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Falcons coach Arthur Smith brushes off dismal passing stats following opening win over Panthers

Sep. 11, 2023 14:32 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Arthur Smith wanted to relish his first winning record in his three seasons as the Atlanta Falcons' coach. In his news conference following Sunday's 24-10 season-opening win over the Carolina Panthers, Smith wasn't interested in a question which began by noting that...

Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young to make first start in opener against rival Falcons

Sep. 07, 2023 13:51 PM EDT

CAROLINA (7-10) at ATLANTA (7-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Falcons by 3 1/2. SERIES RECORD: Falcons lead 35-21. LAST MEETING: Panthers beat Falcons 25-15 on Nov. 10, 2022, at Charlotte, N.C. ...

Robinson, Ridder are keys to Falcons hopes for a turnaround in Smith's 3rd season as coach

Aug. 30, 2023 14:12 PM EDT

ATLANTA FALCONS (7-10) EXPECTATIONS: Team owner Arthur Blank says this is year three of a three-year plan with coach Arthur Smith and added he expects an improvement from the seven-win finishes in each of Smith's first two years. There is pressure on second-year quarterback Desmond...

Heisman winner Caleb Williams throws 4 TD passes, leads No. 6 USC past San Jose State 56-28

Aug. 27, 2023 00:58 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zachariah Branch caught a short pass from Caleb Williams and accelerated, turning defenders into turnstiles as he zigzagged downfield. The freshman then broke out Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic goal celebration for his first touchdown, leaping and twisting and screaming to the sky....

Mack Hollins adds size and eccentric outlook to Falcons attack at wide receiver

Aug. 22, 2023 16:17 PM EDT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Mack Hollins doesn't like shoes. He doesn't like utensils. He also doesn't like the assumption he should aim only for the Atlanta Falcons' No. 2 receiver spot. Hollins signed with Atlanta after having a career-best 57 receptions in 2022...

QB Desmond Ridder impressive in preseason debut, Falcons settle for 13-13 tie with Bengals

Aug. 18, 2023 23:56 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Desmond Ridder and all those young offensive weapons gave a glimpse of what they they can do for the Atlanta Falcons. A bunch of yellow flags slowed their progress. Ridder led an impressive but penalty-plagued drive in his preseason debut, and the...