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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 Atlanta Falcons suffered another brutal loss in Week 10. Atlanta lost 31-25 in overtime against Indianapolis in the team’s third consecutive loss. Now the Falcons are left asking questions after they let another close game slip away. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris gave an honest response when asked about OC Zac Robinson after Sunday’s […]

The Atlanta Falcons could not get the job done in Berlin on Sunday morning. Atlanta lost 31-25 against Indianapolis and are now on a three-game losing streak. But Atlanta’s head coach still has faith in QB Michael Penix Jr. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris gave a lame answer when asked about the play of Penix […]

The NFL season is officially at the halfway point with nine weeks in the books. Week 9 was a wild one, making up for a relative snoozer of a Week 8 with a wild Sunday. Both windows were full of close finishes, with a statement by the Seahawks capping the night off. The Commanders, who […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Falcons dropped their third straight game, this time on the road vs the New England Patriots by a score of 24-23. The Falcons got an excellent game out of wide receiver Drake London in this one, but unfortunately, after he scored his third and final touchdown, kicker Parker Romo missed […]

The Atlanta Falcons have found several ways to lose games this season, but one that has taken the spotlight the most is the missed kicks in the clutch. During Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Younghoe Koo missed a field goal at the end of the game to send it into overtime, and he […]

After falling to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7, the Atlanta Falcons wanted to make a statement against the 1-6 Miami Dolphins in Week 8. They did anything but, losing 34-10 and dropping to 3-4 on the season. The Falcons were without starting quarterback Michael Penix, which clearly affected their offense. However, the Dolphins […]

The bright lights of Sunday Night Football were supposed to be the Atlanta Falcons’ opportunity to make a statement. Instead, it became another frustrating reminder of how far they still are from contention. Outplayed and out-executed in Santa Clara Facing a short-handed San Francisco 49ers squad, the Falcons controlled large stretches of the first half. […]

The Atlanta Falcons suffered a 20-10 defeat at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football in Week 7, a contest decided in part by a calamitous lapse late in the game. With 2:46 left in the fourth quarter and San Francisco facing a third-and-13 at Atlanta’s 21-yard line, the Falcons’ defense […]

The Atlanta Falcons ruffled fan feathers on Sunday Night Football in Santa Clara. Bijan Robinson and Atlanta took a disappointing 20-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. But fans became incensed over a crucial moment involving the All-Pro. The visitors faced a notable fourth-and-one in the fourth quarter. Atlanta decided to operate out of shotgun…with […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been one of the harder teams to get a read on so far this NFL season, but now their spot in the NFC hierarchy is becoming clearer. A lot of the uncertainty about the Falcons stems from one result: a stunning 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers back in Week 3. […]

The Atlanta Falcons shocked the NFL with a huge win on Monday Night Football. Atlanta took care of Buffalo 24-14 in one of the most surprising games on the Week 6 slate. Atlanta’s head coach believes that one player deserves a ton of credit after his team’s huge primetime win. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris […]

Before the Atlanta Falcons face the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, the season has been a rather interesting one for young quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who’s in his second year in the NFL. With the Falcons quarterback having a bounce-back game last week, head coach Raheem Morris would give more insight into the work […]

The 2025 Oklahoma State season has been awful, and the Cowboys are searching for answers after they let go of Mike Gundy in the middle of his 21st season. The Cowboys are looking at all sorts of options, and one big one is Oklahoma State alum and current Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. He […]

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris had a humble response to rumors surrounding offensive coordinator Zac Robinson’s candidacy for Oklahoma State’s head coaching vacancy. While losing a key coach mid-season could be a big hurdle to deal with for a team looking to stay in contention for a playoff spot, Morris welcomes it. He is […]

Raheem Morris had high praises for Michael Penix Jr. after his excellent bounce-back performance in the Atlanta Falcons’ 34-27 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon. Penix experienced some ups and downs throughout the first three games of the 2025 NFL season. After a promising start in Week 1, he regressed in the next […]

The Washington Commanders are banged up after a runaway win. Meanwhile, the Falcons are trying to bounce back from a blowout loss. And here are the bold predictions as the Commanders meet the Falcons in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season. Washington comes in with a record of 2-1, having dismantled the Raiders. The […]

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 […]

The Atlanta Falcons may have had one of their worst games in a long time in Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers, where they weren’t able to score any points. In those types of situations, some change has to happen, and the following day, the Falcons fired wide receiver coach Ike Hilliard. A few days […]

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 […]

Raheem Morris delivered his biggest coaching staff change of 2025. He’s fired Atlanta Falcons wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard. The head coach made the decision Monday evening, per the team. Atlanta revealed who’ll step into Hilliard’s role. “Current passing game coordinator T.J. Yates will assume those duties,” the team shared on the social media website […]

