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The 6-4 Las Vegas Raiders will travel to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 12 to take on the 3-7 Atlanta Falcons. Both teams are coming off losses in Week 11, as the Raiders lost to the Kansas City Chiefs at home and the Falcons fell to the New Orleans Saints on the road. The Raiders are […]

The Atlanta Falcons will be without Todd Gurley when they take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12 of the 2020 NFL season, according to team reporter Kelsey Conway. Gurley is nursing a knee injury. Gurley has been one of the leading forces for the Falcons this season. He leads the team with 610 […]

The 2020 NFL regular season will be over before too long, which means that fantasy football owners should already be gearing up for a run toward the postseason. Whether you are a fantasy football owner that has already locked up a spot in the postseason or you are a fantasy football owner still fighting for […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton won’t back down on his decision of starting Taysom Hill on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. The Saints were able to walk away with a victory, and Payton made sure to get in the last word—or retweet—on Atlanta Falcons’ wideout Roddy White. Following their victory, Payton retweeted White’s […]

Taysom Hill had a slow start to Sunday’s game for the New Orleans Saints, but he’s beginning to do what he does best, which is run the ball. Early in the fourth quarter versus the Atlanta Falcons, Hill scored his second rushing touchdown of the second half after a shaky start to the game. Taysom […]

The New Orleans Saints elected to go with Taysom Hill at quarterback, who had an uninspiring first-half outing against the Atlanta Falcons. In response to his performance for the Saints thus far on Sunday, Reggie Bush gave Hill a mediocre grade versus the Falcons. Reggie Bush on #Saints Taysom Hill in 1st half. "I think […]

Another Sunday, another individual offensive record set by a New Orleans Saints player. When wide receiver Michael Thomas caught his second pass in Sunday’s Week 11 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, it marked the 482nd reception of his career. With that figure, Thomas surpassed Cleveland Browns WR Jarvis Landry for the most catches through a […]

The New Orleans Saints will have a new quarterback under center on Sunday while their defense is without one of their key contributors. According to ESPN’s Dianna Russini, Marshon Lattimore will be inactive versus the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11. On a day the New Orleans Saints are starting a new quarterback in Taysom Hill, […]

The 7-2 New Orleans Saints will host the 3-6 Atlanta Falcons in Week 11 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. While the Saints are favored to win the game, the team’s offense is going to look much different since superstar quarterback Drew Brees is out with five broken ribs and a collapsed right lung. New Orleans will […]

While Jameis Winston took over for an injured Drew Brees last week, it’s Taysom Hill who will be getting the start for the New Orleans Saints against the Atlanta Falcons, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. This will be Hill’s first career start. Brees suffered multiple broken ribs and a collapsed lung in his team’s Week […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will undergo an MRI on Monday due to a rib injury, and he is questionable to play in next week’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Sean Payton said Drew Brees will get an MRI on his ribs. His status for next week’s game vs. the Falcons is in question. […]

After earning the NFL Offensive Player of the Year honor in 2017, Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley’s career went on an unexpected downturn. Several knee injuries haunted him which led to him being waived by the Los Angeles Rams and be picked up by the Falcons in the offseason. In his first season with […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have claimed Takk McKinley off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons. McKinley was recently waived by the Falcons, but he now has a new home in Cincinnati. Tikk-Takk-Toe We've acquired DE @Takk McKinley on waivers from the Atlanta Falcons. — Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) November 11, 2020 Takk McKinley appeared in four games for […]

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Takk McKinley ruffled feathers when he chastised the team for failing to trade him prior to last Tuesday’s deadline. Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris said McKinley would face discipline for his comments. As it turns out, McKinley has lost his job in Atlanta. The Falcons waived McKinley on Monday, per […]

After opening the season by losing their first five games, some of them in heartbreaking fashion, Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons have won two out of their last three games, with the only loss being a one-point defeat at the hands of the Detroit Lions in Week 7.  Now, they look to take home […]

The Atlanta Falcons may be without a key piece against the Denver Broncos after they officially listed wide receiver Calvin Ridley questionable for their upcoming match-up. According to Adam Schefter, the Falcons don’t expect to have the 25-year old, who is dealing with a foot injury, to suit up for Sunday. Though the Falcons are […]

Who doesn’t like Chipotle? Well, Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith doesn’t like it. He loves it! While there are more than a few folks out there who don’t exactly find the offerings of the highly popular Mexican chain to their liking, Smith is not one of them. As it turns out, he has taken his […]

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley has wanted out for quite some time, but the Falcons haven’t granted his request yet despite some efforts to do so. After staying put at Tuesday’s trade deadline, McKinley called out the organization on Twitter for declining to deal him in exchange for a second-round pick last year and […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is hoping that the team’s Week 8 win over the Carolina Panthers is “the start of something.” Although the Falcons are long shots to make the playoffs this season with a record of just 2-6, Ryan isn’t giving up hope just yet after a big win over the Panthers. “I […]

