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The Atlanta Falcons failed to get the job done in Sunday’s 42-21 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Not only were they embarrassed in Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota, but the Falcons lost their grip on the division.After losing four straight games, the team trails the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South standings. Atlanta will likely have to win out to have a chance at the … [Read more...] about Studs and Duds from Falcons’ lopsided loss to the Vikings

The Atlanta Falcons desperately need to right the ship after losing their fourth consecutive game. While it appears the team is sticking with Kirk Cousins at quarterback, the Falcons made one change to their practice squad on Monday afternoon. According to team reporter Terrin Waack, Atlanta has signed safety Benny Sapp III to the practice squad while releasing defensive back … [Read more...] about Falcons sign former Packers safety to practice squad

The Atlanta Falcons have dug themselves a hole that may be tough to climb out of following their 42-21 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The team has lost four straight games and squandered its lead in the NFC South. While plenty went wrong during Sunday’s game, including penalties, turnovers and poor execution, the focus will certainly be on quarterback Kirk Cousins. In his first … [Read more...] about Raheem Morris addresses Kirk Cousins’ status after loss to Vikings

The Atlanta Falcons got off to a hot start at 6-3, but things have gone south ever since. On Sunday, the team’s losing streak was extended to four games. Not much went right during the Falcons’ 42-21 road loss to a Minnesota Vikings team that improved to 11-2, but the Falcons especially struggled in the penalty department. Atlanta racked up some 12 penalties for 127 yards in … [Read more...] about Atlanta Falcons lead NFL category no team wants to be on top of

Things have gone from bad to worse for Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, who continued a highly unfortunate streak that could reasonably affect his starting gig moving forward. Over the past four games, Cousins has thrown eight interceptions and zero touchdowns. He finished out Sunday’s 42-21 road loss to the Minnesota Vikings with 344 passing yards without a score and a pair … [Read more...] about Kirk Cousins continues unfortunate streak in Falcons’ loss to Vikings