Falcons announce assistant coach changes

The Falcons added a new secondary coach and lost a veteran offensive coach to retirement on Thursday.

Jones' INT return in OT lifts Falcons over Bucs 28-22

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Deion Jones intercepted Jameis Winston on the first play of overtime and returned the ball 28 yards for a touchdown to give the Atlanta Falcons a 28-22 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Girls flag football to become official high school sport in Georgia

Starting in the 2020-2021 school year, girls flag football will be an official high school sport across Georgia. The announcement was made Wednesday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the girls flag football state championship was being held later in the day.

Atlanta Falcons go caroling for kids

Tuesday, Atlanta Falcons players sang holiday carols for patients and their families.

Matt Ryan leads Falcons to late win over 49ers

Matt Ryan teamed up with Julio Jones on a 5-yard pass that was ruled a touchdown after a replay reversal with 2 seconds left, sending the Atlanta Falcons past the playoff-bound San Francisco 49ers 29-22 on Sunday.

Quinn finds plenty to like in win, but job status unchanged

With his job status in limbo, Falcons coach Dan Quinn has no choice but to move ahead as if he will be back next year.

Ryan leads Falcons to another big win over Panthers, 40-20

Matt Ryan threw a 93-yard touchdown for the longest scoring play of his career and became the 10th quarterback in NFL history to reach 50,000 yards.

Lindstrom back at practice for 1st time since opening week

Rookie guard Chris Lindstrom, the NFL's No. 14 overall draft pick, has returned to practice for the Atlanta Falcons for the first time since opening week.

Heisman winner, former Falcon Pat Sullivan dies at 69

Pat Sullivan, a former TCU and Samford head coach who won the 1971 Heisman Trophy as a quarterback at Auburn, has died. He was 69.

Bucs defeat Falcons 35-22

Massive defensive lineman Vita Vea turned receiver to haul in his first career touchdown, one of three scoring throws by Jameis Winston as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers escaped last place in the NFC South with a 35-22 rout of the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons give back for Thanksgiving

The Atlanta Falcons are working to ensure everyone in metro Atlanta has a Thanksgiving dinner to enjoy.

Falcons defense overwhelms Allen, Panthers 29-3

Atlanta intercepted Kyle Allen four times, Kenjon Barner returned a punt 78 yards for a touchdown and the Falcons defeated the Carolina Panthers 29-3 for their second straight lopsided win against an NFC South foe

Colin Kaepernick determined to showcase skills at audition in Atlanta

Colin Kaepernick will hit the field at the Atlanta Falcons' suburban training complex Saturday to showcase his skills in hopes of being signed to an NFL team.