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Everybody remembers the Super Bowl where the New England Patriots came back to defeat the Atlanta Falcons, right? Well, it sounds like Tom Brady is going to force everyone to re-live that game, as he’s set to star in an upcoming movie. Although he just retired, it seems the greatest quarterback of all time has […]

The Atlanta Falcons were one of the most surprising teams of the 2021 season. Expectations for this team were on the floor as they entered the campaign, but the Falcons managed to earn a respectable 7-10 record. Atlanta was one the cusp of making the playoffs for a couple of weeks, only to just miss […]

The NFL offseason has officially begun as teams across the league can start making early moves to the roster. Trading and free agency opens up in March, which is the start of the new year. However, the Atlanta Falcons are ahead of the curve right now after surprisingly cutting Dante Fowler early in the offseason. […]

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank sees that, as it stands, quarterback Matt Ryan will be under center for the team in the 2022 campaign. Blank recently took some time to speak to the NFL Network, where he noted that he believes the Falcons can still be a contender with Ryan as their starting quarterback. “Matt […]

It’s been a rough time for the Atlanta Falcons lately, but the franchise seems to be back on the right path. Since hiring Arthur Smith, optimism has struck the city of Atlanta. The front office has their work cut out for them, as the cap situation is not friendly. Even so, we take a look […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley endured a challenging season, as he stepped away from the team indefinitely at the end of October due to his mental wellbeing. Once the season ended, speculation and trade rumors began to swirl around Ridley’s future in Atlanta, with some beginning to put forth the idea that the Falcons […]

Kyle Pitts has been everything the Atlanta Falcons have hoped for, becoming a Pro Bowler in just his first NFL season. His 1,026 receiving yards and 68 receptions were among the very best ranks across rookies and tight ends around the league. He punctuated his stellar rookie campaign with a touchdown reception in the Pro Bowl. […]

The Atlanta Falcons have an intriguing offseason with plenty of questions to answer after missing the playoffs in the 2021 NFL campaign. Matt Ryan is most likely going to be their quarterback again in 2022, but that won’t really be enough to cover the holes and address the most pressing concerns of the team. With […]

Heading into the 2022 NFL offseason, the Atlanta Falcons are in a similar situation that they faced in the 2021 offseason in regards to their quarterback position. The Falcons are clearly in the midst of a rebuild, but still owe starting quarterback Matt Ryan $91 million over the next two years ($48.662 million cap hit […]

As will be the case for a multitude of other teams that missed out on playing playoff football this season, the Atlanta Falcons head into the upcoming offseason with multiple notable dilemmas on both sides of the ball. The Falcons did not have many expectations entering the 2021 NFL regular season, especially as the team […]

Kyle Pitts plays as a tight end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He is the highest drafted tight end in the history of the NFL. He was already chosen for the Pro Bowl in his rookie season, making him one of the best young talents in today’s NFL. In this article, […]

The Atlanta Falcons endured another rough season in 2021, struggling to the tune of a 7-10 record and a third-place finish in the NFC South. There are plenty of areas for the Falcons to improve upon ahead of the 2022 campaign, and the team is expected to make some splashes in free agency during the […]

As was the case for the past couple of years, the Atlanta Falcons enter the upcoming offseason with plenty of uncertainty across the board. Unlike with multiple other teams that wound up missing the playoffs, the Falcons will not have to address any notable personnel changes, as general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur […]

Although the Atlanta Falcons’ season came to an end in Week 18, they aren’t afraid to recognize their players’ achievements. On Wednesday, the Falcons tweeted a highlight reel of Cordarrelle Patterson’s high-quality performances this season. Of course, the running back had to reply with a close-up of his newest cleats, which are a clear message […]

The Atlanta Falcons finished their first season under head coach Arthur Smith with a 7-10 record. Atlanta shockingly had an outside chance at the playoffs, which is a lot better than what many people expected out of the roster coming out of training camp. Smith will now head into his first Falcons offseason with options […]

The Atlanta Falcons wrapped up a dismal 2021 campaign with a tough 30-20 defeat to division rival New Orleans Saints in Week 18 proceedings. QB Matt Ryan’s struggles on the field paralyzed the entire offense and eventually hindered them from being in a position to win the game. With the loss, the Falcons settled with […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley shockingly stepped away from football earlier this season to work on mental health issues. Ridley’s stunning decision caused him to miss the team’s final 11 games of the season. Recently, NFL Network reporter Steve Wyche swirled the rumor mill around Ridley and the Falcons, putting the idea out there […]

The New Orleans Saints concluded their 2021 season on a high note with a solid 30-20 win over division rival Atlanta Falcons. With a strong start, Sean Payton and his men easily built a significant lead and never looked back as they went on to secure the Week 18 victory. Unfortunately, the Saints weren’t in […]

Amid the rampant speculation surrounding his future, Matt Ryan is aiming to remain with the Atlanta Falcons for the 2022 season. During his post-game press conference following the Falcons’ Week 18 home defeat to the New Orleans Saints, Ryan did not shy away from engaging in talk about his future in Atlanta but was rather […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to send Ben Roethlisberger into retirement, they also need to find a new quarterback to welcome in. Matt Ryan, a veteran quarterback on the mediocre Atlanta Falcons, makes sense as a replacement for Roethlisberger. He could serve as a respectable field general for a few years and allow Pittsburgh to stay […]