The Atlanta Falcons spent Monday aiming to overcome their disaster against the Carolina Panthers. Kirk Cousins even stepped in to replace Michael Penix Jr. in the 30-0 road loss. Is quarterback the big change being made by Raheem Morris or Zac Robinson? Turns out Robinson and Morris indeed are making a key change. Which became […]

On Sunday evening, the Atlanta Falcons picked up their first win of the young 2025 NFL season with a comfortable road victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. The game wasn’t exactly an offensive masterclass for Atlanta, but the defense put on a clinic, holding the Vikings’ offense to just six points on […]

The Atlanta Falcons recently picked up a big road win over the Minnesota Vikings to improve their record to 1-1 on the young 2025 season. While the offense left a lot to be desired, especially in the red zone, Atlanta’s defense put together an elite performance, holding Minnesota to just six points on the evening. […]

Week 1 of the NFL season is always sort of a feeling-out process, but teams start to show us who they really are in Week 2. This year, that came with plenty of dramatics and tight finishes at the end of some very entertaining, high-scoring games. Who had an overtime classic between the Cowboys and […]

It did not take the Atlanta Falcons long to get back on their feet following a failed mission to score a win right away in the 2025 NFL regular season. Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons, who suffered a 23-20 loss at home in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, finally found themselves in […]

The Atlanta Falcons got their first win of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday Night Football. Atlanta beat Minnesota 22-6 in an impressive upset win that they controlled from wire to wire. The Falcons won the game on the back of their superstar running back. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris made a bold declaration about […]

With the Atlanta Falcons taking on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, the team is looking to bounce back after the disappointing 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the weekend prior. Looking at the loss from the Falcons to the Buccaneers, one of the frustrating aspects was the run game, as star Bijan Robinson speaks […]

Week 2 of the NFL season features a particularly intriguing matchup as the Atlanta Falcons (0-1) travel to face the Minnesota Vikings (1-0). And this one comes with plenty of storylines. First, these teams had very different Week 1 outcomes. At home, the Falcons looked poised to notch a third straight win over the Tampa […]

Opening up at home to begin the season is always an advantage. The Atlanta Falcons were afforded that luxury in Week 1, yet they failed to capitalize, falling to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 in heartbreaking fashion. Atlanta came out red hot, striking in just three plays. The Falcons went 65 yards in 1:46, capped […]

On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons got off to a rough 0-1 start to the 2025 NFL season with a narrow home loss to the divisional rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons had a strong start to this game but ultimately faltered as things went on and were unable to close things out down the stretch. […]

With the 2025-26 season officially underway after Thursday night’s contest between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, some teams around the league are making last-minute roster adjustments. One of those clubs is the Atlanta Falcons, as the front office signed a player off of the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad. Reports indicate that the Falcons are […]

The Atlanta Falcons are looking for a rebound season in 2025 after failing to make the playoffs for the seventh straight year. Even though all remnants of their infamous Super Bowl LI loss are gone (outside of owner Arthur Blank), the effects still seem present to a degree. Two areas where the Falcons have primarily […]

The Atlanta Falcons made their share of cuts recently. But the injury loss of a lineman put them in a position of need. They took a step toward rectifying that issue by acquiring a young offensive tackle from the Seahawks, according to a post on X, formerly Twitter, by Tom Pelissero. “Trade! The #Seahawks are […]

The Atlanta Falcons are four days away from finalizing their 53-man roster with the rest of the NFL. Except the NFC South franchise delivered cuts early. Per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Atlanta released 12 players total. Six on offense and six defenders. Including one quarterback. The list of player involves: Matthew Cindric, offensive lineman […]

One of the bigger storylines from the Atlanta Falcons’ training camp in recent weeks is the injury status of wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who injured his shoulder in the first week of camp. Mooney was a key contributor for the Falcons during the 2024 season, turning into a legitimate number two option behind Drake London, […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a quarterback controversy of sorts, but not a quarterback competition. Michael Penix Jr. is the cemented starter in Atlanta after taking over for Kirk Cousins late in the 2024 season, but now the Falcons must decide what to do with the veteran backup. Unfortunately for Falcons fans, they won’t get to […]

Following his shocking release from the Las Vegas Raiders yesterday, it is currently unclear where defensive tackle Christian Wilkins will call home next season. After starting his career with the Miami Dolphins, Wilkins only spent one season with the Raiders before his release Friday. Now, rumors have speculated that he could make his way back […]

NFL training camp is finally here, and the Atlanta Falcons are preparing to assemble their roster for the 2025 season. Like the other 31 teams, the Falcons will be faced with tough decisions. Atlanta is coming off yet another disappointing campaign, having once again missed the playoffs. Head coach Raheem Morris enters Year 2 already […]