Throwback Thursday | Falcons vs Raiders

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Michael Haynes #81 during the game in Atlanta against the Los Angeles Raiders on September 22, 1991 (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Jeff Donaldson #42 during the game in Atlanta against the Los Angeles Raiders on September 22, 1991. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons punter Dan Stryzinski #4 during the game in Atlanta against the Oakland Raiders on September 14, 1997. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Doug Johnson #11 during the game in Oakland against the Oakland Raiders on November 26, 2000. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 celebrates with teammates after making a field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders on November 29, 2020.

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Chris Draft #54 during the game in Oakland against the Oakland Raiders on November 26, 2000. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Andre Rison #80 during the game in Atlanta against the Los Angeles Raiders on September 22, 1991 (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons Fans at the game in Atlanta against the Los Angeles Raiders on September 22, 1991 (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons Mascot at a game in Atlanta against the Oakland Raiders on September 14, 1997. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Calvin Collins #68 during the game in Oakland against the Oakland Raiders on November 26, 2000. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 talks with head coach Raheem Morris against the Las Vegas Raiders on November 29, 2020.

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Group Photo of the Atlanta Falcons playing a game in Atlanta against the Los Angeles Raiders on September 22, 1991 (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 defends Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 on November 29, 2020.

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Atlanta Falcons tight end Brian Kozlowski #85 during the game in Atlanta against the Oakland Raiders on September 14, 1997. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews #70 in action during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders on November 29, 2020.

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Craig Sauer #52 during the game in Atlanta against the Oakland Raiders on September 14, 1997. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Terance Mathis #81 during the game in Atlanta against the Oakland Raiders on September 14, 1997. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive line during the game in Los Angeles against the Los Angeles Raiders on October 23, 1994. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Lester Archambeau #92 during the game in Los Angeles against the Los Angeles Raiders on October 23, 1994. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons offensive line during the game in Los Angeles against the Los Angeles Raiders on October 23, 1994. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Michael Haynes #81 during the game in Los Angeles, CA against the Los Angeles Raiders on November 20, 1988. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III #11 during the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders on November 29, 2020.

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Evan Cooper #20 during a game against the Los Angeles Raiders in Los Angeles, CA on November 20, 1988. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ricky Sanders #83 during the game in Los Angeles against the Los Angeles Raiders on October 23, 1994. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Chris Miller #12 during a game in 1988. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb/Atlanta Falcons)

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