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Mercedes-Benz Stadium may be the venue for one of the biggest games in the NFL playoffs. Here are the details announced by the NFL owners on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.If either the Kansas City Chiefs or Buffalo Bills don’t make it to the AFC Championship, the game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
AFC Championship Game Could Be Played in Atlanta If…
Here are the scenarios in which the AFC title game would be played in Atlanta, a neutral site this year:
- Buffalo (12-3) and Kansas City (13-3) both win or tie in Week 18 + both teams advance to the AFC title game.
- Buffalo (12-3) and Kansas City (13-3) both lose + Cincinnati (11-4) also loses or ties in Week 18 + Buffalo and Kansas City advance to the AFC title game.
- Buffalo (12-3) and Kansas City (13-3) both lose + Cincinnati (11-4) wins + the AFC title game is either Bills-Chiefs or Bengals-Chiefs.
When is The 2023 AFC Championship Game Being Played?
The AFC Championship game is set for Sunday, January 29, 2023, in either Buffalo, Kansas City or Atlanta.
The need for a neutral site arose after the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo game was canceled following the on-field collapse of Damar Hamblin.
In a news release, the NFL said, “If the Ravens (10-6) defeat Cincinnati in Week 18 and the Chargers (10-6) beat the Denver Broncos, and if Baltimore and Cincinnati are scheduled to play a wild-card game against one another, the site for that game would be determined by a coin toss. If Cincinnati wins the Week 18 game or if Baltimore and Cincinnati are not scheduled to play one another in the wild-card round, the game sites would be determined by the regular scheduling procedures.”
“We believe this is a focused approach that will only affect four teams, and directly address the potential for competitive inequity resulting from 30 teams playing 17 games and two playing 16 games,” Goodell said during a Friday conference call. “It was critical for the owners to vote today so that clubs know going into this weekend what they’re playing for.”
Final Words
The NFL playoffs begin this weekend with the wildcard round.
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The Georgia Bulldogs won their second consecutive college football national championship on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 with a convincing victory over the TCU Horned Frogs.
2 In A Row: Georgia Wins College Football Championship
Less than a month earlier, the Georgia Bulldogs dominated the LSU Tigers 50-30 in a battle of heavyweights Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in the SEC Championship Game in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
The game secured Georgia as the SEC Champion and locked in their #1 seed in the College Football Playoff. Scroll to the bottom to watch the highlights.
Next up: The Georgia Bulldogs (13-0 SEC) will face the Ohio State Buckeyes (11-1, Big Ten) in the Peach Bowl at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
It looks like the Dawgs are headed for a showdown with LSU at the end of the 2022 football season. Coming on the heels of the university’s first national championship in nearly 40 years, the Bulldogs have a lot to play for.
Take a look at the Georgia football 2022 schedule and see if there are any “gotcha” games that may be under the radar. The Kentucky game? Probably. The Oregon opener? Definitely. But Head Coach Kirby Smart is SEC-ready now, perhaps more than he ever has been.
Running the table last year has taught the Bulldogs how to win it all, and they’re poised to prove the doubters wrong.
You can watch the Georgia game for free at fubuTV, which has a 7-day trial. Watch immediately upon signup.
Here Is The 2022 Georgia Bulldogs Football Schedule
Opponent Date Time & Location Scores / Ticket Information Oregon Ducks Sept. 3 3:30 p.m. in Atlanta, Ga. 49-3 W Samford Sept. 10 4 p.m. in Athens, Ga. 33-0 W At South Carolina Gamecocks Sept. 17 Noon at Columbia, South Carolina 48-7 W Kent State Sept. 24 Noon in Athens, Ga. 39-22 W At Missouri Tigers Oct. 1 Columbia, Missouri 26-22 W Auburn Tigers Oct. 8 Athens, Ga. 42-10 W Vanderbilt Commodores (Homecoming) Oct. 15 Athens, Ga. 55-0 W Bye Oct. 22 Florida Gators Oct. 28 3:30 p.m. in Jacksonville, Florida 42-20 W Tennessee Volunteers Nov. 5 Athens, Ga. 27-13 W At Mississippi State Nov. 12 Starkville, Mississippi 45-19 W At Kentucky Wildcats Nov. 19 Lexington, Kentucky 16-6 W Georgia Tech Nov. 26 Athens, Ga. 37-14 W SEC Championship vs. LSU Dec. 3 4 p.m. in Atlanta, Ga. 50-30 W College Football Playoff: Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl vs. Ohio State Dec. 31 8 p.m. in Atlanta, Ga. Georgia 49 – Oregon 3
The Chick-fil-A Classic in downtown Atlanta, Georgia had no problem disposing of the Oregon Ducks in the first game of the season.
