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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 […]

The NFL’s 2020-21 regular season is rapidly approaching its halfway point with Week 7’s slate next up on the docket. In turn, your fantasy football season is likely hitting some critical moments. As teams begin to truly find their respective identities following an unconventional offseason and zero preseason, it is becoming clearer and clearer for […]

The Atlanta Falcons got in the win column this past weekend in their first game without Dan Quinn as head coach. However, there are those around the league who wonder whether Atlanta might still shop some of its top players before the Nov. 3 trade deadline. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported insiders believe the Falcons […]

The Atlanta Falcons were aware that the Arizona Cardinals took a commanding 28-3 lead over the Dallas Cowboys heading into the fourth quarter on Monday Night at the AT&T Stadium. Star quarterback Kyler Murray scored the touchdown off a short rush, while kicker Zane Gonzalez made good with the extra point with 7:53 left in […]

There have now been almost six full weeks of NFL regular season play in 2020. In all six weeks, at least one comeback of at least 16 points has occurred, a new all-time record for the league. With the Indianapolis Colts coming all the way back in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals, who briefly […]

Kirk Cousins began Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons on the wrong foot, which led to the Minnesota Vikings losing their fifth game of the season. Following his dismal performance, Cousins took the blame for Minnesota’s loss versus the Falcons, per Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press. #Vikings QB Kirk Cousins says he takes responsibility […]

The Atlanta Falcons have widened their lead over the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter — and are on the verge of winning their first game of the season. With minutes remaining in the third quarter, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan threw a specular touchdown pass to Julio Jones, extending their lead to 23 points. RYAN TO […]

Things are not going well for Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings so far in Week 6. With 1:15 to go in the first half against the winless Atlanta Falcons, Cousins tossed his third interception of the first half, bringing his season total to 10. On a 1st-and-5 on the opposing 44-yard line — just […]

The Atlanta Falcons are widening the margin against the Minnesota Vikings with a touchdown completed by wideout Calvin Ridley. The completed target puts the Falcons up 17-0 over the Vikings in the second quarter. .@CalvinRidley1 sprints for this fifth TD of the season! #RiseUpATL 📺: #ATLvsMIN on FOX📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/nrm6deI4Td […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Julio Jones may have witnessed major changes heading into Week 6. However, it appears to have provided a spark versus Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings. The Falcons wasted no time taking control after linebacker Deion Jones picked off quarterback Kirk Cousins on the first play of the game, via NFL […]

The past week for the Atlanta Falcons has been defined by change. Not only did the Falcons part ways with head coach Dan Quinn after a disastrous 0-5 start to the season, but Atlanta also had to make changes with its roster of players and assistant coaches heading into their game against the Minnesota Vikings.  […]

In a matchup that pits two struggling teams up against one another, the 1-4 Minnesota Vikings host the 0-5 Atlanta Falcons in a contest that should see absolutely no construct of what a defense should look like. Both offenses should rule the gridiron on Sunday, with the potential for each unit to score 30+ points […]