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Panthers, Falcons look to right ship in divisional showdown
It's hard to call this week a ‘must-win' for a pair of NFC South foes, but the clock is ticking for the reeling Atlanta Falcons and visiting Carolina Panthers, who meet Sunday afternoon.,Atlanta (3-6) brings a four-game losing streak into Week 11, and will have to quickly turn things around if it's ...
Raheem Morris: No staff changes on horizon after Falcons' 4th straight loss
As the Atlanta Falcons flail through their second four-game losing streak in as many seasons under Raheem Morris, the second-year head coach maintains that there will be no staff changes coming, at least not this week.,"No, we've got a really good group here," said Morris, whose team fell 31-25 in o...
Jonathan Taylor, Colts run past Falcons in Germany
Jonathan Taylor rushed for 244 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winning 8-yard score at 3:31 of overtime, as the Indianapolis Colts recorded a 31-25 win over the Atlanta Falcons 31-25 in Berlin, Germany.,After forcing a punt on the opening possession of overtime, the Colts (8-2) needed...
Falcons, Tundra advance to BLAST Slam IV final
Team Falcons and Tundra Esports will meet in Sunday's best-of-five grand final at the $1 million BLAST Slam IV tournament.,Falcons and Tundra will fight for the top prize of $300,000 in prize money plus $100,000 in team earnings.,They have been the top dogs throughout the 12-team Dota 2 event, finis...
Former Falcons star Jamal Anderson arrested on domestic violence charge
Former Atlanta Falcons star running back Jamal Anderson was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,Anderson reportedly was involved in a verbal exchange that turned physical at his home in the San Fernando Valley arou...
Sauce Gardner debuts for Colts vs. Falcons in first Berlin NFL game
The Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts each hope an international trip can help fix recent setbacks as the teams meet in Berlin, Germany, on Sunday in the city's first NFL game.,Indianapolis (7-2) will serve as the game's 'designated home team' for the league's fifth game played in Germany. The ...
Sauce Gardner set for Colts debut vs. Falcons in first Berlin NFL game
The Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts each hope an international trip can help fix recent setbacks as the teams meet in Berlin, Germany, on Sunday in the city's first NFL game.,Indianapolis (7-2) will serve as the game's 'designated home team' for the league's fifth game played in Germany. The ...
Falcons sign veteran kicker Zane Gonzalez
The Atlanta Falcons agreed Wednesday to a contract with kicker Zane Gonzalez, who worked out for the team on Tuesday.,To make room on the 53-man roster, the Falcons released defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham.,The Falcons (3-5) have lost three straight games and collectively their kickers are 13 of 17...
Falcons send another kicker packing, will tote Zane Gonzalez to Germany
Perhaps the third will be the charm for the Atlanta Falcons, but they're going overseas to find out. ,The Falcons (3-5) reportedly agreed to a contract with Zane Gonzalez, who worked out for the team on Tuesday as Atlanta prepares to depart for its International Series game in Berlin against the Ind...
Falcons back in kicker market after missed PAT doomed 3rd straight loss
As the Atlanta Falcons' freefall continues, head coach Raheem Morris was clear in his assessment of the team's third straight loss.,With a chance to tie the score at 24 against the New England Patriots with 4:40 left in Sunday's game, kicker Parker Romo missed the extra point. The Falcons did get th...
Patriots hold off Falcons for 6th straight win
Drake Maye threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday as the New England Patriots held on for a 24-23 victory over the visiting Atlanta Falcons in Foxborough, Mass.,Maye also threw an interception, while Demario Douglas had 100 receiving yards and a score for the Patriots (7-2), who won their ...
Team Falcons runs table in lower bracket to win FISSURE Playground 2
Team Falcons completed a run through the lower bracket and took down BetBoom Team 3-1 in the grand final of the FISSURE Playground 2 event Sunday in Belgrade, Serbia.,Team Falcons secured a $300,000 first prize along with an additional $50,000 club reward for winning the $1 million Dota 2 event. Bet...
Pats RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) won't play vs. Falcons
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson will miss Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a toe injury.,Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed the news on Friday after Stevenson missed practice for the third consecutive day.,Rookie TreVeyon Henderson is expected to handle t...
Drake Maye leads red-hot Patriots into matchup with lowly Falcons
Sporting their longest winning streak in four years, the upstart New England Patriots look to continue their dominance over the reeling Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass.,Winners of five straight games, New England (6-2) enters Week 9 as confidently as any team in the NFL. The Patriots h...
Falcons coach on Michael Penix Jr.: 'Feel really good about him'
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix and wide receiver Drake London are both making progress as they bid to return from injuries, coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday.,Penix, who is nursing a bone bruise on his knee, was a spectator this past Sunday and watched as Kirk Cousins and the Falcons str...
Falcons coach understands angry fans: 'Our job to make them like us'
It's fair to say that Atlanta Falcons fans have little faith in the current direction of the franchise.,After the team split its first six games, Atlanta limped to a 34-10 loss to the previously one-win Miami Dolphins on Sunday. A day after the sparse home crowd booed the Falcons off the field, Atla...
Dolphins steamroll Kirk Cousins-led Falcons to end 3-game slide
ATLANTA -- Tua Tagovailoa completed 20 of 26 passes for 205 yards and four touchdowns on Sunday, leading the visiting Miami Dolphins to a 34-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.,Jaylen Waddle had five catches for 99 yards and a touchdown, Malik Washington had four receptions for 36 yards and a score...
Falcons WR Drake London, QB Michael Penix inactive vs. Dolphins
Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Drake London is inactive for Sunday's game against the visiting Miami Dolphins.,London, who had no injury designation on Friday, was downgraded to questionable with a hip injury on Saturday before being ruled out on Sunday.,He leads the Falcons in catches (38) and ...
Report: Falcons 'highly likely' to start QB Kirk Cousins vs. Dolphins
Kirk Cousins is "highly likely" to start for the Falcons against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday with Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix recovering from a bone bruise to his left knee, ESPN reported on Saturday.,Cousins, 37, worked with the first-team offense this week while Penix was limited. Penix is ...
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) questionable for Dolphins
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is questionable with a bruised left knee for Sunday's home game against the Miami Dolphins.,Penix was a limited practice participant for the third straight day on Friday. He indicated that he expects to play against Miami.,"Yes," Penix said. "That's the ...