Bucs LB Nassib to return after 3-game absence
The return of Carl Nassib after a three-game absence will bolster the Bucs' linebacking corps, while the Falcons will be without Austin Hooper and Devonta Freeman for Sunday's game.
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
3-7, 3rd in NFC South
- 8/1L 14-10
- 8/8L 34-27
- 8/15L 22-10
- 8/22L 19-7
- 8/29W 31-12
- 9/8L 28-12
- 9/15W 24-20
- 9/22L 27-24
- 9/29L 24-10
- 10/6L 53-32
- 10/13L 34-33
- 10/20L 37-10
- 10/27L 27-20
- 11/10W 26-9
- 11/17W 29-3
- 11/24
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- 12/8h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 12/15
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- 12/29h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- Full Schedule
Ninkovich: Falcons have flipped a switch (0:46)
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Falcons defense overwhelms Allen, Panthers 29-3
Atlanta intercepted Kyle Allen four times and sacked him five times, Kenjon Barner returned a punt 78 yards for a touchdown and the Falcons defeated the Carolina Panthers 29-3 Sunday for their second straight lopsided win against an NFC South foe.
Falcons' Ryan hits top 10 all time in pass yards
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan passed Warren Moon for 10th on the all-time passing yards list after his 311-yard performance in Sunday's 29-3 win over the Panthers.
Kenjon Barner's 78-yard punt return the first for Falcons since Devin Hester
Barner burned his former team with a big second-quarter return on Sunday.
Ninkovich: Panthers' D, McCaffrey too much for the Falcons (0:44)
Hue to lead Kap workout; at least 13 teams to go
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Source: Falcons TE Hooper out with MCL sprain
Austin Hooper leads the Falcons with 56 receptions, three more receptions than star receiver Julio Jones has recorded.
Falcons rout Saints in biggest upset of season
The Saints, favored by 13.5 points at home, were steamrollered by the Falcons. It was the biggest upset on the books this season.
Falcons stun first-place Saints, 26-9
Matt Ryan passed for two touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons ended their six-game slide with a 26-9 victory over the Saints on Sunday that stopped New Orleans' six-game winning streak.
Falcons RB Freeman (ankle) knocked out of game
Falcons running back Devonta Freeman was ruled out of Atlanta's game with the Saints with an ankle injury.
Falcons put backup RB Smith on injured reserve
The Falcons have placed running back Ito Smith, the team's second-leading rusher, on injured reserve.
Falcons say QB Ryan (ankle) will start vs. Saints
Falcons QB Matt Ryan, coming off a sprained ankle, will play Sunday against the Saints in New Orleans,
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Falcons' Quinn reassigns 3 assistants on staff
Back from the bye, Falcons coach Dan Quinn has made changes to the roles of some of his assistants, including moving Raheem Morris over to the defense to work with the secondary and Bernie Parmalee back to runnings backs coach.
2019 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 8 | 2 | 0 | .800 | 238 | 199 |
| Carolina | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | 228 | 257 |
| Atlanta | 3 | 7 | 0 | .300 | 220 | 262 |
| Tampa Bay | 3 | 7 | 0 | .300 | 277 | 313 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards300.33rd
Rushing Yards74.530th
Points For22.019th
Points Against26.2
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(14) | Chris Lindstrom | OG | Boston College |
| 1(31) | Kaleb McGary | OT | Washington |
| 4(9) | Kendall Sheffield | CB | Ohio State |
| 4(33) | John Cominsky | DE | Charleston Univ |
| 5(14) | Qadree Ollison | RB | Pittsburgh |
| 5(34) | Jordan Miller | CB | Washington |
| 6(30) | Marcus Green | WR | Louisiana-Monroe |