Atlanta Falcons : NFL Game Recap
Ravens shut down Falcons offense in win
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December 02 The Atlanta offense had its worst game of the year. The Atlanta defense -- hardly a strength to begin with -- struggled again. The result was a 26-16 loss, the team's fourth straight, which delivered the final spike into any playoff hopes that may have existed. FULL STORY
Maher kicks Cowboys closer to NFC East lead
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November 18 The Cowboys were facing a third-and-5 at their own 30 with 1:38 remaining and the game tied 19-19. Dallas had blown a 19-9 lead, with Julio Jones catching a game-tying 34-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan on the previous possession. FULL STORY
Browns put dent in Falcons' playoff hopes
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November 11 The Browns got three touchdown passes from Baker Mayfield and 176 yards rushing from Nick Chubb to overpower the Atlanta Falcons 28-16 on Sunday. The loss drops Atlanta to 4-5 and gives the Falcons no margin FULL STORY
Falcons run over Redskins to even record
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November 04 The result was a 38-14 victory for Atlanta, which defeated Washington for the sixth straight time, evened its record and perhaps even rejoined the conversation for the playoffs. FULL STORY
Falcons beat Giants behind 56-yard FG by Tavecchio
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October 22 When the Atlanta Falcons signed kicker Giorgio Tavecchio last week, they probably had no idea the important role he would play. FULL STORY
Falcons hang on to defeat Buccaneers
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October 14 In a game that featured two of the worst defenses in the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons were able to make one more play than Tampa Bay and held on for a 34-29 win on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. FULL STORY
Steelers shut down high-scoring Falcons
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October 07 The Pittsburgh Steelers exploited the Atlanta defense, which was missing five starters, and found a way to slow down the Falcons' high-scoring offense and win for the first time at Heinz Field. The result was a 41-17 Pittsburgh victory FULL STORY
Late Green TD gives Bengals win, leaves Falcons blue
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September 30 Dan Quinn elected to go for it on fourth-and-five from the Cincinnati 44 in the first quarter. This wasn't an act of aggression or trying to make a statement early in the game. FULL STORY
Ryan directs Falcons to rebound win over Panthers
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September 16 Quarterback Matt Ryan took personal responsibility for solving the Atlanta Falcons' red-zone problems. The veteran threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more -- all within the red zone -- in helping Atlanta beat the Carolina Panthers 31-24 FULL STORY
Eagles hold off Falcons, advance to NFC title game
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January 13 Jake Elliott kicked three field goals, LeGarrette Blount rushed for a 1-yard touchdown and the Philadelphia Eagles held on for a 15-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC divisional playoffs Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. FULL STORY
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