CHARLES ODUM
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
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons couldn't save their season even

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons' Quinn saved job with strong finish, players'support

By Charles Odum Dec. 28, 2019 02:20 AM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Dan Quinn can't wait for the chance to prove he has

El quarterback de las Panteras de Carolina Cam Newton sale del campo tras la derrota 20-14 ante los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay en el duelo de la semana dos del 13 de septiembre del 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Interim coach Fewell to lead Panthers against Falcons

By Charles Odum Dec. 05, 2019 01:04 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White says he tells

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 (AP) — Taysom Hill’s rare moment in the spotlight came in an important

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saints looking for NFC South threepeat against Falcons

By Charles Odum Nov. 27, 2019 12:32 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The New Orleans Saints can settle a score when they visit the

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 (AP) — As it turns out, coach Dan Quinn was smart to resist calling his

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Early missed opportunities doom Falcons in loss to Bucs

By Charles Odum Nov. 24, 2019 07:23 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons fell flat in their chance to add to momentum

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to members of the media following an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Quinn hesitant to call Falcons’ 2 straight wins a turnaround

By Charles Odum Nov. 18, 2019 05:39 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley has

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) and defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Falcons looking for consistency after ending 6-game skid

By Charles Odum Nov. 11, 2019 07:34 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Dan Quinn wants to make sure his players receive

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) celebrates is touchdown with Seattle Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister (48) against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Wilson throws 2 TD passes as Seattle stops Atlanta 27-20

By Charles Odum Oct. 27, 2019 04:40 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — A fast start helped Seattle rule the road yet again.

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2017, file photo, Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn before an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game in Atlanta. Quinn says he never backs down from a challenge. Just in time for a visit from his mentor, Seattle coach Carroll, Quinn is facing the biggest challenge of his career. Quinn’s Falcons will try to stop a five-game losing streak when they face the Seahawks on Sunday. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
Visit from former boss Carroll finds Quinn on hot seat

By Charles Odum Oct. 24, 2019 09:34 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Quinn says he never backs down from a challenge.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field with an apparent leg injury after Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald leveled him, causing a fumble that the Rams recovered, during the fourth quarter in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons may face tough decisions following 5 straight losses

By Charles Odum Oct. 21, 2019 06:12 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — For the second straight year, a five-game losing streak

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan sits on the bench with an apparent leg injury after Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald leveled him, causing a fumble that the Rams recovered, during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons' Ryan has ankle sprain, not ruled out vs Seahawks

By Charles Odum Oct. 21, 2019 04:32 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan's decadelong streak

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Rams snap skid by beating Falcons 37-10 as Ryan hurts ankle

By Charles Odum Oct. 20, 2019 04:20 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Ramsey's entrance boosted the Los Angeles Rams' hopes they can

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Revamped Rams, reeling Falcons looking to stop losing skids

By Charles Odum Oct. 17, 2019 05:43 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — There is no guarantee that a Super Bowl appearance will generate long

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, left, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Falcons players say Quinn remains steady despite 1-5 start

By Charles Odum Oct. 16, 2019 07:30 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — For the second straight season, an abysmal start has made

Former Alabama football players Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, left, and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry speak after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. The Tennessee Titans won 24-10. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' Quinn hoping to find fixes on 2-week trip

By Charles Odum Sep. 30, 2019 05:10 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are hitting the road. With boos

Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) and Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mariota throws 3 first-half TD passes, Titans drop Falcons

By Charles Odum Sep. 29, 2019 04:15 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Marcus Mariota and the Tennessee Titans enjoyed a surge in confidence

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) gets words of encouragement from head coach Mike Vrabel during an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Titans 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Slow starts put pressure on Falcons' Ryan, Titans' Mariota

By Charles Odum Sep. 26, 2019 04:51 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Slow starts for the Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans have created

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Falcons try to address penalties with full crew of officials

By Charles Odum Sep. 25, 2019 06:52 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Looking for clean play in real games, the Atlanta Falcons