Falcons’ Super Bowl odds better in free agency

The Atlanta Falcons have largely sat out of the free agency scrum, choosing instead to take care of their own players to make cap space for quarterback Matt Ryan, possibly losing ground in the NFC South.

Vegas oddsmakers don’t seem to think so.

After starting the offseason with 20-to-1 odds as Super Bowl contenders, the team’s odds have moved to 18-to-1 as other teams have razzle-dazzled with deals to improve their predictive standings.

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Falcons try to rebound after getting blown out

The Falcons signed wide receiver Malik Heath, who was placed on waivers by the Packers, and released safety Jordan Fuller.

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The loss to the Seahawks means the Falcons are officially eliminated from the playoffs and tie the mark for most consecutive losing seasons in franchise history with eight.

Falcons report card: Bad marks for getting blown out

Only a few position groups escaped earning failing grades in the Falcons report card after a 37-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

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Falcons try to rebound after getting blown out

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