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The Atlanta Falcons’ Week 7 opponent will be none other than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It will be the Falcons’ second NFC South divisional game of the season, where they will travel to Raymond-James Stadium for their third road game of the season. Until last season, the Falcons had lost five straight to the Buccaneers […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ Week 6 game has them facing an NFC East opponent, the Washington Commanders. The Falcons will once again be playing at home, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where they’ve won their last five games, accounting for their only three wins this season. The Falcons, with a record of 3-2, will be hoping to keep […]

After putting together back-to-back standout performances, Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is the new betting favorite to win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award on BetOnline, according to Sean Pendergast. Stroud overtakes Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, the preseason favorite, after three games. The Ohio State product has a slight edge over […]

The Atlanta Falcons were hoping to make it 3-0 after facing the Detroit Lions. That didn’t happen. The Falcons had a very unpleasant visit to Ford Field and Detroit Rock City where they weren’t even able to score a single touchdown, losing 20-6. Atlanta seemingly had all the momentum coming into this game, given that […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions will square off on Sunday in Week 3. The Falcons-Lions clash isn’t the most exciting game on the schedule, but it is set to feature rare running back history. Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs are both rookies who were selected near the top of the 2023 NFL Draft. It’s […]

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson had his breakout game versus the Green Bay Packers when he had his first 100-yard rushing game of the season. Robinson played a crucial part of the Falcons 25-24 win, running for 124 yards on 19 carries. He also had four receptions for 48 yards. Robinson made several […]

Week 2 of the NFL season is in the books, and we’ve already seen the massive impact the 2023 NFL Draft class is going to have on the league. Let’s get to the winners and losers of Week 2, headlined by two electric 2023 rookies who are setting record paces: Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan […]

Arthur Smith and the Atlanta Falcons are still in the process of discovering what they have at the quarterback position. Coming into the season, quarterback Desmond Ridder carried a significant question mark above his head. After the unceremonious exit of last year’s quarterback, Marcus Mariota, this was Ridder’s season to lead, as head coach Arthur […]

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson is looking like the real deal. In his second game of the season, the former Texas Longhorns star lit up the stat sheets with a fantastic performance in Atlanta’s 25-24 home win over Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers, rushing for  124 yards on 19 carries, while […]

The Atlanta Falcons Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers have both teams coming off victories. Now, one will have to take their first loss of the young 2023 season. Being only the second week of the season, we still don’t know exactly who or what these teams are quite yet. Both are coming […]

When the Atlanta Falcons selected Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, making him the highest-selected running back in five years, they were obviously hoping the Doak Walker Award winner could come in and make an impact immediately. And on the first play of the second quarter during the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are getting a ton of buzz for the 2023 NFL season. The Falcons Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers starts the franchise’s attempt to break a five-year playoff drought. Ahead of the Falcons-Panthers game, we’ll be making our Falcons Week 1 predictions. There are several reasons why so many preseason predictions […]

The running back position in the NFL has been completely devalued, forcing some of the best players in the league who play the position to struggle to even sign short-term contracts, let alone high-paying contracts on par with some of the NFL’s other premier positions. Many NFL front offices have taken the approach that running […]

With the 2023 NFL season rapidly approaching, it’s time to delve into some bold predictions for each team. In this piece, the focus shifts to the Atlanta Falcons, who, on paper at least, appear to be much improved coming into this season. However, we’ll still have to wait until September 10 to get our first […]

Positional rankings are incredibly important when building out your fantasy football rosters, especially when there is a key decision between two players. If there is a tier break between the two options, then knowing where both players sit in your rankings can help make that decision easier. Let’s now take a look at the top […]

Fantasy football is approaching fast because, well, the 2023 NFL season is right around the corner. One of the best parts about the return of football is the return of fantasy football, and with just one more slate of preseason games to go, it’s clear that fantasy owners are beginning to plot out their strategies […]

Fantasy football season is right around the corner, and if you aren’t drafting your team yet, you very likely will be doing so in the near future. With drafts quickly approaching, it’s important to have a clear cut strategy beforehand, as you need to know who you are going to pick depending on the myriad […]

Ranking the top fantasy football rookies for the 2023 season is more about opportunity than it is about pure talent or even fit. While a best fantasy football rookie list may include future projections or dynasty value, this list will be solely for redraft fantasy football leagues in 2023 only. Which fantasy football rookies can […]

Gone are the times where running backs dominated the first round of your fantasy football drafts, replaced by an influx of top-tier wide receivers. With players like Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase sitting near the top of your drafts, this year certainly looks to be one of those years dominated by early receivers. This fantasy […]

The hype is real around Bijan Robinson, with many saying he could be the best running back out of college since Saquon Barkley. Well, on Friday, the former Texas standout lived up to the hype in his Atlanta Falcons’ preseason debut, registering four carries for 20 yards. His very first run went for 12 yards, […]

The Atlanta Falcons are getting ready for the 2023 NFL season, and the preseason games have given fans a sneak peek into what’s coming up. After having a losing record last season, the Falcons want to get better and show their strength in the upcoming season. Several players have caught the attention of coaches and […]

