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Atlanta Falcons kicker Parker Romo did not waste any time making an impact after leading the team to an upset over the Minnesota Vikings, 22-6, on Sunday. Romo, however, might need more time to get to know his teammates’ names. The 28-year-old Romo made 5-of-5 field goals, including three in the first half, and was […]

The Atlanta Falcons visited the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium on Sunday, looking to enter the win column after dropping their opening assignment in Week 1. The Falcons had a promising start, scoring on two field goals from Parker Romo for a 6-0 lead in the first quarter. The 28-year-old kicker, who played for […]

With the Atlanta Falcons taking on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, the team is looking to bounce back after the disappointing 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the weekend prior. Looking at the loss from the Falcons to the Buccaneers, one of the frustrating aspects was the run game, as star Bijan Robinson speaks […]

Younghoe Koo’s job is officially in danger. One week after his Week 1 disaster, the Atlanta Falcons have officially elevated another kicker, Parker Romo, from the practice squad ahead of their matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. The Falcons signed Romo to their practice squad immediately after Koo missed a game-tying field goal against the Tampa […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a big Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings and hope to get back in the win column after suffering a 23-20 Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, there have been some injury concerns regarding wide receivers Drake London and Darnell Mooney. On Friday, their statuses for the […]

Week 2 of the NFL season features a particularly intriguing matchup as the Atlanta Falcons (0-1) travel to face the Minnesota Vikings (1-0). And this one comes with plenty of storylines. First, these teams had very different Week 1 outcomes. At home, the Falcons looked poised to notch a third straight win over the Tampa […]

The San Francisco 49ers made their long-anticipated move at kicker this week, parting ways with former third-round pick Jake Moody and signing veteran Eddy Piñeiro. But as Piñeiro revealed Wednesday, the Niners were close to missing out on their new leg entirely. “It’s been a crazy week,” Piñeiro told reporters after signing. “I was supposed […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Falcons got off to a rough start to the 2025 NFL season with a home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to start out 0-1. The Falcons got a strong game out of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., but ultimately, they weren’t able to make enough plays down the stretch to […]

On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons dropped to 0-1 on the young 2025 season with a brutal home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While quarterback Michael Penix Jr. played well in this one, Atlanta’s running game could not get going behind a brutal offensive line performance, and the defense did not get stops when they […]

Opening up at home to begin the season is always an advantage. The Atlanta Falcons were afforded that luxury in Week 1, yet they failed to capitalize, falling to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 in heartbreaking fashion. Atlanta came out red hot, striking in just three plays. The Falcons went 65 yards in 1:46, capped […]

Younghoe Koo had a brutal ending in the Atlanta Falcons’ season-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. Atlanta traded blows with Tampa Bay throughout the game, a testament to their rivalry in the NFC South Division. The hosts even had a chance to force overtime with a field goal from Koo, but […]

On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons got off to a rough 0-1 start to the 2025 NFL season with a narrow home loss to the divisional rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons had a strong start to this game but ultimately faltered as things went on and were unable to close things out down the stretch. […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ season started with a 23-20 loss in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons wasted no time with a 50-yard touchdown from Bijan Robinson via a pass from Michael Penix Jr. In the final seconds, Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo missed a potential game-tying field goal, which gave the Buccaneers the […]

The Atlanta Falcons began their 2025 season with a 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, and their misery was compounded when No. 1 wide receiver Drake London left the game with a shoulder injury. London exited early after landing hard on his right shoulder in the end zone on an incomplete pass […]

The Atlanta Falcons fought hard but ultimately suffered a 23-20 Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. To make matters worse, it appears Drake London suffered an injury during the contest. Reports indicate that London, who is 24 years old, suffered a shoulder injury during the game, according to beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter. […]

The Atlanta Falcons were in a winning position to close out their Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But when kicker Younghoe Koo’s 44-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right, all hope was lost. The Falcons fell 23-20, dropped a crucial NFC South clash. For quarterback Michael Penix, it was an opportunity to […]

Michael Penix Jr. has not suited up for Indiana in four years, but his diving score to beat then-No. 8-ranked Penn State in 2020 remains one of the best plays in program history. The quarterback reminded Hoosiers fans of the iconic highlight in the Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Although […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Falcons hosted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFC South showdown to kick off the season for both teams. It was a good early season test for a Falcons team that is looking to finally end their playoff drought this year, which has been in place for nearly a decade. […]

On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons will kick off their 2025 season with a home game against their NFC South divisional rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team that has kept them from winning the division for the last couple of years. Atlanta is hoping for a strong second year from rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who […]

With the 2025-26 season officially underway after Thursday night’s contest between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, some teams around the league are making last-minute roster adjustments. One of those clubs is the Atlanta Falcons, as the front office signed a player off of the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad. Reports indicate that the Falcons are […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 NFL season opener is a big divisional game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers represented the NFC South in the playoffs for years, but Atlanta is their primary competition this season. Michael Penix Jr. is confident heading into his second professional season. However, Drake London might be his sole target on the outside […]

