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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) and Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) reacting to an interception thrown by Mariota during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won the 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Falcons not as fortunate in one-possession games this season

By George Henry Nov. 28, 2022 05:16 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is pressured by Houston Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) as he looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Falcons, Commanders meet in matchup of mobile quarterbacks

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 05:59 PM EST

Carolina Panthers place kicker Eddy Pineiro (4) reacts after missing an extra point during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Panthers look to get even vs Falcons after OT loss

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2022 01:28 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham (95) fumbles the ball ahead of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Graham takes blame for Falcons' late collapse in 20-17 loss

By George Henry Nov. 06, 2022 06:25 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) scrambles under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mariota doing just enough to keep Falcons in first place

By George Henry Oct. 31, 2022 07:40 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) throws against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Falcons, Panthers struggling, still contenders in NFC South

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Falcons face obstacles with injury-depleted secondary

By George Henry Oct. 24, 2022 05:26 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) smiles as he runs for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Bengals host surprising Falcons in matchup of 3-3 teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 05:38 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (3) is wrapped up by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Garoppolo blames offense for Niners' sluggish defeat

By George Henry Oct. 16, 2022 06:39 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariota accounts for 3 TDs, Falcons beat 49ers 28-14

By Paul Newberry Oct. 16, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) runs out of the pocket as Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (28) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Alford's late pickoff saves Falcons' 23-20 win over Browns

By Charles Odum Oct. 02, 2022 04:11 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Falcons brace for visit from Chubb, ground-pounding Browns

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 01:15 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts hauls in a pass as Seattle Seahawks safety Josh Jones defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Patterson again proves he's the Falcons lead running back

By Charles Odum Sep. 26, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Falcons' Mariota and Seahawks' Smith on similar NFL paths

By Tim Booth Sep. 22, 2022 04:26 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates his touchdown catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Same ol' Falcons: Blown lead very familiar in the A-T-L

By Paul Newberry Sep. 12, 2022 03:23 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. Falcons linebacker Deion Jones, who missed most of the preseason while recovering from offseason right shoulder surgery, will open the season on injured reserve. The Falcons on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, also placed former starting offensive guard Jalen Mayfield, cornerback Isaiah Oliver, defensive lineman Marlon Davidson and rookie tight end John FitzPatrick on injured reserve. Each player will be eligible to return after missing four games.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons place LB Deion Jones, 4 others, on IR to open season

Sep. 01, 2022 03:32 PM EDT

Deion Jones comes off PUP list for Falcons, ready to compete

By George Henry Aug. 24, 2022 06:04 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Falcons linebacker Deion Jones came off the physically unable to perform list on Wednesday and was finally back at practice. Now he must...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) celebrates with wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, right, after Zaccheaus scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Rebuilding Falcons face low expectations in 2022

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 02:30 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward (29) looks on during the NFL football team's training camp on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons defensive guru Pees determined to raise expectations

Aug. 01, 2022 04:10 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Auden Tate takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons open camp with low expectations, open positions

By George Henry Jul. 27, 2022 02:57 PM EDT