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The Atlanta Falcons entered halftime of their Week 7 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tied at 10. But throughout the first half, the Falcons seemed to forget they had Bijan Robinson on their roster. Robinson didn’t receive a single rushing attempt in the first half. Instead the Falcons have relied on Tyler Allgeier who […]

We’re back with yet another prediction and pick for the NFL’s Week 7 slate of games. We head over to the NFC South for a matchup between two three-win teams looking to take control in the division. The Atlanta Falcons (3-3) will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2) as the winner takes first place in the South. Check […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ Week 7 opponent will be none other than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It will be the Falcons’ second NFC South divisional game of the season, where they will travel to Raymond-James Stadium for their third road game of the season. Until last season, the Falcons had lost five straight to the Buccaneers […]

The Atlanta Falcons continue to make additions to their offense. They recently traded for Van Jefferson in a deal with the Los Angeles Rams, and now they are signing Damiere Byrd to the practice squad in a reunion, per Scott Bair of Falcons.com. ‘The Falcons have: – signed WR Damiere Byrd to the practice squad […]

We have a Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 7 game scheduled against the Atlanta Falcons. After a disappointing loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 6, the Buccaneers will try to bounce back and secure a win against the Falcons. As the Buccaneers prepare to face the Falcons, here are four bold predictions for the game […]

The Atlanta Falcons began this season with a bang. They won their first two games and looked like they could be the team to capitalize on a weak NFC South division. But they’ve gone 1-3 in their last four games since that 2-0 start, and a reason why is quarterback Desmond Ridder. Ridder’s play has […]

The NFL is known for its unpredictability, where one week’s glory can quickly become the next week’s disappointment. It’s a rollercoaster ride for both players and coaches, and this past Sunday was no exception for Desmond Ridder, Arthur Smith, and the Atlanta Falcons. The question now remains how many more loops and turns does this […]

Atlanta Falcons veteran pass rusher Calais Campbell hit a new milestone on Sunday, as he recorded the 100th sack of his career. Although Atlanta ultimately lost in Week 6 to the Washington Commanders to the tune of a 24-16 score, many others off the field got a huge win, thanks to a generous gesture from […]

Magic Johnson has been an ever-supporting presence for his Washington Commanders. The team has taken on a new life after the Los Angeles Lakers legend got involved with its operations. This was all evident when Sam Howell and Ron Rivera boosted the squad to a much-needed win in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons. Magic […]

Washington Commanders fans can breathe a sigh of relief – it seems defensive end Montez Sweat’s thumb injury wasn’t serious after all. Sweat injured his thumb in the Commanders’ 24-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6. “X-Rays on #Commanders DE Montez Sweat’s thumb injury came back negative per source. Initial belief is injury […]

Quarterback Desmond Ridder threw for over 300 yards for the second straight week. But it was one throw in particular that drew the attention of Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith in the team’s 24-16 loss, and it wasn’t the good kind of attention. Down by eight points in the fourth quarter, Ridder and the […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is reportedly expected to stay in Minnesota for the remainder of this season, according to Adam Schefter. The NFL trade deadline is October 31st, however, and a lot can change in a few short weeks in the NFL. With Justin Jefferson out 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury and the […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had an up-and-down season so far in the 2023 NFL season. They have made some significant moves, including trading up to select offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron in the second round of the draft. However, they have struggled to find consistency on the field. Right now, they have a record of 3-2 […]

We have a Washington Commanders Week 6 game scheduled against the Atlanta Falcons. The Commanders lost 40-20 in Week 5 to the Chicago Bears, and they will be looking to make a statement in their Week 6 game against the Falcons. As the Commanders prepare to face the Falcons, here are four bold predictions for […]

The Washington Commanders will battle the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6 action at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. We’re here to share our NFL odds series, make a Commanders-Falcons prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Commanders lost 40-20 to the Chicago Bears in Week 5. Unfortunately, it was a terrible showing in front of […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ Week 6 game has them facing an NFC East opponent, the Washington Commanders. The Falcons will once again be playing at home, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where they’ve won their last five games, accounting for their only three wins this season. The Falcons, with a record of 3-2, will be hoping to keep […]

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is donating $750,000 dollars to three organizations in Israel to help victims and first responders following the attack from the Hamas, who many nations consider to be a terrorist organization. Blank, who’s notably Jewish, is sending this as an initial emergency fund as there have been thousands affected by the […]

As the Atlanta Falcons still try to figure out who and what they are offensively, they made a trade on Tuesday that will hopefully bolster that side of the ball when they traded for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson. The Falcons are certainly looking for a springboard of sorts for their offense, as […]

In an effort to boost their depth at the wide receiver position, the Atlanta Falcons have traded for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson, according to Ian Rapoport. Sources: The #Falcons have agreed to trade for #Rams WR Van Jefferson. It’s a 2025 pick swap — 6th and 7th rounders. They hope to recapture […]

