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The New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons will meet in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, which means two familiar faces are set to clash. Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota battled one another in the 2015 Rose Bowl and then went 1-2 in the draft that year. Through the pre-draft process and combine, they […]

The Atlanta Falcons, led by head coach Arthur Smith, are preparing to take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 1 of the 2022 season. Smith and the Falcons are looking forward to seeing their new team take the field, but he doesn’t sound too excited to be going up against New Orleans’ star pass […]

The Atlanta Falcons had some promise in 2021 despite having their fourth straight losing season. They won three more games than they did in 2020 and had some truly outstanding players in Kyle Pitts, A.J. Terrell, and Josh Harris. Can they build on that foundation and continue improving this coming season? Let’s take a look […]

Marcus Mariota is not going to be the long-time answer under center for the Atlanta Falcons following the departure of former franchise quarterback Matt Ryan, which is also why the team selected Desmond Ridder in the 2022 NFL Draft. When asked by Jeff Schultz of The Athletic about how long would it take for the Falcons […]

Drake London fully participated in Atlanta Falcons practice on Monday, per Joe Patrick. Patrick did add that it was an unpadded practice which consisted mainly of walkthroughs. Nevertheless, London’s participation is a great sign for the Falcons. London left a Falcons preseason game with a concerning injury a few weeks ago. Fortunately, the young receiver […]

For over a decade, the New Orleans Saints were quite accustomed to seeing Matt Ryan lead the Atlanta Falcons. Following the Falcons’ call to ship off Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in the offseason, the Saints will now have to game plan against quarterback Marcus Mariota twice a year, and their first matchup is set […]

Michael Vick is a former American football player who played as a quarterback in the NFL for 13 years. He spent most of his time with the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles. He is widely regarded as the player who transformed the quarterback position due to his unmatched prowess as a runner. Michael Vick […]

The Atlanta Falcons were not able to see much of prized rookie wide receiver Drake London on the field during the preseason after he suffered a knee injury during the game against the Detroit Lions on Aug. 12 on the road. London was hit on the knee during one play and hasn’t been back in […]

As many as 26 alleged gang members were indicted on Monday in connection to a string of high-profile robberies in the metro area of Atlanta, GA. The gang in question, the Drug Rich gang, is reportedly behind the robberies dating all the way back to 2018, and has targeted the homes of some high-profile celebrities […]

As both teams conclude their preseason, the Jacksonville Jaguars will travel to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to take on the Atlanta Falcons. It’s time to check out our NFL odds series with a Jaguars-Falcons prediction and pick. The Jaguars are about to enter their season, hoping that last year was an aberration and there is a light at the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are gearing up for the 2022 NFL season, and their defense got a significant boost ahead of the final preseason game. On Wednesday, star linebacker Deion Jones was activated from the PUP list, enabling him to return to practice after missing much of the offseason through injury. The Falcons announced Jones’ return […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a forgettable Monday, thanks to a disastrous performance on the field that resulted in a 24-16 road loss to the New York Jets. While it’s just a preseason game, the Falcons failed to provide an overall positive impression on head coach Arthur Smith, who did not hold back when he spoke about […]

The Atlanta Falcons failed to build on their momentum following a 27-23 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL preseason, as they sustained a 24-16 loss Monday night at the hands of the New York Jets. The Falcons played so poorly, particularly in the second half of the Jets game, […]

The 2022 season will be the start of a new era in Atlanta. For the first time since 2007, the Atlanta Falcons will be without quarterback Matt Ryan after he was traded to the Indianapolis Colts, sparking a big change for the roster. With a mix of veterans and rookies, the Falcons should be an […]

The Atlanta Falcons will travel to take on the New York Jets in NFL preseason action on Monday night. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL preseason odds series, which includes our Falcons-Jets prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Falcons enter the season with a new starting quarterback […]

Robert Saleh is unsure if he’s going to play his starters when the New York Jets host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, but there will still be plenty of reasons to watch their second preseason game, so it’s time to make some bold predictions for it. “I’m torn on it,” Saleh said Saturday. “I wake […]

It’s either the Atlanta Falcons just found their biggest fan or someone was just too drunk when making a bet on Arthur Smith’s team. Whatever the case might be, one bettor has a lot of money riding on the Falcons not just to make the playoffs, but also win the Super Bowl title in 2022. […]

The Deshaun Watson suspension was finally handed down on Thursday and the Cleveland Browns QB will be suspended 11 games and fined $5 million. Immediately, that verdict didn’t sit well with many NFL fans and media members, who took to Twitter to voice their disdain. Among those who had something to say about the Watson […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London left the team’s preseason opener because of a knee injury. Now, we’re learning more about the scope and severity of the issue. Falcons head coach Arthur Smith spoke with reporters on Sunday where he provided an update. While the team isn’t concerned about this being a long-term injury, the […]

