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Five Things to Know About the Falcons This Week

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From Pro Bowl to Super Bowl: 5 things to know about Falcons
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5 key dates for Falcons this offseason
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5 things to know as Falcons kickoff their offseason 
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On the Falcons defense - Should they stay or go? 
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From Pro Bowl to Super Bowl: 5 things to know about Falcons
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On the Falcons offense – Should they stay or go?
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5 stats that matter as Falcons face Buccaneers
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From Pro Bowl to Super Bowl: 5 things to know about Falcons
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On the Falcons defense - Should they stay or go? 
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Calvin Ridley of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates as he runs into the endzone to score during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The...Julio Aguilar/Getty Images
Wide receiver Chris Godwin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers falls in the end zone after a catch on a pass from quarterback Jameis Winston in the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James...Will Vragovic/Getty Images
Wide receiver Chris Godwin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo...Will Vragovic/Getty Images
Wide receiver Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hauls in a 19-yard pass from quarterback Jameis Winston in the first quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 30...Will Vragovic/Getty Images
]Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons hands the ball off during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)Julio Aguilar/Getty Images
Wide receiver Chris Godwin  of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is wrapped up by cornerback Robert Alford of the Atlanta Falcons as he stretches for a pass from quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the game at Raymond James...Will Vragovic/Getty Images
Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons makes a 19-yard touchdown catch thrown by Matt Ryan during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)Julio Aguilar/Getty Images
Quarterback Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons hauls in the touchdown pass from wide receiver Mohamed Sanu in the third quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo...Will Vragovic/Getty Images
Quarterback Matt Ryan (2) of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo (74) after the touchdown pass from wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) in the third quarter of the game at Raymond James...Will Vragovic/Getty Images
Wide receiver Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons is shoved out of bounds by cornerback Josh Shaw of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa...Will Vragovic/Getty Images
Head coach Dan Quinn and Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons discuss the next play during the final minute of a 34-32 win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida...Julio Aguilar/Getty Images
Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers congratulates Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons after a 34-32 loss at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)Julio Aguilar/Getty Images
Matt Bryant of the Atlanta Falcons kicks a 37-yard winning field goal as time expired against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty...Julio Aguilar/Getty Images
Cornerback Robert Alford of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after breaking up the 2-point attempt by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa,...Will Vragovic/Getty Images
Wide receiver Julio Jones  of the Atlanta Falcons picks up a first down in the fourth quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)Will Vragovic/Getty Images
Wide receiver Chris Godwin  of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to shove through strong safety Damontae Kazee of the Atlanta Falcons to score in the fourth quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December...Will Vragovic/Getty Images
Running back Tevin Coleman of the Atlanta Falcons high steps into the end zone to score in the third quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty...Will Vragovic/Getty Images
Mohamed Sanu  of the Atlanta Falcons runs for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo...Grant Halverson/Getty Images
Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against Damontae Kazee of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Taylor Heinicke of the Carolina Panthers looks on against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Ian Thomas of the Carolina Panthers catches a touchdown against Brooks Reed of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Christian McCaffreyof the Carolina Panthers leaps toward the goal line against Deion Jones (45) and teammate Brooks Reed (50) of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Christian McCaffrey  of the Carolina Panthers jumps for the goal line against Deion Jones of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte...Grant Halverson/Getty Images
Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers takes the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Damontae Kazee of the Atlanta Falcons reacts against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty...Grant Halverson/Getty Images
Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against Deion Jones of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina...Grant Halverson/Getty Images
Deion Jones of the Atlanta Falcons forces a fumble by Jarius Wright of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Mike Adams  of the Carolina Panthers tackles Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Taylor Heinicke of the Carolina Panthers injures his elbow against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo...Grant Halverson/Getty Images
Mohamed Sanu of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against James Bradberry of the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina...Grant Halverson/Getty Images
Eric Reid (25) of the Carolina Panthers breaks up a pass to Calvin Ridley of the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina...Grant Halverson/Getty mages
Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons makes a call at the line against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo...Grant Halverson/Getty Images
Jack Crawford of the Atlanta Falcons reacts against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty...Grant Halverson/Getty Images
Desmond Trufant of the Atlanta Falcons breaks up a pass to Curtis Samuel of the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina...Grant Halverson/Getty Images
Marshall Newhouse of the Carolina Panthers and Deion Jones of the Atlanta Falcons compete for the ball in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North...Grant Halverson/Getty Images
