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The Atlanta Falcons have put themselves back in control of the NFC South. After enduring a rough patch with four consecutive losses and nearly tripping over themselves in a close win against the struggling Las Vegas Raiders, they have now regained some stability with two straight victories. But their return to the top of the […]

The Atlanta Falcons turned heads during the NFL Draft in April with one of the most surprising selections in recent memory. It wasn’t necessarily the player, quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who raised eyebrows—he was considered a first-round talent by many—but rather the context surrounding the No. 8 overall pick. Penix was projected to be drafted […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in a tight race during the final weeks of the regular season. Atlanta is 7-7 heading into Week 16 and is in a tight race with Tampa Bay for the NFC South division title. The Falcons have to keep winning during the final three weeks of the regular season to have […]

After just 14 subpar games, the Falcons made the decision to bench Kirk Cousins in favor of the 8th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Michael Penix Jr., a 2023 Heisman Trophy finalist and presumptive future face of the franchise in Atlanta. The move comes at an interesting point in the season, as the […]

Less than a year after signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract, the Atlanta Falcons are reportedly planning to release Cousins. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported today that Atlanta is expected to release Cousins before March 17, when he is due a $10 million bonus. “Kirk Cousins’ divorce from the Falcons is expected to […]

When the Atlanta Falcons take on the New York Giants in Week 16, rookie Michael Penix will be replacing Kirk Cousins under center. But for star wide receiver Drake London, he won’t even notice the difference. It certainly won’t be the same catching passes from Penix compared to Cousins. But as long as London is […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ recent decision at starting quarterback has sparked some serious debate about the franchise’s plans for Kirk Cousins moving forward. After 14 appearances under center, head coach Raheem Morris announced that the Falcons are benching Cousins for rookie first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. Cousins has struggled through the second half of the season, […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in a tight race over the final three weeks of the regular season. Atlanta is 7-7 heading into Week 16 and is just one game behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South division race. Winning the division is the only way that the Falcons can make the playoffs in a stacked […]

Less than a day after being benched, Kirk Cousins expressed his commitment to supporting the Atlanta Falcons’ new starting quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., in any way he can. “He just said he’s in my corner. Just like I said I was for him when I first got here,” Penix said of Cousins via a post […]

Kirk Cousins was the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons when they beat the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 on Monday Night Football in Week 15. It was an important win for the Falcons because it improved their record to 7-7 and helped them keep pace with the 8-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who currently own the […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a stunning move in wake of their 15-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. On Tuesday, the team announced that starting quarterback Kirk Cousins was being benched in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. While Cousins had been playing poorly, the move came as a big surprise […]

The Atlanta Falcons are back at home in Week 16, where they’ll be hosting the New York Giants. Just days before the matchup, things took a twist, as there will be a new starting quarterback for the Falcons. After weeks of struggling and emphasizing he had faith in Kirk Cousins, Falcons coach Raheem Morris had […]

The New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is no stranger to headlines, and his latest comments have only added fuel to the speculation surrounding his future with the Jets. When asked about Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins’ recovery from his Achilles injury, Rodgers made an eyebrow-raising remark about his own plans. “Kirk Cousins will be […]

As the Atlanta Falcons will take on the New York Giants this Sunday, there will be a new quarterback under center as Kirk Cousins has been benched for Michael Penix Jr., the rookie taken with the seventh overall pick. As Cousins broke his silence following the Falcons’ announcement, he would also speak about his future […]

When news broke that the Atlanta Falcons planned to bench veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins just months after signing him to a nine-figure contract in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr., it took the NFL world by storm. Now granted, despite his pedigree, Cousins has been downright bad for the Falcons as of late, throwing nine […]

The Atlanta Falcons need to start stacking some wins to close the 2024 season. Atlanta is 7-7 heading into Week 16 and have fallen behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South division race. The Falcons need to win out, plus hope for a little help from the Buccaneers, if they want to win the division […]

The Atlanta Falcons made headlines on Tuesday when they announced the stunning decision to bench quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins has been playing some of the worst football of his career lately, so head coach Raheem Morris and the rest of the staff believe that Penix has the best […]

For those who managed to stomach the game, the Atlanta Falcons delivered yet another lackluster showing on Monday Night Football in Week 15. At least it ended with a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. It almost wasn’t, though. The Falcons squeaked out a 15-9 win, scoring just one touchdown, along with a safety and […]

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly sending veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to the bench and will make rookie signal-caller Michael Penix Jr. their starter in Week 16’s game against the New York Giants at home, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. “The #Falcons are making a major change, as Michael Penix Jr is expected […]

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 on Monday to move to 7-7 on the season. While they broke their four-game losing streak, it was a less-than-inspiring performance on offense. Kirk Cousins threw for just 112 yards and his first touchdown in a month in the game. But head coach Raheem Morris did […]

