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Key Takeaways From a Gloomy Jets vs. Falcons Showdown

On a dreary, rain-soaked Sunday at MetLife Stadium, the New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons battled in a game that felt as messy as the weather. In the end, the Falcons emerged with a 27-24 victory.

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7 Takeaways from Atlanta Falcons Painful 30-27 Loss to New York Jets

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins predicted a 'dog fight' against the New York Jets, and he was right. The Jets tied the game at 24-24 with 1:53 left in the game, despite being dominated in virtually every category.

Atlanta Falcons News / LWOSports.com / November 30

Rookie Risers: How the Atlanta Falcons Rookies are Impacting the Team in 2025

Risky is an understatement when talking about the Atlanta Falcons 2025Atlanta Falcons 2025 NFL Draft strategy. A 4-7 record isn’t how the Falcons wanted to start the season, but there are plenty of players the fans and organization can look forward to.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 30

ESPN Unanimous in Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Jets Predictions

There aren't many teams the Atlanta Falcons can look down their beaks at, so to speak, but the New York Jets are one of them. The Falcons head to MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon to take on the Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., and the Dirty Birds, sitting at 4-7, find themselves a 2.5 point favorite over the 2-9 Jets.

NFL Week 9: Picks and preview

Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.

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Breece Hall News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 29

Will The Falcons Slow Down Breece Hall & Other Key Matchups

EAST RUTHERFORD – The Atlanta Falcons are back to work in Week 13 for a road trip to New York to take on a struggling New York Jets team at MetLife Stadium.

Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team

Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 29

Falcons QB Michael Penix Back of the Class in CBS Sports 2024 NFL Draft Regrade

The Atlanta Falcons surprised much of the NFL world in April of 2024 when they selected Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL Draft. It's not that Penix himself wasn't worthy of being a first-round selection.

Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team

Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 28

Atlanta Falcons WR gets Well-Deserved promotion ahead of Clash with New York Jets

The Atlanta Falcons will be taking on the New York Jets on Sunday, down one of their key weapons. Wide receiver Drake London has been ruled out for the second consecutive week.

Drake London News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 28

Atlanta Falcons Make Final Decision on Drake London Injury vs. New York Jets

The Atlanta Falcons take on the New York Jets on Sunday, looking to win their second consecutive road game against a two-win team, and it looks like they'll be without star wide receiver Drake London again.

Dylan Drummond News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 28

Falcons Sign WR Dylan Drummond From Practice Squad

The Atlanta Falcons officially signed WR Dylan Drummond from their practice squad to the active roster for Week 13, per Will McFadden of the team’s site. This comes with WR Drake London being ruled out of Sunday’s game. Drummond, 23, originally signed on with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Eastern Michigan in 2023.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 28

Jets DC Steve Wilks gives Falcons’ Bijan Robinson his flowers ahead of Week 13 matchup

With the Atlanta Falcons taking on the New York Jets on Sunday, the team is looking to stack up some wins in the latter part of the season after beating the New Orleans Saints last weekend.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Kirk Cousins News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 28

Kirk Cousins Prepared for 'Dog Fight' When Atlanta Falcons Take on New York Jets

The Atlanta Falcons head to New Jersey to take on the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon, and Kirk Cousins will once again be under center for the Falcons.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 27

Could This Player Help Unlock Struggling Falcons Receiver Room?

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have been struggling with depth at wide receiver all season, but it was taken to another level after the loss of Drake London.

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Kirk Cousins News / Field Level Media / November 27

Falcons' fading hopes in Kirk Cousins' hands as team visits Jets

Desperate for a win to keep their slim postseason hopes alive, the Atlanta Falcons will look to extend their recent success against the New York Jets on Sunday in East Rutherford, NJ.

Drake London News / Athlon Sports / November 26

Falcons Announce Drake London Development on Wednesday

The Atlanta Falcons advanced to 4-7 on Sunday, defeating the New Orleans Saints 24-10. They're looking to stay hot, now facing the 2-9 New York Jets in Week 13 on the road.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 26

All the proof needed to show the Falcons nailed their first three draft picks

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot should be on the hottest of seats. Atlanta is likely headed toward a fifth straight losing season under his watch, and they are no closer to finding an answer at the most important position in all of sports.

Kirk Cousins News / SportsTalkATL / November 26

Could Kirk Cousins be on the Falcons roster in 2026?

It’s a conversation not many people thought was possible a couple of weeks ago, but with Michael Penix Jr.’s future up in the air due to injury — and Kirk Cousins looking competent for the first time in nearly a year against the Saints — is there now a real chance the veteran returns for a third season in Atlanta?

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 25

This is a damning indictment on Terry Fontentot’s tenure as Falcons GM

Depending on how the season ends, it’s very likely the Falcons could be searching for a new head coach and GM this offseason. Most Falcons fans can’t get rid of Raheem Morris fast enough, but in a somewhat surprising twist, there seems to be much more pushback when it comes to the future of GM Terry Fontenot.

Raheem Morris News / Gridiron Heroics / November 25

'The Kitchen Is Getting Hot Over There': Falcons Icon Speaks Out on Raheem Morris’ Job With Atlanta

The Atlanta Falcons appear to be at a breaking point, and longtime franchise great Todd McClure believes the clock is ticking on head coach Raheem Morris.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / November 24

Raheem Morris praises Kirk Cousins, team effort in Falcons' first win in 6 weeks

For the first time in six weeks, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris had a reason to smile in his weekly Monday press conference. Atlanta (4-7) snapped a five-game losing streak with a 24-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, despite the absence of quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Divine Deablo News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 22

Falcons Announce Six Moves, Activate LB Divine Deablo

The Falcons announced six roster moves on Saturday ahead of Week 12, including officially activating LB Divine Deablo to the active roster. In addition, Atlanta made the following roster moves: Placed DB Billy Bowman Jr.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / November 19