 Brian Poole of the Atlanta Falcons tries to stop D.J. Moore  of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Desmond Trufant of the Atlanta Falcons tackles Curtis Samuel of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a touchdown pass from Matt Ryan past Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson for a 26-7 lead during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a touchdown pass from Matt Ryan past Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson for a 26-7 lead during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a touchdown pass from Matt Ryan past Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson for a 26-7 lead during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. (ALYSSA...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Bruce Irvin (52) and Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means (56) celebrate a defensive play during the first half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tre Boston (33) near the10-yard-line after running the ball during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch during the first half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tre Boston (33) near the10-yard-line after running the ball during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones celebrates intercepting Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen and returning it for a touchdown to tie the game 7-7 during the first quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones celebrates in the endzone with teammates after intercepting Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen and returning it for a touchdown to tie the game 7-7 during the first quarter in...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) looks to tackle Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) after he completed a pass for a fourth down during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) tackles Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (86) after completing a catch during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to complete a pass during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett knocks the ball away from Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen for a fumble and Brian Poole recovered it during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) carries the ball after completing a catch during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) carries the ball during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14...Alyssa Pointer
The Atlanta Falcons defense tackles Arizona Cardinals quarterback Mike Glennon (7) during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Wes Schweitzer (71) spikes the football in celebration after the Atlanta Falcons scored a touchdown during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole recovers Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen’s fumble over Larry Fitzgerald during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) speaks with Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) following a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) following a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) gives a fan his gloves following a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith dives forward for yardage with Cardinals defensive end Markus Golden making the tackle during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) completes a catch for a first down during the third quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018...Alyssa Pointer
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan scrambles out of the pocket away from Cardinals defensive tackle Corey Peters and runs for a first down on a quarterback keeper during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) slips out of a tackle by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the second half of the gamwa game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu honors the Atlanta United MLS Cup winners by wearing shoes bearing the image of MVP Josef Martinez during the game against the Cardinals in a NFL football game on Sunday...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a touchdown in front of Josh Jackson #37 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin...Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers scores a touchdown in front of Robert Alford #23 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Dylan Buell/Getty Images
Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers catches a pass over Robert Alford #23 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan...Dylan Buell/Getty Images
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers evades a diving Jack Crawford #95 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan...Dylan Buell/Getty Images
Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass to Mohamed Sanu #12 during the first half of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan...Dylan Buell/Getty Images
Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons runs against Josh Jackson #37 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty...Dylan Buell/Getty Images
Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass in front of Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Dylan Buell/Getty Images
Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons talks with head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian during the first half of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in...Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Bashaud Breeland #26 of the Green Bay Packers intercepts a pass intended for Austin Hooper #81 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin...Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers catches a pass in front of Isaiah Oliver #20 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Desmond Trufant #21 of the Atlanta Falcons sacks Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty...Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Austin Hooper #81 of the Atlanta Falcons stiff arms Josh Jones #27 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty...Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Bashaud Breeland #26 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with fans after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018...Dylan Buell/Getty Images
Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled by Brian Poole #34 of the Atlanta Falcons and Isaiah Oliver #20 during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin...Dylan Buell/Getty Images
Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers catches a pass in front of Isaiah Oliver #20 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Dylan Buell/Getty Images
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers slides in front of Jack Crawford #95 of the Atlanta Falcons and Bruce Irvin #52 during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin...Dylan Buell/Getty Images
Mohamed Sanu #12 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Kyler Fackrell #51 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan...Dylan Buell/Getty Images
Lucas Patrick #62 of the Green Bay Packers fights with members of the Atlanta Falcons defense during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty...Dylan Buell/Getty Images
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers attempts to get away from Takkarist McKinley #98 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled by Brian Poole #34 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty...Dylan Buell/Getty Images
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) watch the defense play during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. The Baltimore...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) dunks the football after intercepting the ball and running it back for touchdown during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch for a first down during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) can't make a catch during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) completes a catch during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Moore (10) is tackled after completing a catch on a fourth down conversion during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in the pocket during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) is tackled after running the ball for a gain of zero yards during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA...Alyssa Pointer
Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (90) celebrates after a tackle during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC...Alyssa Pointer
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to complete a pass during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer
Beasley (44) recovered a Ravens fumble and returned it for a touchdown during the first half. The Atlanta Falcons played the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2nd, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) recovered a Ravens fumble and returned it for a touchdown during the first half. The Atlanta Falcons played the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football game Sunday, Dec...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) recovered a Ravens fumble and returned it for a touchdown during the first half. The Atlanta Falcons played the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football game Sunday, Dec...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field following the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. The Baltimore Ravens beat the Atlanta Falcons...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) looks to complete a pass during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. The Baltimore Ravens beat the Atlanta Falcons...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) tackles Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tavon Young (25) during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. The Baltimore...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) breaks out of a tackle by Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Kenny Young (40) during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) looks to tackle Baltimore Ravens tight end Nick Boyle (86) on the sideline during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn leaves the field following a loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. The Baltimore Ravens beat the Atlanta Falcons, 26-16...Alyssa Pointer
