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Falcons' Flight Grounded by Broncos at Mile High

In a challenging Week 11 encounter, the Atlanta Falcons faced off against the Denver Broncos, concluding with a score of 6-38 in favor of the home team. This result moves both teams to a 6-6 record for the season, leaving fans and analysts pondering over what's next for each squad as they strive to improve their standings.


Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Key Performances and Highlights


The game was marked by significant contributions from several players on both sides. For the Falcons, kicker Younghoe Koo successfully converted two field goals, including a long of 51 yards, contributing all six points for his team. Despite these efforts, it wasn't enough to secure a win.


On defense, Jessie Bates III stood out with five tackles and one forced fumble but couldn't prevent the Broncos' offense from dominating the game. Richie Grant also made notable contributions with four tackles. The defensive unit managed to force one sack and two interceptions overall but struggled to contain Denver's aggressive play.


Offensively, Kirk Cousins had a tough day under center for Atlanta with 173 passing yards and an interception without finding the end zone. Michael Penix Jr., stepping in briefly, added 24 yards through the air on four attempts. The ground game saw Bijan Robinson as its leading rusher with 35 yards on twelve carries.


Looking Ahead


Despite this setback at Empower Field at Mile High where attendance reached 76,545 fans witnessing this intense matchup unfold on turf surface under clear skies - attention now turns towards recovery and preparation for their next challenge.


The Atlanta Falcons will host the Los Angeles Chargers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on December 1st at 1:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game live on CBS as both teams look to bounce back from their respective losses and climb up their conference standings.


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