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Lamar Jackson’s future in Maryland is a big question mark, and with the Baltimore Ravens uncertain if they can keep the star QB, the Atlanta Falcons could reportedly jump in to get him. Jackson is on the final year of the four-year, $9.47 million deal he signed with the Ravens back in 2018. Now, the […]

The first season of the post-Matt Ryan for the Atlanta Falcons went just as many expected it to be — another losing record and an absence anew from the NFL playoffs. The Falcons finished fourth in the NFC South with a 7-10 record but closed out the regular season with back-to-back victories over the Arizona […]

When the Atlanta Falcons added tight end Kyle Pitts with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, they were looking for a superstar. During his rookie season, he appeared to be just that. In year one, Pitts appeared in all 17 games. He recorded 68 receptions for 1,026 receiving yards and one touchdown. […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a strange 2022 season that saw them actually emerge as a contender in the NFC South for a point in time. While that was largely due to the NFC South being the weakest division in the NFL, that shows that the Falcons aren’t necessarily as far behind the pack in their […]

The Baltimore Ravens and MVP-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson are yet to reach a new deal. With Jackson set to hit unrestricted free agency, the Ravens could look to franchise tag their QB1. But if the two sides are unable to reach a new deal, Lamar Jackson could find himself on the move. This move could […]

The Atlanta Falcons finished the 2022 season with a second-place finish in the NFC South and a 7-10 record. With that finish, they earned the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. The Falcons relied heavily on young talent throughout this past season. Through the air, rookie wide receiver Drake London, and second-year tight […]

Brian Flores wants to get back on an NFL sidelines as a head coach. He may be interested in taking a position taking a position as the Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator in the interim. Flores, the former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, was fired from that position at the conclusion of the 2021 season. […]

The Atlanta Falcons finished the 2022 campaign with a 7-10 record and a second-place finish in the NFC South. After nearly making the postseason, this team has a strong roster in place. But there is still room for improvement. With the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft and a projected $58 million in […]

The Baltimore Ravens 24-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card round of the 2023 NFL Playoffs has sent them into the offseason, and it could be quite a frantic period for Baltimore. They have several big decisions they have to make this offseason, but none are bigger than whether or not they […]

The Atlanta Falcons are among the many teams making a coaching change on Black Monday. Defensive coordinator Dean Pees announced that he is retiring at the age of 73. Pees has coached in the NFL since 2004 but had been coaching in various levels of football since 1979, including stints at Notre Dame, Michigan State, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will finish their regular season with a Sunday afternoon matchup against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL odds series, which includes a Buccaneers-Falcons prediction and pick, laid out below. Tampa Bay, at 8-8, has clinched the AFC South on the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will cap off their regular season schedule with a road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. The Buccaneers will not enter their divisional clash with the Falcons in dire need of a win. They clinched both the NFC South and the No. 4 seed in the NFC following their home […]

Nothing is set at the moment, but if it’s up to Tom Brady, he won’t sit out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 18 game against the Atlanta Falcons. The Buccaneers have already clinched a playoff spot after winning the NFC South with their victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. With that said, the possibility […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Cameron Batson has been charged with five crimes relating to his arrest early Saturday morning after a traffic stop in Atlanta. Batson was booked into Fulton County Jail on Saturday, charged with assault, battery, aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer when engaged on official duty, removal of weapon from a […]

The Arizona Cardinals will travel to take on the Atlanta Falcons in a Sunday afternoon NFL matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, ringing in the New Year. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL odds series, which includes a Cardinals-Falcons prediction and pick, laid out below. Arizona has disappointed enormously this season, with […]

Back in Week 11, the Atlanta Falcons were still in contention for the playoffs. That’s no longer the case after they lost their fourth game in a row last week, 17-9, to the Baltimore Ravens. They are hoping to somehow end their season on a bright note, and they can start by snapping their slump […]

The Baltimore Ravens bounced back from a Week 15 loss by upending the Atlanta Falcons, 17-9, at home in Week 16 of the 2022 NFL season. It was the Ravens’ third win in their last four games with Lamar Jackson sidelined by injury. Baltimore had fewer passing yards in this game, but they compensated with […]

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Grady Jarrett got brutally honest on the Falcons after getting eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday, per Miles Garrett. “You try so hard whatever, but same sh*t different year,” A visibly disappointed Jarrett said. “You gotta keep fighting but everybody fight, you know what I’m saying? We gotta win some games, […]

After coming away with a narrow loss to the New Orleans Saints, the Atlanta Falcons now have their sights set on getting back on track in their Week 16 road matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Not much has gone the Falcons’ way as of late. They have dropped three straight games, and all of these […]

The weekend is almost here, which means it is time for some Baltimore Ravens Week 16 bold predictions. The Ravens will return to M&T Bank Stadium to host the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday, but unfortunately Lamar Jackson will not suit up. Baltimore is coming off a rough 13-3 loss to the Cleveland Browns. That result […]

