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NFC South: Where do Falcons stand entering Week 8?
The Falcons will face a different 1-6 team in Week 8. After losing to the 49ers, Atlanta will return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to host the struggling Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The Dolphins are sticking with head coach Mike McDaniel for another week despite the team's struggles.
F LOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons currently sit at 3-3 and third in the NFC South, but could they still be a potential buyer at the trade deadline? Teams will have until November 4th to make any moves, and the Falcons have a few different things they could do.
Sure, it’s only six weeks, but the South conceivably could send two teams to the playoffs, and with no unbeaten teams left, things could be wide open.
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NFC South: Falcons rise up in standings after win over Bills
The Atlanta Falcons won their second consecutive game in Week 6, defeating the Buffalo Bills, 24-14, on Monday night to improve to 3-2 on the season. Not only are the Falcons back over the .500 mark, but they've reclaimed second place in the NFC South.
The free-falling Washington Commanders, who the Falcons beat before their Week 5 bye, came in one spot ahead of Atlanta at No. 19 with their 3-4 record. They're the only team the Falcons have played that has a losing record now that the Carolina Panthers have moved to 4-3.
The Atlanta Falcons received a national audience on Monday night, and for the second time this season, they put on a show in prime time. Atlanta dominated a Buffalo Bills team that many expect to be a Super Bowl contender.
The Atlanta Falcons triumph over the Buffalo Bills 24-14 in a thrilling Monday night showdown at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta’s offense stalled, the defense cracked, and a 10-men-on-the-field blunder sealed the Falcons’ 20-10 loss to the 49ers in San Francisco.
The Falcons and 49ers game will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 19. The San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons game will be broadcast on NBC on Sunday night. Streamers can also catch the game on Peacock or with Fubo, which comes with a free trial.
Saints stumble to 1-6 as division rivals surge. Can they salvage their season against Tampa Bay? Power rankings reveal the NFC South's shifting landscape.
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Falcons were just handed the NFC South on silver platter as injury bug hits archrival
The Atlanta Falcons are in a stretch of games where they have to take advantage of their rival's brutal injury bug.