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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Ryan’s interceptions create area of concern for Falcons

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Matt Ryan throws costly picks in Falcons’ loss to Chargers

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris speaks to an official during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Future deliberations begin now as Chargers host Falcons

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

A pass to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones falls incomplete in the end zone as time expires with the New Orleans Saints defending in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons continue to seek answers to solve red-zone problems

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Hill throws 2 TD passes, Saints hold off Falcons 21-16

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) runs in for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Saints doing just fine with Brees sidelined again by injury

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means (55) celbrates hitting Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) causing a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 43-6. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons show plenty of pride after 0-5 start, coach change

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders after his interception during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jones returns pick for TD, Falcons rout Carr, Raiders 43-6

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE- In this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. This is not how Matt Ryan wanted to be spending his golden years at quarterback. His body battered by eight sacks. His worst-rated game since 2013. A team headed toward its third straight losing season. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)

Raiders looking to finish strong, make run at playoffs

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs around Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. Garrett injured his knee in the first quarter in the Browns 16-6 loss to the Raiders. (AP Photo/David Richard)

The Latest: Air Force-Army football rescheduled to December

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is sacked by New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Falcons’ lopsided loss to Saints was a complete team effort

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) drops back to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Saints win 7th straight, beat Falcons in Hill’s first start

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Falcons QB Ryan again swamped by Saints’ pass rush

By GUERRY SMITH - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Christian Blake (13) makes the catch ahead of Denver Broncos defensive back Kevin Toliver (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Saints look to Winston, Hill, as they host improving Falcons

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Atlanta. Ryan’s durability since he was drafted in 2008 has been a constant for the Falcons, who play at New Orleans on Sunday. He has missed only three games in 13 seasons. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

Falcons’ Ryan ‘very proud’ of durability during 13 seasons

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Big plays on defense helping Falcons learn how to win games

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley (21) runs for the end zone for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons reach bye week on a modest two-game winning streak

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley (98) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Atlanta. Defensive end Takk McKinley may have jeopardized his future with the Falcons by using social media to complain about not being traded. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons waive disgruntled former 1st-round pick McKinley

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Ryan throws 3 TDs as Falcons stop comeback, beat Broncos

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press