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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 […]

The New Orleans Saints went into Tampa Bay in Week 17 as underdogs. The Buccaneers were coming into the game on a four-game winning streak and in need of just a win to clinch the division. New Orleans shut down those hopes — at least for a week — when they defeated Tampa 23-13. The […]

The Chicago Bears officially wrapped up the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after the Carolina Panthers lost yet again in Week 17. The Bears own the Panthers’ first-rounder this year after trading last year’s top pick to the Panthers so they could draft Bryce Young. Now, if the franchise wants, they can […]

It was NFL coaching, broadcasting, and video game legend John Madden who has been credited for uttering the oh-so-true prophecy, “If you have two quarterbacks, you actually have none.” Apparently, at least based on what we’ve seen this season, Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith is not a practicing member of the Church of Madden. […]

The Chicago Bears took it to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, as Atlanta never really had a chance. They were outplayed in every facet of the game and the loss made their playoff chances a bit wonky. After the game, quarterback Taylor Heinicke kept it real when asked about the game. Heinicke didn’t mince words […]

The Atlanta Falcons had no answers for the Chicago Bears after losing 37-17. However, late in the contest, Taylor Heinicke was subbed out for Desmond Ridder and nobody was entirely sure why. Now, we finally have the answer. During the postgame presser, head coach Arthur Smith revealed that Heinicke aggravated an ankle injury, according to […]

The Atlanta Falcons saw their playoff chances take a massive hit with a loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 17. Owner Arthur Blank didn’t have much to say after watching his Falcons face defeat. Atlanta lost 37-17, dropping their record to 7-9 on the season. Blank was requested to speak after the game. However, […]

The Atlanta Falcons (7-9) were once again presented with another opportunity to possibly get back into the playoff picture, either snagging one of the three Wild Card spots or possibly back into the NFC South lead. But they once again failed to deliver, much like they have all season, losing to the Chicago Bears (7-9) […]

Let me tell ya what, and I promise you I speak for all Chicago Bears fans out there, I’m getting really (expletive) tired of watching Justin Fields take off and run, give himself up with a slide, take what is clearly a late hit that should be penalized, only for a complete and total lack […]

The Atlanta Falcons were finally able to right the ship as they attempted to get back into the playoff contention as they head on the road to the windy city to take on the Chicago Bears. We’re here to share our NFL odds series, make a Falcons-Bears prediction, and pick while highlighting the key matchups. […]

Broncos Country, the ride is apparently over. Or at least it will be soon, as quarterback Russell Wilson has been benched and will likely be cut at the end of the season. For a quarterback that seemed to defy all the odds, whether that was the stigma of being a quarterback drafted in the third […]

Believe it or not, when the Atlanta Falcons (7-8) and the Chicago Bears (6-9) meet on Sunday in their Week 17 matchup, they’ll both still be in playoff contention, fighting for a spot. But only one can keep their slim chances alive with a win. Both teams are coming off a win last Sunday, with […]

In a recent conversation about which NFL coaches are on the hottest seats, ESPN’s Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter revealed that Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith might be safe, at least for now. On the Pat McAfee show, Schefter, McAfee, and A.J. Hawk briefly discussed the impending status of the coaching situations across the […]

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Indianapolis Colts 29-10 in Week 16 to keep their playoff hopes alive, but that doesn’t mean FOX analyst and Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw doesn’t still want Falcons head coach Arthur Smith fired. Before Atlanta’s clutch win, the Super Bowl-winning QB went off on the Falcons headman. “I have […]

In Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts faced a disheartening loss against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite initiating the game with a touchdown on their opening drive, the Colts encountered substantial difficulties in regaining their momentum. They failed to score again until the third quarter. The defense grappled with consistent tackling issues, […]

At 6-8 and third place in the NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons are firmly in must-win territory when the Indianapolis Colts are at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Falcons will host the Colts with Taylor Heinicke set to start at quarterback after Desmond Ridder was benched for the second time this season. After two […]

The NFL officially fined Arthur Smith and the Atlanta Falcons for how they handled Bijan Robinson’s injury status back in Week 7. Smith was fined a cool $100,000. Now, the third-year head coach responds to being fined. Essentially, the Falcons’ head coach claims it was a “lesson learned” after receiving the $100,000 fine, according to […]

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly receiving a fine for a situation that occurred in Week 7. “Source: The #Falcons have been fined $75,000 and head coach Arthur Smith $25,000 for violating the NFL Injury Report Policy prior to the club’s Week 7 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,” Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.  Rapoport […]

The Indianapolis Colts were able to get back into the win column in a big way against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15 and will take that momentum on the road on Christmas Eve into Mercedes-Benz Stadium as they face off against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16. We’re here to share our NFL odds […]

Twill be the eve before Christmas when the Atlanta Falcons (6-8) are set to face the Indianapolis Colts (8-6) in Week 15, and oh, what a scene it would be! The Falcons, coming off one of their worst and most embarrassing stretches of the entire season in the last two weeks, blowing late leads and […]

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said the team is reportedly planning to start quarterback Taylor Heinicke for the three remaining games in the 2023 season, per Falcons reporter Tori McElhaney. McElhaney later provided further information on the Falcons’ quarterback situation. “Important to note: The plan after the Falcons Week 11 bye was that Ridder […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had a challenging 2023-24 season. The Falcons have a record of 6-8 and are third in the struggling NFC South. Atlanta owner Arthur Blank revealed his feelings on head coach Arthur Smith amid the Falcon’s subpar 2023 showing. Falcons owner sets the bar for Arthur Smith’s performance as a coach Arthur […]