The NFL trade action is heating up, and the Los Angeles Rams have now traded wide receiver Van Jefferson to the Atlanta Falcons for draft compensation, per Ian Rapoport. ‘Sources: The #Falcons have agreed to trade for #Rams WR Van Jefferson. It’s a 2025 pick swap — 6th and 7th rounders. They hope to recapture […]

Coming into the Atlanta Falcons’ Week Five game against the Houston Texans, quarterback Desmond Ridder had some doubters. Ridder largely struggled during Atlanta’s Week Four loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, leading some to wonder whether he has the capability to be the team’s franchise quarterback going forward. Against the Texans, however, Ridder silenced many of […]

The Atlanta Falcons needed their quarterback to engineer a drive using his arm, rather than their usual ground-and-pound style of play. Desmond Ridder stepped up and delivered in a dramatic 21-19 win over the Houston Texans. Falcons coach Arthur Smith loved what he saw from the second-year signal caller. “Pretty damn good,” was his assessment […]

The Atlanta Falcons found themselves trailing by one with less than two minutes to go against the Houston Texans. But then Desmond Ridder stepped in and proved the Falcons right in sticking with him as QB1. Ridder hit short passes to Bijan Robinson and Drake London before scrambling for five yards on the ground. Another […]

It is an AFC against NFC matchup as the Houston Texans face the Atlanta Falcons. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Texans-Falcons prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Texans enter the game at 2-2 on the season. They struggled in the first two games of the season, especially on […]

Losing their last two games after winning their first two, the Atlanta Falcons’ Week 6 game against the Houston Texans is now one that will be important for the rest of their season. The good news for the Falcons is that they’ll be back home in Mercedes-Benz Stadium this Sunday. *Watch NFL games LIVE with […]

The Houston Texans defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers during their Week 4 matchup at NRG Stadium. The Texans netted 312 receiving yards and 139 rushing yards during the 30-6 win. Houston’s defense ended the game with a total of six quarterback hits, five pass deflections, seven tackles for loss, seven tackles for loss and three sacks. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars secured a 23-7 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4, but the victory was not without its concerns. Sure, the Jaguars showed promise in several areas. Still, there are still some issues that need to be addressed if they hope to continue their success throughout the season. The Jaguars’ Win in […]

The Atlanta Falcons traveled to London to face the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the offense did not do much of anything in an ugly 23-7 loss. The Falcons scored just one touchdown as Desmond Ridder finished 19-of-31 for 191 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in a disheartening performance all around. Despite the poor effort, […]

As the 2023 season began, the Atlanta Falcons could tick nearly every box on their checklist: cap space – check; rebuilt defense – check; offensive weapons – check. However, when they examined the box labeled “quarterback,” there were likely tons of whiteout marks, scribbles, and perhaps a check mark accompanied by a question mark. Desmond […]

As October arrived, the Atlanta Falcons’ season took a spooky turn as they fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The London loss, held at Wembley Stadium, marked the Falcons’ second consecutive defeat of the season, leaving them with a 2-2 record. The Falcons entered the 2023 season with a renewed sense of optimism. They had made […]

So much for optimism regarding the Atlanta Falcons. The team sits at 2-2 following Sunday’s 23-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, a dispiriting defeat that left Atlanta coach Arthur Smith searching for answers. “We put ourselves in a hole again,” he said, per Falcons in-house beat reporter Tori McElhaney. “…We’ve got to get […]

Desmond Ridder is making a bad name for himself on the international stage. As the Atlanta Falcons face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, the first-year starter is having a rough game. Ridder has not been very good so far this season but the Falcons still find themselves with a 2-1 record. In […]

The NFL is in London in Week 4, as the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars battle across the pond. The game is on ESPN+, but NFL fans — young and old — can also watch the Toy Story version of the game over on Disney+. The Toy Story broadcast is pretty amazing, and it has […]

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley started his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons and immediately made a big splash with them, but things took a turn when he stepped away from the team in 2021 to deal with his mental health before a season-long suspension in 2022 for gambling. Ridley was traded to the […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson is set to make his 2023 season debut in Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. After not playing the first three weeks of the season due to a thigh injury, Patterson is active for Sunday despite being limited in practice all week and previously carrying a questionable […]

It’s time for another international game as the Atlanta Falcons meet the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. We’re here to share our NFL odds series, make a Falcons-Jaguars prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Falcons fell 20-6 to the Detroit Lions in Week 3. Unfortunately, Atlanta could not get the offense going. […]

Desmond Ridder is the quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. The young NFLer is entering his second season and is a starter for the first time, which has helped Ridder build a net worth of $2 million. His college career had success, as he was a two-time AAC Offensive Player of the Year. He was also […]

As the Jacksonville Jaguars get set to play the Atlanta Falcons in London on Sunday, wide receiver Calvin Ridley said he’s not exactly looking forward to facing his former team. Rather, he wants to get back on track after back-to-back lackluster performances, though he did acknowledge this game means a little more. “No it ain’t […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ Week 4 matchup will take place across the pond, in London, England, against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It will be the first international game of the 2023 NFL season, with Wembley Stadium selected as the setting. This will be a game where both teams are coming off a loss, in need of a […]