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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

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

NFL, other football levels talk consistency in rules, safety

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Oct 22, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, left, and head coach Dan Quinn, right, celebrate with running back Tevin Coleman after his touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta. Sarkisian faces one of his toughest challenges of the season, trying to find a way for his suspect rushing attack to gain ground against Washington's stout front. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Sarkisian, Falcons try to find ways to establish the run

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) catches the snap during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md. Smith and the Redskins have averaged 212.7 yards in the air, and only three teams have fewer passing touchdowns than their eight. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

First-place Redskins in search of passing game vs. Falcons

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Redskins Josh Norman leaves the field before the start of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) **FILE**

Josh Norman impressed with Falcons offense

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Deion Jones runs during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Falcons aren't sure if linebacker Deion Jones will return for this week's game at Washington, they're still making adjustments at guard after losing starter Brandon Fusco, and Atlanta also doesn't know if kicker Matt Bryant will be back after missing one game with a sore hamstring.(Winslow Townson/AP Photo, File)

Hobbled Falcons shore up depth chart before facing Redskins

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) in action against the New York Giants during an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Brad Penner/AP Images for Panini) **FILE**

Redskins look to get offense on track vs. Falcons

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn reacts after his defense held the New York Giants on a fourth and one attempt to take over on downs during the third quarter of an NFL football game, in Atlanta. There is renewed optimism for Atlanta’s defense and new hope for the Falcons’ season that seemed lost following a 1-4 start. The overall defensive statistics are still ugly, but two straight wins and improved play from fill-in starters combined to leave Falcons coach Dan Quinn upbeat during the team’s bye week. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) **FILE**

Falcons confident facing Redskins with banged-up team

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 14, 2017 file photo, Atlanta Falcons guard Ben Garland (63) runs drills during an NFL minicamp football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn isn’t expecting moves before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. The Falcons (3-4) return from their bye week looking to continue momentum from two straight wins as they prepare to play at Washington on Sunday, Nov. 4. Garland will move into the starting lineup at right guard to replace Brandon Fusco, who was placed on injured reserve last week. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Quinn not expecting trade-deadline activity from Falcons

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Ryan Schraeder hoists replacement kicker Giorgio Tavecchio in the air after his third field goal against the New York Giants, in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons go into bye week feeling better about themselves

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against New York Giants free safety Curtis Riley (35) and strong safety Landon Collins (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Ryan throws for 379 yards, Falcons beat Giants 23-20

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants play at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Giants, Falcons seek to shore up their weak links

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) plays in the first quarter an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Pittsburgh. The Falcons' season-long adjustment to injuries continues when quarterback Matt Ryan will try to find ways to keep the offense moving against the New York Giants on Monday night after running back Devonta Freeman was placed on IR. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

Giants look to snap 3-game skid against hurting Falcons

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game, in Pittsburgh. he Atlanta Falcons are placing running back Devonta Freeman on injured reserve with a groin injury. The team made the announcement Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, another major setback in its injury plagued season.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman goes on IR with groin injury

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) tosses the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 34-29. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Ball finally bounces their way, Falcons beat the Bucs 34-29

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) dives into the end zone past Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Justin Evans during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Ryan throws 3 TD passes, Falcons hold off Bucs 34-29

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) greets Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Falcons have gone from high hopes to major disappointment

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, left, talks with defensive end Brooks Reed during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Quinn, Falcons search for ways to end 3-game skid

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Falcons crumble late in 41-17 loss to Steelers

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) makes a touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Atlanta. The Cincinnati Bengals won 37-36. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Bengals don’t flinch, beat Falcons on Dalton’s late TD pass

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press