Photos: Falcons miss another chance against Chiefs

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Falcons miss another chance against Chiefs

Atlanta Falcons fall 17-10 to the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec.. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo.

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo (7) is consoled by teammate Isaiah Oliver after missing a game-tying 39-yard field goal in the closing seconds, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 17-14. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws a pass during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs safety L'Jarius Sneed breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Brandon Powell (15) during the first half Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill runs down the sideline after evading a tackle by Atlanta Falcons A.J. Terrell Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan hands off to running back Ito Smith during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill breaks away from Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal reaches up to intercept a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during a fourth-and-1 play in the first half Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

A pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is intercepted by Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal during the first half Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the first half Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Ben Niemann tries to tackle Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith during the first half Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams carries the ball up field during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs center Austin Reiter after intercepting a pass from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the second half Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun intercepts a pass from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the second half Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun fumbles the ball while being tackled by Kansas City Chiefs Tyreek Hill after intercepting a pass from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the second half Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. Atlanta recovered the fumble. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith carries the ball up field during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman is tackled by Atlanta Falcons Mykal Walker, left, and Sharrod Neasman during the second half Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley catches a pass during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darius Harris (47) recovers a fumble by Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Brandon Powell (15) during the second half Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) can't haul in this pass late in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Reed Hoffmann/AP)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means (55) gets set for a play during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell breaks up an incomplete pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill during the second half Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo reacts after missing a 39-yard field goal that would've tied the game with seconds left Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 17-14. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay (50) reacts next to Atlanta Falcons' Luke Stocker (88) after Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo missed a game-tying 39-yard field goal during the second half Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 17-14. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

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Atlanta Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo (7) is consoled by teammate Isaiah Oliver after missing a game-tying 39-yard field goal in the closing seconds, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 17-14. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

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