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The Atlanta Falcons closed the 2025 season with momentum and some uncertainty thanks largely to quarterback Kirk Cousins. After guiding Atlanta to a 5–2 finish down the stretch and four straight wins to end the year, Cousins struck a hopeful yet noncommittal tone when asked about what comes next. “It’s hard to say,” Cousins admitted, […]

A last-minute Kirk Cousins injury might be inadvertently helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback came down with an illness on gameday morning, potentially limiting his abilities in an all-important matchup with the New Orleans Saints. The Falcons announced that Cousins woke up sick on Sunday, along with defensive lineman David Onyemata, ESPN’s […]

The Atlanta Falcons entered Monday Night Football still involved with altering the NFL Playoffs picture. Kirk Cousins, Bijan Robinson and company faced a Los Angeles Rams team without Davante Adams. The Falcons duo struck first in textbook fashion. The running back got right behind the likes of Jared Verse, Byron Young and the defense. Atlanta […]

Week 17 of the NFL and Fantasy Football is finally upon us and the most important matchups of the fantasy playoffs are here. Whether or not you’re in the fantasy championship thanks to your quarterback, a solid performance at the position in Week 17 could be the difference in winning a league title. The final […]

NFL Week 17 will conclude on Monday Night Football as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this NFC showdown. The Los Angeles Rams (11-4) will visit the Atlanta Falcons (6-9) as the Rams look to improve their position ahead of the NFL Playoffs. Check our NFL odds series for the Rams-Falcons prediction and pick. […]

While the season hasn’t gone according to plan, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was clearly excited for Christmas after beating the Arizona Cardinals in Week 16. Cousins showed up to the post-game press conference wearing a Christmas-themed suit. He answered questions in a suit that resembled a Christmas tree with lights on it. His tie […]

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 26-19 on Sunday, moving to 6-9 on the season. The Falcons benefitted from an incredible game from Bijan Robinson, who caught a touchdown from Kirk Cousins. While the playoffs are gone for Atlanta, the veteran quarterback still recognized his running back. Cousins spoke about Robinson reaching 2,000 total […]

The Atlanta Falcons are hopeful of getting one of their star players back on the field, while Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon seems frustrated with NFL rules. These teams will meet in a Week 16 clash, and here are bold predictions for the contest. Both teams are looking toward 2026. The Falcons enter with […]

Kirk Cousins has spent nearly two decades refining his understanding of quarterback play, and this week, the Atlanta Falcons veteran pulled back the curtain on how the game has evolved — and how his mindset from as far back as 2006 still helps him thrive in 2025. Cousins, a Holland Christian graduate and former late-round […]

The Atlanta Falcons got a huge upset win on Thursday Night Football. Atlanta beat Tampa Bay 29-28 in an impressive comeback win in hostile territory. The win was obviously a huge relief for Falcons fans, but it had some special significance for one Falcons player. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins admitted that Thursday’s win against the […]

After Kirk Cousins led the Atlanta Falcons to a come-from-behind win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Thursday, it had to be asked: You like that? The Buccaneers did not, especially Todd Bowles, who seemingly threw his players under the bus. But Cousins couldn’t care less, as he enjoyed the Falcons’ […]

After a stunning loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 14, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hoped to rebound against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. However, the Bucs’ awful run following their Week 9 bye continued with another loss to a division rival. The Falcons embraced the role of spoiler against the Buccaneers. […]

Kirk Cousins’ tenure with the Atlanta Falcons will be regarded as a big disappointment when fans dive into the history books ages from now, but the 37-year-old quarterback can still channel his inner Captain Kirk under the right conditions. He and his teammates stunned the home crowd in Raymond James Stadium on Thursday night, handing […]

While the Atlanta Falcons ponder changes to their coaching staff, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to recover from a disastrous upset loss. And here is the Fantasy Football Week 15 start ‘em and sit ‘em advice for these teams. The Buccaneers remain in the mix to win the NFC South division with a 7-6 […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are two teams headed in opposite directions. Tampa Bay is 7-6 headed into Week 15 and in a tight race with Carolina for the NFC South title. Meanwhile, the Falcons are floundering at 4-9 after Michael Penix Jr.’s season-ending injury. The Falcons do not have their first-round pick […]

Week 13 brings a matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions. Both, though, are clinging to playoff hope in their respective conferences. The 4-7 Atlanta Falcons are fresh off a much-needed division win over the New Orleans Saints. They head to MetLife Stadium looking to build a late-season surge. The 2-9 New York Jets […]

While the Atlanta Falcons turn to a grizzled veteran quarterback, the Saints are hopeful for more good things from rookie Tyler Shough. And here are the Falcons and Saints’ bold predictions for their Week 12 clash. The Falcons (3-7) are trying to end a five-game skid that ruined their playoff hopes. Meanwhile, the Saints (2-8) […]

The Atlanta Falcons lost their fifth straight game last Sunday, falling to 3-7 on the season with a 30-27 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers. It was Atlanta’s second straight overtime defeat. And adding injury to insult, Michael Penix Jr. suffered a partial tear of his ACL in Week 11, ending his season. With the […]

Recently, it was announced that Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. would be out for the remainder of the season due to a partially torn ACL, which will require surgery. Penix Jr. has already undergone two ACL surgeries previously in his career when he was in college, and it remains to be seen if he […]