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) fumbles after being hit in the second half, which was recovered by the Ravens who ran it in for a touchdown. The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Baltimore Ravens 26 -16 in...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy (14) leave the field after the loss. The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Baltimore Ravens 26 -16 in a NFL football game...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) scores the Falcons only offensive touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Baltimore Ravens 26 -16 in a NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2nd,...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) can't get to this 3rd quarter pass attempt, on of many missed passes. The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Baltimore Ravens 26 -16 in a NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2nd...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III (3) evades Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) in the second half. The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Baltimore Ravens 26 -16 in a NFL football game...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (29) defends a first half pass to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11), which was incomplete. The Atlanta Falcons played the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) sits in the field of play after the Falcons were penalized for a neutral zone infraction. They had to punt on the drive. The Atlanta Falcons played the Baltimore...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 2, 2018. The...Alyssa Pointer
Former University of Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray has signed to play in the new Alliance of American football. (AJC file photo)
Aaron Murray has signed with the Atlanta franchise in the AAF - the Atlanta Legends. The Legends will be coached by former NFL head coach Brad Childress with former Falcon Michael Vick serving as offensive coordinator...
Aaron Murray played at Georgia from 2010-13. (AJC file photo)
Aaron Murray finished his career as the leading passer in UGA and SEC history with 13,166 yards. (AJC file photo)
Aaron Murray was a fifth-round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2014 NFL draft. (AJC file photo)
Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher and teammates celebrate his game winning field goal for a 22-19 victory over the Falcons as time expires in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Falcons wide...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones levels Dallas Cowboys safety Jeff Heath breaking up an apparent interception of Matt Ryan with the hit during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones levels Dallas Cowboys safety Jeff Heath breaking up an apparent interception of Matt Ryan with the hit during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vick Beasley Jr. sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vick Beasley Jr. sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher kicks the game winner for a 22-19 victory over the Falcons as time expires in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott reacts to scoring a touchdown on a quarterback keeper past Atlanta Falcons safety Damontae Kazee for a 12-9 lead during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott plows through Atlanta Falcons safety Damontae Kazee on his way to the endzone for a 19-9 lead during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a touchdown pass over Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie to tie the game 19-19 during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a touchdown pass over Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie to tie the game 19-19 during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a touchdown pass over Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie to tie the game 19-19 during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons Julio Jones catches a game-tying touchdowns inthe fourth quarter against the  Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant kicks his third of four field goals on the day for 9-6 lead over the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan just gets off a pass as Dallas Cowboys defenders close in during the first half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons linebackers Bruce Carter (left) and Duke Riley walk off the field dejected falling to the Dallas Cowboys 22-19 in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receivers Mohamed Sanu (left) and Justin Hardy console each other walking of the field falling to the Dallas Cowboys 22-19 in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, head coach Dan Quinn, and players react in the final minutes of a 22-19 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons fumbles the ball fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns won 28 to 16. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty...Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Nick Chubb (24) of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball defended by De'Vondre Campbell of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory...Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns breaks free from Sharrod Neasman of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Jason Miller/Getty Images
Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Jason Miller/Getty Images
Rashard Higgins of the Cleveland Browns scores a touchdown in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Jason Miller/Getty Images
Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball in for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty...Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Jason Miller/Getty Images
Derrick Kindred of the Cleveland Browns tackles Austin Hooper of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Duke Johnson of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball in the first half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Austin Hooper of the Atlanta Falcons flies through the air after being tackled by Jamie Collins of the Cleveland Browns in the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by...Jason Miller/Getty Images
Ito Smith of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball in the first half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Jason Miller/Getty Images
Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball in for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty...Jason Miller/Getty Images
Logan Paulsenof the Atlanta Falcons hits the ground after being tackled by Derrick Kindred of the Cleveland Browns in the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory...Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Derrick Kindred of the Cleveland Browns breaks free from a tackle from Kemal Ishmael of the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty...Jason Miller/Getty Images