The Atlanta Falcons have their second preseason game coming up on Friday against the Cincinnati Bengals, and it is expected that rookie running back Bijan Robinson will make his debut, according to Michael Rothstein of ESPN. “We’re not going to go crazy,” Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said, via Rothstein. “We just need the reps. […]

The Atlanta Falcons released their NFL preseason depth chart ahead of their first game against the Miami Dolphins Friday, and Bijan Robinson’s position is quite surprising. Head coach Arthur Smith has the rookie running back third on the Falcons depth chart behind Cordarrelle Patterson and Tyler Allgeier. Arthur Smith historically puts rookies very low on […]

The Atlanta Falcons expected big things when the selected running back Bijan Robinson with the eighth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and it seems that he is living up to the hype so far in training camp. Bijan Robinson’s teammate Chris Lindstrom recently raved about Robinson’s performance in training camp with the Falcons. “You […]

The expectations are mounting for Atlanta Falcons rookie Bijan Robinson. The Falcons’ running back will be one of the team’s primary offensive skill players right away, placing him in the middle of a rebuilding roster with lots of responsibility. But by all accounts, he isn’t faltering. Robinson’s performance in training camp has been quite impressive […]

A rookie running back entering the NFL has not had this type of press since Saquon Barkley was drafted back in 2018. But Bijan Robinson is no typical rookie running back, and the Atlanta Falcons certainly see him as a core piece of their franchise for many years to come – but how can he […]

There are a handful of big name rookies giving fans a first glimpse of what they are capable of across the NFL in training camp right now, and one such guy is Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons. Robinson was selected with the eighth overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, and looks like he […]

The Atlanta Falcons drafting Bijan Robinson with the eighth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft poured hefty expectations on him. The star running back out of Texas now has even been compared to stars like LaDanian Tomlinson by talent evaluators. Comparing any running back, especially a rookie, to LT is bound to draw scrutiny. He […]

The Atlanta Falcons have more promise heading into the 2023 season than they’ve had in over half a decade. A lot of that starts with a reassembled roster that they have constructed over the last couple of seasons. It’s probably still far from where head coach Arthur Smith and staff would like it to be, […]

The Atlanta Falcons hit the jackpot in the 2023 NFL Draft, selecting Texas star running back Bijan Robinson. And while success at the college level doesn’t always translate to the pros, all signs point to Robinson wreaking havoc in the league. Robinson immediately asked GM Terry Fontenot for the phone numbers of the Falcons’ offensive […]

The Atlanta Falcons shocked many by selecting star Texas running back Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, the latest update surrounding the running back should have Falcons fans praising their organization for the selection ahead of training camp, reports NFL Network’s James Palmer. A rookie that is […]

There’s a ton of excitement and optimism surrounding the Atlanta Falcons entering the 2023 NFL season. The Falcons still face some significant questions at a few key positions, but with an overhauled roster and one of the NFL’s easiest schedules, they’ve got their sights set on taking the next step as a potentially sneaky playoff contender […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a major addition to their offense when they selected Bijan Robinson in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, Robinson’s arrival cast some shadows over Cordarrelle Patterson’s role on the team. Even with Robinson, it appears that the Falcons have a specific job in mind for Patterson. Atlanta wants Patterson to return to […]

The Atlanta Falcons are one of the more intriguing teams in the NFL amid the offseason being in full swing. It all starts with quarterback Desmond Ridder and the pressure that sits atop his shoulders this year. Atlanta has built an offense loaded with talent around him, so it really will all come down to […]

The Atlanta Falcons are ready to commit to a youth movement. With quarterback Desmond Ridder, tight end Kyle Pitts, wide receiver Drake London and running backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, head coach Arthur Smith is constructing an offense with lots of players with only a handful of NFL experience (if any) in 2023. Some […]

The Atlanta Falcons might not be ready to compete for a Super Bowl, but they have an intriguing group, especially on the offensive side of the ball and quarterback Desmond Ridder knows it. While Ridder has limited experience as he heads into his first season as QB1, the organization has added numerous pieces around him. […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson got a lot of attention for being selected in the top 10 of the first round of the NFL Draft, but his comments on fourth-round pick by the Chicago Bears and former Texas football teammate Roschon Johnson should give Bears fans optimism. “Rochon is a god,” Bijan Robinson said […]

Atlanta Falcons first round NFL Draft pick Bijan Robinson hasn’t played in a game yet and he likely already has fantasy football managers salivating over his abilities. Robinson spoke to reporters on Friday after the Falcons opened rookie minicamp, giving fantasy managers a glimpse at the lucrative role he’ll play in Arthur Smith’s offense in […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Los Angeles Rams finished with a whopping 13 picks this year. After winning the Super Bowl in early 2022, the Rams faced a difficult 2022-23 season. There were several injuries and losses. Sean McVay, the Rams’ head coach, nearly quit but elected to stay. Now, […]