When Michael Vick was a young boy growing up in the Ridley Circle housing project in the impoverished East End neighborhood of Newport News, Va., he spent endless hours playing what he called “hot ball.

Atlanta Falcons legend Michael Vick knows he and Baltimore Ravens two-time NFL MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson will always be connected because of their unique running ability that led them to become the two greatest rushing quarterbacks of all time.

Jackson, who is in the NFL MVP conversation this season, officially surpassed Michael Vick's long-standing rushing record during the game. Jackson now holds the record for the most career rushing yards totaled by a quarterback. Jackson has one more yard ...

The Atlanta Falcons bounced back from a four-game losing streak by winning back-to-back games in Weeks 15 and 16, potentially saving their season in the process. The team has been rewarded with a prime-time matchup against the Washington Commanders in Week 17.

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Two first-round rookie quarterbacks will face off in prime time for the first time in NFL history on Sunday night as Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders host the Atlanta Falcons and new starter Michael Penix Jr.