Atlanta Falcons: 6-0! Birds win on 55-yard field goal
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Oct 14, 2012 | 1142 views | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Matt Bryant kicked a 55-yard field goal on the game's final snap, and the Atlanta Falcons stayed unbeaten on the season with a 23-20 win over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday at the Georgia Dome.

The Falcons are now 6-0 on the season, extending the best start in franchise's history. Prior to this year, the team's best start was 4-0.

Matt Ryan threw three interceptions on Sunday, but the Falcons still found a way to win.

Atlanta pulled ahead when Asante Samuel returned an interception 79 yards for a touchdown with 2:40 remaining, but Oakland tied it again when Carson Palmer led the Raiders down the field for a touchdown. Darren McFadden powered in from the 2 with 40 seconds left to tie it at 20-20.

That was just enough time for Ryan and Bryant to pull off another fourth-quarter victory. Ryan completed four passes to set up the winning kick.

Check back later for more on the game.
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