Quarterback Stetson Bennett ran for one touchdown and three for two others as the Dawgs jumped out to an early lead and coasted through the second half of the game.
Here are some highlights:
Week 2: Georgia 33 Samford 0
The #2 ranked Georgia Bulldogs shut out Samford Bulldogs 33 to 0 on Saturday in Athens. Because of the threat of stormy weather, both teams in the agreed to shorten the fourth quarter to 12 minutes.
Here are the highlights:
Having solved the Alabama curse, this Georgia squad is expecting to run the table again, if injuries can be minimized.
Week 3: Georgia 39, Kent State 22
Georgia started off sluggish in their Saturday afternoon game with Kent State. The Bulldogs turned the ball over three times and its special teams unit was fooled by a fake punt, but in the second half UGA regained control.
Let’s watch the highlights:
Week 4: Georgia 26, Missouri 22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcEPuvd5a3EThe Georgia Bulldogs came from behind to beat the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 in Athens. Even though the Dawgs won, the team dropped to No. 2 in the latest AP poll. Alabama was named No. 1.Week 5: Georgia 42, Auburn 10
It was total domination on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 as Georgia ran over and through the Auburn Tigers on a beautiful fall day.Here are the highlights:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CfAmZqTZVoWeek 6: Georgia 55, Vanderbilt 0
It was too much defense, too strong, all day as the No. 1 ranked Bulldogs ran over and through the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. The 55-0 game was the Bulldogs’ second shutout of the season.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-DOoL759S4Week 9: Bye Week
Week 8: Georgia 42, Florida 20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QWerVAu5JQOn Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Gainesville, Georgia jumped out to a big lead in the first half, but the third quarter saw the Gators score consecutive touchdowns to pull within one score. But that’s as close as Florida got, as the Dawgs regained their composure and score two touchdowns to put the game out of reach.Week 9: Georgia 27, Tennessee 13
On a balmy afternoon in Athens, it was all Georgia early and often as the Bulldogs ran through the #1-ranked Tennessee Volunteers 27-13 on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Here are the highlights:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZt-HTuJvp0Week 10: Georgia 45, Mississippi State 19
Georgia used a stifling defense and a rejuvenated run game to power past the Mississippi State, 45 to 19 on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. The win put the Bulldogs back into the SEC Championship Game for the third year in a row.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QKYzn92OesWeek 11: Georgia 16, Kentucky 6
The Bulldogs (11-0, 8-0 SEC, No. 1 CFP) did just enough to get past the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, November 19, 2022. The win allowed the Dawgs to clinch the Eastern Division title and go undefeated in the SEC for the second year in a row.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eazZaOPOBKsWeek 12: Georgia 37, Georgia Tech 14
https://youtu.be/UTZuk_jxoQsThe Bulldogs finished an undefeated season for the second consecutive season as Georgia beat Georgia Tech 37-14 on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Georgia out scored Tech 27-7 in the second half.Week 13: Georgia 50, LSU 30
The Dawgs put up 50 points against the LSU Tigers on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in downtown Atlanta. Georgia punted on their first drive, but ran a blocked punt back for a touchdown after catching the Tigers off guard. UGA never looked back after that.Let’s look at the highlights:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6whKHczl3sWeek 14: Georgia 42, Ohio State 41
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett shook off a bad third quarter to lead the Bulldogs to three scores in the fourth quarter to slip past Ohio State 41-41 in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
After game UGA Head Coach Kirby Smart credited his players with keeping their composure.
