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Falcons fall short against Chiefs in Week 3 Sunday Night Football
The Atlanta Falcons faced a narrow defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs, losing 22-17 in a Week 3 "Sunday Night Football" game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The match drew a crowd of 72,441 fans.
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Falcons struggle with time of possession in loss against Chiefs
The Atlanta Falcons' defense was on the field significantly more than its offense during Sunday night's 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The defense faced 16 more plays than the offense in Week 3, resulting in an additional nine minutes and 54 seconds of playtime.
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Falcons struggle with run game in loss to Kansas City Chiefs
The Atlanta Falcons faced a tough challenge in their Sunday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs, culminating in a 22-17 loss. The final offensive plays highlighted the struggles of the Falcons' run game throughout the match.
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Falcons announce inactives list ahead of game against Kansas City Chiefs
The Falcons are set to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night with no major health concerns. Running back Tyler Allgeier, defensive back Antonio Hamilton, and defensive lineman James Smith-Williams, who were limited in practice earlier this week due to injuries, participated fully in Friday's session. Consequently, they were not given a game designation and are active for Sunday's game.
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Falcons fall short against Chiefs in Week 3 home game
The Atlanta Falcons were unable to secure a comeback victory in their Week 3 home game against the Kansas City Chiefs, falling 22-17 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday.
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Falcons prepare to host Chiefs; Arthur Blank enters Ring of Honor
The Atlanta Falcons are set to host the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Sunday Night Football. This marks the first road game of 2024 for the back-to-back Super Bowl champions, with both teams coming off narrow victories from the previous week. Additionally, Falcons owner Arthur Blank will be inducted into the Ring of Honor during halftime.
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Falcons prepare to host Chiefs amid questions about player performances
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons are preparing to host the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday night, and several questions about the team's performance have emerged.
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Falcons focus on improving standards ahead of matchup with Kansas City Chiefs
Kirk Cousins acknowledged a poor pass to Drake London early in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Afterward, he praised London for making a difficult catch despite the error. London's response was optimistic: "Kirk, we're just building this, that's going to happen. ... We're just getting started."
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Falcons improve offense through enhanced run game led by Robinson and Allgeier
Atlanta's offensive performance improved significantly in Week 2. The Falcons were more explosive and consistent, which quarterback Kirk Cousins described as "cleaner and crisper." A major factor in this improvement was the running game during their Monday night game in Philadelphia.
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Falcons enter Week 3 against Chiefs with no major injuries
The Falcons are entering their Week 3 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs with a positive health status. All three players who were dealing with injuries earlier this week participated fully in Friday's practice. These players include running back Tyler Allgeier (hip), defensive back Antonio Hamilton (groin), and James Smith-Williams (hip).
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Chiefs' Mahomes-Kelce duo poses significant threat to Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The on-field chemistry between Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce is a significant threat to the Atlanta Falcons' success on Sunday.
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Falcons' Allgeier and Hamilton return to full participation ahead of Week 3
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — After being limited in Wednesday's practice with a hip injury, Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier was back as a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Falcons prepare for tough test against Chiefs on Sunday night
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons are set to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season. This game marks the Falcons' second consecutive appearance on national television.
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Falcons host Chiefs in prime time showdown at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The Falcons aim to secure consecutive victories as they face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, September 22 at 8:20 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta seeks its first home win of the season after a road victory in Philadelphia, but will be challenged by the undefeated reigning Super Bowl champions.
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Falcons release Week 3 injury report ahead of Chiefs matchup
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The turnaround from the Falcons' Monday night win over the Eagles and preparation to host the Chiefs this Sunday night is tight. Week 3's preparation is fully underway. The Falcons had their first full practice day Wednesday, releasing their first injury report of the week at the practice's conclusion. A handful of names were limited in said report, including running back Tyler Allgeier.
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Jessie Bates III earns NFC Defensive Player of Week award
Jessie Bates III named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
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Falcons honor Arthur M. Blank with special fan offerings during Chiefs game
ATLANTA, GA – September 18, 2024 – Levy, in collaboration with the Atlanta Falcons, will celebrate Arthur M. Blank's induction into the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor and his commitment to the fan experience with a special offering on September 22 during the Falcons home game against the Kansas City Chiefs. All fans attending the game will receive complimentary hot dogs, chips, and Coca-Cola products with a special souvenir cup that pays homage to Blank's vision and unprecedented approach to providing Mercedes-Benz Stadium guests with an exceptional experience in sports and...
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Falcons show offensive growth in Monday Night Football victory
The Atlanta Falcons demonstrated significant improvement in their performance from Week 1 to Week 2, transitioning from a disappointing loss to a comeback victory.
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NFC South teams make notable gains in NFL power rankings after Week 2
The second week of the 2024 NFL season featured last-second wins, significant upsets, and both answered and unanswered questions. The games provided a dynamic showcase for the league.
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Falcons face tough September schedule including Chiefs matchup
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons are gearing up for a challenging September schedule in the 2024 NFL season.