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Falcons squander a prime-time chance to show they're a team on the rise in the NFL
ATLANTA (AP) — Three weeks into the season, the Atlanta Falcons had a chance to establish themselves as a team on the rise in the NFL. In what has been a familiar refrain for this middling franchise, they let it slip away. Coming off a stunning win at Philadelphia,...
Mahomes throws 2 touchdown passes and the Chiefs' defense preserves a 22-17 win over the Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — Patrick Mahomes knows he must get better. Not to worry. Thanks to a couple of stifling stands from Kansas City's defense, the two-time reigning Super Bowl champs are still unbeaten. Mahomes shook off another interception to throw a...
Drake London's shooting celebration violated longstanding NFL rules against violent gestures
Falcons wide receiver Drake London was penalized after catching a touchdown pass in the final minute of Atlanta’s 22-21 victory in Philadelphia on Monday night for pretending to shoot in the air, a violation of a longstanding NFL rule that prohibits violent gestures. London...
Cousins suddenly looks like a $180 million QB leading Falcons' shocker in Philly
ATLANTA (AP) — With a year of high hopes on the cusp of a 0-2 start, Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons suddenly found their mojo. The result was a game-winning drive that gave this season a whole new perspective. Cousins completed five of six passes for 70 yards,...
Sirianni is on the hot seat for questionable calls that backfired in the Eagles' loss to the Falcons
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Sirianni navigated a string of questionable calls that still left Philadelphia’s fourth-year coach guiding the Eagles to the brink of a victory — with a win probability pushing close to 100% in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter. The Eagles held...
Barkley's pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta Falcons
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley had at least a first down, maybe even a touchdown, in his grasp that would have sealed the Eagles' win in their home opener. Barkley instead bobbled a reception and couldn't hold on to Jalen Hurts' short pass. It was one giant drop on third down...
Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Oh, so this was what Atlanta expected out of $180 million lavished on Kirk Cousins. Certainly not a shaky effort like the 36-year-old veteran had in the opener, raising concerns in the loss about the quarterback's return to form from a torn Achilles tendon. ...
Falcons show off new players, healthy dose of optimism, in practice at high school in front of fans
BUFORD, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons showed off their new players — and a healthy dose of optimism — in front of fans on Saturday night. The Falcons practiced at Seckinger High School only a short drive from the team's usual practice facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia....