Tevin Coleman of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball defended Damarious Randall of the Cleveland Browns in the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty...Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Orson Charles of the Cleveland Browns is brought down by Jordan Richards of the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty...Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Austin Hooper of the Atlanta Falcons flies through the air after being tackled by Jamie Collins of the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty...Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Tevin Coleman of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Austin Hooper of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball in for a touchdown defended by Jabrill Peppers of the Cleveland Browns in the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio....Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Eric Saubertof the Atlanta Falcons is unable to to catch the ball in front of Joe Schobert of the Cleveland Browns fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory...Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Matt Ryan  of the Atlanta Falcons and Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns shake hands after the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns won 28 to 16. (Photo by Gregory...Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by Duke Riley of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons is mobbed by teammates after catching a 35-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 4, 2018 in Landover,...Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass in the first quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 4, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass in the first quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 4, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Tevin Coleman of the Atlanta Falcons heads for the end zone on a 39-yard touchdown catch and run in the first quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 4, 2018 in Landover, Maryland...Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Matt Ryanof the Atlanta Falcons gets sacked by Ryan Kerrigan of the Washington Redskins in the second quarter of the game at FedExField on November 4, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Paul Richardson of the Washington Redskins makes a catch in front of Desmond Trufant of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter of the game at FedExField on November 4, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Joe...Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn reacts in the second quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 4, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Tight end Austin Hooper of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix of the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedExField on November 4, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick...Patrick McDermott/Getty Images
Wide receiver Josh Doctson of the Washington Redskins catches a pass for a touchdown against free safety Isaiah Oliver of the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at FedExField on November 4, 2018 in Landover,...Patrick McDermott/Getty Images
Outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan of the Washington Redskins sacks quarterback Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at FedExField on November 4, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty...Patrick McDermott/Getty Images
Wide receiver Calvin Ridley of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with teammates wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) and running back Ito Smith (25) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Washington...Patrick McDermott/Getty Images
Wide receiver Calvin Ridley of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with teammate running back Ito Smith (25) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 4...Patrick McDermott/Getty Images
Wide receiver Calvin Ridley of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with teammate wide receiver Julio Jones after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 4...Patrick McDermott/Getty Images
Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons dives into the end zone for a 35-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 4, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. Atlanta...Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Tevin Coleman of the Atlanta Falcons runs into the end zone for a 10-yard touchdown after catching a pass ahead of Mason Foster of the Washington Redskins in the third quarter of the game at FedExField on November...Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Cornerback Josh Norman of the Washington Redskins is called for pass interference against wide receiver Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at FedExField on November 4, 2018 in Landover, Maryland...Patrick McDermott/Getty Images
De'Vondre Campbell (59) and Grady Jarrett of the Atlanta Falcons chase Alex Smith of the Washington Redskins in the second quarter of the game at FedExField on November 4, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. Atlanta won...Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Ryan Schraeder hoists replacement kicker Giorgio Tavecchio in the air after his third field goal of the game for a 23-12 lead over the New York Giants during the fourth quarter...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. greet each other on the field before facing off in a NFL football game on Monday, Oct 22, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
The roof is open at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp prepare to play the New York Giants in a NFL football game on Monday, Oct 22, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons kicker Giorgio Tavecchio (4) surveys the field during pregame warmups. The Atlanta Falcons played the New York Giants in an NFL football game Monday, October 22, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs for a first down on the opening drive of the Falcons agains defender New York Giants cornerback Eli Apple (24). The Atlanta Falcons played the New York Giants...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs for a first down on the opening drive of the Falcons. The Atlanta Falcons played the New York Giants in an NFL football game Monday, October 22, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs for a first down on the opening drive of the Falcons. The Atlanta Falcons played the New York Giants in an NFL football game Monday, October 22, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Marvin Hall catches a touchdown pass past New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins for a 7-0 lead during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Monday, Oct 22, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones makes a catch over New York Giants linebacker Alec Ogletree during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Monday, Oct 22, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Jack Crawford (95) and Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) on one of Atlanta's sacks of New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in the first half. The Atlanta...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Falcons sack New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) forcing them to settle for a field goal on the drive in the first half. The Atlanta Falcons played the New York Giants in an NFL football game Monday, October...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Bruce Carter (55) and Atlanta Falcons defensive back Sharrod Neasman (41) put the stop New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) in the first half. The Atlanta Falcons played the...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons replacement kicker Giorgio Tavecchio and New York Giants Janoris Jenkins watch his third fieldgoal of the game for a 23-12 lead over the New York Giants during the fourth quarter in a NFL football...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman breaks away from New York Giants safety Curtis Riley for a touchdown and a 20-6 lead during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Monday, Oct 22, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman scores a touchdown for a 20-6 lead over the New York Giants during the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Monday, Oct 22, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons safety Damontae Kazee (left) and cornerback Robert Alford break up a pass in the endzone to New York Giants tight end Scott Simonson on a fourth and one attempt to take over on downs during the third...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons safety Sharrod Neasman reacts after the defense held the New York Giants on a fourth and one attempt to take over on downs during the third quarter in a NFL football game on Monday, Oct 22, 2018...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn reacts after his defense held the New York Giants on a fourth-and-1 attempt to take over on downs during the third quarter in a NFL football game on Monday, Oct 22, 2018, in...