Patterson sets NFL record with 9th career kickoff return TDFalcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson returned a kickoff 103 yards to become the NFL career leader with nine touchdowns.
Ridder leads Falcons to late victory over Lions 27-23Rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Jared Bernhardt with 1:30 left to give the Atlanta Falcons a 27-23 win over the Detroit Lions on Friday.
Falcons begin post-Julio Jones era in Smith's first minicampThe Atlanta Falcons have launched their mandatory minicamp.