JANUARY 4, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
NFL Draft order: Falcons officially own No. 4 pick Atlanta has never held the fourth-overall pick in its draft history
Raheem Morris: ‘No doubt’ I want to be Falcons’ head coach Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris on his desire to return as head coach of the Falcons
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Matt Ryan thinks he'll return in 2021, but 'never know' what can happen At 35 years old, Matt Ryan has proven he’s still capable of playing at a high level, and he hopes to remain with Atlanta moving forward
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Lights up Bucs in finale Gage corralled nine of his 11 targets for 91 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact Calvin Ridley outpaced Gage by one in the targets department, but the former LSU Tiger prevailed over his Crimson Tide teammate in establishing team-highs in both catches and receiving yards. Gage proved himself to be a productive option with Julio Jones (hamstring) unavailable for the final quarter of the regular season, totaling 23 catches for 264 yards and two receiving TDs while adding a 39-yard passing score to Ridley during a Week 14 loss to the Chargers. Gage's season-long totals of 72 receptions, 786 yards and five total TDs all represent career bests as he enters his fourth year under contract with the Falcons in 2021.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores three times in Week 17 loss Ryan completed 29 of 44 pass attempts for 265 yards and two touchdowns, adding a one-yard rushing TD over three carries during Sunday's 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact Roles were reversed from the division rivals' Week 15 showdown, as Ryan and the Falcons found themselves in a significant halftime deficit. Ryan rallied his team from 13 points down, helping Atlanta cut Tampa Bay's lead to three points on two separate occasions in the second half. However, the Falcons were unable to score on their final two possessions, as Tom Brady and the Buccaneers mounted 14 unanswered points to close out the regular-season finale. Ryan's 4-12 starting record from 2020 ties the worst of his career, but $23 million of base salary going into next season reduces flexibility in potentially moving him. There's no telling what the incoming general manager and head coach will consider Ryan to be at this phase of his career, rendering his long-term future with the organization tentative. With Ryan entering his age-36 season, Atlanta may consider adding his potential replacement sooner rather than later.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Week 17 PFF ReFocused: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 44, Atlanta Falcons 27 | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Week 17 to win 44-27 and secure the No. 5 seed in the NFC...
JANUARY 3, 2021 • PFF.COM
Falcons can't slow Tom Brady during 44-27 loss to Buccaneers The Atlanta Falcons fell behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers early, fighting back to make it a three-point game in the fourth quarter but still...
JANUARY 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Falcons 2021 schedule: Opponents officially set With the Falcons’ spot in the division standings now finalized, we know who they will face in 2021
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns Sunday, helping the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch the fifth...
JANUARY 3, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Falcons vs. Buccaneers highlights Week 17 Watch all of the highlights from the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their Week 17 matchup in the 2020 NFL regular season.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cowboys Eliminated, Browns End Drought
Plus, Josh Allen and the Bills blast the Dolphins, Brady airs it out against Atlanta, and the Ravens clinch a playoff spot.JANUARY 3, 2021
Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27 Tom Brady threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns in helping the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch the fifth...
JANUARY 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27 TAMPA, Fla. - Tom Brady threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns Sunday, helping the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch the fifth seed...
JANUARY 3, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27 Tom Brady threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns Sunday, helping the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch the fifth seed in the NFC wi...
JANUARY 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Bucs vs. Falcons game recap: Everything we know The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 44-27 in Week 17 to finish the regular season 11-5, locking up the No. 5 seed in the NFC p...
JANUARY 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
5 head coaching candidates for Falcons this offseason The Atlanta Falcons will need a new head coach in 2021, and they will have their pick of several qualified candidates. The Atlanta Falcons a...
JANUARY 3, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27
Tom Brady threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns in helping the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch the fifth seed in the NFC with a 44-27 regular season-ending win over the...JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Catches eight passes in finale Ridley reeled in eight of his 12 targets for 52 yards, losing one fumble during Sunday's 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact Ridley and Russell Gage (11 targets) were the clear focal points in the passing game during Atlanta's season finale, collectively engulfing over 56 percent of the team's targets. Ridley came back to earth in the yardage department after posting an absurd 525 receiving yards over his preceding four outings entering Sunday. However, the 26-year-old's eight receptions provided him with a respectable floor in PPR formats. He blew past previous career highs this season by totaling 90 receptions for 1,374 yards and 10 total touchdowns (nine receiving, one rushing), though Ridley was not given a Pro Bowl nod during his third pro campaign. The team should have an easy time making a decision on Ridley's fifth-year option this offseason; however, an extension could potentially be in the cards, depending on the direction taken by the franchise's new general manager. Ridley is set to make roughly $2 million in 2021 on the heels of his most prolific pro campaign.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons can't slow Tom Brady in 44-27 loss to Buccaneers The Atlanta Falcons fell behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers early, fighting back to make it a three-point game in the fourth quarter but still...
JANUARY 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Rapid Reaction: Bucs 44, Falcons 27 The Buccaneers locked up the fifth playoff seed with a convincing win over the Atlanta Falcons at home, ending their season on a four-game w...
JANUARY 3, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Atlanta Falcons Postgame Breakdown presented by AT&T | Week 17 - Falcons vs. Buccaneers
JANUARY 3, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Watch: Falcons safety Ricardo Allen intercepts Bucs QB Tom Brady Following a slow start in the first half, the Falcons’ defense tightened up in the second half of Sunday’s matchup against the Buccaneers.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Day officially done Jarrett (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Impact With Atlanta having no postseason aspirations left to play for, there's little reason to rush back the two-time Pro Bowler and defensive cornerstone. Jarrett closes out his 2020 campaign with a career-high 20 QB hits, though his four sacks represent a step down from his totals of six and 7.5 between 2018 and 2019, respectively. The 27-year-old also notched eight-plus tackles for loss in a fourth consecutive campaign.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons Highlights: Hayden Hurst catch sets up Matt Ryan TD run The Falcons trail by 13 at halftime to the Buccaneers, but the score would have been a lot worse if not for a touchdown late in the first ha...
JANUARY 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Questionable to return Sunday Jarrett (groin) is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Jarrett has gone without a game absence over four of the past five seasons, but it's uncertain if he'll be able to return to his defensive tackle spot Sunday after suffering a first-half injury. The 27-year-old recently earned his second Pro Bowl nod in as many seasons, as he stands with a total of 52 tackles, 20 QB hits, a fumble recovery and four sacks heading into halftime of Week 17.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
