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With all the turkey, stuffing, and the Week 13 Thanksgiving slate of games behind us, the NFC playoff picture once again looks a little different. The Atlanta Falcons are now barely hanging onto their NFC South division lead and the No. 4 seed after their loss to the Chargers and the Buccaneers’ overtime win against […]

Finding a starting quarterback in the NFL is probably the hardest job for any franchise to accomplish. It’s hard enough to find one via the draft, much less in free agency. For the Atlanta Falcons, they hedged their bets and are attempting both this season by signing veteran Kirk Cousins and drafting Michael Penix Jr. […]

Despite Kirk Cousins’ hot mess of a Week 13 performance against the Los Angeles Chargers, Atlanta Falcons rookie backup Michael Penix Jr. didn’t have a word of negativity to direct at him, per ESPN’s Marc Raimondi. “He’s a vet,” Penix said of Cousins. “He’s been in a lot of different situations, so I have no […]

The Atlanta Falcons entered Week 13 off a bye, hoping to bounce back from two consecutive losses. However, they faced a Los Angeles Chargers team that also had something to prove after an emotional loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the Harbaugh Bowl. On Sunday, the Chargers found their footing, defeating the Falcons 17-13 and […]

It was a rough outing for Atlanta Falcons star quarterback Kirk Cousins as he threw four interceptions in the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday afternoon, 17-13. Despite the Falcons having their full offense active, Cousins would struggle as he would clear the air if there was a possible injury he was nursing. […]

The Atlanta Falcons took a tough loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at home, and some would say that Kirk Cousins was the one to blame for their shortcomings. Cousins threw four interceptions in the game, and some of them came at crucial moments, while others just didn’t make sense. The Falcons had a chance […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ recent struggles continued in Week 13 with another loss, dropping a 17-13 back-and-forth battle to the Los Angeles Chargers. After their third straight loss, a bulk of the blame was placed on quarterback Kirk Cousins, who ended the game with four interceptions. Of Cousins’ heap of turnovers, his fourth interception was the […]

The Atlanta Falcons (6-5) are back in action in Week 13 after a much-needed bye week. They’ll return home to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to face the Los Angeles Chargers (7-4). The Falcons needed the time off to recover and regroup, but the injury report from Wednesday’s practice, as noted by SI’s Daniel Flick, suggests the team […]

The 2024 NFL season is moving right along as we’re now past the second weekend of November, heading into Week 12. But Week 11 had it’s implications that no doubt caused a shakeup within the NFC playoff picture and to those specifically on the bubble. There wasn’t much movement up at the top, as the […]

This year’s Atlanta Falcons team wasn’t supposed to look like the last three under former head coach Arthur Smith. The now-Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator led Atlanta to three straight 7-10 seasons before being fired shortly after last year’s final regular season game, where the Falcons failed to make the playoffs yet again. Under new head […]

The Atlanta Falcons entered Week 11 looking to rebound from a disappointing loss to their division rival, the New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately, any hopes of getting back on track were dashed in a lopsided 38-6 loss to the Denver Broncos, marking the worst performance of the Raheem Morris era. The Falcons (6-5) delivered a dismal […]

Many things went wrong for the Atlanta Falcons during Sunday’s 38-6 loss to the Denver Broncos. One of the scarier developments was wide receiver Darnell Mooney getting injured. However, the Tulane alum will be okay, via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. “Early prognosis is Falcons WR Darnell Mooney’s hamstring injury from Sunday is not serious, per source,” […]

Following a lopsided 38-6 loss for the Atlanta Falcons, Kirk Cousins’ performance had some fans wondering if his stint on the team’s injury report was the cause for a lack of production against the Broncos in Week 11. Cousins reassured the media that nothing is holding him back, noting he’s at 100%, per Terrin Waack. […]

Down 38-6 in the fourth quarter, the Atlanta Falcons figuratively waved a white flag against the Denver Broncos. While rookie Bo Nix shredded the Falcons, when Atlanta got the ball back with 9:03 left, they sent Kirk Cousins to the bench and brought rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr into the game. The 24-year-old appeared for […]

After being absolutely blown out in Week 9 in what thus far has been the worst loss of 2024, maybe of the Sean Payton era as a whole, the Denver Broncos fought back in Week 10 against the Kansas City Chiefs, coming just three points shy of ending the NFL’s long undefeated streak. Yes, there […]

As the Atlanta Falcons prepare to face off against the Denver Broncos in Week 11, quarterback Kirk Cousins could be without one of his top offensive weapons, Darnell Mooney. While Mooney was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, he joined a crowded Falcons injury report on Thursday with an Achilles injury. The Falcons’ receiver […]

The Atlanta Falcons were on track for a clean sweep of their NFC South rivals until last week when they faced a major setback on the road against their longtime rivals, the New Orleans Saints. Now, in Week 11, the Falcons will travel across the country to face the Denver Broncos in what could turn […]

The Atlanta Falcons will face a stingy Denver Broncos defense in Week 11, but there were concerns about Kirk Cousins’ status after recently being limited in practice. Those concerns should be gone, as Cousins was a full participant in practice after being on the injury report with a right shoulder and right elbow issue. Cousins was […]

Ahead of Week 10’s rematch, every football fan expected a thriller of a game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints. Besides the history between both teams and the overall matchup record at stake, the Falcons also had their playoff hopes to factor in while the Saints longed to snap a losing streak […]

