Can Falcons find yet another unique way to lose a game?
4 years, 1 month ago

Can Falcons find yet another unique way to lose a game?

Associated Press  

There is losing, and there is LOSING. It’s all added up to a 1-6 record, a coach and general manager fired, and ridicule across America for what is actually one of the NFL’s best organizations. It might be a stretch to say that the Falcons’ foibles in 2020 date back to when they set a Super Bowl record for losing from ahead in the 2017 game against New England. “Playing on Thursday night makes you get out of the funk that you’re in after a tough loss,” Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan said. “So, I think getting back into a game plan quickly, talking with coaches, starting to make plans for Thursday night kind of helps.” The Panthers, 3-4 in their first season under coach Matt Rhule, have been a pleasant surprise considering they were pegged to be the NFC South’s tail-ender.

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Slumping Falcons try to keep pace in NFC South when visiting the skidding Raiders
1 week, 3 days ago

Slumping Falcons try to keep pace in NFC South when visiting the skidding Raiders

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Four games remain in the regular season, but the playoffs might as well be underway for the Falcons, who find themselves in a tailspin at just the wrong time. We have to control what we can, and that’s the next game.” Morris has been asked repeatedly over the past two weeks about the struggles of quarterback Kirk …

Falcons looking for scoring revival and an end to 2-game skid when they face Herbert-led Chargers
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Falcons looking for scoring revival and an end to 2-game skid when they face Herbert-led Chargers

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Raheem Morris doesn’t want to hear about the production of his Atlanta Falcons’ offense. We’ve got to get back to doing that.” A Falcons offense led by quarterback Kirk Cousins and running back Bijan Robinson had too many drives grind to an early halt in their two straight losses. That’s when we’ve had self-inflicted wounds.” The Chargers also …

Falcons Struggling to Conquer Seattle: A Tale of Missed Opportunities
2 months ago

Falcons Struggling to Conquer Seattle: A Tale of Missed Opportunities

Associated Press  

The Atlanta Falcons suffered a 34-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, marking a disappointing start to the season. Despite having a three-game winning streak, the Falcons faltered in the fourth quarter, allowing the Seahawks to secure the victory. The team's struggles with pass rush continue to be a major concern, with only six sacks in the game. The Falcons' offensive …

Bijan Robinson scores 2 TDs. Falcons beat Panthers 38-20 for 3rd straight victory vs. NFC South foe
2 months, 1 week ago

Bijan Robinson scores 2 TDs. Falcons beat Panthers 38-20 for 3rd straight victory vs. NFC South foe

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Atlanta Falcons are proving they have multiple ways to win — especially against a division foe. Bijan Robinson ran for 95 yards and two touchdowns, Tyler Allgeier added 105 yards rushing and a game-clinching score and the Falcons defeated the Carolina Panthers 38-20 on Sunday for their third win over an NFC South opponent in three …

Falcons looking for more points from Cousins-led attack as they brace for visit from Mayfield, Bucs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Falcons looking for more points from Cousins-led attack as they brace for visit from Mayfield, Bucs

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons had big plans for their offense when they decided to invest heavily in quarterback Kirk Cousins and add new coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. I think we know that, I think they know that, and I think we’re really comfortable being able to go out there and win football games however we …

Falcons pull out a win that puts a much more positive spin on their opening month
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Falcons pull out a win that puts a much more positive spin on their opening month

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Kirk Cousins knew how important it was for the Atlanta Falcons to pull out a win against the New Orleans Saints. “There’s a lot to fix.” said Cousins, who is off to an uneven start in his first season as Atlanta’s quarterback. “You come away saying I’m so glad we won.” Cousins likes to record voice memos to …

Falcons squander a prime-time chance to show they’re a team on the rise in the NFL
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Falcons squander a prime-time chance to show they’re a team on the rise in the NFL

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Three weeks into the season, the Atlanta Falcons had a chance to establish themselves as a team on the rise in the NFL. “There’s plenty I can point to that wasn’t good enough to win this game, but still felt like it was right there for us to win and when you don’t do it, it leaves you …

Falcons hardly look like a team turning things around in an ugly loss to Steelers in Week 1
3 months, 1 week ago

Falcons hardly look like a team turning things around in an ugly loss to Steelers in Week 1

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — After six straight losing seasons, nothing less than a trip to the playoffs will do for the Atlanta Falcons. “We know he has to play better, there’s no doubt about that,” said Raheem Morris, whose first game as Falcons coach was a huge disappointment. But the Falcons’ longest play was a 20-yard completion to Ray-Ray McCloud — hardly …

Falcons show off new players, healthy dose of optimism, in practice at high school in front of fans
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Falcons show off new players, healthy dose of optimism, in practice at high school in front of fans

Associated Press  

BUFORD, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons showed off their new players — and a healthy dose of optimism — in front of fans on Saturday night. Fontenot said he was looking forward to the fans enjoying “however many home playoff games we have.” It was heady talk for the GM of a team coming off three consecutive 7-10 finishes. The …

Will the Falcons say goodbye to Arthur Smith after a third straight losing season?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Will the Falcons say goodbye to Arthur Smith after a third straight losing season?

