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Falcons turn to Penix at QB as they try to keep NFC South title hopes alive
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta is a contender in the weak NFC South despite another shaky performance from quarterback Kirk Cousins that led the Falcons to bench him in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. An ugly 15-9 win at the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night moved the Falcons to 7-7, one...
The Falcons are sticking with Kirk Cousins and may get a break thanks to a soft schedule
ATLANTA (AP) — Even when grappling with a four-game losing streak and the uncertainty generated by quarterback Kirk Cousins’ eight interceptions and no touchdown passes in that span, there is some solace for the Atlanta Falcons. They play in the NFC South. There is...
Vikings seek 6th straight win as struggling old friend Kirk Cousins arrives with the Falcons
Atlanta (6-6) at Minnesota (10-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 5½. Against the spread: Falcons 5-7; Vikings 7-5. Series record: Vikings lead 21-12. Last meeting: Vikings beat Falcons 31-28 in Atlanta...
Falcons feeling the pressure at .500 as Cousins' interceptions put spotlight on downturn for offense
ATLANTA (AP) — Even the woeful NFC South, where no team has a winning record, can't hide the Atlanta Falcons' offensive shortcomings. Three straight setbacks, including an ugly 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, has left the Falcons 6-6 and feeling the pressure. Only a...
Still makes 2 picks, returns one for TD as Chargers hand Falcons third straight loss, 17-13
ATLANTA (AP) — In a game neither team seemed eager to win, the Los Angeles Chargers relied on their defense — especially rookie cornerback Tarheeb Still — to hand Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons their third straight loss. Still returned an interception 61 yards for a...
Chargers will be without top RB Dobbins and could lean on QB Herbert against Falcons
Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 1 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 8-4. Against the spread: Chargers 7-3-1, Falcons 5-6. Last meeting: Chargers beat Falcons...
Banged-up Falcons rule out 8 players for Sunday's game vs. Broncos
The Atlanta Falcons will be missing eight players for their game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, including several starters on defense. Cornerback Mike Hughes (neck) and nickel back Dee Alford (hamstring) were ruled out by the NFC South leaders on the Friday injury report,...
Falcons denied sweep of Saints because of 3 missed FGs and failures on pass defense
ATLANTA (AP) — It should be no surprise the Atlanta Falcons won't achieve perfection in their NFC South schedule. Sunday's 20-17 loss at the New Orleans Saints provided reminders that the Falcons are far from a perfect team. The Falcons (6-4) still hold a two-game...
Cousins throws 3 TD passes, 1st-place Falcons hand Cowboys 3rd straight loss, 27-21
ATLANTA (AP) — Anyone who watched the Atlanta Falcons over the past few seasons could recognize their biggest shortcoming. The lack of a first-rate quarterback. Kirk Cousins has been just what they needed. Cousins threw three more touchdown passes and...
Cousins throws for 276 yards and 4 TDs as Falcons beat Bucs 31-26 to take control of NFC South
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta is still working on not being the same old Falcons. Kirk Cousins threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns, and the first-place Falcons held off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-26 to take control of the NFC South race on Sunday. “It's always...