Matt Ryan made his highly anticipated Indianapolis Colts debut on Saturday in what turned out to be a brief cameo for the former Atlanta Falcons star quarterback. It was our first glimpse at the former MVP in a new uniform, and quite frankly, it will need some getting used to. For his part, though, Ryan […]

Atlanta Falcons fans were excited to see Drake London’s preseason debut. However, it did not go as planned. The team announced that the young wide receiver left the game with an injury and will not return, via Adam Schefter. Update: The initial injury looked concerning. But Falcons fans can take a sigh of relief for […]

There are not very high hopes for the Atlanta Falcons heading into the 2022 season. The franchise went 7-10 in 2021 and further worsened their chances of competing by trading away Matt Ryan after his 14 years with the organization. Atlanta is looked at to have a much greater chance of landing the number one […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions will square off in NFL Preseason action on Friday night. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL preseason odds series, which includes our Falcons-Lions prediction and pick we have laid out below. For the first time in over a decade, Atlanta will not have Matt […]

August depth charts are a funny thing in the NFL, especially when teams release an ‘official’ look into their projected roster for the upcoming season. And while the general practice is to list rookies at the end of all positional groupings, there is no chance that Drake London will remain at the back end of […]

Cordarrelle Patterson never seemed to be able to find a consistent role for himself throughout his career. Patterson was always one of the best kick returners in the NFL, but he could never find his fit on offense. A wide receiver by trade, Patterson was often used a gadget player, but that never allowed for […]

The Hall of Fame game is the most meaningless of all preseason games. It is a fourth preseason game for two organizations that kicks off less than two weeks after training camp opens for most teams. In the 2022 version, Jacksonville starters like Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne, and Josh Allen didn’t partake. Neither did Las […]

After being the No. 2 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, things haven’t exactly gone to plan for Marcus Mariota. He’s served mostly as a backup quarterback for the last several years, but once the opportunity to go to the Atlanta Falcons and compete for the starting job presented itself, he pounced. Better yet, he’s […]

Expectations were high for Kyle Pitts the moment he heard his name called at the 2021 NFL Draft. He became the highest tight end to be selected after being picked No. 4 by the Atlanta Falcons. And his first-year numbers were indeed historical. He became only the second rookie tight end in history to surpass […]

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith had no other choice but to end Saturday’s practice early after tempers flare up and it got difficult to control the players. With training camp underway around the NFL, teams are trying to work out various aspects of their game and schemes for the 2022-23 campaign. By the looks […]

The Atlanta Falcons were expected to have something of a quarterback competition brewing during training camp, but it turns out that won’t be the case after all. The Falcons announced on Wednesday that Marcus Mariota would be the team’s starting quarterback in 2022, with rookie Desmond Ridder serving as his backup. Via ProFootballTalk, Falcons quarterbacks […]

Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones has found himself on the PUP list before the start of training camp.  Deion Jones, who will be on the Physically Unable to Perform List, will be able to return at any point before the start of the season. Jones underwent shoulder surgery during the off-season. It was originally […]

The Atlanta Falcons recently signed defensive tackle Eddie Goldman. After just 13 days as a Falcons player, Goldman decided to retire. New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan took a shot at the Falcons organization that will make even their fans laugh.  Goldman, who spent his six-season career with the Chicago Bears, informed the Falcons […]

Considering the Atlanta Falcons are in a restructuring state, there will be plenty of opportunities for players to step up and deliver for this team. It might be a tough season ahead, but at least the franchise is making moves to generate better production on the field in the coming years. With plenty of new […]

After the Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield, all eyes are on the San Francisco 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo. There are a handful of teams the veteran quarterback could be dealt to, but the Atlanta Falcons should at least consider making an offer. The quarterback position is nothing to gloat about and bringing him in could […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in the middle of restructuring their roster but that doesn’t mean the entire team will be duds. There is plenty for fans to be excited about, as the front office has brought in some nice young talent in the last two years. As long as they develop, then we should see […]

Michael Vick has come a long way. Once one of the brightest stars of the NFL, the ex-Falcons star gained infamy in due to his arrest and unpaid loans. Over the last few years, though, it seemed like Vick has finally cleaned up his act. That is, until recently. The Miami Herald recently reported that […]

It didn’t take long for former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl champion and punter Bradley Pinion to find work again. Pinion signed a one-year contract with the division-rival Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Veteran punter Bradley Pinion is signing with the #Falcons on a one-year deal, source said. Released by […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is without a doubt one of the top young players in the NBA today. As it turns out, though, the 20-year-old also has quite an arm on him. A clip of the Timberwolves stud playing a bit of football is currently making its rounds on social media — and for […]

Last year Cordarrelle Patterson came out of nowhere as a versatile weapon for the Atlanta Falcons. He proved to be a reliable receiver as well as a running back and should maintain that role. Additionally, we should see Kyle Pitts take another step in development while Drake London aims to improve the passing attack as […]