With the 2025 NFL season coming soon, there’s almost no room for teams to make major changes. There are some exceptions, of course: the Green Bay Packers’ trade for Micah Parsons is proof of that. That being said, most of the moves that teams will do at this point are just minor moves to chip […]

Things had gotten tough for the Atlanta Falcons on the offensive side of the ball. But they still enter the season opener with high hopes. And part of the reason is the defense. A pair of Falcons’ rookies earned an impressive Todd Bowles endorsement before the clash against the Buccaneers. Jalon Walker and James Pearce […]

For the 2025 NFL season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t have the luxury of easing into the action. Their opener comes against an NFC South rival desperate to prove itself, the Atlanta Falcons. With storylines galore, from Michael Penix Jr stepping into his first full season as Atlanta’s starter to Tampa Bay’s veterans aiming […]

The Atlanta Falcons are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2025 season, in which Michael Penix Jr. will lead the team as the starting quarterback. The Falcons’ wide receiver room is currently a bit of a question mark, with Darnell Mooney and multiple other players currently dealing with injury. One of the biggest sources of […]

The Atlanta Falcons are looking for a rebound season in 2025 after failing to make the playoffs for the seventh straight year. Even though all remnants of their infamous Super Bowl LI loss are gone (outside of owner Arthur Blank), the effects still seem present to a degree. Two areas where the Falcons have primarily […]

The Atlanta Falcons will have a new look this fall with Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback for the first time heading into the regular season. However, Penix has been practicing without one of this top weapons for almost the entirety of training camp and the preseason. Darnell Mooney, seen by many as the No. 2 […]

The Atlanta Falcons experienced some injury woes during training camp, as starting offensive tackle Kaleb McGary had to be carted off the practice field earlier in August. With the season opener right around the corner, the organization made a final decision on his status. Reports indicate that McGary, who is 30 years old, is being […]

The career of young cornerback C.J. Henderson has not panned out as hoped when he was drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The path looked very clear. A Miami-born player who excelled at the University of Florida was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Henderson had the chance to be a Florida […]

The Atlanta Falcons made their share of cuts recently. But the injury loss of a lineman put them in a position of need. They took a step toward rectifying that issue by acquiring a young offensive tackle from the Seahawks, according to a post on X, formerly Twitter, by Tom Pelissero. “Trade! The #Seahawks are […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been named as a possible trade partner with the Houston Texans, for offensive lineman Cam Robinson. Texans reporter Aaron Wilson says that Atlanta has several reasons for being a viable spot for the veteran tackle. “Falcons make ton of of sense, as one of most tackle-thin teams in NFL after knee […]

NFL training camps and preseason are proving grounds where potential meets pressure. The Atlanta Falcons are learning just how tough the cutdown process can be. With the 53-man roster deadline looming, Atlanta has already started making difficult choices. A few names released so far have turned heads. For a team banking on youth and a […]

The Atlanta Falcons are four days away from finalizing their 53-man roster with the rest of the NFL. Except the NFC South franchise delivered cuts early. Per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Atlanta released 12 players total. Six on offense and six defenders. Including one quarterback. The list of player involves: Matthew Cindric, offensive lineman […]

The Atlanta Falcons wrapped up their preseason slate with a 31-13 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Friday on the road. This dropped the Falcons to a winless record, closing out this year’s preseason on a disappointing note. Atlanta will open the season against their division rivals, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, at home. Despite the […]

With the NFL’s regular season looming, the Atlanta Falcons are one of the league’s most intriguing teams. After a promising training camp and preseason from Michael Penix Jr., hopes are high for Atlanta in the NFC South. However, Drake London could really use some help on the perimeter. Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is […]

While many will say they got a tad too aggressive in their trade negotiations with the Los Angeles Rams, the Atlanta Falcons finally addressed their pass-rusher group at the NFL Draft. They will look to rookies Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. to help bring the pressure this season. However, if there is a realistic […]

The Atlanta Falcons need to pull out all the stops if they want to win the NFC South in 2025. Atlanta put a lot of work into their defense this offseason. But now it appears that their offensive line could be becoming a problem ahead of Week 1. Falcons right tackle will miss some time […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ offensive line is experiencing an injury bug with the regular season right around the corner. Reports indicate that one player recently underwent surgery while another suffered an injury on Wednesday in practice. Storm Norton, who is 31 years old, underwent ankle surgery on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Norton is expected […]

The Atlanta Falcons have done their due diligence, not playing any starters in the preseason, as they try to lower the risk of injury before the regular season starts. There is always still a chance that players could get hurt, and in their latest practice, one of their key offensive linemen went down, according to […]