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It took a while, but tight end Kyle Pitts had his long-awaited first standout performance of the season during the Atlanta Falcons’ Week 5 win over the New York Jets. Pitts had his way against the Jets over the course of the contest. The former Florida Gators star was targeted 10 times by quarterback Matt […]

The Atlanta Falcons will host the New York Jets on Sunday morning in the first London game since 2019. This matchup has potential for excitement and will be a great way to kick off Sunday’s games as we enter Week 5. Both of these teams have had their fair share of struggles. The Jets are […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has set the record straight about his rumored desire to leave the team and have a Matthew Stafford-like offseason. Put simply, there is no truth to the talks about Ryan demanding a trade away from the Falcons, adding that he loves his situation in Atlanta despite reports saying otherwise. “False. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, although Matt Ryan and the Falcons made it more interesting than anybody thought it would be. But, it was Buccaneers defender Mike Edwards who accomplished a strange feat. Edwards picked off Matt Ryan in the fourth quarter and returned it for a score.  […]

The Atlanta Falcons are headed to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers just one week after failing to score a touchdown in a 32-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Things certainly aren’t getting easier as they head to face Tom Brady, the quarterback that came back from the infamous 28-3 just a few seasons […]

The Atlanta Falcons are facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2, so that can only mean that Matt Ryan is asked about the Falcons’ Super Bowl LI collapse against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. When Ryan was in the midst of being asked about the Super Bowl debacle, he could only joke […]

The first week of the NFL season always gives us some unexpected performances from players all over the field. Some exceed expectations and some fall flat, and this is especially prominent at the quarterback position. If a quarterback doesn’t meet expectations, it often costs their team the game because of how important the position is. […]

If you’re under the age of 30, chances are Matt Ryan is one of the first players you think of when asked about the Atlanta Falcons. The former MVP led the NFL in pass attempts and completions last season. However, he’s struggled over the past two years, suffering significant statistical regression from his Pro Bowl […]

The NFL season is nearly upon us, which means it’s time to take a look at the top 15 fantasy football quarterbacks in 2021. There are plenty of worthy quarterbacks to be had. So much so, it’d be a smart strategy to wait until later in your fantasy draft to select one. Having elite running […]

Comb through the annals of the NFL and you will find tons of big-name tight ends to grace the league – and the Atlanta Falcons are hoping that by the time he hangs up his cleats, Kyle Pitts is able to join them. By adding a bonafide weapon for Matt Ryan, both Pitts and Calvin […]

The Atlanta Falcons have officially traded future Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans. The NFC South franchise continues its attempt to rebound both on the field and financially under the direction of first-year NFL head coach Arthur Smith. With Jones’ contract now off the books down in Atlanta, […]

While Matt Ryan certainly loved having his full set of weapons available to him on offense for the Atlanta Falcons, the trade of wide receiver Julio Jones was more of a when and not an if, especially after the botched on-air interview with Shannon Sharpe that aired out his true feelings. But being able to […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been in the headlines during the 2021 NFL offseason, but not for a reason that fans of the team will be happy about. Longtime receiver Julio Jones has been widely expected to be traded for a package of draft picks and other young talent so that Atlanta can retool for the […]

There’s not one quarterback out there who would not want to have someone like Julio Jones, who could simply make passers look good. Atlanta Falcons signal-caller Matt Ryan could definitely attest to that, as someone who has benefited greatly from his partnership with the veteran wide receiver. But with rumors of the Falcons looking at […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is hearing all about the Julio Jones trade rumors, but he doesn’t want to know about any of it. Ryan and his star receiver have played together since 2011, with Jones being the veteran QB’s primary target ever since. Despite drafting star tight end Kyle Pitts in last month’s draft, […]

The Atlanta Falcons are trying to figure things out for 2021 after going through three straight losing seasons. Matt Ryan is still at the helm and after a contract restructure this offseason, it appears he’s locked in to the Falcons for at least the next two years. Atlanta did it’s homework on this quarterback draft […]

With the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft in their rearview mirror, the Atlanta Falcons now sport one of the best air attacks in the NFL. Quarterback Matt Ryan is still only a few years removed from both an MVP-caliber season and Super Bowl appearance, Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley are still a great […]

The 2021 NFL Draft begins on April 29 and runs through May 1. Even though the draft has yet to occur, William Hill Sports Book released its projected NFL win totals for all 32 teams for next season. Williams Hill has released its projected win totals for the 2021 NFL season. Top totals:1. Chiefs: 122. […]

The Atlanta Falcons are apparently putting to rest the idea they will draft Matt Ryan’s successor this April. Well, sort of. Atlanta reportedly agreed to restructure Ryan’s contract, per Zach Klein of WSB-TV 6. Ryan’s $23 million was converted to a bonus that will now be spread out over the next three years. Per NFL […]

