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Photos: Falcons lose another tough one, this time to Steelers
The Falcons, who are battling for an NFC playoff berth, saw their hopes take a setback Sunday after losing to the Steelers.
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Falcons coach Arthur Smith makes his case to the officials during the second half against the Steelers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
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Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota wears specially designed shoes for "My Cause My Cleats" on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
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Former professional boxer Evander Holyfield poses for a photograph wearing the Falcons colors prior to the game between Atlanta and Pittsburgh on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons cornerback Darren Hall wears specially designed shoes for "My Cause My Cleats" on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons owner Arthur Blank talks to Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin before the game Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota walks off the field after a 19-16 loss to the Steelers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons safety Richie Grant and linebacker Lorenzo Carter (9) tackle Steelers wide receiver Gunner Olszewski during the fourth quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson gets stopped by Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds and cornerback Levi Wallace during the second quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker tackles Steelers running back Jaylen Warren during the second quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons coach Arthur Smith pleads his case to an official  after a fourth-quarter play against the Steelers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier signals first down during the third quarter against the Steelers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons coach Arthur Smith reacts to a call during the fourth quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
A Falcons fan cheers during a fourth-quarter break Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota greets Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett after the game Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt catches the ball for a touchdown against the Steelers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
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Falcons coach Arthur Smith reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Steelers on Sunday 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.

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.

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. 
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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.