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Since the 2021 season, the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers and Tennessee Titans have been given the NFL's earliest bye week twice. This is generally thought to be a disadvantage considering it means these teams have to play 13 straight games without a break. Plus, that's not even taking the playoffs into account.
Turnover differential: Falcons plus-2; Patriots plus-2. The Falcons offense runs through Bijan Robinson, the dual-threat running back with 962 all-purpose yards and four total touchdowns through seven games.
The Atlanta Falcons have released standout wide receiver and punt returner Ray-Ray McCloud after sending him home.
The Falcons have counted on their line to power the offense for most of the last decade. It's not working so far this season.
The Atlanta Falcons received some positive injury news on Tuesday. Head coach Raheem Morris said defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham has been designated to return from the injured reserve list, opening up his 21-day practice window. Graham isn't officially ...