Coleman named special teamer of week by PFF

Falcons Derrick Coleman made profootballfocus.com's Week 8 team of the week. "Coleman, having a career year on special teams so far this year, had his best game on Sunday. Three tackles took his total on the year to 10, tied for most in the league."

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Falcons offense disappears in 37-9 loss to Seahawks

The Falcons lost for the seventh time in the last eight games at home to the Seattle Seahawks, 37-9. The Falcons are now guaranteed an eighth straight losing season.

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Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talks about the Seahawks

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talks Seattle’s defensive front, Ernest Jones IV and Sam Darnold’s career revival before Sunday’s game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

On the hot seat for Falcons: Special teams haven’t been very special

After basically costing the team the game against the Jets, Atlanta's special teams units will be on the hot seat when they face the Seahawks Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Falcons offense disappears in 37-9 loss to Seahawks

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Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talks about the Seahawks

On the hot seat for Falcons: Special teams haven’t been very special

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A tiny nation qualified for its first World Cup. Cape Verde has fans here

Cape Verde, competing in its first World Cup, will take on the world's No. 1 team in Spain at 12 p.m. on June 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Georgia subdues a nemesis in rolling past Crimson Tide for SEC championship

Georgia notched its best win of the season at the perfect time, finally vanquishing Alabama in Atlanta and taking home the SEC Championship for the second straight year.