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Falcons to bring in competition for kicker Younghoe Koo
After Younghoe Koo missed a potential game-tying field goal in the season opener, the Atlanta Falcons plan to bring in competition and work out veteran and young kickers.
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Michael Penix Jr. impressed Baker Mayfield. ‘He’s young, but he’s got it’
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. impressed Bucs QB Baker Mayfield despite Atlanta's 23-20 loss to Tampa Bay. Penix went 27-for-42 passing for 298 yards and a touchdown.
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Bucs use late surge to beat Falcons, 23-20
In a wild fourth quarter, the Falcons took the lead with 2:17 to go, the Bucs retook the lead with 59 seconds left and Atlanta missed a tying field goal with six seconds left.
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No sweep this time: Falcons already behind eight ball in NFC South
Loss to Buccaneers creates uphill climb early in division race.
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Falcons receiver Darnell Mooney inactive for opener vs. Buccaneers
The Atlanta wideout, who is still recovering from shoulder surgery, was one of six Falcons declared inactive for the game against Tampa Bay.