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On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Falcons had some injury reinforcements but they weren’t enough to overcome a rough performance on both sides of the ball in a loss vs the New Orleans Saints. Atlanta got behind the eight ball early in this one, finding themselves trailing 10-0 and eventually making it close down the stretch […]

The Atlanta Falcons saw the NFL debut of rookie quarterback Michael Penix on Sunday afternoon, but it wasn’t under the circumstances they were probably hoping for, as the team was in the midst of getting blown out vs the Seattle Seahawks. Penix didn’t have the chance to do much in his appearance in garbage time, […]

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 […]

A night of promise and hope eventually led to yet another downfall for the Atlanta Falcons, who suffered their second loss of the season to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. However, the game was not without controversy. The Falcons (1-2) took an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter on their opening […]

The Atlanta Falcons have fallen to 1-2 on the 2024-25 NFL season thanks in large part to the Kansas City Chiefs defense and a huge no-call on Sunday Night Football. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris reacted to the controversial ending, which led to a 22-17 win for the undefeated Chiefs. On a night where the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense delivered key stops in the closing moments, helping the Chiefs maintain their unbeaten streak with a 22-17 win against Raheem Morris and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night. Morris avoided commenting on the controversial no-call that had fans talking. When questioned about the referees’ decision not to call defensive pass […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are still undefeated. Patrick Mahomes and the reigning Super Bowl champions passed their Week 3 test against the Atlanta Falcons, as they escaped with a 22-17 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. After the game, Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris met with Chiefs mentor Andy Reid on the field, with the former showing […]

Falcons coach Raheem Morris spoke to the media following the team’s nail-biting Week 2 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, where wide receiver Drake London became the center of attention after a post-touchdown celebration that led to an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. London’s game-winning catch was the highlight of the night, but his celebration — mimicking the […]

The Atlanta Falcons looked like they were on their way to picking up another loss on Sunday, as they found themselves trailing the Philadelphia Eagles by six points with only 1:39 remaining in the fourth quarter. But miracles happen in the NFL more often than most people realize and Kirk Cousins and the Falcons were […]

The Atlanta Falcons suffered an 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1, but head coach Raheem Morris is determined to move forward without placing all the blame on any single player. In a candid media session before Thursday’s practice, Morris addressed quarterback Kirk Cousins’ underwhelming performance while making it clear that responsibility for […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins had a rough game in the team’s Week 1 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, so much so that some are fearing that he might still not be healthy as he is coming off of a torn Achilles, but head coach Raheem Morris shut down that notion, saying his quarterback […]

The Atlanta Falcons started their season off on the wrong foot. Despite revamping their squad, Raheem Morris’ squad just could not find the perfect schemes and rotations. As a result, Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers took advantage of them in their Week 1 matchup. No one got battered down more by the defense and […]

The preseason is a time for players who may not see the field to show their skills, and the Atlanta Falcons are taking a different approach not playing Michael Penix Jr. The rookie quarterback didn’t play in the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens, and he’s not expected to see the field in their final […]

The Atlanta Falcons have made the decision that rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will be held out for the third preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. This news comes after the development that Penix did not suit up for Saturday’s contest against the Baltimore Ravens. “Sources: #Falcons rookie QB […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a pivotal move on Wednesday when they traded for New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon. Judon’s immediate reaction to the trade showed Falcons fans that he was eager to play for his new team. Furthermore, head coach Raheem Morris reacted to the news with flattering praise of Judon. Raheem Morris addressed […]

Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris is pleased overall with how his rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. performed in the team’s first preseason game. Penix threw for more than 100 yards in his debut contest, which the Falcons lost 20-13 to the Miami Dolphins. “He wants one of those throws back that output he threw on […]

When it comes to offenses in the NFL, few have a player who is as big a mismatch as Kyle Pitts, the third-year Atlanta Falcons tight end who practically set the athletic standards for the position coming out of Florida in 2021. Standing 6-foot-5, 246 pounds with wide receiver-caliber 4.44 speed and an 83.375-inch wingspan […]

The Atlanta Falcons took former Texas running back Bijan Robinson in the 2023 NFL Draft in hopes of making him a feature back, a tall task for a runner with exceptional talent and speed running behind an offense that has been overmatched for several years running, since QB Matt Ryan officially retired. The Falcons have […]

The Atlanta Falcons are set to look much different than they did last year and even over the past couple of years. For starters, the coaching staff will be mostly brand new, with Raheem Morris taking over for Arthur Smith as head coach. He will be bringing in coordinators Zac Robinson and Jimmy Lake, among […]

The Atlanta Falcons had one of the most unusual seasons of any team in the NFL last year, with former third-round pick Desmond Ridder struggling mightly at times and ultimately dragging down a team with seriously high expectations to a 7-10 record, which was good enough to finish third in the NFC South but not […]

