Falcons' thin offense has Patterson inactive vs. Patriots
ATLANTA — (AP) — Running back Cordarrelle Patterson is inactive for Atlanta against the New England Patriots on Thursday night, taking one of the Falcons' most productive players away from an already depleted offense. Patterson will miss the game after being limited in the short practice week with an ankle injury. Patterson is the team's leading rusher but has perhaps made his biggest impact as a receiver out of the backfield. Atlanta's top wide receiver, Calvin Ridley, is missing his fourth consecutive game. The Falcons also are without backup tight end Hayden Hurst, with an ankle injury.
wftv.comBrady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27
TAMPA, Fla. – Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heating up at the right time. “It meant the world for him to get that record and, then, to have an easy touchdown," Bucs coach Bruce Arians said. The latter trimmed Atlanta’s deficit to 30-27 before Brady put the game away with two late drives. “He’s a great coach,” running back Brian Hill said. Brown had his most productive day since joining the Bucs midway through the season with 11 catches for 138 yards.
Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed when Falcons' Koo misses late FG
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is tackled by Atlanta Falcons Foyesade Oluokun during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. The Chiefs had to watch as Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo missed a tying field-goal attempt with 9 seconds left to escape. The Falcons (4-11) took the lead when Matt Ryan hit Laquon Treadwell for a 5-yard touchdown with 4:33 to go. Kansas City finally took its first lead on Harrison Butker's 53-yard field goal with 14:08 left in the game. The Falcons squandered their first chance to match the points when Brandon Powell coughed up the ball deep in Kansas City territory.
Comeback, Part II: Brady breaks Falcons’ hearts again, 31-27
Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter. ATLANTA – Tom Brady took a knee, then headed toward the Atlanta Falcons sideline to exchange a few words with Matt Ryan. Yep, Brady did it again to Ryan and the Falcons. It never does against Brady, who improved to 7-0 against the Falcons in his long career. The Falcons took another demoralizing loss in a season filled with them.