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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks during a news conference after loosing to the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Baltimore, Md. Ravens won 20-17. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Shanahan faces former team when 49ers host Falcons

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) reacts to missing the point after against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Missed PAT sends Falcons home empty from long trip

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) scores a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Cardinals beat Falcons 34-33 after Bryant’s extra point miss

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. Matt Bryant can admit it now: He was angry when the Atlanta Falcons decided to cut him during the offseason. But all is forgiven. The 44-year-old is back with the team after missing the entire preseason, confident that he's still one of the NFL's best kickers. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Bryant was angry with Falcons, but now all is forgiven

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE- In this Jan. 14, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) warms up before the NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons are releasing kicker Matt Bryant, ending the 10-year run of the team’s all-time leading scorer, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Wednesday’s decision to not renew the team’s option on the 43-year-old Bryant comes despite another strong season in 2018, when he made 20 of 21 field goals and 33 of 35 extra points. His only missed field goal was from 53 yards at Green Bay. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons cut kicker Bryant, team’s all-time scoring leader

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game, in Pittsburgh. he Atlanta Falcons are placing running back Devonta Freeman on injured reserve with a groin injury. The team made the announcement Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, another major setback in its injury plagued season.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman goes on IR with groin injury

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Falcons agree to 3-year extension with veteran kicker Bryant

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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) scores against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football wild-card playoff game Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Falcons show playoff poise in 26-13 win over upstart LA Rams

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) makes a touchdown catch in the end zone against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons clinch playoff spot, beat Panthers on Bryant’s 5 FGs

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Bryant (3) kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. Bryant’s status for this week’s game against Dallas could be threatened by a calf injury he suffered Sunday. He said he injured his calf in a warmup before the game and then “felt it” when kicking a 53-yard field goal in the first quarter. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Falcons’ Bryant hurts calf, unsure of status against Dallas

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) sits on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. Bryant is 41, not too old to finally make it to his first Super Bowl. The Falcons' kicker is a testament to perseverance, and truly appreciative to finally get his chance in the big game. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

At 41, Atlanta’s Matt Bryant finally makes it to Super Bowl

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers' Chris Boswell (9) watches his field goal from the hold of punter Jordan Berry during the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. The Steelers head into the AFC championship game against New England with added confidence in second-year player Boswell after he booted six field goals last week against Kansas City. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)

Kickers for final 4 NFL playoff teams each have leg up

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2016 file photo, Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant warms up before the first of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers, in Atlanta. Bryant, in his 16th NFL season, is relishing his long-awaited first Pro Bowl honor as he prepares for Saturday's game on Dec. 24 at Carolina. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)

Falcons’ Matt Bryant, 41, relishes first Pro Bowl selection

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) reacts after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 30-28. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

NFL playoffs: Falcons edge Seahawks on late field goal

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) makes a catch for a touchdown as New Orleans Saints Saints middle linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) defends during the first half of an NFL game, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 23-13. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Falcons pick off Brees five times, beat Saints 23-13

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Turner helps unbeaten Falcons edge Cowboys 19-13

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) tries to get past Dallas Cowboys safety Danny McCray (40) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks)

Michael Turner helps Falcons stay unbeaten with 19-13 win over Cowboys

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

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Falcons kicker Matt Bryant converted his longest field goal since 2009, a 55-yard field goal with 1 second on the clock, to help Atlanta beat the Raiders 23-20.

Falcons stay perfect with last-second FG

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith talks wit his players during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Mike Smith isn’t complacent despite high-flying Falcons’ 4-0 liftoff

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (left) and tight end Tony Gonzalez celebrate after Atlanta improved to 4-0 with a 30-28 victory over Carolina. Matt Bryant kicked a 40-yard field goal with 5 seconds left for the decisive points.

Matt Ryan takes licks, still leads Falcons to comeback win

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press