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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks during a news conference after loosing to the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Baltimore, Md. Ravens won 20-17. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Shanahan faces former team when 49ers host Falcons

By Josh Dubow Dec. 12, 2019 05:57 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) misses the catch against Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' Ridley, Trufant suffer season-ending injuries

Dec. 09, 2019 07:07 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 quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 26-18. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
QB Ryan spends night under heavy pressure in Falcons’ loss

By George Henry Nov. 29, 2019 01:30 AM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) blocks a punt by Atlanta Falcons punter Ryan Allen (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saints beat Falcons to clinch 3rd straight NFC South title

By Charles Odum Nov. 28, 2019 11:42 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

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) warsm up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons’ loss leaves 2-game win streak looking like old news

By Charles Odum Nov. 25, 2019 11:34 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, and Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) speak following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers’ downward trend could lead to offseason changes

By Steve Reed Nov. 18, 2019 06:36 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

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan reacts as medical personel attend to him after injury against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Falcons' Matt Ryan misses practice, hopeful he will play

Oct. 23, 2019 03:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Matt Bryant (3) kicks a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons are bringing back veteran kicker Matt Bryant after failing to find his successor during the preseason. The team has agreed to terms with the 44-year-old Bryant, who made 20 of 21 field-goal attempts in 2018. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, file)
Unhappy with kickers, Falcons recall 44-year-old Matt Bryant

Aug. 31, 2019 12:54 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Ricky Ortiz, right, tries to get past Atlanta Falcons defensive back Parker Baldwin, left, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Atlanta Falcons at Jacksonville Jaguars 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

Denver Broncos' Shamarko Thomas (38) tackles Atlanta Falcons' Marcus Green (3) on a punt return during the first half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons 8/1/2019

Aug. 01, 2019 08:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 10, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons first round pick offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom, right, and Kaleb McGary listen during NFL football rookie camp in Flowery Branch, Ga. If you’re looking for any likely regulars on the field Thursday night at the Hall of Fame game, for the Falcons and Broncos, focus on the offensive lines.(AP Photo/Tami Chappell, File)
Looking for starters at Hall of Fame Game? Try the O-lines

By Barry Wilner Jul. 31, 2019 11:00 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn jogs alongside players in the rain during an NFL football training camp practice, Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Andrea Smith)
Falcons' defense already hit with more injuries in camp

By Charles Odum Jul. 23, 2019 03:09 PM EDT