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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan reacts as medical personel attend to him after injury against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Falcons’ Matt Ryan misses practice, hopeful he will play

Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) points to Benjamin Watson (84) after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Falcons trade receiver Mohamed Sanu to Patriots

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, left, and general manager Thomas Dimitroff, right, walk off the field after falling to the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons may face tough decisions following 5 straight losses

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) misses the catch against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Rams snap skid by beating Falcons 37-10 as Ryan hurts ankle

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is hit by outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) anduring the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

High hopes for Falcons defense have been thoroughly dashed

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons NFL football head coach Dan Quinn speaks to the media after a 34-33 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. The Falcons returned from their two-game road trip to find their losing streak at four games and the pressure mounting on coach Dan Quinn to quickly show signs he can stop the skid. The Falcons, who play the Rams on Sunday, rank last in the league in scoring defense and that only adds to Quinn's woes since he took over the defense this season. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Falcons players say Quinn remains steady despite 1-5 start

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Skill and a little luck lead to Cardinals’ winning streak

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) reacts to missing the point after against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Falcons keep taking steps back, and the defense is to blame

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) reacts to missing the point after against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Missed PAT sends Falcons home empty from long trip

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs the ball past Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)

Falcons face tough task in corralling Arizona’s Murray

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray looks to throw in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Cardinals, Falcons searching for second win of season

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde (23) rushes for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Falcons looking to regroup during desert trip

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) is upended by Houston Texans free safety Tashaun Gipson (39) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Falcons, 1-4 for the 2nd straight year, are in big trouble

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn shouts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Falcons place P Bosher on IR, re-sign Wile

Associated Press

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates his touchdown run against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Watson, Ryan look forward to meeting as peers on the field

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, right, speaks with Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. The Tennessee Titans won 24-10. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Falcons’ Quinn hoping to find fixes on 2-week trip

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) misses a catch against Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons doomed by another poor start

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) works to recover his fumble against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Mariota throws 3 first-half TD passes, Titans drop Falcons

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws in the pocket against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Slow starts put pressure on Falcons’ Ryan, Titans’ Mariota

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn shouts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Falcons try to address penalties with full crew of officials

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press