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Falcons reach bye week on a modest two-game winning streak

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley (21) runs for the end zone for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley (21) runs for the end zone for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley (21) runs for the end zone for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

By GEORGE HENRY / The Associated Press 4 min read

ATLANTA (AP) – The Atlanta Falcons have reached their bye week on a modest two-game winning streak and with three victories in their past four games.

Almost nobody saw that coming after a 0-5 start.

It’s still too early to tell if interim coach Raheem Morris will last beyond the remainder of this season, but he has done a good job of communicating expectations and holding everyone accountable. The Falcons aren’t giving up on 2020.

“There’s a lot that can happen between now and the end of the season,” quarterback Matt Ryan said. “We’ve got to keep our focus now.”

Falcons owner Arthur Blank fired Morris’ predecessor, Dan Quinn, and general manager Thomas Dimitroff after a poor start. Blank was impressed with a 6-2 finish in 2019 and believed continuity would help the team play hard for the likable Quinn.