Despite the recent rumors, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank isn’t looking to trade Julio Jones or Matt Ryan this offseason and is confident they’ll return in 2021. During a recent interview with the NFL Network, Blank discussed what his expectations are for Jones this upcoming season with the Falcons. “We expect Julio to be a […]

The Atlanta Falcons are entering a new regime under new head coach Arthur Smith. Questions surround the status of certain members of the roster. While speaking about the outlook of the team, Arthur Blank shared what he believes is the biggest issue and he spoke about Matt Ryan’s future with the franchise. #Falcons owner Arthur […]

Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons faced the Super Bowl-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers twice this season. It did not go well for the Falcons. Based on those recent experiences, Ryan is picking his team’s NFC South rival to upset the Kansas City Chiefs in this Sunday’s Super Bowl LV at their home field of Raymond […]

During an offseason in which numerous quarterbacks could end up changing teams, it’s fair to wonder whether the Atlanta Falcons will be looking to move on from 35-year-old Matt Ryan. The Falcons own the fourth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft coming off a 4-12 season, the franchise’s third consecutive losing campaign. However, according to […]

The Matt Ryan era in Atlanta may be coming to an end. The Atlanta Falcons are positioned in a prime situation with the fourth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and all signs point to them cashing it in on their next passer. Trevor Sikkema and Ben Solak, the hosts of the daily Locked On […]

Back on May 5, 2018, the Atlanta Falcons thought they were locking up their franchise QB of the future, handing out a five-year extension to Matt Ryan, who — at the time — they thought would remain a strong offensive leader for many years to come. That long-term investment made on former Boston College and […]

The Atlanta Falcons are poised to hire a new general manager with the futures of Matt Ryan and Julio Jones looming large. Regardless of who is hired as the next general manager of the Falcons, team president Rich McKay says they won’t be forced to keep Ryan and Jones, per The Athletic’s Jeff Schultz and […]

With a 4-8 record heading into Week 14, the Atlanta Falcons will likely miss the playoffs for the third straight season. But that hasn’t stopped quarterback Matt Ryan from achieving personal milestones in his 13th season with the Falcons, including one that he can reach when Atlanta faces the 3-9 Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. […]

The New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons meet for the second time in three weeks on Sunday. Taysom Hill and the Saints easily dispatched the Falcons 24-9 in Week 11 at the Superdome. New Orleans put together a dominant defensive performance, logging eight sacks and a pair of interceptions. The Saints shut out the Falcons […]

After opening the season by losing their first five games, some of them in heartbreaking fashion, Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons have won two out of their last three games, with the only loss being a one-point defeat at the hands of the Detroit Lions in Week 7.  Now, they look to take home […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is hoping that the team’s Week 8 win over the Carolina Panthers is “the start of something.” Although the Falcons are long shots to make the playoffs this season with a record of just 2-6, Ryan isn’t giving up hope just yet after a big win over the Panthers. “I […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had quite a performance for his squad on Thursday, which included a rather uncharacteristic 13-yard rushing touchdown. Ryan isn’t exactly a running QB, which is why his TD against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday prompted some (relatively) wild celebrations from pretty much the entire Falcons squad. After the game, Ryan […]

The Atlanta Falcons have found confounding new ways to lose all season, and they topped themselves in last Sunday’s 23-22 loss to the Detroit Lions when their own touchdown cost them the game. As you surely know by now, Falcons running back Todd Gurley mistakenly scored with less than one minute to go, which gave […]

More than a week remains before the NFL trade deadline hits on Nov. 3, and the trade rumors are heating up. Among those who have been involved in the rumor mill are Atlanta Falcons stars Julio Jones and Matt Ryan. However, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, a trade isn’t happening: While it’s always fun […]

The Atlanta Falcons got in the win column this past weekend in their first game without Dan Quinn as head coach. However, there are those around the league who wonder whether Atlanta might still shop some of its top players before the Nov. 3 trade deadline. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported insiders believe the Falcons […]

Things are not going well for Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings so far in Week 6. With 1:15 to go in the first half against the winless Atlanta Falcons, Cousins tossed his third interception of the first half, bringing his season total to 10. On a 1st-and-5 on the opposing 44-yard line — just […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in the midst of an overhaul after firing both general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Dan Quinn earlier in the week. This has put the future of Matt Ryan, among others, in jeopardy, with rumors emerging about the team potentially parting ways with the former MVP as part of a […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ firing of head coach Dan Quinn may indicate that a rebuild could soon be on the horizon for the franchise, but longtime quarterback Matt Ryan is more focused on the team’s present than their future.  According to Mike Giardi of the NFL Network, when asked about the possibility of massive changes with […]

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says he hopes quarterback Matt Ryan will be part of the team’s future moving forward after he fired head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff on Sunday. However, Blank says Ryan’s future with the Falcons won’t be a decision that he makes, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is looking likely to play on Monday night against the Green Bay Packers. The star wideout is still nursing the hamstring injury he suffered in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, causing him to leave the game after catching two passes for 24 yards. Jones missed the team’s Week […]