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When a team blows a 28-3 lead in the Super Bowl, that is something that sticks around for awhile. It seems like the Atlanta Falcons are still dealing with that harsh memory. Atlanta has been 7-9 in each of the last two seasons. They have built an offense that should win more than seven games. […]

Having depth at the running back position is important for each team, but this season, it’s going to be even more important. If the NFL season happens and a small number of players test positive for COVID-19 the NFL will probably try to keep the season going. If a starting running back tests positive with […]

The Atlanta Falcons were one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams in 2019. Some had them pegged as darkhorse Super Bowl contenders (or maybe that was just me), but the Falcons went just 7-9 and missed the playoffs. It marked Atlanta’s second straight 7-9 season, and in an NFC South that includes the New Orleans […]

While the 28-3 debacle from Super Bowl LI stings deeply for the fan base of the Atlanta Falcons, there have been plenty of great moments in this history of this franchise. June 30, 1965, marks the first day that the Falcons were considered a member of the NFL, and they have not looked back since, […]

The coaching staff for the Atlanta Falcons reached out Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson to help with the team’s virtual offseason program. Falcons coach Dan Quinn knows one of the biggest things the team has missed this offseason has been the locker room comradery and after reaching out to Thompson, the team decided to do […]

The Atlanta Falcons were one of the most active teams in free agency this offseason, adding multiple marquee players. Thomas Dimitroff, the general manager of the Falcons, spoke out on why the team’s active free-agency spending will be vital to the team’s success: “I think we accomplished what we wanted to accomplish and needed to […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 78 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 78 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 78 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan welcome fashionista (and Dillon’s significant other) Nellie […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has some high expectations for wide receiver Calvin Ridley heading into the 2020 season. Not being in the facility with everyone has been a problem for most, but Ryan thinks it might actually be a blessing for Ridley. With all the one-on-one work that Ridley has been able to do, […]

The Atlanta Falcons haven’t won a Super Bowl yet, but they have still found a lot of success, led by a lot of top-notch players. There are really probably 10 or more players who could be in the top five, but we have narrowed it down to five. Let’s break down the five greatest Falcons […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan released a statement regarding the death of Rayshard Brooks who was shot by police in Atlanta last Friday night. In a statement posted on Twitter, Ryan said he spent the weekend trying to wrap his head around the death of Brooks, but he couldn’t, because Brooks should still be alive. […]

There is an ongoing tally of players and coaches in the NFL that have said they’ll protest in the 2020 season and Dan Quinn of the Atlanta Falcons is the latest. To show his support for his players, Quinn informed local reporters that he will protest alongside his players in 2020. Falcons HC Dan Quinn… […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have become a real threat in the NFC South. In a Zoom interview, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan discussed how adding Tom Brady impacts their matchup with the Bucs and the division as a whole. “It’s going to be a tough division, no question about it,” Ryan said, per The Atlanta […]

The NFC South is a loaded division, but Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan isn’t intimidated by any team in the NFC South. Ryan knows it’s going to be tough playing in the division, but he wants to remind everyone that they will also have to face the Falcons. They really struggled early in the 2019 […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had a hilarious response when asked about the possibility of pumping crowd noise into stadiums in the event fans cannot attend the first few games of the seas0n. Ryan, rather succinctly, said he and the Falcons might not be the best spokespersons for inauthentic crowd noise, via Jason Butt’s Twitter. […]

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter is confident that wide receiver Calvin Ridley is prepared to take a big step forward during the 2020 season. Ridley was on pace to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark during the 2019 season before an abdominal injury forced him to miss the last three games of the year. Koetter has […]

In 2017, before coming to the Atlanta Falcons, then-Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley recorded a league-high 2,093 yards from scrimmage and 19 touchdowns. The next season, the former top-10 pick dominated once again with 1,831 yards and 21 TDs in only 14 games. However, a knee injury would end Gurley’s 2018 season early […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 76 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 76 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 76 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their series on the one burning […]

The Atlanta Falcons lost tight end Austin Hooper to the Cleveland Browns in free agency back in March, leaving a rather gaping hole at the position. However, the Falcons feel they have found a fine replacement: Hayden Hurst. Atlanta acquired Hurst in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens shortly after Hooper departed, and quarterback Matt […]

Colin Kaepernick has been out of the NFL since the end of 2016, but if it were up to Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, Kaepernick would have a place somewhere in the league. Speaking on Kaepernick on Tuesday, Ryan said that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback “should have every opportunity to be back in […]

The Atlanta Falcons made one of the bigger moves this offseason when they signed veteran free agent Todd Gurley. Gurley is still in the prime of his career as an elite superstar running back. And he adds what could be one of the missing pieces to an Atlanta team that could contend for a Super […]

