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The Falcons need a lot of help. They have needs at pretty much every position. The offensive line is bad and most of the time, the defense cant stop anyone. Perhaps most pressing, however, is their need for quality defensive backs. The Falcons have a solid, young safety duo with Damontae Kazee and Keanu Neal […]

The Atlanta Falcons will likely get their top playmaker back for their Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers, according to Atlanta head coach Dan Quinn. Jones, a six-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro selection, missed his first game of the season last week. Without Jones, the Falcons struggled in their Thanksgiving day matchup, scoring only […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is coming off a modest performance by his standards during the win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 12. Regardless, his only regret may be the one catch he failed to make. Thomas suffered an uncharacteristic drop during the third quarter of New Orleans’ 26-18 victory. According to […]

With the Atlanta Falcons out of the playoff picture that has been some questions if the team should shutdown Julie Jones or Matt Ryan. Falcons coach Dan Quinn thinks it’s a fair question to preserve their franchise players, but it’s not something that he is interested in doing. Dan Quinn asked if he’d considering pulling […]

The Atlanta Falcons started to make a comeback against the New Orleans Saints and used a touchdown throw by Matt Ryan to Russell Gage to begin their efforts. Facing a 26-9 deficit, Ryan had a clean pocket and was able to allow the play to develop, which was more than enough to deliver the touchdown […]

In desperate need to move the chains, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan took off on 3rd & 5. While he ended up crossing the first down marker, the New Orleans Saints forced him to fumble and Vonn Bell scooped up the recovery. This play was a strong portrayal of how much pressure Ryan has been […]

The New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons hate each other. Therefore, when one team humiliates the opponent’s quarterback, it creates a lasting memory in this NFL rivalry. Shy Tuttle created a moment New Orleans fans won’t soon forget when he blasted Matt Ryan with a forearm after picking off the Atlanta quarterback on Thursday night. […]

The New Orleans Saints were kicked around by the Atlanta Falcons a few weeks ago. Kiko Alonso and his defensive teammates are on a mission to gain revenge. Late in the third quarter, they are doing their job, leading 20-9. I blinked and Kiko Alonso was in the backfield pic.twitter.com/LhL6HIOwMi — The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) November […]

There are a lot of things New Orleans Saints fans can be thankful for. They are thankful Drew Brees is still putting up elite numbers. They are thankful Teddy Bridgewater is an amazing backup. They are thankful Taysom Hill just carved through the Atlanta Falcons defense and completed a long touchdown run. The run happened […]

It’s an uphill battle for the Atlanta Falcons as they’re trying to take down a strong New Orleans Saints team. Thankfully, Matt Ryan gets the team on the board with a solid pass to rookie tight end Jaeden Graham. It was a beautifully executed play as the offensive line gave the 34-year-old pass-caller all the […]

One of the most meaningful games in New Orleans Saints history involved a blocked punt early against the Atlanta Falcons. Taysom Hill wrote the same script in 2019 on Thanksgiving Night. Saints fans remember and cherish the first game in the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. Steve Gleason blocked a punt against the Falcons on September […]

The Atlanta Falcons will be without star wideout Julio Jones when they take on their NFC South arch-nemesis, the New Orleans Saints, on Thanksgiving, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Falcons’ official website explained that head coach Dan Quinn classified Jones’ status on Wednesday as a ‘game-time decision.’ However, the team ‘must not […]

When the Atlanta Falcons managed to not only defeat the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome it was surprising to see. However, managing to accomplish that feat with the final score being 26-9 was even more unpredictable. Both teams will have their own reasons to be motivated to get a win in this matchup. […]

The Atlanta Falcons are confident that Julio Jones will be able to play in their Thanksgiving showdown against the New Orleans Saints despite a shoulder injury according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. From @gmfb: The #Falcons are optimistic about having WR Julio Jones (shoulder) today, assuming his shoulder is strong enough… Meanwhile, the #Saints […]

While the New Orleans Saints will be without their left side of their offensive line on Thanksgiving Day, their opposers, the Atlanta Falcons, could be without their best player. Wide receiver Julio Jones is questionable with a right shoulder injury. Jones did not practice throughout the Falcons’ walkthroughs before the short turnaround against the vaunted […]

The Atlanta Falcons will not have much time to recover with a matchup against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night. Regardless, wide receiver Julio Jones is still holding out hope for his status. Jones picked up an AC joint sprain in the loss to the Tampa Bay buccaneers. According to NFL Network Insider Ian […]

The New Orleans Saints face-off on Thanksgiving Day against the Atlanta Falcons and are going to try and get some revenge after the Falcons dominated them just a couple of weeks ago at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Will the Falcons be able to get the job done and get some payback, or will they lose to […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones did not participate in practice on Tuesday, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. Jones is nursing a shoulder injury that he sustained during the first half of his team’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this past Sunday. Jones exited the game and returned with less than six minutes […]

The New Orleans Saints played the Atlanta Falcons in early November and the offense was shut down. They were only able to muster up nine points, which was shocking considering how bad the Falcons’ defense had been heading into that game. The Saints’ offense gets another chance on Thursday night to light up the Falcons’ […]

