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The Atlanta Falcons are engaged in an intense Monday Night Football matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Falcons were down 15-18 with a few minutes left in the fourth quarter. However, before that, starting quarterback Kirk Cousins got fans riled up with an amazing touchdown pass to Darnell Mooney. Atlanta was down 9-10 with a […]

The Atlanta Falcons are taking on the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. After a tough Week One loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a disappointing debut for new Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins, the Falcons will try their luck against the other team from Pennsylvania. In a tight game through three quarters, tempers flared out […]

Jalen Brunson might have been born in New Jersey but he has a never-ending love for the Philadelphia Eagles. The New York Knicks star has seen the franchise go through a lot and has still supported them up until the current era of Jalen Hurts. He even went to their home opener against the Kirk […]

When the Philadelphia Eagles take the field against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2, there will be one player above all others at the top of Nick Sirianni’s scouting report: Bijan Robinson. Widely considered the best running back prospect to enter the NFL since… probably Saquon Barkley, Robinson didn’t exactly have a record-breaking rookie season, […]

The stage’s set for the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 2 matchup featured on Monday Night Football. The Falcons are the favorite to beat the Eagles on Monday. But they will need a strong effort from their Kirk Cousins-led offense, coming off a disappointing 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. Plus, […]

The Atlanta Falcons continue to insist that quarterback Kirk Cousins isn’t still hurt or dealing with any lingering physical aftereffects of his 2023 Achilles’ tear injury. Those concerns were raised because something did not look right last week. However, the whispers from those around the 36-year-old quarterback is that the poor play from his Week […]

It’s a battle of the birds as the Atlanta Falcons battle the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night at Lincoln Financial Field. It’s time to prepare for some football as we share our NFL odds series and make a Falcons-Eagles prediction and pick. The Falcons lost 18-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers, stumbling out of the gate […]

As they say, everybody’s a critic, and even if that wasn’t the case, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is certainly a very vocal critic. But the outspoken NBA player mostly keeps his critiques contained to the hardwood — until now. And that is not good news for the Atlanta Falcons. Green, who has never […]

If you’ve been scanning NFL news this week, you’ve probably come across the thought that Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is not healthy. It’s not some outrageous conspiracy theory. Several notable accounts have put together video clips and compilations that show Cousins’ mechanics being altered due to favoring his surgically repaired Achilles. Former pro quarterback […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles are hungry for a win in Week 2 but for very different reasons. For the Raheem Morris-led squad, they are trying to prove that their revamped roster has what it takes to compete for a postseason spot. Nick Sirianni, on the other hand, wants to continue their run such […]

Week 1 for the Atlanta Falcons didn’t go quite as they hoped. Despite all the talk that came out of an active offseason—one of the most eventful in recent memory—the Falcons failed to live up to the hype against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Falcons (0-1) were expected to enter the 2024 season with a much-improved […]

ClutchPoints is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way connected to any sportsbook. Gambling is not offered on this website in any form. The 2024 NFL season rolls on and we are now in Week 2. Week 1 brought us some fun games, a few duds, and even a few shockers that knocked […]

The Atlanta Falcons suffered an 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1, but head coach Raheem Morris is determined to move forward without placing all the blame on any single player. In a candid media session before Thursday’s practice, Morris addressed quarterback Kirk Cousins’ underwhelming performance while making it clear that responsibility for […]

The Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins in the offseason presumably to lead and teach rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. But after a poor showing in a Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, some, including Keyshawn Johnson, are skeptical that Cousins will be the Falcons’ starter for very long. Despite Cousins inking a four-year, $180 […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a disappointing start to the season, losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers off of only field goals. That shows that the defense was strong by not allowing touchdowns, but the offense was not able to string along enough drives to score enough. Kirk Cousins did not play his best game after returning […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins had a rough game in the team’s Week 1 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, so much so that some are fearing that he might still not be healthy as he is coming off of a torn Achilles, but head coach Raheem Morris shut down that notion, saying his quarterback […]

The Atlanta Falcons went on a shopping spree this offseason, hoping to buy their way to an NFC South crown. One of Atlanta’s more expensive moves was signing free agent Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal, believing the veteran quarterback was what they needed to maximize their offense. In the Falcons’ season-opening loss […]

Following a challenging 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in their season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Atlanta Falcons are facing early adversity. The game, which began promisingly, quickly unraveled, leaving players and fans searching for answers. Amidst the aftermath, running back Bijan Robinson issued a stern reminder to his team about the importance of […]

Much has been said about the quarterback situation of the Pittsburgh Steelers, but in Week 1, the team’s hero was on the special teams, as kicker Chris Boswell stepped up and delivered the goods for the AFC North division franchise. With Boswell in his top form, the Steelers were able to take down the Atlanta […]

Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rushing specialist and potential 2024 Defensive Player of the Year, TJ Watt, ended his team’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons with a walk-off sack. Watt took down Kirk Cousins on a nine-yard sack with just seconds left on the clock in the fourth quarter. Watt turned up the dial on his showmanship with […]

