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Falcons’ Jamal Agnew plans to revive the return game
Falcons’ new return man Jamal Agnew brings experience and energy to Atlanta’s special teams ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Bucs.
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Falcons’ defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich knows defense will follow his credo
"There’s a high-level precision, communication, synergy — and ultimately, there’s going to be a level of violence that (fans) haven’t seen for a while," Ulbrich said.
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Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. ready for opener after being held out of exhibitions
Michael Penix Jr. is set to start his first season opener as quarterback for the Falcons. He says he's ready.
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Bucs’ Baker Mayfield on the Falcons: ‘They’re going to be flying around’
Here’s what Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield had to say to Tampa-area media members about the Falcons on Wednesday.
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Injury report: Darnell Mooney remains limited with shoulder soreness
The Falcons are set to play the Bucs at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mooney is not sure if he’ll play in the game.
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Falcons’ Jessie Bates ready to pull back the covers on the new defense
Most of the Falcons' defensive starters did not play in the exhibition games, but are ready to face the Buccaneers at 1 p.m. Sunday, says Falcons captain Jessie Bates III.
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Facing setback at right tackle, Falcons can turn a negative into a positive
Trying to end their postseason drought, the Falcons can’t afford to get too far behind in the standings early. They’ll have to find ways to win when the odds are against them.
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Tampa Bay’s Todd Bowles on Michael Penix Jr.: ‘He can play. We know he can play.’
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles spoke to Tampa media about Sunday's game with the Falcons. Here's what he had to say.
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Weekend Predictions: Falcons open season with loss to Buccaneers
Pigskin picks: Predictions for games of interest in Week 2 of the college football season and Week 1 for the NFL.
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Dirty Birds Dispatch: Finally, some real tackle football
The Falcons and the Bucs kick off the season on Sunday. The Falcons beat the Bucs twice last season, but the Bucs have won the past four NFC South titles.