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Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons return two picks for TDs, beat hapless Giants 34-7
ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. won his debut as Atlanta's starting quarterback, thanks largely to a defense that returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns, and the Falcons bolstered their playoff hopes by handing the hapless New York Giants their franchise-record 10th straight loss, 34-7...
Falcons turn to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. for key game vs Giants
New York Giants (2-12) at Atlanta (7-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 8 1/2. Against the spread: Giants 4-10; Falcons 6-8. Series record: Falcons lead 14-12. Last meeting: Falcons beat the Giants 17-14...
Falcons sign kicker Riley Patterson after Younghoe Koo placed on injured reserve
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons placed kicker Younghoe Koo on injured reserve on Wednesday and signed kicker Riley Patterson from Cleveland's practice squad. Koo battled a right hip injury earlier in the season, but the Falcons did not say if that was the injury that...
Cousins and Falcons do just enough to beat Raiders 15-9 and keep pace with Bucs in NFC South
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ahead most of the game, including by double digits in the fourth quarter, the Atlanta Falcons were just trying to hold on at the end. The Raiders had two passes into the end zone. Two passes to steal a victory and hand Atlanta a considerable setback to its playoff...
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...
Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo's status against Chargers is uncertain due to right hip injury
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons placekicker Younghoe Koo's status for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers is uncertain due to a right hip injury. The Falcons on Friday listed Koo as questionable for the game and signed kicker Riley Patterson to the practice squad. ...
Broncos, Falcons both trying to put botched special teams play behind them ahead of Simmons' reunion
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons spent the week addressing special teams breakdowns that led to gut-wrenching losses. The Broncos (5-5) are trying to fix their field-goal protection unit after allowing the Kansas City Chiefs to remain unbeaten by blocking a...
Uncharacteristic and untimely struggles doomed the Falcons against the Saints
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo held his hands to his helmet when his would-be tying field goal banged off the right upright with 6 1/2 minutes remaining against a Saints team that hadn't won a game since September. His frustration — and disbelief —...