Now officially past the halfway point in the 2024 NFL season, the NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape. Coming out of Week 10, the Detroit Lions have shown they are the elite team of the conference this season after their comeback win over the Houston Texans. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles leaped ahead in […]

The Atlanta Falcons lost a close game against the New Orleans Saints in Week 10, and they had several chances to win but failed in the clutch. After the game, Kirk Cousins was asked about the opportunities the offense had and was honest about what happened, according to Falcons reporter Tori McElhaney. Kirk Cousins going through […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been one of the NFL’s major success stories in the first half of the season. Quarterback Kirk Cousins has given the offense a lift with his accuracy and big-play ability and wide receivers Darnell Mooney and Drake London have exceeded expectations. Falcons WR Drake London, listed as questionable for Sunday due […]

This year’s Atlanta Falcons team is beginning to look like the one everyone predicted they would become. They’ve now won two straight games and five of their last six after a 27-21 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9. Next, they’ll face another NFC South division opponent in Week 10 in their archrival, the […]

Through the first eight games of the 2024 season, the Atlanta Falcons are doing what many expected them to do: rule the NFC South. The Falcons (5-3), after last week’s road win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, are now 4-0 in division play. That victory completed a season sweep of the Buccaneers. In their upcoming […]

As the NFL regular season progresses, the buzz around potential offseason moves begins to swell, with several quarterbacks emerging as surprise trade candidates. While the usual suspects often dominate headlines, a few unexpected names are starting to circulate among NFL insiders, with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins atop the list. Although Cousins recently signed a […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a prime opportunity in NFL Week 7 to solidify themselves as one of the elite teams in the league. Instead, they delivered arguably their worst performance of the season, losing to the Seattle Seahawks 34-17. This marked Atlanta’s second consecutive lopsided game after a stretch of five straight one-score contests, though […]

Folks, Super Bowl contenders don’t often leave their head coach at a loss for words. And they usually don’t have their quarterback get trolled for poor play. Ah, here’s the solution: The Atlanta Falcons’ loss to the Seahawks in Week 7 proves the Falcons aren’t a true Super Bowl Contender. This turned into a beatdown. […]

The Seattle Seahawks are having some fun after the team defeated the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, 34-14. Seattle is using the words of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins to troll the team. “Walk into your trap, take over your trap,” Seattle posted to X, formerly Twitter. Seahawks with a troll job https://t.co/L9mT8e7oMc pic.twitter.com/9g7uzo8FKB — Dugar, […]

The Atlanta Falcons (4-2) return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday to host the Seattle Seahawks (3-3) in Week 7. Both teams are riding three-game streaks but on opposite ends. The Falcons have won three straight, while the Seahawks have dropped three in a row. Seattle began the season on fire, rattling off three straight victories […]

The Atlanta Falcons (4-2) picked up their fourth victory of the season against the Carolina Panthers (1-5) on Sunday, solidifying first place in the NFC South. Three of the Falcons’ first six games this season have been against divisional foes, and in each one, Atlanta has come out on top. The win over the Panthers […]

Fantasy football season is well underway now, and managers are setting their sights on an incredibly important stretch of action in Week 6. By now, the first punches have been thrown in your respective leagues, and managers will be looking to either continue their hot start to the season, or find a way to bounce […]

Through the Atlanta Falcons’ first five games, all of them have come down to the wire. Last week, however, may have delivered the most epic ending so far, as Atlanta pulled off an overtime win over division foe Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home. In Week 6, the Falcons go on the road to face another […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a monster performance from QB Kirk Cousins on Thursday Night Football. Cousins threw the ball all over the yard, logging over 500 yards in an exciting win over the Buccaneers. Atlanta was down by seven points at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but managed to force overtime. They won the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are definitely glad that they have Kirk Cousins as their QB. Atlanta took on Tampa Bay in a crucial NFC South clash on Thursday Night Football. Cousins had a monster performance, throwing for over 500 yards and securing a 36-30 victory that puts the Falcons atop the NFC South. Falcons QB Kirk […]

Atlanta Falcons great Matt Ryan came to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday night to be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor, but little did he know that he would see one of his records get broken less than two hours after his ceremony. Kirk Cousins simultaneously made franchise history and led the birds to a […]

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an overtime thriller for their Week 5 matchup on Thursday Night Football. Thanks to Kirk Cousins’ 500-yard performance, the Falcons outlasted the Bucs 36-30 with him throwing the pass to KhaDarel Hodge for the game-winning touchdown. After the win, Cousins celebrated with his Falcons teammates, as […]

Three words have accompanied Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins throughout his successful NFL career: “You like that?” Falcons receiver Drake London also tried to channel Cousins with his own impression. Drake London poses a question for Falcons fans. pic.twitter.com/U0TS1frwj4 — Ken Sugiura (@ksugiuraajc) October 4, 2024 Cousins got the chance to shout his iconic catchphrase […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell 3-2 in Week 5 after an overtime thriller loss to the Atlanta Falcons, who rode a 509-yard performance from Kirk Cousins all the way to his game-winning drive. With the win, the Falcons go up 3-2, proving their instincts correct when they signed Cousins away from the Minnesota Vikings in […]

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has wrought significant devastation across several communities, NFL quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Baker Mayfield have taken to social media to express their gratitude to the first responders and volunteers working diligently on recovery efforts. Both athletes shared a similar message of appreciation and a call to action, urging […]