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Falcons starting lineups for Week 11 game vs. Carolina Panthers
After losing yet another heartbreaker in Week 10, the Atlanta Falcons are back at home for a Week 11 showdown against the Carolina Panthers. Sunday's game will be the second regular-season meeting between the two NFC South rivals.
The Atlanta Falcons have lost four games in a row but have an opportunity to get back on track on Sunday afternoon against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers p
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Fantasy football managers will take note of Falcons WR Drake London’s Week 11 injury upgrade
Falcons WR Drake London took part in limited practice Thursday, giving fans and fantasy football managers reason to be optimistic.
The Falcons are 27th in the league in scoring and 29th in third-down conversions. Why? We ask Derrik Klassen for some answers.
Before we look ahead of to Week 8, though, let's recap what happened in the Falcons ' 20-10 loss to the 49ers. Atlanta controlled the game in the first half before making some crucial mistakes late in the first half that cost the team points and gave the 49ers life.
Michael Penix Jr.'s Atlanta Falcons are third place in the NFC South and are on a four-game losing streak heading into Week 11. They have suffered defeats in what many considered as winnable games.
The Blair Oaks defense had every reason to be tired Friday night. The Centralia Panthers possessed the ball for 30:12 of the 48 minutes played in the Class 2 District 5 Tournament championship game, milking the clock as much as they could.
While Carolina’s offensive line ranks among the league's top half in terms of pass-blocking, Atlanta brings a balanced blend of pressure from all parts of their line. While many teams' best pass-rushers come off the edge, players like Brandon Dorlus (five sacks, eight pressures) and Ruke Orhorhoro (two sacks, 17 pressures).