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The Falcons have the second-worst run block win rate in the NFL, and that's figured into some lopsided losses.
Raheem Morris says the Falcons’ rushing attack is their ‘lifeline’ as Atlanta faces one of the NFL’s toughest defenses in New England.
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Falcons elevate WR from practice squad ahead of Week 9 game vs. Patriots
The Atlanta Falcons have announced one practice squad ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the New England Patriots. Wide receiver Dylan Drummond will join the team's 53-man roster in Week 9 as the team deals with a few injuries at the wide receiver position.
Tua Tagovailoa threw a season-high four touchdown passes and the Miami Dolphins ended their three-game losing streak by dominating the short-handed Atlanta Falcons 34-10.
Since their big game against the Bills, the Atlanta Falcons have struggled to repeat that success in the run game
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Falcons 53-man roster, practice squad entering Week 9 game vs. Patriots
The Atlanta Falcons have with some key injuries on both sides of the ball as they prepare for this Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. Offensively, the Falcons are especially banged up entering Week 9. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., tight end Kyle Pitts and wide receiver Drake London were listed on Thursday's injury report.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers WR Ray-Ray McCloud, currently signed with the Atlanta Falcons, was sent home ahead of the Falcons' Week 7 matchup, per his HC Raheem Morris. With McCloud being named a healthy scratch for the second consecutive week, Morris ...
The Atlanta Falcons have made several changes to their roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Linebacker Divine Deablo has been placed on the injured reserve list in a move most expected after he fractured his forearm in last week's loss ...
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Falcons reveal uniforms for Week 9 game vs. New England Patriots
The Falcons and the Patriots will kick things off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon. Fans can tune into this Week 9 showdown on CBS. Atlanta currently sits third in the NFC South with a 3-4 record. New England leads the AFC East with a 6-2 record, although both of the team's losses have come at home.
With Cousins making his first start and London out, it adds pressure on running back Bijan Robinson, who the Falcons could rely on heavily in the running and passing games. Tight end Kyle Pitts has caught 30 passes for 285 yards and a touchdown as well.
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