Falcons Thursday updates: Pees has defensive package for Patterson

The Atlanta Falcons have had their share of struggles this season, but after a 1-3 start, the team has won three of four to grab the last NFC playoff seed.

The Atlanta Falcons have faced their share of struggles this season, but following a 1-3 start, the team has won three of four games to grab the last NFC playoff seed ahead of Week 10. After defeating the Saints on the road in Week 9, the Falcons will try to keep it going in Dallas when they take on the 6-2 Cowboys on Sunday.

On Thursday, Atlanta resumed practice with outside linebacker Dante Fowler returning from the injured reserve list. Fowler’s presence will be needed if the Falcons are going to get pressure on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

Let’s take a look at the top stories coming out of Thursday’s practice.