GEORGE HENRY
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) scores on a 7-yard touchdown reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons try to make the most out of lopsided score vs. Bucs

By George Henry Sep. 20, 2021 05:19 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — A week after looking downright pathetic in a season-opening loss

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a ball during NFL football practice on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Ryan getting used to hearing new Falcons coach call plays

By George Henry Aug. 07, 2021 06:05 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan is getting used to hearing a new voice in his helmet,

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws during their NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Still standing: Falcons' Ryan embraces elder statesman role

By George Henry Jul. 31, 2021 02:36 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Matt Ryan feels like the last man standing with the

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan catches the snap during the team's NFL training camp football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. Thursday, July 29, 2021. (AP Photo/ John Bazemore)
Falcons coach shakes off butterflies on first day of camp

By George Henry Jul. 29, 2021 02:05 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — New coach Arthur Smith felt a few jitters on his

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell breaks up an incomplete pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Koo's miss adds to Falcons' long list of ways to lose games

By George Henry Dec. 28, 2020 05:00 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons keep finding new ways to lose.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown, top, gets past Atlanta Falcons cornerback Tyler Hall for what proved to be the winning touchdown in the final minutes of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons endure familiar, disappointing theme in loss to Bucs

By George Henry Dec. 20, 2020 06:07 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Interim coach Raheem Morris knew the Falcons were in trouble as

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan passes against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Ryan's interceptions create area of concern for Falcons

By George Henry Dec. 14, 2020 05:25 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — There are plenty of reasons why the Atlanta Falcons have endured

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones can't haul in the fourth-down pass attempt in the end zone as the ball goes off his fingertips with New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams, left, and safety Marcus Williams, right, defending during the 4th quarter in an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons come up short as Ryan's Hail Mary falls flat

By George Henry Dec. 06, 2020 06:23 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan gave it one last heave to the end zone, hoping Julio

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons reach bye week on a modest two-game winning streak

By George Henry Nov. 09, 2020 01:49 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have reached their bye week on a modest two

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) slides after a run against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Lock, Broncos run out of time for another comeback bid

By George Henry Nov. 08, 2020 05:46 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Drew Lock couldn’t pull off another fourth-quarter comeback for

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, laughs on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons won 40-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Morris uses communication skills to spark Falcons to victory

By George Henry Oct. 19, 2020 02:08 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Heading into his first game as interim head coach, Raheem Morris

FILE - In this May 22, 2018, file photo, the Atlanta Falcons defensive unit runs an agility drill at the NFL football teams practice facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons shut their facility Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, following one new positive test for COVID-19. The team remains scheduled to play at Minnesota on Sunday. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Falcons shut facility after 2nd positive; Vikings game on

By George Henry Oct. 15, 2020 12:57 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons shut their facility Thursday following one

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (12) breaks away from Atlanta Falcons cornerbacks Blidi Wreh-Wilson for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons face Packers with five starters hurting on defense

By George Henry Oct. 02, 2020 05:03 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are banged up on defense at just the wrong

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, center with hand raised, celebrates an onside kick recovery in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Falcons still ruffled over epic collapse in Dallas

By George Henry Sep. 21, 2020 05:39 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are still searching for answers following

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley, right, gets five from wide receiver Calvin Ridley after making a reception during NFL football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. Gurley believes he and his new team are a perfect match as he seeks to rejuvenate a career affected by knee injuries. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Gurley ready to prove he's 100 percent healthy for Falcons

By George Henry Sep. 11, 2020 01:14 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons went all season without a 100-yard rusher in

Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal (22) cleans his face shield during an NFL training camp football practice Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, Pool)
Falcons' Neal, back from Achilles injury, feels 100 percent

By George Henry Aug. 20, 2020 05:52 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal knew he faced a

Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague reaches for the ball lost by Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Rose, Mykhailiuk spark Pistons to easy win over Hawks

By George Henry Jan. 18, 2020 10:15 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Derrick Rose has been rolling lately, and in a good way.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn reacts as his defense stops the Jacksonville Jaguars on a fourth down attempt during the fourth quarter to hold on to a 24-12 victory in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Quinn wants to return as Falcons coach, but status uncertain

By George Henry Dec. 23, 2019 06:46 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Dan Quinn wants to return as coach of the Atlanta

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) runs out of the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Marrone seeks to take blame for Jaguars' latest meltdown

By George Henry Dec. 22, 2019 07:34 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — It was nothing new for the Jacksonville Jaguars to fall behind

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ryan expecting another sparse crowd in Falcons' home finale

By George Henry Dec. 19, 2019 06:18 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Quarterback Matt Ryan does not blame Falcons fans for poor