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Falcons host Seahawks in meeting of teams heading in opposite directions
ATLANTA (AP) — Talk about two teams heading in opposite directions. After a sluggish beginning to the Kirk Cousins era, the Atlanta Falcons (4-2) have ripped off three straight victories to bolster hopes of their first winning season and playoff appearance since 2017. ...
Falcons go for their 4th straight win as they host the slumping Seahawks
Seattle (3-3) at Atlanta (4-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Falcons by 3. Series record: Seahawks lead 12-7. Against the spread: Seahawks 1-4-1; Falcons 3-3. Last meeting: Falcons beat Seahawks 27-23 on Sept. 25,...
The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2028
ATLANTA (AP) — The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta in 2028 at the home of the Falcons, following a vote of approval by NFL team owners on Tuesday at the league's annual fall meeting. This will be the fourth time the NFL’s championship game is played in Atlanta and the second in...
Georgia-Georgia Tech game heading to home of NFL's Falcons in 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Looking to boost revenue, Georgia Tech is shifting its game next season against rival Georgia to the home of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons. The annual contest, which normally rotates between campus stadiums, will be held at 75,000-seat Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 29,...
Falcons are 3-0 against NFC South rivals as RBs Robinson, Allgeier take lead roles for offense
ATLANTA (AP) — One week after Kirk Cousins set a team and personal record by throwing for 509 yards with four touchdowns in a 36-30 overtime win over Tampa Bay, the Atlanta Falcons proved they can post similarly impressive numbers on the ground. That balance bodes well for the...
Panthers sticking with Andy Dalton at quarterback even after 2 interceptions in loss to Falcons
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have lost three straight since Andy Dalton delivered a feel-good win over the Las Vegas Raiders. That victory came just days after first-year head coach Dave Canales made a bold decision to bench Bryce Young. But Canales said he has no...
Bijan Robinson scores 2 TDs. Falcons beat Panthers 38-20 for 3rd straight victory vs. NFC South foe
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are proving they have multiple ways to win — especially against a division foe. Bijan Robinson ran for 95 yards and two touchdowns, Tyler Allgeier added 105 yards rushing and a game-clinching score and the Falcons defeated the Carolina...
Falcons aim for third straight win vs. NFC South foe against struggling, injury-riddled Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kirk Cousins has the Atlanta Falcons on the rise. The Falcons (3-2) will look to make it three wins in three weeks against NFC South foes on Sunday when they visit the struggling, injury-riddled Carolina Panthers. Atlanta is coming off tight...
Kirk Cousins, Atlanta look to take advantage of Carolina's red zone defense in NFC South matchup
Atlanta (3-2) at Carolina (1-4) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 6. Against the spread: Falcons 2-3, Panthers 1-4. Series record: Falcons lead 36-22. Last meeting: Panthers beat Falcons 9-7 on Dec. 17,...
Panthers sticking with QB Andy Dalton after rough day in an ugly loss against the Bears
CHICAGO (AP) — Andy Dalton had provided a lift for Carolina since replacing Bryce Young. This time, it didn't work out very well for Dalton and the Panthers. But coach Dave Canales is staying with his veteran quarterback. Dalton had just 136 yards passing before he...
