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

Sep. 30, 2024 18:41 PM EDT

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

Sep. 29, 2024 22:46 PM EDT

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....

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

Sep. 17, 2024 01:09 AM EDT

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 have high expectations after 6 straight losing seasons

Aug. 28, 2024 14:47 PM EDT

ATLANTA FALCONS (7-10) EXPECTATIONS: After six straight losing seasons, owner Arthur Blank spent heavily and expects nothing less than a return to the playoffs. The Falcons fired coach Arthur Smith after he failed to turn things around during his three-year stint, replacing him with...