The Atlanta Falcons were able to pull a stunning upset against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8, improving their overall record to 2-6 for the season. It came with a heavy price though, with Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley sustaining an ankle injury that forced him to exit the game. It’s been reported, however, that […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had quite a performance for his squad on Thursday, which included a rather uncharacteristic 13-yard rushing touchdown. Ryan isn’t exactly a running QB, which is why his TD against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday prompted some (relatively) wild celebrations from pretty much the entire Falcons squad. After the game, Ryan […]

RB Todd Gurley scored a TD for the Atlanta Falcons, and this time he won’t draw flak for it. With the Falcons up by just a deuce, 19-17 in the early goings of the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night at the Bank of America Stadium, Gurley broke free and squeezed past […]

Atlanta Falcons’ defensive end Charles Harris was ejected from Thursday night’s game against the Carolina Panthers, thanks to a helmet-to-helmet hit on quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting. #Falcons pass-rusher Charles Harris has been ejected for a shot to Teddy Bridgewater’s head and PJ Walker is at QB for the #Panthers. — […]

Carolina Panthers star quarterback Teddy Bridgewater took a big hit on Thursday night, which has forced him to exit the matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Reports state that Bridgewater has been evaluated in the medical tent, which suggests that he might have sustained a significant injury here. As reported by NFL.com’s Ian Rapaport, Falcons’ Charles […]

Atlanta Falcons star wideout Calvin Ridley left the Carolina Panthers game with an injury. Ridley suffered an ankle injury. Back to NFL news: #Falcons WR Calvin Ridley, who was questionable to return with an ankle injury, has now been ruled out. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 30, 2020 The 2020 season has been a disaster […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers will face off on Thursday Night Football in a battle of struggling teams. The Falcons hold a record of 1-6, choking away several games in the course of the regular season so far. Atlanta has tortured ML bettors all season. They held late leads against the Cowboys, the Bears, […]

The 3-4 Carolina Panthers kick off Week 8 of the NFL season against the 1-6 Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. The game is at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers and Falcons met in Week 5 in Atlanta, with Carolina coming away with a 23-16 victory. Both teams lost in […]

Takk McKinley’s tenure with the Atlanta Falcons appears to be nearing its conclusion. According to a new report, the Falcons are now looking to move the 24-year-old prior to the upcoming trade deadline. This is via NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero: The #Falcons have had trade talks about DE Takk McKinley and other teams believe the former […]

The Atlanta Falcons have found confounding new ways to lose all season, and they topped themselves in last Sunday’s 23-22 loss to the Detroit Lions when their own touchdown cost them the game. As you surely know by now, Falcons running back Todd Gurley mistakenly scored with less than one minute to go, which gave […]

The Carolina Panthers will kick off Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night, but they’ll still be without their All-Pro running back. With the Panthers having a short week, Christian McCaffrey is unlikely to return to the offense ahead of the team’s contest versus the Falcons. Back in Week 2, McCaffrey suffered a […]

Todd Gurley and the Atlanta Falcons are still dwelling on him falling into the end zone in last week’s loss to the Detroit Lions. Despite Gurley being the one who committed the mistake, Raheem Morris is attempting to place the blame on himself. “I said this before and I’ll say it again, I feel like […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 111 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 111 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 111 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their biggest takeaways from Week […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey was eligible to return for this past weekend’s game against the New Orleans Saints after landing on injured reserve early in the year due to a high ankle sprain. However, McCaffrey did not suit up on Sunday, and he might not play in Carolina’s Week 8 matchup with the […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley was frustrated with himself after a late-game blunder that cost his team a win against the Detroit Lions. Gurley tried to stop but just couldn’t pump the brakes short of the goal line on a 10-yard touchdown run. Had he not scored, the Falcons could have simply milked the […]

Swirling rumors recently circulated that the Atlanta Falcons will look to trade either quarterback Matt Ryan or wide receiver Julio Jones at the upcoming trade deadline. The organization eventually debunked the talks and will stick with the players that they currently have in its locker room. Falcons WR1 Julio Jones also reaffirmed his commitment to […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford delivered a game-winning touchdown pass to tight end T.J. Hockenson, beating the Atlanta Falcons after getting the ball back late, following Todd Gurley’s inadvertent touchdown score. TJ HOCKENSON. FOR THE WIN. ON #NationalTightEndsDay! #OnePride #DETvsATL pic.twitter.com/IgPI0pOLGy — NFL (@NFL) October 25, 2020 Leaking out of the pocket to escape the […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley scored an unwanted touchdown Sunday afternoon against the Detroit Lions, when the veteran back — recalling Penn State versus Indiana — failed to stop at the one-yard line in an attempt to run down down the game clock. .@TG3II crosses the goal line to give the @AtlantaFalcons the lead! […]

More than a week remains before the NFL trade deadline hits on Nov. 3, and the trade rumors are heating up. Among those who have been involved in the rumor mill are Atlanta Falcons stars Julio Jones and Matt Ryan. However, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, a trade isn’t happening: While it’s always fun […]

The struggling Atlanta Falcons will get one of their top offensive weapons in wideout Julio Jones available to play in their upcoming Week 7 matchup against the Detroit Lions. He recently nursed a hamstring injury and saw limited action in the team practice last week but will suit up on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Adam […]