Great resiliency, a never-say-die attitude and great toughness,” Smart said in his postgame interview. “At the end of the day, we didn’t play real well. Ohio State probably deserved to win the game. But we never quit.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIrAsMmlQzgWeek 15: Georgia Wins National Championship Over TCU
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The Georgia Bulldogs ended a uprecendented two-year run with a convincing win over the TCU Horned Frogs 65-7 to win their second consecutive College Football National Championship. The game on Monday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Los Angeles’ Sofi Stadium was a fitting conclusion for the Dawgs, who field a team full of NFL-caliber players.
The Dawgs jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, putting up 38 points in the first half over the outmanned Horned Frogs. TCU quarterback Max Duggan never found his footing as he found himself on the ground several times as the Georgia defense repeatedly caved in on him.
Georgia Wins Second Straight College Football Title
Georgia scored 42 straight points after TCU cut their early lead to 3 points,10-7.
Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart said the game plan was just to take it to TCU.
“A really aggressive plan. Not holding back anything,” he said after the contest. “We wanted our kids to play without fear, and all year, I told them, ‘We ain’t getting hunted, guys. We’re doing the hunting. And hunting season is almost over. We only got one more chance to hunt.’ And we hunted tonight.”
UGA quarterback Stetson Bennett threw for six touchdowns, tying a college football championship record held by former LSU signal caller Joe Burrow.
The senior signal caller said it was a cool moment when he was given a curtain call ovation from adoring fans and the Georgia sideline.
“I told all the guys, ‘What are we doing? Why don’t we have a play?'” Bennett said. “I was, like, they’re letting me walk out of here.”
“Stetson speaks for himself, the way he leads and prepares,” Smart told reporters. “His mental makeup is such of a quarterback that believes he can make every throw, and what he did tonight was truly amazing. Probably had his best game of his career, in my opinion, with some of the checks he made, some of the decisions he made, just really elite.”
Bennett, who started his Georgia career unsure of his place, finishes the season as a Heisman finalist and an intriguing NFL prospect.
Georgia began the season with the daunting task of running through the always-tough SEC, including a resurgent Tennessee team and inspired play from other SEC East teams. Here’s how the season played out.
Did Smart think the 2022 squad could repeat as champions?
“I’m kind of thinking, ‘Well, that would be nice, but we lost 15 draft picks,'” Smart told media after the game. “Might not be that easy this time.” But Bennett believed Georgia would be good enough again. “He had full conviction that he wanted to come back and go opposite of the mainstream,” Smart said. “He said, ‘I want to go play. I want to go play football and prove to people this is no fluke. We can do this.’ And he did everything that he said he was going to do.”
How Georgia Repeated As College Football National Champs
Opponent Date Time & Location Scores / Ticket Information Oregon Ducks Sept. 3 3:30 p.m. in Atlanta, Ga. 49-3 W Samford Sept. 10 4 p.m. in Athens, Ga. 33-0 W At South Carolina Gamecocks Sept. 17 Noon at Columbia, South Carolina 48-7 W Kent State Sept. 24 Noon in Athens, Ga. 39-22 W At Missouri Tigers Oct. 1 Columbia, Missouri 26-22 W Auburn Tigers Oct. 8 Athens, Ga. 42-10 W Vanderbilt Commodores (Homecoming) Oct. 15 Athens, Ga. 55-0 W Bye Oct. 22 Florida Gators Oct. 28 3:30 p.m. in Jacksonville, Florida 42-20 W Tennessee Volunteers Nov. 5 Athens, Ga. 27-13 W At Mississippi State Nov. 12 Starkville, Mississippi 45-19 W At Kentucky Wildcats Nov. 19 Lexington, Kentucky 16-6 W Georgia Tech Nov. 26 Athens, Ga. 37-14 W SEC Championship vs. LSU Dec. 3 4 p.m. in Atlanta, Ga. 50-30 W College Football Playoff: Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl vs. Ohio State Dec. 31 8 p.m. in Atlanta, Ga. 42-41 W Georgia 49 – Oregon 3
The Chick-fil-A Classic in downtown Atlanta, Georgia had no problem disposing of the Oregon Ducks in the first game of the season.
