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FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scores a touchdown in front of Oakland Raiders linebacker Jason Cabinda during the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore. With Jackson poised for his possible first road start, the Ravens will look for their third straight win when they face the Atlanta Falcons, who have lost three straight, on Sunday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Falcons preparing for new challenge from Ravens QB Jackson

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) fumbles during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. A three-game losing streak has exposed recurring weaknesses on the Faclson's roster, and coach Dan Quinn's biggest concern is kick-starting a highly paid but lackluster offense. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Falcons have plenty of trouble spots during 3-game skid

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, left, rushes past Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Tahir Whitehead in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Flacco or Jackson? Ravens’ Harbaugh faces tough QB decision

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) speaks with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) after overtime of an NFL football game, in Atlanta. The Saints beat the Falcons 43-37. Th Falcons play at New Orleans on Thursday, Nov. 22. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Streaking Saints, Brees seek to ground sagging Falcons

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) talks with running back Mark Ingram (22) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Looks like a mismatch: Saints offense vs Falcons defense

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) watches his field goal against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, in Atlanta. The Falcons had to rely on Bryant's four field goals before scoring their only touchdown late in Sunday's loss to Dallas.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

Falcons looking for more than field goals against Saints

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) celebrates with Atlanta Falcons defensive back Keith Tandy (35) after Beasley sacked Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Another late loss to Cowboys frustrates fading Falcons

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher and teammates celebrate his field goal for a 22-19 victory over the Atlanta Falcons as time expired in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Falcons' Julio Jones lies on the ground after trying to block the attempt. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Brett Maher boots FG on final play, Cowboys beat Falcons 22-19

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Cowboys’ Elliott presents tough challenge for Falcons’ D

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) scores on a touchdown pass from quarterback Dak Prescott (4) as Philadelphia Eagles free safety Corey Graham (24) tries to stop him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Cowboys’ Elliott presents tough challenge for Falcons’ D

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones runs against the Cleveland Browns in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Falcons’ Jones declines to take much credit for milestone

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates a 13-yard pass to runningback Nick Chubb in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Mayfield throws 3 TDs, Chubb has record run in Browns’ win

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) fakes a handoff to running back Ito Smith (25) during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, in Landover, Md. Ryan is playing like he did as an MVP in 2016, throwing 10 touchdown passes and just three interceptions. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)

Falcons flying high again after rough start, face Browns

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE- In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Oakland Raiders defensive end Bruce Irvin, center, reacts after sacking Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during the first half of an NFL football game in Carson, Calif. The Atlanta Falcons have signed Irvin to a one-year deal announced Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, reuniting the veteran with coach Dan Quinn. Irvin, cut by the Oakland Raiders on Saturday, became a free agent after clearing waivers on Tuesday with $3.8 million remaining on his contract. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

New Falcon Bruce Irvin delighted to be back home in Atlanta

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

FILE- In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Oakland Raiders defensive end Bruce Irvin, center, reacts after sacking Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during the first half of an NFL football game in Carson, Calif. The Atlanta Falcons have signed Irvin to a one-year deal announced Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, reuniting the veteran with coach Dan Quinn. Irvin, cut by the Oakland Raiders on Saturday, became a free agent after clearing waivers on Tuesday with $3.8 million remaining on his contract. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Falcons bolster pass rush by adding veteran Bruce Irvin

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Washington Redskins wide receiver Maurice Harris warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Maurice Harris’ role could change after Paul Richardson injury

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) dives past Washington Redskins free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (20) and into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Resurgent Falcons back in playoff race with 3 straight wins

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws the ball during the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**

Matt Ryan, Falcons carve up Redskins in blowout

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates running back Ito Smith's touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Falcons flex offensive muscles, blow out Redskins 38-14

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) dives past Washington Redskins free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (20) and into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Redskins defense’s prayers go unanswered against Matt Ryan, Falcons

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times