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The Atlanta Falcons had a stellar defensive performance against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2, and they did for most of the game without star cornerback A.J. Terrell, who left the game early because of a hamstring injury. Earlier in the week, head coach Raheem Morris noted that Terrell would be week-to-week, and he recently […]

The start of the 2025 NFL season has seen a few starting signal-callers suffer serious injuries this early. The injuries range from relatively minor (San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy, Minnesota Vikings’ JJ McCarthy) to season-altering (Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow). Because of that, the demand for backup quarterbacks is quite high. One name, in particular, is […]

Week 3 of the NFL brings a familiar NFC South matchup as the Atlanta Falcons go on the road for the second straight week to face the Carolina Panthers. The Falcons (1-1) are coming off a much-needed rebound win over the Minnesota Vikings, while the Panthers (0-2) are still searching for their first victory of […]

The Atlanta Falcons head into their Week 3 matchup against the Carolina Panthers at 1-1. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris has seen his offense get off to a good start this season. However, Michael Penix Jr. could be without one of his top targets in a road game against another NFC South rival on Sunday. […]

On Sunday evening, the Atlanta Falcons evened their record on the young 2025 NFL season to 1-1 with a road win over the Minnesota Vikings in front of a nationally televised audience. The win was a showcase for the Falcons’ new-look defense, which held the Vikings to just six points and flustered young quarterback JJ […]

On Sunday evening, the Atlanta Falcons picked up their first win of the young 2025 NFL season with a comfortable road victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. The game wasn’t exactly an offensive masterclass for Atlanta, but the defense put on a clinic, holding the Vikings’ offense to just six points on […]

The Atlanta Falcons recently picked up a big road win over the Minnesota Vikings to improve their record to 1-1 on the young 2025 season. While the offense left a lot to be desired, especially in the red zone, Atlanta’s defense put together an elite performance, holding Minnesota to just six points on the evening. […]

Week 1 of the NFL season is always sort of a feeling-out process, but teams start to show us who they really are in Week 2. This year, that came with plenty of dramatics and tight finishes at the end of some very entertaining, high-scoring games. Who had an overtime classic between the Cowboys and […]

Younghoe Koo’s grip on the Atlanta Falcons’ kicking job looks shakier than ever. After his costly miss in Week 1, the Falcons elevated Parker Romo from the practice squad ahead of their primetime clash with the Minnesota Vikings. The move came just days after Koo’s late-game failure against Tampa Bay left Atlanta empty-handed in a […]

The Cincinnati Bengals entered 2025 with Super Bowl aspirations and one of the NFL’s most talented rosters. In a cruel twist, though, those hopes were shaken in Week 2 when star QB Joe Burrow went down with a significant injury. Now, with the the Bengals’ championship window still wide open, Cincinnati faces a choice: ride […]

The Minnesota Vikings entered Week 2 hoping to build momentum after narrowly escaping with a comeback win in their season opener. Instead, they delivered one of their most lifeless performances in recent memory. From the opening whistle to the final muffed punt, the Vikings were thoroughly outclassed by the Atlanta Falcons. What made the defeat […]

When fans thinks of the best running back in the NFL, their immediate thought may be Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles or Derrick Henry of the Baltimore Ravens. But for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix, the answer to that question is simple: Bijan Robinson. The running back played a massive role in Atlanta’s 22-6 […]

It did not take the Atlanta Falcons long to get back on their feet following a failed mission to score a win right away in the 2025 NFL regular season. Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons, who suffered a 23-20 loss at home in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, finally found themselves in […]

The Atlanta Falcons got their first win of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday Night Football. Atlanta beat Minnesota 22-6 in an impressive upset win that they controlled from wire to wire. The Falcons won the game on the back of their superstar running back. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris made a bold declaration about […]

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 […]