Atlanta Falcons see promising future as playoff hopes end with loss

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Adetokunbo Ogundeji (92) celebrates after the team scored on a safety during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y.

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Duron Harmon sees promise in the Atlanta Falcons, while coming to the realization they have only one more game left in their season, and his future beyond that is uncertain.

Atlanta was eliminated from playoff contention following a 29-15 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Harmon spoke about the encouraging signs he’s seen in a team that began the year in transition under first-time coach Arthur Smith.

“You come back and play to play meaningful games, to get to the playoffs … and we fell short. So it’s tough,” said the ninth-year safety, who was brought in to provide stability among a young group of defensive backs.