The New Orleans Saints are set to take on the Atlanta Falcons in a Week 18 matchup. This is a game that New Orleans should be able to walk away with a win, but they have played the Falcons this season and they did lose that game, 27-25. New Orleans has shown that they have […]

The New Orleans Saints will face the Atlanta Falcons in a classic NFC South rivalry matchup on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Saints-Falcons prediction and pick. The Falcons and Saints will battle on Sunday with playoffs still on the line for New Orleans. The path to the postseason […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has much been impressed with Kyle Pitts’ rookie season, as he sees that the former Florida Gators star continues to improve “every day.” The Falcons passer took some time during his press conference ahead of the Week 18 home clash with the New Orleans Saints to reflect on Pitts’ debut […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ Week 18 matchup against the New Orleans Saints should be a fun contest. The Saints are fighting for their playoff lives, while the Falcons have a chance to spoil it for them. We take a look at this Saints-Falcons game with some of our Falcons Week 18 predictions in mind. Defensively, Atlanta […]

As the Atlanta Falcons may see notable changes in the upcoming offseason, quarterback Matt Ryan at the least would like to have all-around offensive talent Cordarrelle Patterson return for the 2022 season. In speaking during a press conference ahead of the Falcons’ Week 18 clash with the New Orleans Saints, Ryan opened up on what […]

Although the Atlanta Falcons are officially eliminated from the NFL Playoffs, they’ll have a chance to upset the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. With New Orleans just outside of the playoff race, Atlanta has a chance to spoil their postseason hopes. To do that, they’ll need everyone at their best. Luckily for Atlanta, they’ve received […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley is one of the rising stars in the league at the wide receiver position. Coming off of a career-year in 2020, many expected Ridley to further rise up the wide receiver ranks with a strong campaign. That hasn’t been the case. The Falcons star has been away from the […]

Cordarelle Patterson has bounced between five teams in his nine-year NFL career. But after a strong season with the Atlanta Falcons in which set career highs across the board, Patterson no longer wants to be a journeyman. According to Kris Rhim of Falcons.com, Patterson wore a sweatshirt that reads “Atlanta Georgia Changed My Life” at […]

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Buffalo Bills 29-15 in Week 17. After the Falcons-Bills game, we’ll be releasing our Falcons Week 17 takeaways. The Falcons came into the game with a tough task ahead of them: stopping Bills quarterback and MVP candidate Josh Allen. Atlanta did a good job of stopping Allen through the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are currently taking on the Buffalo Bills in an interesting Week 17 matchup. Buffalo currently leads the Falcons 14-12 near halftime. Although there haven’t been many bright spots this season for the Falcons, Kyle Pitts has been incredible for them this year and he was certainly worth the first-round pick that they […]

The NFL is mourning the loss of Dan Reeves, who passed away on New Year’s Day at the age of 77. Reeves was a former player and coach, making an impact in the league for 38 years. In light of his passing, many are wondering why the NFL legend was never inducted into the Pro […]

The Atlanta Falcons will play the Buffalo Bills in an inter-conference matchup in Week 17. It’s time continue our NFL odds series with a Falcons-Bills prediction and pick. The Falcons and Bills play in Week 17 as each team is battling for postseason position. Atlanta has an outside shot at one of the NFC Wild […]

Legendary former NFL player and head coach Dan Reeves has sadly passed away at the age of 77, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former NFL player and head coach Dan Reeves, who during his 38 years in the league participated in nine Super Bowls, the third most for an individual, has passed away. Reeves […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills are preparing to take each other on in Week 17. Critical to any team’s defensive success against Buffalo is slowing down Bills QB Josh Allen. Allen is one of the hardest in the league to defend, as he combines a rocket arm with the ability to take off and […]

After staying alive in the NFC playoff picture following their win over the Detroit Lions, the Atlanta Falcons now turn their attention to another key test as they will clash with the Buffalo Bills in Week 17. The Falcons made it quite nerve-wracking for their home fans in Week 16, but in the end, a […]

The Buffalo Bills Week 17 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons has everything on the line. Buffalo aims to clinch the AFC East, while Atlanta hopes to keep their playoff hopes alive. We take a look at this Bills-Falcons matchup with some of our Bills Week 17 predictions in mind. Buffalo’s defense stepped up when they […]

The Atlanta Falcons are set to take on the Buffalo Bills in what will be a tough matchup. Both teams respect each other, but with their season on the line, Atlanta needs a big win on Sunday. However, they should have a little confidence in their game, as Stefon Diggs praises Cordarrelle Patterson with the […]

The Detroit Lions lost a heartbreaker in Week 16 as they fell to the Atlanta Falcons, 20-16. This was a game that the Lions definitely could have won but they were a bit shorthanded and just couldn’t do a little more to walk away with a tough victory. Everything that the Lions have shown the […]

With a crucial win over the Detroit Lions in Week 16, the Atlanta Falcons kept their place in the NFC playoff race and continue to prevail as they aim to make a playoff push this season. Even if they make the playoffs and don’t go far, it would still greatly benefit Atlanta to make one […]