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy (14) makes this catch for a first down in the second half. The Atlanta Falcons played the New York Giants in an NFL football game Monday, October 22, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes this first down catch on the Falcons final scoring drive which ended with a field goal by Atlanta Falcons kicker Giorgio Tavecchio. The Atlanta Falcons played...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) tosses to Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) who ran it in for a touchdown. The Atlanta Falcons played the New York Giants in an NFL football game Monday,...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Sharrod Neasman (41) can't keep up with a wide open New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) on this long pass from New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) that set up...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Marvin Hall (17) makes this catch for a first down in the second half in front of defender New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20). The Atlanta Falcons played the New York...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons kicker Giorgio Tavecchio (4) kicks his third field in the fourth quarter putting the game out of reach of the Giants. The Atlanta Falcons played the New York Giants in an NFL football game Monday...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Falcons coach Dan Quinn congratulates Atlanta Falcons kicker Giorgio Tavecchio after his third field goal in the fourth quarter. The Atlanta Falcons played the New York Giants in an NFL football game Monday, October...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Falcons defenders, including Atlanta Falcons defensive end Jack Crawford (95), and Atlanta Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee (27), keep New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) out of the end zone on successive...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) can't handle this end zone pass from New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) that was defended by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23). The Atlanta...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn reacts after his defense held the New York Giants on a fourth-and-1 attempt to take over on downs during the third quarter in a NFL football game on Monday, Oct 22, 2018, in...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett sacks New York Giants Eli Manning during the first quarter with Takkarist McKinley (left) applying pressure in a NFL football game on Monday, Oct 22, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett reacts after sacking New York Giants Eli Manning during the first quarter in a NFL football game on Monday, Oct 22, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) puts the stop on New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) in the first half. The Atlanta Falcons played the New York Giants in an NFL football game Monday...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Jack Crawford (95) gets to New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) on one of the Falcons first half sacks. The Atlanta Falcons played the New York Giants in an NFL football game...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole (center) celebrates intercepting Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston in the end zone during the third quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu dives into the endzone past Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Justin Evans and cornerback Ryan Smith for a 7-6 lead during the first quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu dives into the endzone past Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Justin Evans for a 7-6 lead during the first quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu dives into the endzone past Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Justin Evans for a 7-6 lead during the first quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole goes up to intercept Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston in the end zone during the third quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. ...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons guard Wes Schweitzer spikes the ball after Tevin Coleman’s touchdown catch for a 31-22 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 4th quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman celebrates his touchdown catch with teammates for a 31-22 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 4th quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman makes the crucial catch for a touchdown past Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes to take a 31-22 lead during the 4th quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday,...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant just gets off the field goal for a 34-29 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the final minutes of the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons Jack Crawford tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans who looks to lateral on the final play of the game in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. The Falcons defense...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan takes a hit from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander rushing for a first down on a quarterback keeper during the second half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons defender Deadrin Senat levels Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston on a quarterback keeper during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. The Falcons...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamud Sanu signals the score as tight end Austin Hooper gets past Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander for a touchdown to take a 21-6 lead during the second quarter in a...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons Damontae Kazee intercepts Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley makes a reception against Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ryan Smith during the first half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Ridley left the game with an...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper celebrates his touchdown with Julio Jones for a 21-6 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu celebrate a first half touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith celebrates his touchdown for a 14-6 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones makes a reception past Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ryan Smith during the first half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn talks with his defense during a first half time out against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones makes a first down catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander during the first half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu makes a first down reception against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback M.J. Stewart during the first half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole puts a hit on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston knocking him out of bounds during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton
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Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer speaks to the media Monday at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)
Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer speaks to members of the media Monday at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)
Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank listens during Monday's media event. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)
Frank de Boer (left) poses for a photo with owner Arthur Blank and Atlanta United Technical Director Carolos Bocanegra. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)
Frank de Boer is 'very proud and eager to start' his tenure with Atlanta United. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)
Frank de Boer, Atlanta United’s new manager, said he’s not going to make too many changes from what worked so well under the team’s previous manager, Gerardo Martino. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)Jason Getz