New York Times  

NEW ORLEANS — On Aug. 27, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he would be “disappointed” if his team didn’t win more games than it did the last two years. “I love what I’m doing, but we know the industry we’re in,” Smith said. “For other people, I know it was like, ‘More of the same,’ but for my first …

Falcons, Saints eager for a rivalry game that might also decide who wins the NFC South
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Falcons, Saints eager for a rivalry game that might also decide who wins the NFC South

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The regular season-ending matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints symbolizes the NFL’s efforts to promote parity. Go down there Sunday and let’s see what happens.” Mathieu, who grew up in New Orleans, conceded he’d become “nervous” the Saints might slip out of playoff contention in early December after they’d lost three straight and five …

Falcons have more quarterback questions as they cling to hopes of winning NFC South
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Falcons have more quarterback questions as they cling to hopes of winning NFC South

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons’ season of uncertainty at quarterback will continue through the final week of the regular season. Falcons coach Arthur Smith said Monday that Taylor Heinicke, who left Sunday’s 37-17 loss to the Chicago Bears with a left ankle injury, will try to return this week. I know Taylor is going to put everything he …

Falcons’ Arthur Smith picked wrong quarterback and he’s lost benefit of doubt
1 year ago

Falcons’ Arthur Smith picked wrong quarterback and he’s lost benefit of doubt

New York Times  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Arthur Smith has lost too many games this season as the Falcons’ coach – too many games to bad teams, to bad quarterbacks, to four teams that already have been eliminated from playoff contention, to one that already has fired its head coach. Beyond the mathematics that suggest the Falcons are still in the playoff race, …

Falcons squander a chance to take control in NFC South. Now it’s a 3-way tie for first place
1 year ago

Falcons squander a chance to take control in NFC South. Now it’s a 3-way tie for first place

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons squandered a huge chance to bring a bit of clarity to the muddled NFL South. We know it’s a tough challenge every week.” Atlanta was on the verge of delivering a potentially lethal blow to the Bucs’ playoff chances after Desmond Ridder led a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown drives for a 25-22 lead with under …

Falcons lose another tight one, show no signs of breaking free from frustrating pattern
1 year ago

Falcons lose another tight one, show no signs of breaking free from frustrating pattern

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The final play summed up the entire day for the Atlanta Falcons. “We should’ve come out of there with the win,” Ridder said, “but obviously we didn’t.” The Falcons came in with a.500 record that was good enough to lead the NFC South. Atlanta appeared in good shape again with Tampa Bay facing third-and-10 from the Falcons 47, …

Falcons leave New York with division lead safe, but offensive issues persist
1 year ago

Falcons leave New York with division lead safe, but offensive issues persist

New York Times  

The Atlanta Falcons left New York in sole possession of first place Sunday evening, and coach Arthur Smith is going to have to take solace in that because his offense didn’t give him much to feel good about in a 13-8 win over the New York Jets. “Sometimes the game gets ugly in the elements,” Smith said, alluding to a …

Falcons and Jets face different circumstances in the playoff hunt while both seek consistency
1 year ago

Falcons and Jets face different circumstances in the playoff hunt while both seek consistency

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Atlanta Falcons have had quarterback issues, a three-game losing streak and a record under.500. “We’re trying to win every football game we play in, so hopefully we can keep him in contention.” BOYLE BACK UNDER CENTER While the Jets wait to see if Rodgers will be able to actually come back this season, Boyle will …

How the Falcons rediscovered their ground game and ran into first place in the NFC South
1 year ago

How the Falcons rediscovered their ground game and ran into first place in the NFC South

New York Times  

ATLANTA — When the Atlanta Falcons returned to their practice facility 14 days ago, fresh off their third loss in as many weeks — and to the lowly Arizona Cardinals on top of that — Kaden Elliss had little idea what to expect. The fight we had was something special.” The Falcons used that fight — and the benefit of …

