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Photos: Falcons win second consecutive game, edge Browns
The Falcons defeated the Browns 23-20 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Dee Alford (37) and his teammates celebrate after Alford's second-half interception Sunday against the Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota gives a thumbs-up to coach Arthur Smith during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo gives his team a 23-20 lead in the fourth quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons players gather in the end zone after an interception by Dee Alford (37) on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota leaves the field after Atlanta defeated the Browns 23-20 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett goes airborne as he crosses the goal line for his team's first touchdown on Sunday against the Falcons in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson crosses the goal line for Atlanta's first touchdown against the Browns on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) tries to stop Browns running back Nick Chubb during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons cornerback Dee Alford defends against Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett goes airborne as he crosses the goal line during the second quarter against the Falcons on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons wide receiver Drake London is unable to catch the ball under pressure from Browns defenders during the first quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons owner Arthur Blank walks on the field before the game against the Browns on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson warms up before the game against the Browns on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson takes a break during warmups before the game against the Browns on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson warms up before the game against the Browns on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota embraces Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett at the end of the game Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) and safety Erik Harris stop Browns running back Nick Chubb during the second quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota walks off the field after Atlanta defeated the Browns 23-20 on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell warms up Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons coach Arthur Smith and Browns coach Kevin Stefanski chat before the game Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier carries the ball during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett looks for a receiver during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier breaks away from Browns defenders during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta.  (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons cornerback Mike Ford reacts after making a play against the Browns during the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
A fan enjoys the sun Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The roof was open for the game between the Falcons and the Browns. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
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Dee Alford (37) and his teammates celebrate after Alford's second-half interception Sunday against the Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson avoids a tackle to run for his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, October 13, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Bills on Monday Night Football

The Atlanta Falcons won a primetime game against the Buffalo Bills, 24-14, on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to move to 3-2 on the season.

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Buffalo Bills fans tailgate outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, ahead of the Monday Night Football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Many traveled from New York and across the country to join the “Bills Mafia” gathering. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC)
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Credit: Olivia Bowdoin

PHOTOS: Bills Mafia tailgates in Atlanta before Falcons game

Bills fans, often called "Bills Mafia," traveled to Atlanta to tailgate before a Monday Night Football game against the Falcons on Oct. 13.

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Georgia Tech running back Malachi Hosley (center) gains yardage against Virginia Tech during the first half Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Virginia Tech

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 35-20 on Oct. 11, 2025.

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) dives for a 10-yard touchdown run against Auburn safety Kaleb Harris (8) and cornerback Champ Anthony (1,right) during the fourth quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Auburn, Al. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Auburn in key SEC matchup

The Georgia Bulldogs traveled to take on the Auburn Tigers Saturday night in a key SEC matchup.

People are silhouetted against a huge Pride flag before the start of the Atlanta Pride Parade on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
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Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal

Photos: Atlanta Pride Parade 2025

Atlanta’s biggest parade — and one of the city’s most vibrant events — made its way through Midtown Atlanta on Sunday.

Gainesville linebacker Xavier Griffin (left)  and defensive lineman Jamarion Matthews sack Milton quarterback Ben Halevi (center) during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Milton vs. Gainesville high school football

Gainesville defeated Milton 28-16 in a football game at Eagle Stadium in Milton on Friday.

Marietta quarterback Jayden Whiteside passes the ball against North Cobb at Northcutt Stadium in Marietta on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)
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Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Marietta vs. North Cobb high school football

Marietta defeated North Cobb 36-35 in a football game at Northcutt Stadium in Marietta on Friday.

Nuddle Piñon from Atlanta holds her dog “Bonita.” during the annual Pride Parade, which begins on Peachtree Street and ends in Piedmont Park on Sunday, October 13, 2024. 
(Miguel Martinez / AJC
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Atlanta Pride Parades through the years

Take a look at the Atlanta Pride Parade through the years.