Quarterback Stetson Bennett ran for one touchdown and three for two others as the Dawgs jumped out to an early lead and coasted through the second half of the game.
Here are some highlights:
Week 2: Georgia 33 Samford 0
The #2 ranked Georgia Bulldogs shut out Samford Bulldogs 33 to 0 on Saturday in Athens. Because of the threat of stormy weather, both teams in the agreed to shorten the fourth quarter to 12 minutes.
Here are the highlights:
Having solved the Alabama curse, this Georgia squad is expecting to run the table again, if injuries can be minimized.
Week 3: Georgia 39, Kent State 22
Georgia started off sluggish in their Saturday afternoon game with Kent State. The Bulldogs turned the ball over three times and its special teams unit was fooled by a fake punt, but in the second half UGA regained control.
Let’s watch the highlights:
Week 4: Georgia 26, Missouri 22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcEPuvd5a3EThe Georgia Bulldogs came from behind to beat the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 in Athens. Even though the Dawgs won, the team dropped to No. 2 in the latest AP poll. Alabama was named No. 1.Week 5: Georgia 42, Auburn 10
It was total domination on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 as Georgia ran over and through the Auburn Tigers on a beautiful fall day.Here are the highlights:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CfAmZqTZVoWeek 6: Georgia 55, Vanderbilt 0
It was too much defense, too strong, all day as the No. 1 ranked Bulldogs ran over and through the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. The 55-0 game was the Bulldogs’ second shutout of the season.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-DOoL759S4Week 9: Bye Week
Week 8: Georgia 42, Florida 20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QWerVAu5JQOn Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Gainesville, Georgia jumped out to a big lead in the first half, but the third quarter saw the Gators score consecutive touchdowns to pull within one score. But that’s as close as Florida got, as the Dawgs regained their composure and score two touchdowns to put the game out of reach.Week 9: Georgia 27, Tennessee 13
On a balmy afternoon in Athens, it was all Georgia early and often as the Bulldogs ran through the #1-ranked Tennessee Volunteers 27-13 on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Here are the highlights:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZt-HTuJvp0Week 10: Georgia 45, Mississippi State 19
Georgia used a stifling defense and a rejuvenated run game to power past the Mississippi State, 45 to 19 on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. The win put the Bulldogs back into the SEC Championship Game for the third year in a row.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QKYzn92OesWeek 11: Georgia 16, Kentucky 6
The Bulldogs (11-0, 8-0 SEC, No. 1 CFP) did just enough to get past the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, November 19, 2022. The win allowed the Dawgs to clinch the Eastern Division title and go undefeated in the SEC for the second year in a row.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eazZaOPOBKsWeek 12: Georgia 37, Georgia Tech 14
https://youtu.be/UTZuk_jxoQsThe Bulldogs finished an undefeated season for the second consecutive season as Georgia beat Georgia Tech 37-14 on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Georgia out scored Tech 27-7 in the second half.Week 13: Georgia 50, LSU 30
The Dawgs put up 50 points against the LSU Tigers on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in downtown Atlanta. Georgia punted on their first drive, but ran a blocked punt back for a touchdown after catching the Tigers off guard. UGA never looked back after that.Let’s look at the highlights:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6whKHczl3sWeek 14: Georgia 42, Ohio State 41
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett shook off a bad third quarter to lead the Bulldogs to three scores in the fourth quarter to slip past Ohio State 41-41 in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
After game UGA Head Coach Kirby Smart credited his players with keeping their composure.
Great resiliency, a never-say-die attitude and great toughness,” Smart said in his postgame interview. “At the end of the day, we didn’t play real well. Ohio State probably deserved to win the game. But we never quit.”
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The Atlanta Falcons 2022 schedule is ending with a bang. The Falcons face the Arizona Cardinals this weekend on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. The Falcons are trying to go to 6-9 to stay alive in the playoff race.
Rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder will make his third consecutive start for the Falcons after coming off two close and winnable games against the Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints.
This article will tell you how you can watch the game in your home without missing a single play.
