and was finally back at practice. Now he must...

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (1) and Desmond Ridder (4) work during their NFL minicamp football practice, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariota favored over rookie Ridder in Falcons QB camp derby

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:33 AM EDT

WR Batson signs with Falcons for reunion with Smith, Mariota

Jun. 02, 2022 01:13 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver Cameron Batson, who comes to the team with connections to coach Arthur Smith and quarterback...

Atlanta Falcons first round draft pick wide receiver Drake London (5) runs during NFL rookie minicamp football practice, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' London embraces health, contract at rookie minicamp

By Charles Odum May. 13, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

FILE - Southern California wide receiver Drake London runs for a touchdown against Utah during the first half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. London was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL draft Thursday, April 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Falcons draft USC WR London, get much-needed big-play threat

By Charles Odum Apr. 28, 2022 09:25 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, and Feleipe Franks participate in an offseason conditioning program at the Atlanta Falcons practice facility Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
With QB decision in spotlight, Falcons need WR, edge rusher

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:53 AM EDT

FILE - New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. Robinson could be on his way out after going from back-to-back seasons with more than 1,100 yards to finishing with 410 playing under the franchise tag. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
With new GM, coach, Bears focus on getting most from Fields

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 12:15 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears' Fields to miss second straight game with ankle injury

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 31, 2021 03:27 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) readies a throw against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Bears, Giants look for strong finishes with changes looming

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 30, 2021 03:19 PM EST

New York Giants' Jake Fromm, left, is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Milton Williams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Bears, Giants looking toward future late in difficult season

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 12:32 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Fields returns to practice, status for Giants game up in air

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 29, 2021 05:43 PM EST

Chicago Bears fans cheer after their team defeated the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Bears' Nagy assumes decision on his fate comes after season

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 27, 2021 06:43 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, center, talks with officials during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seahawks' last-place finish a lock after 25-24 loss to Bears

By Tim Booth Dec. 26, 2021 09:48 PM EST