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Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs against Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Austin Calitro (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn says Falcons' strong finish must carry over to 2020

By Charles Odum Dec. 30, 2019 05:42 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo (74) scores against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a 35-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 01:26 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) catches a touchdown pass in front of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Quinn gets a respite in Falcons' upset win at San Francisco

By George Henry Dec. 16, 2019 06:57 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley, right, reaches to sack San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 04:50 PM EST

Freeman, Oliver limited but back on field for Falcons

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 06:19 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons running back Devonta Freeman and cornerback Isaiah Oliver have returned to practice as limited participants. ...

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Perry Fewell, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn before the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 12:34 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

Former NFL player and ESPN broadcaster Mark Schlereth, left, speaks with former number one women's tennis player Billie Jean King before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 11:59 AM 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

El quarterback Drew Brees (9), de los Saints de Nueva Orleáns, es capturado por el defensive end Vic Beasley, de los Falcons de Atlanta, en el partido de la NFL en Nueva Orleáns, el domingo 10 de noviembre de 2019. (AP Foto/Rusty Costanza)
Saints sunk by stagnant offense, defensive penalties

By Guerry Smith Nov. 10, 2019 07:57 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans edge Chiefs in Mahomes' return; Packers hold on

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 05:18 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a touchdown pass to running back Brian Hill, not pictured, in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Falcons stun first-place Saints, 26-9

By Brett Martel Nov. 10, 2019 04:20 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is hit by outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) anduring the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
High hopes for Falcons defense have been thoroughly dashed

By Paul Newberry Oct. 17, 2019 05:40 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) runs to his bench after missing a point after attempt against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Falcons keep taking steps back, and the defense is to blame

By George Henry Oct. 14, 2019 07:26 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 03:37 PM EDT

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reacts to a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Atlanta Falcons at Houston Texans 10/6/2019

Oct. 06, 2019 01:30 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) warms up for an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Atlanta Falcons at Indianapolis Colts 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 12:28 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer talks with reporters following the team's 27-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills in an NFL preseason football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Falcons, Vikings in similar spots, needing defense to lead

By Dave Campbell Sep. 05, 2019 05:54 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Washington Redskins during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Falcons-Vikings Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 01:39 PM EDT

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) makes a catch ahead of Atlanta Falcons free safety Isaiah Oliver (26) during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New York Jets at Atlanta Falcons 8/15/2019

Aug. 15, 2019 07:55 PM EDT