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Watch: Atlanta Falcons Release Feature on VFL Cordarrelle Patterson

VFL Cordarrelle Patterson is having a career year. Watch the Atlanta Falcons' feature on what motivates the VFL to continue playing
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Watch: Atlanta Falcons Release Feature on VFL Cordarrelle Patterson
Watch: Atlanta Falcons Release Feature on VFL Cordarrelle Patterson

In his ninth year, VFL Cordarrelle Patterson is having a career year. The Falcons RB/WR hybrid is third in all-purpose yards in the NFL and is on pace to shatter all of his season highs. 

Patterson has become the Falcons' offensive centerpiece in his first year with Atlanta, as he leads the team in rushing yards with 278 and is second in receiving yards with 459. 

With Patterson being a vital part of Atlanta's success every week, the Falcons' Twitter page released a feature on the VFL ahead of their Week nine matchup, focusing on what motivates him.

(See video below)

The Falcons won their Week nine matchup against the New Orleans Saints, bringing them to a 4-4 record and putting them in playoff contention. 

(See tweet below)

In the game, Patterson led the team in receiving with six grabs for 126 yards and had 10 yards on the ground off of nine carries. 

Patterson and the Falcons will look to make it two wins in a row when they face an NFC heavyweight in the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10. 

For more on how Patterson made NFL history this season, click here. 

For more on Patterson's season as a whole, click here. 

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Jack Foster
JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.

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