As there had been injuries dealt to the Atlanta Falcons, one that has concerned fans is the one to quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who had been put on injured reserve. With some inklings that the Falcons signal-caller would be out for the season, those fears are now realized. According to Wednesday’s statement by Atlanta itself, […]

The Falcons’ season somehow found a new low with Michael Penix Jr.’s latest knee injury. The second-year quarterback went down in the overtime loss to the Panthers, re-aggravating the same left knee that already cost him time earlier in the year. Per multiple reports, including ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the damage could end his 2025 season […]

With their 30-27 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers, the Atlanta Falcons have now dropped to 3-7 on the year. Despite being in the midst of a five-game losing streak, the Falcons haven’t fully given up on head coach Raheem Morris. Well at least quarterback Kirk Cousins hasn’t. The backup quarterback was pressed into action […]

The Washington Commanders’ 2025 season has spiraled into disaster following a catastrophic 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football. The final blow came when star quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow in the fourth quarter—an injury that could sideline the promising young signal-caller for several games, if not longer. With […]

The Washington Commanders fell to the Seattle Seahawks 38-14 in embarrassing fashion on Sunday Night Primetime, dropping to 3-6 on the season and third in the NFC East standings. Even worse, star quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a nasty elbow injury, most likely sidelining him for a significant amount of time. With their chances at the […]

Vikings fans hoping for a splashy Kirk Cousins reunion may want to temper expectations. After a rough cameo with Atlanta and chatter that Minnesota is the only logical landing spot, the Falcons have not shown interest in moving him, and any deal would collide with each team’s need for a reliable veteran behind its starter. […]

The Atlanta Falcons have an incredibly expensive backup quarterback in Kirk Cousins. After signing him to a massive free-agent contract, Cousins was replaced by rookie Michael Penix Jr during the 2024 season. When Penix was unable to play last Sunday, Cousins was thrust into action against the Miami Dolphins. His dreadful performance has NFL Network’s […]

There wasn’t a ton of drama and intrigue in Week 8 of the NFL season, but sometimes that’s what it takes to draw some hard lines in the sand about who is for real and who is not as the season reaches its halfway point. The week opened with a blowout on Thursday night, when […]

Football is a game of inches. That often holds true on the field, but that mentality can be applied outside the field. The windows to make a move for a team often come by fast and close even faster. All throughout the season, there was a lot of discussion about whether the Atlanta Falcons should […]

Michael Penix Jr. sitting out of the Atlanta Falcons’ Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins gave Kirk Cousins another shot at redemption. Instead, all he did was remind fans why he was benched in the first place. Cousins led the Falcons to just three points in the first half, resulting in a 17-3 deficit. […]

The Atlanta Falcons might be the hardest team in the NFL to figure out. You just don’t know what team you are going to get on any given Sunday. A 30-0 blowout loss to the Carolina Panthers was responded to with two consecutive wins against the Washington Commanders and Buffalo Bills. Last Sunday, the Falcons […]

As Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was questionable going into Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, his status has likely been revealed ahead of the contest. While the Falcons’ plan for Penix probably has changed within the week, the team will likely have backup Kirk Cousins under center when taking on the Dolphins. This […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback situation is quite the interesting topic around NFL circles today. With JJ McCarthy still nursing an ankle injury, the team has turned to former first-overall pick Carson Wentz. The results have been hit-or-miss, but it’s been enough to spark a discussion about the Vikings’ quarterback room. With Wentz struggling in their […]

With the NFL trade deadline looming, Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Kirk Cousins may be hearing his name swirling around in rumors. After all, the 37-year-old signal caller showed he was a capable starter at times last season. He led the Falcons to a 7-7 record while under the helm and threw for 3,508 yards with […]

As rumors around the Atlanta Falcons continue to swirl around the lackluster start led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the fanbase saw on Sunday the talent that’s in the second-year signal-caller. Speaking about the Falcons and Penix’s situation, he would go on to have a career-best first half against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. As […]

The Atlanta Falcons find themselves at the center of one of the NFL’s most intriguing quarterback questions. Veteran Kirk Cousins, signed to a lucrative deal just over a year ago, now sits on the bench behind rookie starter Michael Penix Jr. Despite constant speculation, Atlanta has yet to move Cousins, who remains a backup with […]

NFL trades are becoming more of a regularity. The Eagles traded for Tank Bigsby at the start of the season. Before that, when regular-season action was right around the corner, big-name players such as Micah Parsons, Adam Thielen, Tim Patrick, and Brian Robinson were moved. Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith, Minkah Fitzpatrick, DK Metcalf, George Pickens, […]

Former Atlanta Falcons star Matt Ryan is not buying into talk of a quarterback competition in Atlanta. On The Inner Circle podcast, the franchise’s longtime leader made it clear that the Falcons cannot afford to play games with their future after drafting Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall. “What are we doing?” Ryan asked when a […]

When it comes to your potential franchise quarterback, one adjective that a team would not want to hear is “untenable.” However, that is an adjective that NFL analyst Ted Nguyen used to describe the current situation revolving around Atlanta Falcons signal-caller Michael Penix Jr. On X, formerly Twitter, Nguyen broke down how the sophomore signal […]

Things were so bad for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3 in a 30-0 blowout loss to the Carolina Panthers. In the fourth quarter, the Falcons benched Michael Penix Jr. and inserted veteran Kirk Cousins, although it didn’t make much of a difference. Penix went 18-of-36 for 172 yards with a pair of interceptions and […]