The Atlanta Falcons will travel to take on the Baltimore Ravens in a Christmas Eve afternoon NFL matchup at M&T Bank Stadium. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL odds series, which includes a Falcons-Ravens prediction and pick, laid out below. Atlanta is somehow still alive in the NFC South despite […]

Desmond Ridder’s first start in the NFL went as expected for the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie quarterback struggled rather heavily in his first few drives, as he looked a bit jittery at times. When he settled down, though, he had a rather mediocre, if not below-average performance: 13 out of 26 passes completed for just […]

The Atlanta Falcons extended their losing streak to three games after they fell to division rivals the New Orleans Saints, 21-18, on the road in Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season. The Falcons tried to rally in the fourth quarter, but they fell short in the end. They slid to last place in the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are facing their NFC South rival Saints in Week 15, but they’ll have to do so without their defensive coordinator Dean Pees. The Falcons’ veteran DC suffered an injury during pregame warm ups against New Orleans. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Pees was carted off the field after colliding with a Saints’ […]

Matt Ryan and the Indianapolis Colts made NFL history for all the wrong reasons on Saturday. Facing off against the 10-3 Minnesota Vikings, the Colts jumped out to a massive 33-0 halftime lead and were completely in control. In a disastrous season, it looked like Indy would be able to let out some frustrations in […]

The Atlanta Falcons will travel to take on the New Orleans Saints in a Sunday afternoon NFL matchup at the Caesars Superdome. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL odds series, which includes a Falcons-Saints prediction and pick, laid out below. Atlanta has gone 5-8 this season, second place in the […]

The Atlanta Falcons failed to keep in step with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for first place in the NFC South after the former lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13. The Falcons will try to recover some ground and bounce back in Week 15 as they play the New Orleans Saints on the road. […]

Just a week ago, the Atlanta Falcons decided to bench starting QB Marcus Mariota in favor of rookie Desmond Ridder. And now, Mariota is heading to the IR with a knee injury. Since the team had a bye in Week 14, the first-year signal-caller has had more time than usual to prepare for his NFL […]

The 5-8 Atlanta Falcons, led by head coach Arthur Smith, made a huge decision with the playoffs still within plausible reach. Instead of rolling with Marcus Mariota, their starting quarterback since Week 1, they decided to hand the keys to the offense to rookie Desmond Ridder, who hasn’t even touched the grass in the NFL. […]

It’s always difficult to accept when things aren’t going your way. This is especially the case for professional athletes, who hold themselves to ridiculously high standards. Such is the case for (perhaps former) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota, who was told by head coach Arthur Smith that he will no longer be the team’s starting […]

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith revealed Monday that Desmond Ridder will be taking over as the starting quarterback going forward, with Marcus Mariota expected to be placed on Injured Reserve. Via Ian Rapoport, Mariota is having tests done on his knee and the organization is expecting he will be out for the rest of […]

With an eye on their future, the Atlanta Falcons reportedly are going to go from Marcus Mariota as their starter to rookie Desmon Ridder, beginning in Week 14‘s game against the New Orleans Saints on the road. But ahead of the Saints game, the Falcons made another decision on their quarterback room by adding Logan […]

The Atlanta Falcons are somehow still hanging around in the NFC South, despite the fact that they have lost four of their past five games. The Falcons have been receiving subpar quarterback play from Marcus Mariota recently, and rumors have been swirling whether or not they could be willing to turn things over to rookie […]

The Atlanta Falcons suffered another disappointing defeat in Week 13, failing to take down rookie QB Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now 5-8 on the year, head coach Arthur Smith isn’t ruling out anything when it comes to the offense. After the Week 13 loss, Smith left the door open to a potential quarterback […]

After a thrilling college football championship weekend, we move on to week 13 of the 2022 NFL season, highlighted by the return of Deshaun Watson and several intriguing matchups across Sunday afternoon. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs travel to Cincinnati to take on a fellow championship contender in Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Let’s continue […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to take on the Atlanta Falcons in a Sunday afternoon NFL matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL odds series, which includes a Steelers-Falcons prediction and pick, laid out below. Pittsburgh has gone 4-7, in danger of the first losing season under […]

After days of uncertainty regarding his status for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 13 road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Najee Harris has received the green light to play in the game. The Steelers released their final injury report for Week 13 on Friday, and Harris was not issued any injury designation. Barring any major change […]

The Atlanta Falcons are still hanging around in the NFC South this season, despite sporting a 5-7 record. With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers having just a 5-6 record ahead of them, the Falcons still have playoff hopes, but they will need to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13 if they want to keep those […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have won two of their last three games and are hoping to put together their first series of back-to-back wins when they face the Atlanta Falcons on the road in Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season. A win here can put the Steelers within striking distance of second place in their […]