How To Watch The Falcons Game
What: Atlanta Falcons (5-10) vs. Baltimore Arizona Cardinals (94-11)
When: Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta, Georgia
TV: FOX 5
How To Stream The Falcons Game
You can watch the Falcons game for free at fubuTV, which has a 7-day trial. Watch immediately upon signup.
- inside the Atlanta market: Fans in the Atlanta market can stream the game on the Atlanta Falcons app. or Sunday Ticket., which comes with a one-week trial.
- Outside the market: Watch live out-of-market preseason games and replay every game of the season with the NFL+ app. For those outside the country, use GamePass International
Also, if you have a cable provider, you can stream the game on Fox Live or through the Fox Now App on iOS or Google Play.
Radio: 92.9-FM The Game, Those with SiriusXM Radio broadcasts NFL games as well.
The NFL also has games during the week. Keep reading to see how you can stream these games on your phone, TV or tablet.
Falcons Coach Arthur Smith On Desmond Ridder
Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith had high praise for Ridder after his first game. “I thought he handled a lot of the stuff we asked him to do in the huddle,” he says. “I thought he handled that well. is the moment too big for him? The numbers are what they are. I didn’t see any panic from him, even when he made mistakes.”
How To Watch Thursday Night Football On Amazon.com
- Open the Prime Video app on your TV, tablet or phone.
- Sign in or sign up for Prime at Amazon.com/Prime
- In the Prime Video app, select Thursday Night Football
Here’s more on how to watch Thursday Night Football.
Want to see the full Thursday Night Football slate? Download the Thursday Night NFL Schedule.
Final Word
Football is a religion in the South. Want to leave the house? Catch all the games at your favorite local bar.
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The Atlanta Falcons dropped their fourth consecutive game, losing to the Baltimore Ravens 17-9 on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in the Caesar Super Dome. The loss eliminated the Falcons from the playoffs.
Rookie Desmond Ridder started his second straight game at quarterback for the Falcons, who failed to score a touchdown.
Atlanta Falcons 2022 Schedule: Scores And More
The Falcons’ 2022 schedule is a tough one, especially because of some very good AFC opponents. The good news is that many of those games are at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. Let’s take a look at the preseason and regular season games.
Here Is The 2022 Atlanta Falcons Schedule
Game Week Opponent Place and Time Week 1 -- 27-26 L New Orleans Saints September 11 at 1 PM, Fox Week 2 -- 31-27 L at Los Angeles Rams September 11 at 4:05 PM, Fox Week 3 -- 27-23 W at Seattle Seahawks September 25 at 4:25 PM, Fox Week 4 -- 23-20 W Cleveland Browns October 2 at 1 PM, CBS Week 5 -- 21-15 L at Tampa Bay Buccaneers October 9 at 1 PM, Fox Week 6 -- 28-14 W San Francisco 49ers October 16 at, 1 PM, Fox Week 7 -- 35-17 L at Cincinnati Bengals October 23 at 1 PM, Fox Week 8 - 37-34 W (OT) Carolina Panthers October 30 at 1 PM, Fox Week 9 -- 20-17 L Los Angeles Chargers November 16 at 1 PM, Fox Week 10 -- 25-15 W at Carolina Panthers November 10 (Thursday), 8:15 PM, Amazon Prime Video Week 11 -- 27-24 W Chicago Bears November 120 at 1 PM, Fox Week 12 — 13-19 L at Washington Commanders November 27 at 1 PM, Fox Week 13 -- 19-16 L Pittsburgh Steelers December 4 at 1 PM, CBS Week 14 Bye Week Week 15 -- 21-18 L at New Orleans Saints December 18 at 1 p.m. Week 16 -- 17-9 L at Baltimore Ravens December 24 at 1 PM, Fox Week 17 Arizona Cardinals January 1 at 1 PM, Fox Week 18 Tampa Bay Buccaneers January 7 or 8, TBD Week 1: Falcons 26, Saints 27
The Atlanta Falcons lost to the New Orleans Saints 26-27 on the opening game for both teams on Sept. 11, 2022. The Falcons had a 16-point lead with 12 minutes left in the game, but were unable to hold the lead.
