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Cousins throws for 509 yards, hits Hodge in OT to give Falcons 36-30 win over Bucs
Read full article: Cousins throws for 509 yards, hits Hodge in OT to give Falcons 36-30 win over BucsKirk Cousins threw for a career-high 509 yards and four touchdowns, the last of them a 45-yard scoring pass to KhaDarel Hodge in overtime that gave the Atlanta Falcons an improbable 36-30 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Drake London's shooting celebration violated longstanding NFL rules against violent gestures
Read full article: Drake London's shooting celebration violated longstanding NFL rules against violent gesturesFalcons wide receiver Drake London was penalized after catching a touchdown pass in the final minute of Atlanta’s 22-21 victory in Philadelphia on Monday night for pretending to shoot in the air, a violation of a longstanding NFL rule that prohibits such gestures.
Backup QB Josh Johnson goes 11 for 11 as the Ravens hold off the Falcons 13-12
Read full article: Backup QB Josh Johnson goes 11 for 11 as the Ravens hold off the Falcons 13-12Josh Johnson completed all 11 of his pass attempts and Emory Jones added a long touchdown throw in the second half to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 13-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has good start for Falcons in 20-13 loss to Dolphins in preseason opener
Read full article: Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has good start for Falcons in 20-13 loss to Dolphins in preseason openerAtlanta rookie Michael Penix Jr. completed 9 of 16 passes for 104 yards in the Falcons’ 20-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
Desmond Ridder answers critics, Younghoe Koo kicks last-second field goal, Falcons edge Texans 21-19
Read full article: Desmond Ridder answers critics, Younghoe Koo kicks last-second field goal, Falcons edge Texans 21-19Desmond Ridder passed and ran for touchdowns, Younghoe Koo kicked a go-ahead 37-yard field goal as time expired, and the Atlanta Falcons snapped a two-game losing streak by beating the Houston Texans 21-19.
QB Desmond Ridder impressive in preseason debut, Falcons settle for 13-13 tie with Bengals
Read full article: QB Desmond Ridder impressive in preseason debut, Falcons settle for 13-13 tie with BengalsDesmond Ridder led an impressive drive for Atlanta in his preseason debut and the Falcons settled for a field goal with 2 seconds left for a 13-13 tie with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson signs contract, debuts No. 7 jersey at rookie minicamp
Read full article: Falcons RB Bijan Robinson signs contract, debuts No. 7 jersey at rookie minicampBijan Robinson has a new number with a big Atlanta history, a newly signed contract and huge expectations no rookie Falcons running back has faced in recent years.
Foreman leads Panthers past rival Falcons in rain, 25-15
Read full article: Foreman leads Panthers past rival Falcons in rain, 25-15D’Onta Foreman carried 31 times for 130 yards and a touchdown, Laviska Shenault added a 41-yard burst to the end zone and the Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 25-15 on a rainy night.
Stafford, Rams hold off Falcons for 31-27 victory
Read full article: Stafford, Rams hold off Falcons for 31-27 victoryMatthew Stafford threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns, Jalen Ramsey intercepted a potential go-ahead touchdown pass in the end zone and the Los Angeles Rams held off a second-half rally attempt by the Atlanta Falcons for a 31-27 victory.
Bills clinch playoff berth, eliminate Falcons with 29-15 win
Read full article: Bills clinch playoff berth, eliminate Falcons with 29-15 winDevin Singletary scored two touchdowns rushing in the second half to make up for Josh Allen’s sloppiness and the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills rallied to clinch their third consecutive playoff berth with a 29-15 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Ryan passes for 343 yards, 2 TDs as Falcons top Saints 27-25
Read full article: Ryan passes for 343 yards, 2 TDs as Falcons top Saints 27-25Matt Ryan hit Cordarrelle Patterson for a 64-yard gain with a minute to go, setting up Younghoe Koo’s 29-yard field goal as time expired, and the Atlanta Falcons defeated the mistake-prone New Orleans Saints 27-25.
Woodside, Barkley throw TDs as Titans stop Falcons 23-3
Read full article: Woodside, Barkley throw TDs as Titans stop Falcons 23-3Logan Woodside and Matt Barkley each threw touchdown passes to open Tennessee’s backup quarterback competition and the Titans beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-3 in each team’s preseason opener.
Chiefs lead AP Pro32 poll; Packers up to No. 2, Bills No. 3
Read full article: Chiefs lead AP Pro32 poll; Packers up to No. 2, Bills No. 3Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay (50) reacts next to Atlanta Falcons' Luke Stocker (88) after Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo missed a 39-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)NEW YORK – Despite winning 10 in a row, the Kansas City Chiefs have been just barely getting by in recent games. And the Chiefs' lead has also narrowed a bit atop the latest AP Pro32 poll. The Chiefs received 10 of 12 first-place votes for 381 points in balloting Tuesday by media members who regularly cover the NFL. “But winning in Kansas City, with or without a full house, is going to be difficult.”The Green Bay Packers and the Buffalo Bills flipped spots again after routs in prime time.
Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed when Falcons' Koo misses late FG
Read full article: Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed when Falcons' Koo misses late FGKansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is tackled by Atlanta Falcons Foyesade Oluokun during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. The Chiefs had to watch as Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo missed a tying field-goal attempt with 9 seconds left to escape. The Falcons (4-11) took the lead when Matt Ryan hit Laquon Treadwell for a 5-yard touchdown with 4:33 to go. Kansas City finally took its first lead on Harrison Butker's 53-yard field goal with 14:08 left in the game. The Falcons squandered their first chance to match the points when Brandon Powell coughed up the ball deep in Kansas City territory.
Ryan, Falcons avenge earlier loss to Panthers, 25-17
Read full article: Ryan, Falcons avenge earlier loss to Panthers, 25-17The Falcons (2-6) have had a penchant for squandering leads this season, coming into the game 1-3 when leading entering the fourth quarter. Carolina was driving late, but Atlanta stalled the rally when Blidi Wreh-Wilson intercepted Teddy Bridgewater near the Falcons' 10-yard line with 1:04 remaining. Moore on third and 18 to move the Panthers into Falcons territory. Bridgewater was limited to 176 yards passing as the Panthers (3-5) lost their third straight game without injured Christian McCaffrey. The Falcons avenged a 23-16 loss to Carolina 18 days ago in which Bridgewater threw for 313 yards and two scores and Mike Davis piled up 149 yards rushing.
Rodgers, Tonyan lead Packers to 30-16 victory over Falcons
Read full article: Rodgers, Tonyan lead Packers to 30-16 victory over FalconsTonyan caught three of Aaron Rodgers’ four touchdown passes, Za'Darius Smith recorded three sacks and the Packers remained unbeaten with a 30-16 victory over the winless Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. “I just had to continue to do what I've been doing, just keep playing well and stick to the game plan,” Tonyan said. Green Bay star receiver Davante Adams sat out a second straight game with a hamstring injury and Allen Lazard is on injured reserve with a core problem. Tonyan has scored in three straight games and now has five touchdown catches to match Tampa Bay's Mike Evans for the NFL lead. Defensive tackle Kenny Clark (groin) missed a third straight game.