Raheem Morris, the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, was clearly frustrated when he entered the news conference room at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 5. Morris, who is known for his positive attitude and encouraging…
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Atlanta Falcons Assess Roster and Coaching Staff for 2025
The Atlanta Falcons’ pass rush had two very different halves of the season, but neither will change how the team plans to approach the position in the offseason. Through the first 11 games, Atlanta had…
Drake London Shines as Falcons Keep Playoff Hopes Alive with Win Over Panthers
Drake London had hopes of catching Michael Penix Jr.’s first career touchdown pass, but he ended up being the second player to do so. In a critical game for the Atlanta Falcons against the Carolina…
Bryce Young Leads Panthers to Overtime Victory Over Falcons with 5 Total Touchdowns in Charlotte
The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers share more than just disappointing streaks of seven straight losing seasons. Both teams in the NFC South believe that Sunday’s season finale showed they have found the quarterback who…
After a disappointing season, the Atlanta Falcons signal coaching changes in the city of Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons lost 44-38 in overtime to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. This loss, combined with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ win over the New Orleans Saints, ended the Falcons’ chances of making the playoffs.…
The Atlanta Falcons, based in Atlanta, have made coaching staff changes following another season of rebuilding
The Atlanta Falcons have hired Raheem Morris as their new head coach, passing on six-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick. Morris, who was the Falcons’ interim coach for the final 11 games of the 2020…
Commanders Defy Expectations to Clinch Playoff Spot with Thrilling Win Over Falcons in Week 17
Before the 2024 NFL season began, the Washington Commanders were projected to win just 6.7 games and had a mere 12.5% chance of making the playoffs, according to ESPN. With a new ownership group, coaching…
With an NFC South title on the line, the Falcons are ready to face the Panthers in Atlanta
Sunday’s regular-season finale between the Falcons and Carolina Panthers in Atlanta will be a must-win game for the Falcons. If Atlanta (8-8) had managed to beat the Washington Commanders last Sunday, they could have secured…
The Falcons have a solid quarterback situation, but playoff hopes may need to be postponed
After two games with Michael Penix Jr. as quarterback, it’s clear the Atlanta Falcons are in good hands at the position. However, there might not be enough time left to secure a playoff spot. A…
Daniels and the Commanders will face Penix and the Falcons in a prime-time matchup with playoff hopes
Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. went through the NFL draft process together and are now two of the five quarterbacks selected in the top 10. Daniels was picked second by the Washington Commanders and…
Michael Penix Jr. Had An Impressive Debut With Falcons With Dominant Win Over Giants
It’s rare for a rookie quarterback to make his first start in late December on a team still competing for a playoff spot, especially when the current starting quarterback has not been injured. However, that’s…
Falcons’ Cousins insists he “didn’t lose his ability to play quarterback” after being replaced by Penix as the starter
Kirk Cousins was signed to a big four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons because the team saw him as the key to their playoff hopes. However, Cousins lost his starting position to rookie Michael Penix…
Falcons choose Penix as their quarterback in a bid to maintain their chances of winning the NFC South title
Atlanta is still in the race for the NFC South title, despite another rough game from quarterback Kirk Cousins, which led the Falcons to bench him in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. The Falcons…
Falcons appoint rookie Michael Penix Jr. as starting quarterback, replacing veteran Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons have decided to make rookie Michael Penix Jr. their starting quarterback and bench veteran Kirk Cousins as they aim for their first playoff appearance since 2017. Coach Raheem Morris shared this decision…
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell will not play against the Falcons, while Desmond Ridder takes the starting role
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell did not play in Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, allowing Desmond Ridder to start against his former team. O’Connell hurt his left knee on December 8 during…
Cowboys Struggle with Third Straight Loss, Facing Mounting Pressure and a Bleak Playoff Outlook
The Dallas Cowboys’ season is spiraling downward after a tough 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, marking their third consecutive defeat. With a 3-5 record, they have already matched the number of losses from the…
The Falcons edge past the Raiders 15-9, maintaining their position alongside the Buccaneers in the NFC South
Kirk Cousins threw his first touchdown pass in five weeks, and the Atlanta Falcons did just enough on Monday night to beat the struggling Las Vegas Raiders 15-9, staying in the race for the NFC…
Referee’s Controversial Non-Call on Pass Interference Fuels Debate in Chiefs’ Narrow Win Over Falcons
In Week 3 of the NFL season, a controversial non-call during the Kansas City Chiefs’ 22-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons drew significant attention. Late in the fourth quarter of the Sunday Night Football game,…
The struggling Falcons aim to stay in the NFC South race as they take on the slumping Raiders
With just four games left in the regular season, the playoffs may already be starting for the Falcons, who are struggling at a critical time. Atlanta is heading into Monday night’s game against Las Vegas…
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell has returned to practice, but his availability for the Falcons game is still uncertain
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell, who hurt his left knee in the loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday, participated in a walkthrough practice on Wednesday and hopes to play against Atlanta. Las Vegas head coach Antonio…
The Falcons are keeping Kirk Cousins as their quarterback and could benefit from an easier upcoming schedule
Even though the Atlanta Falcons are going through a four-game losing streak and dealing with the uncertainty caused by quarterback Kirk Cousins’ eight interceptions and no touchdown passes during that time, there is still some…
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell’s knee injury might not be as severe as it initially appeared
Desmond Ridder might not get the chance to play against his former team after all, except by watching the Falcons from the sideline. When Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell was carted off the field with his…
Baker Mayfield throws three touchdown passes as the Buccaneers claim the top spot in the NFC South with a 28-13 victory over the Raiders
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are back above .500 and are aiming for their fourth straight NFC South title. They hope to continue their success with a three-game winning streak that has brought them to the…