Tag: Game-day captain

The Atlanta Falcons have named their game-day captain for Sunday’s season finale against the New Orleans Saints. Cornerback A.J. Terrell will join the team’s five permanent captains in Week 18, according to team reporter Terrin Waack.

The Falcons sixth game-day captain for Week 18 against the Saints is cornerback AJ Terrell.

— Terrin Waack (@TerrinWaack) January 7, 2024

Atlanta named five season-long captains — safety Jessie Bates, right tackle Kaleb McGary, kicker Younghoe Koo, defensive lineman Grady Jarrett and guard Chris Lindstrom — at the start of the year.

The Saints are favored by three points entering Sunday’s season finale in New Orleans. The Falcons will start quarterback Desmond Ridder after ruling Taylor Heinicke out due to a an ankle injury.

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The Atlanta Falcons have named running back Cordarrelle Patterson their game-day captain for Sunday’s NFC South matchup against the Carolina Panthers, per team reporter Terrin Wacck.

While Patterson has served more of a special teams role this season, he has carried the ball 33 times for a total of 137 rushing yards.

Running back Cordarrelle Patterson is the Falcons' sixth game-day captain.

— Terrin Waack (@TerrinWaack) December 17, 2023

Atlanta currently has five season-long captains: safety Jessie Bates, defensive lineman Grady Jarrett, offensive tackle Jake Matthews, guard Chris Lindstrom and kicker Younghoe Koo.

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