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Falcons turn to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. for key game vs Giants

New York Giants at Atlanta Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 8 1/2. Falcons player to watch QB Michael Penix Jr. will make his first career start after the Falcons benched 13-year veteran Kirk Cousins. Series notes The Falcons have won three straight in the series.. New York’s most recent win over the Falcons was a …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Broncos, Falcons both trying to put botched special teams play behind them ahead of Simmons’ reunion

Associated Press

DENVER — The Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons spent the week addressing special teams breakdowns that led to gut-wrenching losses. “You always want to win when you’ve got a guy like Justin because of the high-quality-character human that you’re talking about,” Falcons coach Raheem Morris said. “So how nice would it be to go out there and get a win …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Falcons denied sweep of Saints because of 3 missed FGs and failures on pass defense

Associated Press

ATLANTA — It should be no surprise the Atlanta Falcons won’t achieve perfection in their NFC South schedule. Atlanta was 4-0 against division opponents before failures on pass defense and three missed field goals helped to prevent a sweep of the season series against the Saints. That play served as a reminder the Atlanta defense was held without a sack …

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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 …

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3 months ago

Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Oh, so this was what Atlanta expected out of $180 million lavished on Kirk Cousins. Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London for a 7-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left to give the Falcons a 22-21 victory over the Eagles on Monday night. Cousins, playing his second game since tearing his Achilles …

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1 year ago

Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Baker Mayfield knew the Falcons would be devoting plenty of attention to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. It didn’t go great the whole game, but we believed and we fought.” With a chance to put together their first three-game winning streak since 2019 and, more important, move a big step toward their first playoff appearance in six seasons, …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Falcons’ Smith shaves mustache in sleepless night but keeps Heinicke as starting QB

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Arthur Smith has shaved his mustache and is keeping Taylor Heinicke as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback. Smith said Monday he is sticking with Heinicke for this week’s game at Arizona after the veteran produced mixed results in his first start for Atlanta. Following the game, Smith said “we have to change something to get over the hump.” …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Lots of questions, few answers after another Falcons loss: ‘We need to look in the mirror’

New York Times

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons started a quarterback Sunday whom they gave a two-year contract in the offseason. “We had our chances, and we didn’t get it done.” In what team owner Arthur Blank described in the preseason as “Year 3 of a three-year plan” under Smith and general manager Terry Fontenot, the Falcons have lost three of their last …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Koo’s game-ending 51-yard FG helps Falcons overcome Ridder’s mistakes, beat Buccaneers 16-13

Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — Desmond Ridder and the mistake-prone Atlanta Falcons gave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers all kinds of opportunities to hang onto first place in the NFC South before showing why they believe they’re a team headed in the right direction. Ridder scored on a 2-yard run for an early 7-0 lead and shrugged off his mistakes to use a …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Desmond Ridder answers critics, Younghoe Koo kicks last-second field goal, Falcons edge Texans 21-19

Associated Press

ATLANTA — All the talk from Atlanta coach Arthur Smith the last two years about Desmond Ridder’s poise and composure meant little until the quarterback demonstrated he could shine in the final minute with a game on the line. Ridder passed and ran for touchdowns, providing a response to those who had called for him to be benched, Younghoe Koo …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Robinson shines, Koo kicks winning field goal as Falcons rally past Packers 25-24

Associated Press

ATLANTA — When Arthur Smith sent the word to his offense — we’re going for it on fourth down — the Atlanta Falcons were fired up. Capping another dynamic day for the rookie running back, Robinson ripped off a 7-yard run on fourth-and-1 to set up Younghoe Koo’s 25-yard field goal with 57 seconds remaining as the Atlanta Falcons rallied …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Falcons coach Arthur Smith sparks a facial-hair frenzy: ‘The mustache sent a message’

New York Times

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — When Arthur Smith opened Atlanta Falcons training camp sporting a mustache of Ned Flanders-level lushness, he said, “It’s a lifestyle change. “You look around and see everybody getting it now and think, ‘Should I?’” Defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen shaved the full beard he had this offseason, leaving just a mustache. “Nowhere near as good as those …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Falcons OTA observations: Desmond Ridder’s accuracy already a hot topic?

New York Times

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Desmond Ridder wasn’t off the field Wednesday afternoon before Twitter was buzzing about the Atlanta quarterback’s accuracy. “I was asking Coach about it, and said, ‘Let’s put the tape on, I’ll show you what I think,’” Campbell told FOX5, the team’s official TV partner. It was an important piece for making the decision and they were …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Koo kicks short field goal, Falcons edge Arizona 20-19

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Desmond Ridder is still searching for his first touchdown pass three games into his career. “We obviously know that we can’t be in the playoffs this year,” Ridder said, “but one thing we talk about is that we want to finish these last two games strong, finish it for something good for the future.” Ridder helped set up …

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Falcons turn to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. for key game vs Giants

Broncos, Falcons both trying to put botched special teams play behind them ahead of Simmons’ reunion

Falcons denied sweep of Saints because of 3 missed FGs and failures on pass defense

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

Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21

Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25

Falcons’ Smith shaves mustache in sleepless night but keeps Heinicke as starting QB

Lots of questions, few answers after another Falcons loss: ‘We need to look in the mirror’

Koo’s game-ending 51-yard FG helps Falcons overcome Ridder’s mistakes, beat Buccaneers 16-13

Desmond Ridder answers critics, Younghoe Koo kicks last-second field goal, Falcons edge Texans 21-19

Robinson shines, Koo kicks winning field goal as Falcons rally past Packers 25-24

Falcons coach Arthur Smith sparks a facial-hair frenzy: ‘The mustache sent a message’

Falcons OTA observations: Desmond Ridder’s accuracy already a hot topic?

Koo kicks short field goal, Falcons edge Arizona 20-19