Raheem Morris is taking over an Atlanta Falcons squad that is revamped and ready to win. Kirk Cousins is at the center of their offense with astounding weapons like Kyle Pitts, Drake London, and Darnell Mooney. All of which are going to contribute to an insanely good air raid that will ravage the NFL in […]

Breaking news out of the Peach State: the Atlanta Falcons plan to get Bijan Robinson the ball. I repeat, the Falcons will try to get Bijan Robinson the ball. Robinson is in line to have a monster sophomore season under new head coach Raheem Morris. After 1,463 yards from scrimmage as a rookie, the young […]

When it comes to the Atlanta Falcons this upcoming season, a lot of the football world will see how new quarterback Kirk Cousins is going to do, but some of the focus should be on the weapons around him as well. One being Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, who is coming into a year with […]

With the release of all 32 NFL teams’ schedules, teams like the Atlanta Falcons now know their path for the upcoming season. Based on projected win totals, the Falcons have the easiest schedule in 2024, according to Sharp Football Analysis. But the Dirty Birds still have to go out and prove they can win, which […]

It will be yet another new era for Atlanta Falcons football in 2024. The Falcons will not just be welcoming in new head coach Raheem Morris but also veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. Between both a new coach and quarterback, Atlanta hopes to do better than their last three seasons of 7-10 finishes. But what does […]

In the latest episode of “Bussin’ With The Boys,” Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris provided a robust defense of the team’s decision to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr., offering a strategic perspective that places emphasis on both the short-term and long-term future of the team. Morris’s comments come amid a swirl of skepticism and […]

It’s doubtful that the Atlanta Falcons can make any louder noise than what they made during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Selecting Michael Penix Jr. perhaps changed the entire rest of the board for those that followed the Falcons after their No. 8 overall pick. In total, the team drafted eight players. […]

If you didn’t know the name Michael Penix Jr., you likely do now. The Atlanta Falcons more or less made the former Washington Huskies quarterback a household name after selecting him with their No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft this past weekend. That’s not necessarily because Penix will be the next great […]

No team is perfect in the NFL. Some, however, are far worse than others in how they construct a team. And if you want to get a real good glimpse of just how a team is run, watch how they draft—it could reveal a lot. So, what does that say about the Falcons after the […]

The past 48 hours have been all about damage control for the Atlanta Falcons, and frankly, that’s not the position you want or expect to be in after the NFL Draft. But certainly, Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris had to anticipate that the selection of Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix […]

Holders of the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons don’t have the worries of a lot of teams picking in the top 10. Overall, the Falcons are a pretty talented team, even last year. But a third consecutive season finishing 7-10 got them to this point. That was when […]

It will be a new era for the Atlanta Falcons once the 2024 NFL regular season begins in September, with not only a new head coach in Raheem Morris and staff but also some very notable additions to the roster through free agency. The Falcons more or less rang the bell to initiate the start […]

The Atlanta Falcons look to take their performance to the next level in preparation for the 2024-25 NFL season. Atlanta landed coveted quarterback Kirk Cousins in NFL Free Agency. Before that, the team hired Raheem Morris as Head Coach in late January. Moreover, Morris recalled a funny Arthur Blank story from his job offer. Falcons […]

The Atlanta Falcons have to address their quarterback situation this offseason. It’s one of the most obvious roster deficiencies in all of the NFL. New head coach Raheem Morris knows all about it and is surely hoping that general manager Terry Fontenot can make an upgrade. Ahead of the NFL Draft Combine, Morris put it […]

With the NFL season now over, it’s time for every team to refocus and start making plans on how their rosters could shape up by the 2024 season. That will first start with NFL free agency that opens up on March 13 at 4 p.m. ET, though negotiating can begin with impending free agents at […]

The Atlanta Falcons are beginning a new chapter after firing Arthur Smith. Despite interviewing names such as Mike Vrabel and Bill Belichick, the Falcons decided to hire Raheem Morris. Morris was most recently with the Los Angeles Rams, and he spoke about the relationship between Sean McVay and Les Snead and how he wants to […]

Now that the Atlanta Falcons have locked down their successor to former head coach Arthur Smith in Raheem Morris as the new leading man for the team in 2024, it’s now time to look at the offseason, and that begins with the roster. Putting together the 2024 team starts in the offseason, whether it’s the […]

Raheem Morris passed his first big test as the new head coach of the Falcons — he properly recognized the offensive weapons that he has at his disposal in Atlanta. Now while this may not seem like a high bar to clear, it’s a big part of the reason why previous Falcons head coach Arthur […]

There were eight NFL head coaching jobs that came open this season, and now they’re all filled up, giving all 32 teams their head coach for the 2024 season. Out of those eight hirings, the biggest name out of those is Jim Harbaugh coming from the University of Michigan to join the Los Angeles Chargers […]