GEORGE HENRY
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

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 (AP) — Even with his team eliminated from playoff contention over two

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Perry Fewell, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 40-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn finds plenty to like in win, but job status unchanged

By George Henry Dec. 09, 2019 07:26 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — With his job status in limbo, Falcons coach Dan

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) recovered his kick off aftyer the Carolina Panthers fumbled on the return during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Panthers' long week gets worse with 5th straight loss

By George Henry Dec. 08, 2019 07:27 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have endured some rough stretches in the

Lindstrom back at practice for 1st time since opening week

By George Henry Dec. 02, 2019 03:50 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons rookie guard Chris Lindstrom, the NFL’s No.

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 (AP) — A meaningless December awaits the Atlanta Falcons for the second

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
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan knew the hits might keep coming as Atlanta’s deficit

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Quinn tweaks Atlanta's coaching staff coming out of bye week

By George Henry Nov. 04, 2019 04:28 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Coach Dan Quinn hopes a few changes to his staff will spark a

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 27-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons reeling, Quinn's job status muddied at bye

By George Henry Oct. 31, 2019 07:07 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons never thought they'd be 1-7 at the halfway

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 27-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn still trying to 'get it right' with time running out

By George Henry Oct. 28, 2019 08:45 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons coach Dan Quinn would like to brush aside

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank speaks to the media after an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 27-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons owner Blank closer to making decision on Quinn

By George Henry Oct. 27, 2019 07:57 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he's using the bye week to take

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) motions during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Jones speaks up, tries to get Falcons on track

By George Henry Oct. 24, 2019 05:51 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Julio Jones rarely speaks up in the Atlanta Falcons'

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) works in a bust pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Goff's versatility outside the pocket sparks Rams' offense

By George Henry Oct. 23, 2019 08:55 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Jared Goff loved getting a chance to throw on the run last week and

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, right, shakes hands with Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay after an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Loss leaves Quinn baffled again with season unraveling

By George Henry Oct. 20, 2019 06:58 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Quinn's job security keeps taking hits, and this week was no

Ellington passes for 3 TDs in Georgia State's win over Army

By George Henry Oct. 19, 2019 10:09 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Ellington passed for three touchdowns, Aubry Payne caught the go

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
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are riding a four-game losing streak and have

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) is upended by Houston Texans free safety Tashaun Gipson (39) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Falcons, 1-4 for the 2nd straight year, are in big trouble

By George Henry Oct. 07, 2019 07:42 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons can only hope a few days in the desert will turn