Due to the fact that the Atlanta Falcons will be playing on Thursday night, they did not practice on Monday. However, by rule, they are required to submit an injury report to the NFL. In the report, the Falcons listed wide receiver Julio Jones as a non-participant, as he is dealing with a shoulder injury […]

One of America’s best and favorite pastimes is upon us, football on Thanksgiving! Like every other kid, watching football on Thanksgiving while everyone waits patiently for the turkey that was supposed to be done 30 minutes ago is a tradition. For the players that actually compete in these games, the feeling is no different. Drew […]

The Atlanta Falcons shocked the NFL just a couple of weeks ago when they dominated the New Orleans Saints on both sides of the ball and came away with a victory at the Mercedes-Bez Superdome. The two teams face off again on Thanksgiving in Atlanta, and this time the result is going to be different. The […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is nursing a sprained foot that kept him out of his team’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, and his status for the Falcons’ matchup with the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night is in question as a result. But head coach Dan Quinn provided some good […]

The turnaround wasn’t that. After winning two in a row, the disappointing 2019 Atlanta Falcons came back down to earn, losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 35-22 fashion, in turn, falling back to the gutters of the NFC South with a 3-8 record. Quarterback Matt Ryan shared some thoughts about the disappointing record. Via […]

One of the most exciting plays in football is when an offensive or defensive lineman scores a touchdown. Last week it was Quenton Nelson and this week, Vita Vea hauled in his first touchdown for the Tampa Buccaneers versus the Atlanta Falcons. 🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL 🚨 VITA VEA HAS HAULED IN HIS […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston connected with wide receiver Chris Godwin on an immaculate thread-the-needle reception, leading to a first-quarter touchdown for the NFC South franchise against the Atlanta Falcons (via NFL). .@Jaboowins threads the needle and hits Chris Godwin for a 71-yard @Buccaneers TD! @CGtwelve_ #GoBucs 📺: FOX📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been extremely disappointing in 2019. Through the first 10 games, they are just 3-7 and find themselves tied with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the worst record in the NFC South division. However, superstar wide receiver Julio Jones is doing exactly what you’d expect, causing headaches for opposing defenses. Just how […]

The Atlanta Falcons are on track to have another disappointing season under Dan Quinn in 2019. The team has won two consecutive games but is still sitting at 3-7 — good enough for second-to-last place in the NFC South. Before the season began, there was optimism that Atlanta would be able to return to being […]

The Atlanta Falcons will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12. Among all the players in this game, Julio Jones is in line for a massive breakout performance for the Falcons. Through the first 11 weeks, Jones has hauled in 59 receptions, 882 yards, and four touchdowns. Surprisingly enough, the Falcons’ All-Pro wide receiver […]

NFL Week 12 kicked off with an AFC South showdown between the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans. By defeating the Colts, the Texans moved into sole position of first place in the division. Ahead of Sunday’s slate of games, let’s make some predictions for the remainder of Week 12. 1. Matt Ryan throws 4 TDs […]

The Atlanta Falcons are hoping to their first winning streak of the 2019 NFL season going against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Unfortunately, it appears they will be severely shorthanded on offense. Running back Devonta Freeman and tight end Austin Hooper have been ruled out for Week 12, via ESPN’s Field Yates: Players already ruled out […]

The Atlanta Falcons will be trying to get a winning streak going on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Unfortunately, they will have to find a way to do it without tight end Austin Hooper once again. Hooper was unable to play in the 29-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 11 due […]

The NFL season is gradually nearing its end with Week 11 wrapping up on Monday night. Before glancing at what’s ahead in Week 12, there were a few wide receivers who stood out in fantasy football in Week 11. Among all wideouts, John Brown caught nine passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns en route […]

The 11th week of the NFL season has concluded and it was another week of action-packed games. Throughout the slate of games, there were plenty of running backs who gashed opposing defenses en route to a big-time performance in fantasy football. Just like most weeks, Christian McCaffrey led all running backs in scoring. The Carolina […]

The NFL regular season continues to roll along and Week 11 has come to a close. Before looking forward to Week 12, there were multiple quarterbacks who performed well in fantasy football in Week 11. First and foremost, Lamar Jackson is a human highlight-reel each and every week. On Sunday, the dual-threat quarterback torched the […]

Despite a recent resurgence from his team, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn definitely remains on the hot seat. Even with Atlanta winning back-to-back games against divisional foes — the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers, respectively — Quinn’s 3-7 Falcons remain well outside the current postseason picture in the NFC. Quinn has now publicly […]

By defeating the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons have their first two-game winning streak of the season. Most people likely anticipated the Falcons having more than one two-game winning streak or at least more than three wins altogether. Before the season began, there was some optimism that Atlanta could return to competing for […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan completed 21 of his 31 throws for 311 yards and a touchdown in a 29-3 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, and with that performance, Ryan moved past Warren Moon for 10th place on the NFL’s all-time passing list, per Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. Ryan now has 49,383 passing […]

The Carolina Panthers weren’t able to secure a victory in Week 11, but that didn’t prevent Christian McCaffrey from making history. In Sunday’s loss, McCaffrey made NFL history by becoming the first player to ever have over 1,000 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in his first 10 games of the season: Christian McCaffrey now […]