Week 2: Falcons 27, Rams 31
Atlanta staged a huge comeback, but it wasn’t enough as the Falcons fell to the Los Angeles Rams in L.A. on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
Week 3: Falcons 27, Seahawks 23
The Falcons gutted out a big victory, their first of the season, on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2022 against the Seattle Seahawks in Washington state.
Week 4: Falcons, 20, Browns 20
The Falcons came from behind in Week 4 to defeat the Cleveland Browns 23-20 on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022 at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
Week 5: Falcons 15, Bucs 21
A controversial call ended the Falcons’ hopes of a fourth-quarter comeback as they fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21, 15 in Tampa.
On third down, the Falcons got a big sack of Tom Brady with a possible chance to win the game, but the referees intervened.
Watch the terrible call on defensive end Grady Jarrett and see for yourself.
Week 6: Falcons 28, 49ers 14
In their most balanced attack of the season, the Atlanta Falcons won 28-14 over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2022. The win improved Atlanta’s record to 3-2.
Week 7: Falcons 17, Bengals 35
The Atlanta Falcons dropped another game last week, this time to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2022. The win dropped Atlanta’s record to 3-4. Next up are the Carolina Panthers in what seems like a must-win for the Falcons.
Here are the highlights from the Bengals game.
Week 8: Falcons 37, Panthers 34
The Falcons made the most of their return to Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. Against the Carolina Panthers, the Birds showed grit and a propensity to overcome adversity late in the game. The 37-34 victory put the Falcons in sole possession of first place in the NFC South.
Atlanta couldn’t put up a fight on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 in Charlotte. The Falcons fell 25-15 to the Panthers as Atlanta’s offense could never get on track.
Week 9: Falcons 17, Chargers 20
Against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Atlanta Falcons found new and excruciating ways to lose on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 at Mercedes Benz Stadium. The Falcons jumped out to a double-digit lead early on but couldn’t hold on against the Chargers, falling 20-17.
Week 10: Falcons 15, Carolina 25
The Panthers and Falcons meet again on Thursday Night Football in a sloppy game filled with miscues and what-might-have beens. The Falcons lost the Nov 10, 2022 game 25 to 15 to the Panthers.
Week 11: Falcons 27, Bears 24
The Falcons beat the Bears 27-24 by sending pressure to Chicago’s Justin Fields and doing just enough on offense. The win moved the Falcons to second place in the NFC South, just behind Tampa Bay.
Week 12: Commanders 19, Falcons 13
The Falcons offense couldn’t get over the hump on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022 against the Commanders.
Largely playing a bend but don’t break defense, the Falcons kept themselves in the game until the final minute, where Mariota thre it away with a pick.
Week 13: Steelers 19, Falcons 13
The Falcons came into the game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 needing a win to stay within a game of NFC South-leading Tampa Bay, but it did’n’t go that way.
Mariota drove Atlanta (5-8) to the Steelers’ 10 yard line with another chance to pull out a victory, but they had to settle for a field goal. They didn’t get the ball back until 20 some seconds on the clock. Mariota’s last pass was then picked off and the Steelers ran the clock out.
Week 14: Saints 21, Falcons 18
Desmond Ridder’s debut against the Saints on Dec. 18, 2022 was a winnable game once again for the Falcons. He threw for 97 yards on 13 of 26 attempts and head coach Arthur Smith said that no matter what his yardage was that “whether he threw for 400 yards or he threw for 100 it wasn’t going to define his career.”
But still the Falcons had a chance to win the game or send it to overtime when Ridder hit fellow rookie wideout Drake London in Saints territory just before the two minute warning. But alas, London fumbled when a Saints defender hit him and New Orleans recovered, sealing the 21-18 defeat for the Dirty Birds.
Week 15: Ravens 17, Falcons 9
On Christmas Eve, Desmond Ridder started his second straight game, this time against the Ravens. The Falcons stuck around for most of the game, but couldn’t make enough plays to win the game, losing 17-9 to Baltimore.
The loss eliminated the Falcons from the postseason.