Falcons’ Smith reinstates Ridder as starting QB for key NFC South game against Saints
1 year, 1 month ago

Falcons’ Smith reinstates Ridder as starting QB for key NFC South game against Saints

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons returned from their bye facing a must-win game against NFC South rival New Orleans. Heinicke was not available for Monday’s practice, but Smith said the decision to name Ridder as the starter was “absolutely” intended to last the remainder of the season and was not based on Heinicke’s health. “I think the reset …

How the Falcons’ mistakes on offense led to their third loss in four games
1 year, 2 months ago

How the Falcons’ mistakes on offense led to their third loss in four games

New York Times  

ATLANTA — After a 2-0 start, the Atlanta Falcons have lost three of their last four games, including a 24-16 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. You never want to lose at all, but I think when we understand what we have to do to become successful to be the best offense, we can be.” The Falcons defense held …

Schultz: Arthur Smith’s big risk says a lot about him and why Falcons are 2-0
1 year, 3 months ago

Schultz: Arthur Smith’s big risk says a lot about him and why Falcons are 2-0

New York Times  

ATLANTA — Calais Campbell had nothing to do with the decision that ultimately decided a football game Sunday. He’s just the 307-pound defensive tackle who had his choice of destinations in free agency and chose the Atlanta Falcons in part because of what he saw from coach Arthur Smith on Sunday. It’s exactly what I understood about him and it’s …

Falcons-Panthers back at it less than 2 weeks after OT game
2 years, 1 month ago

Falcons-Panthers back at it less than 2 weeks after OT game

Associated Press  

The worst division in the NFL gets a prime-time matchup when the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons meet for the second time in less than two weeks on Thursday night. Marcus Mariota might spend the night handing off after the Falcons averaged 5.7 yards per carry in last week’s loss to the Chargers and surpassed 200 yards rushing for the …

Ryan, Falcons stay hot on the road, beat Panthers 29-21
3 years ago

Ryan, Falcons stay hot on the road, beat Panthers 29-21

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Atlanta linebacker Mykal Walker has no explanation why the Falcons have played so well on the road this season and struggled at home. For us, we know what we’ve got to do now —- and that’s go 4-0 the rest of the way.” Matt Ryan threw for 190 yards and a touchdown, Walker returned an interception of …

Home, not sweet home: Falcons keep losing in A-T-L
3 years ago

Home, not sweet home: Falcons keep losing in A-T-L

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Home is not-so sweet for the Atlanta Falcons. While it’s true the Falcons’ opponents in Atlanta this season have a better cumulative record than the road opponents, there’s still no excuse for losing three home games to teams that are no better than.500. we’ve got to play better, certainly, at home.” WHAT’S WORKING For the second game in …

Falcons fans might be shielding their eyes, ears vs Patriots
3 years, 1 month ago

Falcons fans might be shielding their eyes, ears vs Patriots

Associated Press  

Even the most die-hard Atlanta fans might avoid watching Thursday night’s matchup with New England. With rookie quarterback Mac Jones looking like the real thing despite the occasional misstep, and with a ball-hawking defense, the Patriots are on a four-game winning streak. “You can’t go back and win that game from 2017,” says Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan, one of the …

Falcons try to make the most out of lopsided score vs. Bucs
3 years, 3 months ago

Falcons try to make the most out of lopsided score vs. Bucs

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — A week after looking downright pathetic in a season-opening loss to Philadelphia, the Atlanta Falcons were at least competent in a 48-25 defeat at Tampa Bay. It’s unfortunate what happened at the end.” The end included two tipped passes from Matt Ryan that were intercepted and returned for touchdowns, putting the game out of reach. That was the …

Falcons see upset bid of Bucs dashed in 4th of 48-25 loss
3 years, 3 months ago

Falcons see upset bid of Bucs dashed in 4th of 48-25 loss

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The Atlanta Falcons found themselves down by three in the fourth quarter with a real chance for a potential upset of the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “Everybody feels sick when you see that box score, but there were some positives,” Falcons first-year coach Arthur Smith said. They did a good job in the fourth quarter …

Koo’s miss adds to Falcons’ long list of ways to lose games
3 years, 11 months ago

Koo’s miss adds to Falcons’ long list of ways to lose games

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons keep finding new ways to lose. The Falcons earlier this year became the first team in history to blow two 15-point leads in the fourth quarter — they did so in consecutive weeks against Dallas and Chicago — and in their most recent game allowed Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady to make a stirring comeback similar …

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