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The Atlanta Falcons have a tough matchup with the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14. What would it take for them to get a win in this game?
The Falcons have ruled WR Drake London (knee) and DL Brandon Dorlus (groin) OUT vs. Seattle. EDGE James Pearce Jr. was also added to the injury report with a back injury. He is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday's game.
The Atlanta Falcons lost their fifth straight game on Sunday, a 30-27 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers. Despite a promising start by the Falcons, the team wasn't the same after quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the game with a knee injury in the third quarter.
This week, the Seahawks have a very winnable game ahead of them -- a road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, who sit at 4-8. Seattle is still very much in the race for the NFC's No. 1 seed but have some difficult games remaining on their schedule, including against the Indianapolis Colts, Rams and San Francisco 49ers .
The Jets opened the second half on offense and immediately went three and out. After a great punt by Austin McNamara pinned the Falcons at their own 4 yard line, the Falcons embarked on a 96 yard drive culminating in a Bijan Robinson touchdown run to take a 14 – 7 lead.
The Atlanta Falcons couldn't hang on late against the New York Jets in Week 13, falling to 4-8 after Sunday's 27-24 road loss. Jets kicker Nick Folk bounced back from his first missed field goal of the season and converted on a 56-yard game-winning attempt to seal the win for New York.
Losses in six of their past seven games have left the Atlanta Falcons needing a huge rally to avoid their eighth consecutive losing season
This stat reflects the Atlanta Falcons higher expectations that have yet to be met under head coach Raheem Morris