The coronavirus pandemic has prevented certain teams from conducting physicals with free agents they’ve signed and the Atlanta Falcons can cross off an important name off of their list. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Todd Gurley passed his physical with Atlanta on Monday. After having an agreement with Atlanta for nearly two months, Todd Gurley […]

A lot of people have come out and marched on the streets to protest the death of George Floyd and countless others at the hands of police. Just recently, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn also joined the protests in calling for police reform and stopping racial injustice, particularly for the African American community. Per […]

The Atlanta Falcons signed Todd Gurley earlier this offseason and he’s already turning heads within the organization. Despite the unusual circumstances this offseason, Matt Ryan spoke about how Gurley has handled himself. In a conversation with Vaughn McClure of ESPN, Ryan shared how impressive Gurley has been in his short time with the Falcons: “I’ve […]

There have been a number of NFL quarterbacks that have used their platform to stand in solidarity with the African American community following the death of George Floyd. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is now doing what he can to play his part in sparking a change. Ryan has since established a GoFundMe fundraiser with […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been to a pair of Super Bowls, though the always dangerous NFC South franchise has unfortunately never managed to capture a title. Originally breaking into the NFL all the way back in 1966, just ahead of the 1970 merger, the Falcons have reached the postseason 14 times—including as a result of […]

Since their appearance in Super Bowl LI, the Atlanta Falcons have a combined record of 24-24 and have failed to reach the postseason in two of the last three seasons. If the team wants to get back to being true contenders in the NFC, several players will have to take their games to the next […]

Atlanta Falcons veteran quarterback Matt Ryan wrote some words on the tragedy of George Floyd’s death on Instagram for his followers on Saturday. Floyd, an African-American man who asphyxiated while in custody by the Minneapolis Police Department officers last week, has been a beacon for social justice activists to lead protests across the nation this […]

Although Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst has not been in town very long, he is doing what he can to make an impact on the community amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. His efforts to address the stigma of talking about depression and suicide have already helped him reach out to those dealing with it. […]

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank issued a statement on Sunday calling for people to come together following the death of George Floyd on Monday in Minneapolis. Blank said Americans must continue to try to move the needle and push for actionable measures (via Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk): Blank said in his statement he […]

Matt Ryan understands that the Atlanta Falcons can’t get off to a slow start as they have in recent seasons. Following a dismal year from the Falcons, Ryan shared Atlanta’s key to success for the 2020 NFL season. While making an appearance on ESPN’s Sportscenter, Ryan spoke about what the Falcons need to do to […]

Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack knows there are going to be a couple of big downfalls if they have to play in empty stadiums in the fall. He knows how important the crowd noise is to cover up the calls he is making out. If it’s loud and clear when he is making calls, teams […]

There is an impressive amount of talent at the wide receiver position in the NFL, but one of the clear-cut best receivers in the league is DeAndre Hopkins of the Arizona Cardinals. Hopkins has been named to four Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams over the course of his seven-year career, with no signs of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, regarded mostly for the team’s infamous cream-colored throwback uniforms and a lone Super Bowl title from almost two decades ago, have been around for quite some time with the NFC South franchise once again on the rise. Although the Buccaneers have encountered some tumultuous portions of the team’s history as Tampa […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had quite the history in the NFL. Since joining the league in 1966, the Falcons have been on a quest for the coveted Super Bowl crown. Although they’ve managed to make it to the playoffs quite a number of times, the NFC South Division contenders have fallen short after agonizing losses […]

The Atlanta Falcons joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1966, first playing against some heavy hitters in the NFC West before divisional realignment occurred in 2002. In that time, the Falcons have developed a healthy rivalry were several other franchises. 5. San Francisco 49ers Before competing in the NFC South division, the Falcons […]

Superstar quarterback Tom Brady is now a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For the first 20 years of his career, however, he helmed the New England Patriots. During his time with the Patriots, Brady won — a lot. One of his many Super Bowls was Super Bowl 51, and that particular one has become […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst is still waiting to get properly settled in his new home after being traded from the Baltimore Ravens this offseason. Fortunately, it appears he has already gotten well-acquainted with quarterback Matt Ryan. The restrictions placed by the league in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has offered up its […]

The NFC South has undergone plenty of noticeable changes since the 2019 NFL season came to a close. Of course, no moves were felt more throughout the sports world than Tom Brady signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Besides Brady, the Buccaneers were also able to land Rob Gronkowski via trade, even though he possesses […]

Tom Brady is now a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After 20 years with the New England Patriots, he’s jumped ship (come for the news, stay for the puns) to join the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and New Orleans Saints in the NFC South. Brady is an obvious Hall of Famer. He has too many […]