Who Are The Team Captains For The Falcons?
For the 2022 season, the team captains for the Falcons are quarterback Marcus Mariota, tackle Jake Matthews, defensive lineman Grady Jarrett, cornerback A.J. Terrell and kicker Younghoe Koo.
Final Word
After missing the playoffs last year, the Falcons are poised to make a comeback with new signal caller Marcus Mariota. Showing how aggressive the Birds plan to be from a personnel standpoint, the Falcons recently acquired wide receiver Bryan Edwards from the Las Vegas Raiders for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2023 draft.
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At Saturday’s Cricket Celebration Bowl in Atlanta, North Carolina Central ruined outgoing Coach Deion Sanders’ last game for the Jackson State Tigers with an exciting win in a contest that went back and forth.
NCC beat JSU 41-34 in overtime before more than 50,000 fans in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Jackson State reached the one-year-line but a pass by All-SWAC quarterback Shedeur Sanders sailed out of bounds.
NCC Quarterback Davius Richard threw for 177 yards and ran for 97 more and two touchdowns, shutting the door on Jackson State’s undefeated season.
Cricket Celebration Bowl 2022 Score: NCC 41, Jackson State 34
After the game, Coach Deion Sanders told reporters in the post-game interview, he said that any insinuation that he was leaving Jackson State to boast his income was false.
“I don’t coach for legacy. I coach for kids. I coach for the love and passion. To fathom that I would do anything for money just blows my mind,” Sanders said in the postgame interview.
He also expressed admiration for the student-athletes he coach this year.
“I feel like we’ve won, but we didn’t win that game,” said Sanders. “I miss these guys already. I love them.”
The Cricket Celebration Bowl featured the conference winners from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
North Carolina Central last played in the Celebration Bowl in 2016, losing to Grambling State of the SWAC. NCC has however won two Black College Division II national titles in the mid-2000s.
Jackson State on the other hand, played in the Celebration Bowl last year after coming in with an 11-1 record. JSU lost 31-10 to South Carolina State.
The souring ending marked the conclusion of the Prime Time experience for Jackson State, a historically black university in Mississippi. Sanders now goes the Colorado Buffaloes.
Coach Deion Sanders On Why He Decided To leave Jackson State
“We are only here in Atlanta for one thing, and ain’t to go to #MagicCity , although I love my man magic, we’re here to win a football game,” Sanders told reporters.“There’s no pressure this is fun… there’s no pressure, this is a game. There are so many people in the hospital dealing with pressure…this is a game & we play to win.”Final Word
Held in Atlanta, the Cricket Celebration Bowl celebrates the heritage, legacy and tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The annual event is one of the year’s end must-attend events in Georgia’s largest city.
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This weekend is going to include a historic affair just south of downtown Atlanta, Georgia: The Cricket Celebration Bowl is happening and if you want to watch or plan to go, read on to see the details.
Read our 2022 Cricket Celebration Bowl Score and Review.
The Cricket Celebration Bowl is happening on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. EST at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
In the game, North Carolina Central A&T will play Jackson State, whose coach, Deion Sanders, will go on to coach the Colorado Buffaloes.
The Cricket Celebration Bowl: What To Know Before You Go
The Cricket Celebration Bowl features the conference winners from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
North Carolina Central last played in the Celebration Bowl in 2016, losing to Grambling State of the SWAC. NCC has however won two Black College Division II national titles in the mid-2000s.
Jackson State on the other hand, played in the Celebration Bowl last year after coming in with an 11-1 record. JSU lost 31-10 to South Carolina State.
How To Buy Tickets
Buy tickets to the Cricket Celebration Bowl the celebrationbowl.com/tickets.
The Cricket Celebration Bowl: How To Watch
- Teams: Jackson State (12-0) vs. North Carolina Central (9-2)
- Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022
- Kickoff: 12:00 ET
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- How To Watch: ABC
Coach Deion Sanders On Why He Decided To leave Jackson State
“We are only here in Atlanta for one thing, and ain’t to go to #MagicCity , although I love my man magic, we’re here to win a football game,” Sanders told reporters.“There’s no pressure this is fun… there’s no pressure, this is a game. There are so many people in the hospital dealing with pressure…this is a game & we play to win.”Final Word
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Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young recently got into it with a sports reporter during an interview due to his absence from the team bench lately.
