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Dallas Cowboys' Trevon Diggs (7) celebrates intercepting a pass thrown by Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
The Latest: Washington brings benches, just as Cowboys did

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2021 11:58 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback C.J. Henderson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Falcons' Gage emerging as Ryan's latest go-to wide receiver

By Charles Odum Dec. 22, 2021 04:42 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Home, not sweet home: Falcons keep losing in A-T-L

By Paul Newberry Dec. 06, 2021 01:52 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons waste solid rushing performance during loss to Bucs

By George Henry Dec. 05, 2021 06:20 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea (50) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Dynamic duo: Brady, Gronk lead Bucs past Falcons 30-17

By Paul Newberry Dec. 05, 2021 04:16 PM EST

Falcons' thin offense has Patterson inactive vs. Patriots

Nov. 18, 2021 07:16 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Running back Cordarrelle Patterson is inactive for Atlanta against the New England Patriots on Thursday night, taking one of the Falcons' most...

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson sits on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Falcons, Jets decline 'bowl-week' approach to London game

By Charles Odum Oct. 07, 2021 01:03 PM EDT

Washington Football Team linebacker Jared Norris (50) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons consider all options with CB Oliver lost for season

By Charles Odum Oct. 06, 2021 02:49 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) and quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrate after their win over the New York Giants after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Matty Ice proves he's not done yet in leading late comeback

By George Henry Sep. 27, 2021 04:18 PM EDT

New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) kneels during the playing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Atlanta Falcons at New York Giants 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 01:09 PM EDT

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 Falcons wide receiver Christian Blake (13) makes the catch ahead of Denver Broncos defensive back Kevin Toliver (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saints look to Winston, Hill, as they host improving Falcons

By Brett Martel Nov. 19, 2020 07:16 PM EST

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

FILE - A passer-by walks past a New England Patriots football team logo near the Patriots ProShop at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots went back to work Saturday, Oct. 17, one day after a fifth player on the team tested positive for COVID-19 and one day before their twice-postponed game against the Denver Broncos.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Patriots place 3 more on COVID-IR but Broncos game still on

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2020 09:23 AM EDT

Seats are empty due to the coronavirus orders at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany, during the ATP bett1HULKS Indoors tennis match between Germany's Alexander Zverev and Spain's Fernando Verdasco, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. Zverev won the match 6-4, 6-1. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
The Latest: Md. allowing up to 10% capacity at NFL stadiums

By The Associated Press Oct. 16, 2020 03:15 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (34) celebrates with teammates after Rodgers returned a kickoff for 101-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
AP source: Patriots cancel practice, positive COVID-19 test

By Barry Wilner Oct. 16, 2020 08:19 AM EDT

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)
Falcons without CB Sheffield, DE Harris for Seahawks opener

Sep. 11, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

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

Falcons agree to terms with A.J. Terrell, other draft picks

Jul. 20, 2020 07:48 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with each of their six draft picks, including cornerback A.J. Terrell, their first-round selection from...

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Clemson's A.J. Terrell intercepts a pass for a touchdown during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama in Santa Clara, Calif. Terrell was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Falcons use draft to rebuild substandard defense

By Charles Odum Apr. 25, 2020 07:57 PM EDT