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Falcons' Kirk Cousins finds his comfort zone and responds with 509 yards in OT win over Bucs
ATLANTA (AP) — Kirk Cousins has found his comfort zone in his new Atlanta Falcons offense. That exciting realization came in the second quarter of Cousins' record-setting 36-30 overtime win over Tampa Bay on Thursday night. Cousins said he felt more decisive in his passes to such...
Cousins throws for 509 yards, hits Hodge in OT to give Falcons 36-30 win over Bucs
ATLANTA (AP) — Kirk Cousins sure earned all that money Thursday night. The $180 million quarterback threw for a career-high 509 yards and four touchdowns, the last of them a 45-yard scoring pass to KhaDarel Hodge in overtime that gave the Atlanta Falcons an improbable 36-30 victory...
3-time defending NFC South champion Bucs face Falcons with chance to build off strong 3-1 start
Tampa Bay (3-1) at Atlanta (2-2) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, Amazon Prime Video BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 1 1/2 Series record: Buccaneers lead 31-30. Against the spread: Buccaneers 3-1, Falcons 1-3. Last meeting: Buccaneers...
Falcons looking for more points from Cousins-led attack as they brace for visit from Mayfield, Bucs
ATLANTA (AP) — 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. The widespread belief was they only needed an established quarterback and a...
Falcons pull out a win that puts a much more positive spin on their opening month
ATLANTA (AP) — Kirk Cousins knew how important it was for the Atlanta Falcons to pull out a win against the New Orleans Saints. The first month of the regular season would have taken on a far more ominous tone if not for Younghoe Koo booting a 58-yard field goal with 2 seconds...
Back to reality for the Saints after another close loss, this one to the Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — The first two weeks of the season, the New Orleans Saints looked unbeatable. Now, back to reality. The Saints let one slip away for the second week in a row, taking the type of loss that can “rip your heart out,” in the words of coach Dennis Allen....
Younghoe Koo's 58-yard field goal with 2 seconds left gives Falcons 26-24 win over Saints
ATLANTA (AP) — As soon as the flag flew for pass interference, Younghoe Koo knew he would have a chance to win it for the Atlanta Falcons. Koo kicked a career-best 58-yard field goal with two seconds remaining as the Falcons rallied for a 26-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints...
Which teams will show up when the Falcons meet the Saints in an NFC South showdown?
ATLANTA (AP) — The New Orleans Saints looked dominant the first two weeks of the season. Then, a jarring dose of reality. As for the Atlanta Falcons, they're still trying to establish an identity. The NFC South rivals meet Sunday at Mercedes-Benz...
Bitter NFC South rivals meet in Atlanta when the Falcons host the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans (2-1) at Atlanta (1-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 2 Series record: Tied 55-55. Against the spread: Saints 2-1, Falcons 1-2. Last meeting: Saints defeated Falcons 48-17 on Jan. 7, 2024, at...
Falcons place center Drew Dalman on injured reserve with ankle issue
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons placed center Drew Dalman on injured reserve Tuesday after he went down with an ankle issue in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Dalman was hurt Sunday night during the second quarter while blocking for Bijan Robinson on a 2-yard run....
