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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

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) and Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) reacting to an interception thrown by Mariota during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won the 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Steelers go for first winning streak of season vs Falcons

By Paul Newberry Dec. 01, 2022 03:50 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) and Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) reacting to an interception thrown by Mariota during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won the 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Falcons not as fortunate in one-possession games this season

By George Henry Nov. 28, 2022 05:16 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws past Houston Texans linebacker Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (45) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Falcons, Commanders meet in game with playoff implications

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 25, 2022 02:50 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)
Falcons cling to hope Pitts, Graham can return this season

By Charles Odum Nov. 23, 2022 02:53 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith watches play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Falcons' run-1st offense lacking balance with Mariota at QB

By Charles Odum Oct. 10, 2022 10:44 AM 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

FILE - Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. Falcons linebacker Deion Jones, who missed most of the preseason while recovering from offseason right shoulder surgery, will open the season on injured reserve. The Falcons on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, also placed former starting offensive guard Jalen Mayfield, cornerback Isaiah Oliver, defensive lineman Marlon Davidson and rookie tight end John FitzPatrick on injured reserve. Each player will be eligible to return after missing four games.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons place LB Deion Jones, 4 others, on IR to open season

Sep. 01, 2022 03:32 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) celebrates after wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) scores a touchdown 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/John Munson)
Mariota, Ridder solid for Falcons in 24-16 loss to Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 22, 2022 11:23 PM EDT

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

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, stands next to head coach Arthur Smith during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons backup QB Franks trying new hybrid role at tight end

By Charles Odum Jun. 09, 2022 05:00 PM EDT

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis walks to the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Titans use 6 of 9 draft picks on offense to help Tannehill

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 30, 2022 08:40 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

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
AP source: Titans keeping C Ben Jones, adding Jamarco Jones

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 14, 2022 01:32 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Long list in free agency for salary cap-strapped Titans

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:10 AM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to throw against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
Titans clinch AFC's top seed with 28-25 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 09, 2022 04:22 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 01:13 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes as he is pressured by Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Adam Butler (70) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Titans clinch 2nd straight AFC South, beating Miami 34-3

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 02, 2022 04:15 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) tries to tackle Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Joe Schobert (93) after he made an interception on a Tannehill pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 19-13. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Turnover issue trims Titans' margin for error atop AFC South

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 21, 2021 07:06 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes against the Tennessee Titans during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 01:27 PM EST