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Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Falcons looking for ways to fix penalties, slow starts

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (85) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) and strong safety Keanu Neal (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Falcons lose Keanu Neal for season with torn Achilles tendon

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Brissett’s fast start helps Colts hold off Falcons 27-24

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a touchdown reception against Indianapolis Colts' Quincy Wilson (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mistake-prone Falcons looking for quick fix after 27-24 loss

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) to end the Titans' final drive in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Colts’ improving defense faces tall task against Falcons

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons punter Matt Bosher (5) works against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, in Atlanta. The Falcons have a new backup plan if punter Matt Bosher hasn’t recovered from a groin injury by Sunday’s game at Indianapolis. Matt Wile worked on punts and kickoffs on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, one day after he was signed to the practice squad. Wile was Minnesota’s punter in 2018, and he spent time with the Falcons in 2016. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

Falcons sign former Vikings punter Wile as Bosher’s backup

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates with wide receiver Julio Jones (11) who ran down the tunnel after his go-ahead and eventual game-winning touchdown reception against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 24-20. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Ryan overcomes 3 interceptions to lead Falcons to first win

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Falcons again release defense tackle Ra’Shede Hageman

Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against Philadelphia Eagles free safety Rodney McLeod (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jones scores late TD, leads Falcons past Eagles 24-20

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan walks to the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

After dismal opener, is Falcons coach feeling some heat?

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan walks to the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Falcons have several areas to fix after sloppy opener

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones gets set for a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

After big contract for Jones, rough opener for Falcons

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter, right, and Eric Kendricks (54) celebrate with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Vikings trample Falcons 28-12 behind fierce defense, Cook

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs after a catch during their NFL training camp football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. For Julio Jones, it's just business as usual _ even as he closes in on a huge new contract with the Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons’ Julio Jones agrees to 3-year, $66 million extension

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FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones runs back to the bench after he intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. When Jones, Ricardo Allen and Keanu Neal take the field for Sunday's season opener at Minnesota, they'll be eager to show just what this team was missing when three of its defensive standouts went down with serious injuries. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

Falcons expecting boost from return of 3 defensive stalwarts

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) pressures Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons won 24-21. Neal is one of several key defensive players back from injury for the Falcons after a disappointing season in 2018. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Falcons, Vikings in similar spots, needing defense to lead

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. Matt Bryant can admit it now: He was angry when the Atlanta Falcons decided to cut him during the offseason. But all is forgiven. The 44-year-old is back with the team after missing the entire preseason, confident that he's still one of the NFL's best kickers. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Bryant was angry with Falcons, but now all is forgiven

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) makes a catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) **FILE**

Jay Gruden fails to back Josh Doctson amid trade rumors

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 23, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons rookie offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (76) is shown during their NFL training camp football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Falcons' offensive line remains a work in progress. Having rookie first-round pick Kaleb McGary again cleared for contact following a heart procedure may help. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons rookie McGary back in practice after heart surgery

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (29) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Redskins-Falcons takeaways: Jordan Reed in concussion protocol, Derrius Guice looks strong

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times