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What’s wrong with the Atlanta Falcons’ run game?

He couldn’t get away. All day long, Washington’s defenders caused problems for Atlanta’s run game. The Commanders stacked the box and essentially issued a challenge: Washington was not going to let the Falcons beat them on the ground. It’s been a familiar refrain the last season-plus in Atlanta. Stack the box as much as possible […]

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How the Falcons prepared rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder for his first start

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — It was earlier this season when Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dave Ragone got up in front of his quarterbacks and told his story, revealing his emotions. He once sat where they did and harbored hopes of a long NFL career. When Ragone, 43, began to speak to Falcons quarterbacks Desmond Ridder […]

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‘Probably my last shot’: How Marcus Mariota has helped the Falcons become a playoff contender

They offered a familiarity with the staff, going back to Mariota’s days with coach Arthur Smith with the Tennessee Titans. They offered a reasonably good contract — two years, $18.75 million with $6.75 million guaranteed. Perhaps more important than anything else: The Falcons offered a chance to start. Mariota has had a weaving path as […]

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NFL Nation Fantasy Fallout: Is Jamaal Williams now Detroit’s lead back?

Our NFL Nation reporters answer fantasy football questions every Tuesday during the NFL season. Here’s what they had to say following Week 9. The snaps were even… do you think it’s only a matter of time (and health) until Cordarrelle Patterson takes over the bulk of the work in this backfield? No. The Falcons have […]

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NFL Week 10 Power Rankings 2022: 1-32 poll, early non-QB MVPs

Welcome to Week 10 of the NFL regular season. It’s officially the middle of the campaign, so let’s check out how every team is doing — good or bad. Our power panel — a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities — evaluated how teams are stacking up through nine weeks. In […]

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NFL Week 9 takeaways: Lessons, big questions for every game

It’s Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season — and as we reach the halfway point, we should start seeing whether some contenders are in it for the long haul. To start the week off, the Philadelphia Eagles remained undefeated with a 29-17 win over the Houston Texans on Thursday night. Of eight games in […]

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Falcons activate Cordarrelle Patterson off injured reserve

ATLANTA — Cordarrelle Patterson, the leading rusher on the NFL’s No. 5-ranked rushing offense, has been activated from injured reserve, giving the Atlanta Falcons one of their most dynamic players back. The 31-year-old Patterson had been one of the NFL’s top running backs prior to suffering a knee injury that needed a procedure to fix […]

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NFL Week 9 injuries: Who’s in and out for this week’s games

Week 9 of the NFL season is here, but injuries will keep some stars from joining their teams on the field. Los Angeles Chargers receiver Keenan Allen is dealing with a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury coming out of his team’s Week 8 bye. Elsewhere in SoCal, Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper […]

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NFL Week 9 Power Rankings 2022: 1-32 poll, reason for hope

Welcome to Week 9 of the NFL regular season. Our power panel — a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities — evaluated how teams are stacking up through eight weeks. There was movement in our top 10, but the top three remain unchanged. The Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons are two […]

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NFL Week 8 Power Rankings 2022: 1-32 poll, stats to know

Welcome to Week 8 of the NFL regular season. Our power panel — a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities — evaluated how teams are stacking up through seven weeks. The New York Jets and New York Giants continue to win, while the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue […]

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