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New York Jets running back Breece Hall can breathe a sigh of relief. The NFL is rescinding a $43,709 fine it had imposed on Hall for a play made in a December game against the Atlanta Falcons, per NFL Network. Upon appeal, #Jets RB Breece Hall’s $43,709 fine has been rescinded for this play last […]

The Atlanta Falcons plan to interview Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce for its head coach vacancy, per Mike Garafolo at NFL Network. Atlanta has asked for permission from the Raiders as they continue to tackle options from around the league. The Falcons interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks on Saturday, […]

The Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons split their two meetings on the field this year, and now, there’s a chance that a rubber match between the two NFC South rivals could take place off the field. With Bill Belichick suddenly a “free agent” after 24 seasons as the head coach of the New England Patriots, it’s expected […]

Doug Pederson’s quest to improve the Jacksonville Jaguars’ defense hit its second snag already. Whoever is running the Jags’ on that side of the ball next season, it won’t be Ryan Nielsen. Nielsen served as the defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons in 2023. Jacksonville wanted to interview him for the same position, but were […]

It took a while, but the Atlanta Falcons have officially moved forward in their search for a new head coach. Among the candidates they have requested for an interview is Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Atlanta is jumping on the bandwagon- which includes the Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders, Carolina […]

An era of football that seemed like it would never end is finally here. The New England Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick have mutually agreed to part ways after arguably the greatest coaching run in NFL history. The list of accomplishments Belichick has achieved is too lengthy to list. But the headliner is that […]

The Bill Belichick era for the New England Patriots is officially over. After 24 years at the helm, the Patriots have finally decided to seek a new voice to helm the team. Now, Belichick is entering the coaching market as one of the most attractive targets for teams looking to turn things around, with the […]

After years of salary cap constraints resulting from bad deals made by prior management, the Atlanta Falcons had one of their better free-agent offseasons this past season. Instead of bargain shopping, as they had done in the past couple of years, they were able to flash their bank account to some valuable free agents who […]

Black Monday has arrived, and for some, it arrived much sooner than expected. Just after the stroke of midnight, the Atlanta Falcons announced they were firing Arthur Smith just hours after the team lost to the New Orleans Saints 48-17, making another NFL head coaching vacancy. The Washington Commanders were a little more courteous and […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been rumored to be in the Bill Belichick sweepstakes, but there are questions surrounding the validity of this scenario. Belichick to the Falcons is starting to heat up, with insiders proving it’s certainly an option that fits Belichick’s wants and needs if he were to depart from the New England Patriots. […]

The Atlanta Falcons are now the betting favorites to land Bill Belichick. He has yet to be fired or even part ways with the New England Patriots, but it’s assumed that 2024 was his last season in Foxborough. Belichick will be the most highly touted coach on the market, whether he walks from the Patriots […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ 2023 season ended with bitter disappointment. While that is not an unfamiliar feeling for Falcons fans, and the Falcons weren’t expected to do much if they even made the postseason, that doesn’t take away from the potential this team squandered. That’s why the Falcons need to nail their draft picks in the […]

Jimmy Graham has had it with all the Jameis Winston trashing following the controversial play the New Orleans Saints ran near the end of regulation in Week 18’s 58-17 win on the road over the Atlanta Falcons. “Get off @Jaboowins back. This man is the best teammate I’ve ever had. Loves this city, this game […]

A lot of changes are set to be made for the Atlanta Falcons system in the offseason. They first had to let go of Arthur Smith to find the perfect mentor for the Desmond Ridder-led squad. There are no signs of other moves but they have been linked to Lamar Jackson. Arthur Blank was quick […]

With the recent firing of Arthur Smith, the Atlanta Falcons are now in search of a new coach who could provide a U-turn the franchise desperately longs for. Following consecutive losing seasons, team owner Arthur Blank and CEO Rich McKay made the big decision on Sunday. The next day, both executives appeared in a press […]

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to go in a different direction following their dismissal of head coach Arthur Smith. With Atlanta about to have a busy offseason, team general manager Terry Fontenot is expected to have his plate full as he tries to help the Falcons get ready for the 2024 campaign. He’s seemingly already […]

With only one narrow path to the NFL playoffs, the Atlanta Falcons couldn’t even do their part and beat the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, losing 48-17. Sunday’s loss, though, was basically the summation of the Falcons’ season. They lost their last four out of five games, and if not for being in the lowly […]

Arthur Smith’s net worth in 2024 is $6 million. The son of a billionaire, Smith has taken a path to self-made wealth and was the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons until they fired Smith in January 2024. Let’s look at Arthur Smith‘s net worth in 2024.  What is Arthur Smith’s net worth in 2024?: […]

Outside of the Jacksonville Jaguars, there may not be another team in the NFL who squandered a chance at the postseason harder than the Atlanta Falcons. After a 13-8 win over the New York Jets in Week 13, the Falcons had a 6-6 record and a one-game lead over the entire NFC South and a […]

