SEATTLE — The Atlanta Falcons (6-4) defeat the Seattle Seahawks (6-4) on "Monday Night Football."
The Falcons, coming off a huge home victory against the Dallas Cowboys, stay within striking distance of the division-leading New Orleans Saints (8-2).
LIVE minute-by-minute updates below (all times ET):
11:57 p.m.
The Falcons (6-4) are now just two games behind the division-leading Saints. Atlanta's next three games will be played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium
11:50 p.m.
Blair Walsh misses the game-tying field goal and the Falcons hold on to win. Final score, 34-31.
11:39 p.m.
The Falcons go 3-and-out, and the Seahawks get the ball back with just under 2 minutes left.
11:32 p.m.
The Seahawks go right down the field and cash in on a 29-yard Doug Baldwin touchdown. The 2-point conversion attempt was good, too. Falcons lead 34-31 with 3:00 left.
11:21 p.m.
The Falcons go on a long, clock-consuming drive and come away with 3 points. The lead is now 34-23 with less than 4 minutes left in the game.
10:50 p.m.
Blair Walsh hits a 46-yard field goal and the Seahawks cut into the lead. Atlanta is up 31-23 late in the 3rd quarter.
10:38 p.m.
Matt Ryan finds a wide open Levine Toilolo for a 25-yard touchdown. Falcons extend the lead to 31-20.
10:29 p.m.
The Seahawks get 3 points on the opening drive of the second half. It's 24-20.
10:06 p.m.
After yet another good kick return, the Seahawks looked ready to steal a late field goal. Then the Falcons stopped a fake field goal attemp. Thegame heads to the half. The Falcons lead 24-17.
9:58 p.m.
Matt Bryant drills a 44-yard field goal and the Falcons lead is now 24-17 late in the first half.
9:42 p.m.
The Seahawks go for it on 4th-and-goal from inside the 1 and convert. Atlanta's lead is now just 21-17 with 5:21 to go in the 2nd quarter.
9:29 p.m.
Seattle kicks a field goal and it's 21-10.
9:19 p.m.
Less than one minute into the 2nd quarter and the Falcons have a defensive touchdown! Atlanta leads 21-7.
9:12 p.m.
It's the end of the 1st quarter and the Falcons lead 14-7.
9:04 p.m.
The Seahawks go 65 yards in 9 plays and cut the lead in half. It's 14-7 Falcons late in the 1st quarter.
8:50 p.m.
The Falcons make the Seahawks pay for the turnover. An amazing catch by Mohamed Sanu puts Atlanta up 14-0.
8:43 p.m.
Desmond Trufant intercepts the Russell Wilson pass and the Falcons are knocking on the doorstep again.
8:38 p.m.
Falcons go right down the field and score on a 1-yard Tevin Coleman touchdown. Atlanta leads 7-0 early in the 1st quarter.
8:30 p.m.
We're underway in Seattle. The Falcons receive the opening kickoff.
7:20 p.m.
No surprises here, but Devonta Freeman and Duke Riley are among the inactives for the Falcons.
7:15 p.m.
All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones makes time for Falcons fans in Seattle.
6:30 p.m.
Many of the Falcons are on the field warming up. Our LIVE pregame coverage starts at 8 p.m. on Channel 2!
5:00 p.m.
The Falcons are leaving the team hotel and heading to CenturyLink Field. We'll take you LIVE to Seattle during our special "SportsZone" pregame show at 8 p.m. on Channel 2.
7:30 a.m.
Channel 2 Sports Director Zach Klein is on his way from Atlanta to Seattle. You can watch Zach at CenturyLink Field during our LIVE pregame show starting at 8 p.m. on Channel 2!