The encounter comes amid a rough patch for the Hawks after they’ve not been able to close out some recent games, although they were able to beat the Denver Nuggets.
Trae Young And Reporter Get Into it (Video)
Another development that has people talking is a reported incident in which Hawks head coach Nate McMillan told Young to either come off the bench or not play at all.
Young has been nursing a shoulder injury and looked like he was determined to play against the Nuggets. McMillan shot it down, saying that he wanted Young to come off the bench or not to show up. Young chose not to show up at all.
After the media got wind of the story, Young finds himself just trying to put the incident behind him. “I’m just here to play basketball and win a championship and try to do my best,” he told reporters.
Young took umbrage with a reporter questioning his leadership.
See the exchange in this video:
Final Word
The Hawks are in the thick of the Eastern Conference race, but will need a healthy Young to do the job. Looks like they’re also determined to dump John Collins for a final missing piece to a championship run.
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Alabama State Hornets took down the Howard Bison, 23-13 Saturday night in a game that ran an incredible 6 hours due to multiple rain delays.
This year’s MEAC/SWAC Challenge started at 7:38PM and ending at 1:18AM, due to three weather delays totaling two hours.
Alabama State Beats Howard In 2022 MEAC/SWAC Challenge
Alabama State ushered in first-year head coach Eddie Robinson’s Jr.’s tenure with a convincing win in front of 21,088 fans at Center Parc Stadium just south of downtown Atlanta.
The contest was called over with 2:12 remaining in the fourth quarter due to continued lightning on the horizon.
The Hornets made their third appearance in the annual event, earned their first win in the game and
snapped a two game MEAC win streak dating back to 2018. More importantly, they inched the SWAC
closer to their HBCU conference foe, who before this game held a commanding 11-4 overall lead in the
series.MEAC/SWAC Challenge SWAC MVP Damatrius Davis, led the Hornets attack with 224 yards of total
offense (187 passing 1TD, 1INT, 37 rushing) going an efficient 17-24 and spreading the ball around to
eight different Hornets receivers.The Bison, making their first ever appearance in the game, were led defensively by linebacker Jevin
Jackson (MEAC MVP) who totaled six total tackles (one for loss), a blocked punt and a recovery. While
the MEAC representative from Washington, DC were able to force three turnovers, they were not able
to capitalize on any of those Hornets mistakes with points, which proved to be the difference in the
game.Here are some game highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAbPypgaCqA
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The official start of football season is here. The 2022 MEAC/SWAC Challenge comes to Atlanta’s Center Parc Credit Union Stadium on Saturday, August 27, 2022. The game will feature the Alabama State University Hornets vs. The Howard University Bison.
The MEAC/SWAC Challenge has been an Atlanta tradition for a number of years now.
2022 MEAC/SWAC Challenge: Everything You Need To Know
The annual game features teams from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Launched on Labor Day Weekend in 2005, the HBCU matchup was held for its first three years at historic Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala.
In 2008, the game moved to Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Since 2016, the Challenge has been played at campus sites.
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How Can I Watch The 2022 MEAC/SWAC Challenge?
The game will be televised live in primetime on ESPN the time is 7:00 PM ET.
About Alabama State University
Alabama State University is a historically black university located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school was founded in 1867 and has been a steady producer of academic talent coming out of Alabama.
ASU proudly boasts more than 6,000 students. Besides football, the school’s athletics department features baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, track and cheerleading, along with women’s intercollegiate basketball, soccer, softball, bowling, tennis, track, volleyball, golf and cheerleading.
The school’s marching band, the Mighty Marching Hornets, frequently competes the various Battle of the Bands.
About Howard University
Howard University is perhaps the most recognizable HBCU in America. The Washington, D.C.-based research university features a who’s who of alumni, from Vice President Kamala Harris to Toni Morrison, Thurgood Marshall, Andrew Young and many others.
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