Drama ensued at the finale of the New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons game on Sunday. The Saints punched in a touchdown with just seconds to go in the game, infighting former Falcons head coach Arthur Smith. When it team is up double-digits with little time on the clock, the usual plays come at a […]

Christmas came a little late for the Atlanta Falcons, but fans are still glad it came. After a season full of frustrations, the Falcons have fired head coach Arthur Smith. Smith, who was unpopular with fans and observers alike, was let go after failing to make a difference in his tenure. After the Arthur Smith […]

The NFL’s coaching carousel seems to be upon us. The Atlanta Falcons wasted no time relieving Arthur Smith of head coaching duties in the aftermath of their season-ending loss to the New Orleans Saints, and now, the Falcons may be setting their sights in longtime New England Patriots head coach and general manager Bill Belichick […]

Charging head-on to New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen was not the only reason why Arthur Smith made headlines. A swift decision was made by the Atlanta Falcons organization led by Arthur Blank after the defeat. They had to let go of the head coach and shop for someone better during the offseason. However, they […]

The Atlanta Falcons are not fans of wasting time. Curtains closed for them after a blowout game that ended with infuriated heads against the New Orleans Saints. There was a huge decision to be made for this team after a lot of callouts from fans involving Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson, and Kyle Pitts. Finally, they […]

The Monday after the NFL season usually contains a flurry of organizational changes across the league. However, some teams prefer to get a head start with their offseason business. On Sunday night, the Atlanta Falcons did just that as they fired head coach Arthur Smith, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Smith joined the Falcons prior […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen has issued an apology to Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith after a late touchdown was scored making the score 48-17. Running back Jamaal Williams scored the aforementioned touchdown and the explanation was that his teammates wanted him to get his first of the season after scoring 17 […]

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the New Orleans Saints in Week 18, which may cost Falcons head coach Arthur Smith his job. With that type of pressure at play, Smith snapped on Saints head coach Dennis Allen after the final whistle blew, following a garbage-time Saints touchdown to make the score 48-17. With a minute […]

In what could be a game that ends up having major postseason implications, the New Orleans Saints will be without one of their biggest offensive stars. The Saints were monitoring the injury status of Alvin Kamara all week long, ever since he departed with an ankle sprain last week versus the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay […]

The Atlanta Falcons are preparing for Sunday afternoon’s regular-season finale against the New Orleans Saints with a chance to still make the playoffs However, the status of quarterback Taylor Heinicke was in question all week as he is dealing with a right ankle sprain, so is he playing in Week 18 vs. the Saints? Unfortunately, […]

If the Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints in Week 18 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose to the Carolina Panthers, the Falcons will win the NFC South and make the playoffs. If not, there is a good chance owner Arthur Blank decides to fire head coach Arthur Smith, according to a pair of […]

The New Orleans Saints are facing a must-win game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18 to keep their postseason hopes alive. The Saints have momentum heading into this matchup, but they have also been so inconsistent this season. Now, let’s dive into some bold predictions for the Saints in their upcoming game against the […]

The Atlanta Falcons still have a puncher’s chance at making the playoffs. Heading into the final gameweek of the season, the 7-9 Falcons can still make the postseason as the NFC South division champion, and all that needs to happen for that to materialize is a victory over the New Orleans Saints and a Tampa […]

Russell Wilson’s time with the Denver Broncos is likely over, but when he hits free agency for the first time in his 12-year NFL career, there won’t be a shortage of teams that will be interested in him. Russell Wilson’s ugly Broncos situation Wilson has been benched by the Broncos in Week 17 and for […]

Somehow, the Atlanta Falcons still have a shot in Week 18 with a win over the New Orleans Saints to secure the NFC South division and make the playoffs. However, the chances are very small. A victory won’t be sufficient to propel the Falcons (7-9) back to the postseason for the first time since the […]

All eyes are on Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots right now, as the future is unclear for Belichick. There’s a chance he remains in New England, however, it sounds like more than one team in the NFC South is potentially interested in hiring him as their next head coach. It’s not clear which […]

Another long offseason could be ahead for the Atlanta Falcons, who, while still in the playoff hunt heading into the final week of the 2023 NFL regular season, are seemingly showing cracks internally. That appeared to have been manifested further when veteran running back Cordarelle Patterson retweeted a post that implied his limited role on […]

Playoff lives are on the line as the Atlanta Falcons face the New Orleans Saints. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Falcons-Saints prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Falcons enter the game at 7-9 on the year, but recent play has cost them ground in the playoff race. They have lost […]

The Chicago Bears will be in full control of the 2024 offseason. They are in the most enviable of all positions to be in outside of the team that hoists the Lombardi trophy: they have the first overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft with more picks to boot and already have a quarterback they […]

NFL players are often paid a big sum to showcase their wares on the field. With a sport that pays its athletes highly, some athletes have used it as a path to get out of poverty. For some, it was the career that allowed them to live luxuriously. Unfortunately, just like any other sport, playing […]