The Atlanta Falcons started their season off on the wrong foot. Despite revamping their squad, Raheem Morris’ squad just could not find the perfect schemes and rotations. As a result, Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers took advantage of them in their Week 1 matchup. No one got battered down more by the defense and […]

For two new members of the Pittsburgh Steelers, their Week 1 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons was a homecoming of sorts. Quarterback Justin Fields grew up in nearby Kennesaw, Georgia and began his college career with the Georgia Bulldogs before eventually transferring to Ohio State. Steelers new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith spent the last three […]

Week 1 was supposed to be a chance to make all things new for the Atlanta Falcons (0-1). However, it all felt too familiar after their 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0). The coaching staff, led by head coach Raheem Morris, was new, as were a number of key players on both sides of […]

In a contest that was considered a potential welcoming party for Kirk Cousins with the Atlanta Falcons, the game instead belonged to the T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense. After their 18-10 road win, the Steelers’ social media team posted a meme to their X account. Walk in your nest, take over your nest […]

On Sunday, head coach Raheem Morris and the Atlanta Falcons dropped to 0-1 on the young 2024 NFL season with a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at home. The Falcons got off to a decent start in this one, driving down the field for a field goal on their first possession, but Morris’ squad would […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt was livid during Sunday’s contest against the Atlanta Falcons. Early in the first half, Watt forced a strip sack against Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins that would’ve sent the Steelers to the half with the lead. Instead, the officials called back the turnover, eventually turning into a Cousins-to-Kyle Pitts touchdown to […]

The Atlanta Falcons are kicking off the 2024 campaign with a contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1, and it’s safe to say folks are excited to see this new look team take the field. In the back of everyone’s mind, though, is Apalachee High School, which was the subject of a tragic shooting […]

After a nine-month wait, the 2024 NFL season finally begins for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers’ Week 1 contest will be an intriguing road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The focus will be on the quarterback matchup between Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins, who are making their first starts for their new teams. With both […]

The Atlanta Falcons got great injury news on an important offensive weapon. Tight end Kyle Pitts will play against the Steelers on Sunday despite dealing with a hamstring injury throughout camp. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the news via social media. “#Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (hamstring) fully participated in practice for a second straight day […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will open the season with the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes Benz Stadium. We’re in the Peach State, sharing our NFL odds series while making a Steelers-Falcons prediction and pick while evaluating the matchup. Mike Tomlin returns for the 18th season, hoping to lead the Steelers back to the postseason. Amazingly, […]

Mike Tomlin was presented with a quarterback conundrum when their signal callers were signed. They could go with an experienced but often injured Russell Wilson or start Justin Fields despite his previous struggles. The Pittsburgh Steelers made their choice very clear to choose the former. However, it looks like fate may have chosen for them. […]

The NFL is back, and one of its highly anticipated Week 1 matchups features the Atlanta Falcons facing off against the Pittsburgh Steelers at home. The Falcons enter the 2024 season with perhaps the most hype they’ve had around them in a long while. Even when Matt Ryan was leading the team, most pundits didn’t […]

The Atlanta Falcons will start their season at home against Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and they’ll need all hands on deck on offense. Tight end Kyle Pitts could have a big season with Kirk Cousins at quarterback, but there’s a question mark on his health after head coach Raheem Morris updated reporters. Pitts […]

The Atlanta Falcons made some major moves a few weeks ago when they added Matthew Judon and Justin Simmons to the team, bolstering their defense for the upcoming season. Earlier in the offseason, the Falcons went all-in on offense, signing Kirk Cousins and Darnell Mooney, and trading for Rondale Moore. In the first round of […]

The Atlanta Falcons pushed all of their chips into the middle of the table this offseason with a number of big moves. The biggest was at quarterback, where they snatched Kirk Cousins away from Minnesota. The Falcons also made a late addition to bolster the defensive line, trading for former New England Patriots edge rusher […]

The 2024 NFL season is now upon us, and the Atlanta Falcons are looking better than they have in years. For a franchise that has seemed hopeless since their Super Bowl loss—a loss that their fans still suffer from post-traumatic stress over—this offseason has to feel pretty good. After three consecutive 7-10 seasons, coach Arthur […]

On Thursday morning, the Atlanta Falcons and cornerback AJ Terrell agreed to a contract extension worth $81 million, locking the 25-year-old defensive back down in A-Town for the next four years. Terrell, who played his high school ball at nearby Westlake High School, had the unique privilege of being chosen in the NFL Draft by […]

The Atlanta Falcons have seriously revamped their roster this offseason. They brought in Kirk Cousins as their new franchise QB. Atlanta also drafted his eventual successor in Michael Penix Jr. in the 2024 NFL Draft. That does not leave much room for a QB3 like Taylor Heinicke. “I would love to be a part of […]

The Atlanta Falcons, who faced some harsh criticism for their draft choices and the lack of a significant push to improve their pass rush and secondary, have made aggressive moves to address these concerns over the last couple weeks. Through a recent trades and free-agent signing, they acquired veteran pass rusher Matthew Judon from the […]