The Atlanta Falcons finally came through with a win on Monday, defeating the lowly Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium, 15-9. It was not an exceptional performance by any means for Kirk Cousins and company. It was enough to prevent an upset loss against a team already out of contention for an NFL playoff spot […]

The Atlanta Falcons picked up a 15-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football, but the performance of quarterback Kirk Cousins did not take any heat off of him, and head coach Raheem Morris had a blunt reaction to his performance after the game. “He’s got to play better,” Raheem Morris said, […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a shot at making the postseason in 2024. Atlanta got a huge win on Monday Night Football against Las Vegas, narrowly escaping with a 15-9 victory. This game keeps them alive in the NFC South division race. However, Falcons fans have a right to be worried about what they saw from […]

The NFC playoff picture is becoming much clearer with Week 15 now in the books. One of the biggest surprises is the Los Angeles Rams, a team once thought to be out of contention, now taking over the NFC West division, after their low-scoring win over the San Francisco 49ers. Their resurgence has vaulted them […]

The Atlanta Falcons are back on Monday Night Football in Week 15 as they hit the road to take on the Las Vegas Raiders. This marks Atlanta’s fourth primetime game of the season and their second Monday Night Football appearance, the first being a thrilling 22-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2. With […]

It was the shocker of the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. A month after giving veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 million contract in free agency, the Atlanta Falcons drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr. out of Washington with the eighth overall pick. It was a head-scratcher, for sure, because why give Cousins […]

It was supposed to be a much different season for the Atlanta Falcons. Yet, after 13 games, they find themselves in the exact same position as last year: sitting at 6-7 and in the midst of a division battle in the lowly NFC South. The Falcons team that won five of six games and swept […]

After the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Minnesota Vikings, marking their fourth straight loss, people have been pointing their fingers at star quarterback Kirk Cousins for the struggles. With that, the question people still have is if the Falcons will give time to rookie Michael Penix Jr. and send Cousins to the bench, which was […]

This probably isn’t what Minnesota Vikings coaches meant by film study. But safeties Josh Metellus and Camryn Bynum continued their choreographed, movie-themed interception celebrations in the Vikings’ Week 15 win over the Atlanta Falcons. This time the defensive back duo recreated the dance from 2004’s White Chicks. While it’s fun to imagine Metellus and Bynum […]

The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape after Week 14, and one team in particular is feeling good about how things turned out: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who now hold sole possession of the NFC South. For weeks, the Atlanta Falcons controlled the division and occupied the No. 4 seed in the NFC. […]

In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons made a decision that shocked the entire football world by drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick. Now, the pick itself— while shocking— was only deemed controversial due to the Falcons’ offseason move of signing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract […]

…And the downward skid continues. On Sunday at the U.S Bank Stadium, the Atlanta Falcons suffered a 42-21 blowout loss to the Minnesota Vikings. It didn’t look like a one-sided affair for a good part of the game, considering how the score was tied at 21 all after three quarters. However, the Vikings found the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a tremendous season to this point. After opening the season with a five-game winning streak, they have now bettered that as they have reeled off six straight victories to move to 11-2. Despite their winning ways, the Vikings believe they are afterthoughts in the minds of the media and the […]

The Atlanta Falcons lost 42-21 to the Minnesota Vikings to fall to 6-7. It is Atlanta’s fourth consecutive loss which drops them to 6-7 and second place in the NFC South. Quarterback Kirk Cousins was not great in his return to Minnesota, with two interceptions and no touchdowns. Cousins told the media postgame that it […]

The Minnesota Vikings remain one of the hottest teams in the NFL as they won their sixth game in a row and defeated the Atlanta Falcons 42-21. The game marked the return of Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins to U.S. Bank Stadium. Cousins had been the quarterback for the Vikings (11-2) for six seasons before they […]

The Atlanta Falcons have slowly seen their season start to slip away over the last few weeks. After holding a commanding lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South for much of this season, the Falcons have lost four consecutive games and now trail the Buccaneers by one game. A big part of […]

The Minnesota Vikings welcomed the Atlanta Falcons into their building and won 42-21 in Week 14. It marked the 11th win of Minnesota’s season with Sam Darnold at the helm. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins threw two more interceptions in Atlanta’s fourth straight loss. In a measuring stick game for this offseason’s moves, Darnold and the Vikings […]

The Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons meet up in Week 14, and a reunion is set for Justin Jefferson and Kirk Cousins. The former wide receiver-quarterback duo will be across the field from each other for the first time in their respective careers Sunday at 1 PM ET at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. […]

It goes without saying that the Atlanta Falcons are in desperate need of a win. Equally important, Kirk Cousins is in dire need of a bounce-back performance. Week 14 offers him a unique opportunity to do just that against his former team, the Minnesota Vikings. The Falcons (6-6) are currently riding a three-game losing streak […]