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What the Falcons Do Now Could Shape How This Coaching Staff Is Viewed

FLOWERY BRANCH – These final three games won’t change the Atlanta Falcons ’ standing, but they could shape how this franchise is viewed heading into 2026. The Falcons are looking to avoid another letdown on Sunday after picking up just their second win in nine games with a stunning 29-28 comeback win over Tampa Bay.

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Overreaction Tuesday: Should the Falcons extend Kyle Pitts?

In the absence of Drake London, tight end Kyle Pitts has taken full advantage of the opportunity to serve as the Falcons’ top receiving option. That role culminated in a career night on Thursday Night Football, when the former fourth overall pick hauled in 11 passes for 166 yards and three touchdowns.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 16

5 Most Surprising Atlanta Falcons of 2025

The Atlanta Falcons missed another opportunity to make some noise in the NFC South as the division leaders are tied with 7-7 records. At 5-9 with three games left, it may feel like a lost season, but there are several young building blocks on this team that fans should be excited for the future.

Kirk Cousins News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 16

Kirk Cousins’ TNF Revival Raises Big Questions for Falcons’ 2026 Plans

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons toppled the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, despite a 28-14 fourth-quarter deficit and an incredible 19 committed penalties . A driving force in the win may have just thrown a wrench into the plans of the front office.

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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How many of the 20 active NFL quarterbacks to throw at least five touchdown passes in one game can you name in five minutes?

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Kyle Pitts News / Pro Football Rumors / December 15

Franchise Tag Candidate: Kyle Pitts

The Falcons have only used the franchise tag three times since the NFL introduced it in 1993. With tight end Kyle Pitts a pending free agent, he could become the fourth Falcon to receive the tag during the upcoming offseason.

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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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Raheem Morris News / Field Level Media / December 15

Raheem Morris: Upset win should spur Falcons to finish strong

With three games left in a disappointing campaign, all Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris wants to see is his team fight. In a season that's seen Atlanta (5-9) find countless ways to lose, Morris' team is coming off a rare high.

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 15

Former Falcons Star QB Reflects on Times He's Been Offered a Comeback

Matt Ryan spent 15 years in the NFL, 14 with the Atlanta Falcons and one with the Indianapolis Colts, before calling it a career after the 2022 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

NFL Week 15 fantasy football takeaways: Jacoby Brissett shines again

If you're reading this, that likely means you won your first-round matchup to advance to the next round of your fantasy football playoffs. Here are takeaways from Week 15 ahead of fantasy semifinal matchups.

'SNF' takeaways: Cowboys' playoff hopes plummet

Philip Rivers discusses being 'not normal' after NFL return, Colts' loss to Seahawks

NFL Week 15 winners, losers: Josh Allen's MVP case; Bengals, Chiefs done

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 15

5 Most Disappointing Atlanta Falcons in 2025

With three weeks left in the season, no one in the NFC South is above .500, yet the Atlanta Falcons aren't part of the playoff picture... again. It's been a disappointing season for the Falcons as they fell to 4-9 after a 3-2 start.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Kirk Cousins News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 14

Kirk Cousins Addresses Elephant in the Room for 2026 Season

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons can no longer earn a playoff berth this season. But that doesn't mean there's nothing to play for the rest of the campaign.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 14

Kirk Cousins Shares Message He Delivered to Michael Penix Jr. After Injury

ATLANTA, Ga. -- From an injury perspective, the signal-callers in the Atlanta Falcons quarterback room, Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr., have gone through it in recent years.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 14

Atlanta Falcons Defensive Free Agents, Should They Stay or Should They Go?

The Atlanta Falcons will not have much left to play for down the stretch of the 2025 NFL season, but several questions are looming over this team heading into the offseason.

Kirk Cousins News / Athlon Sports / December 13

NFL Makes Punishment Decision on Kirk Cousins Incident

Kirk Cousins is currently leading the Atlanta Falcons, serving as the starting quarterback for the disappointing AFC team. The Falcons came into the season with high expectations behind quarterback Michael Penix and several stars on the offensive end, like Drake London and Bijan Robinson.

Kyle Pitts News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 13

Kyle Pitts Realizes Potential As Falcons Steal Win Against Buccaneers

TAMPA BAY – The Atlanta Falcons were treated to a bit of a masterclass on Thursday night, and one that they have been hoping to see since 2021 – Kyle Pitts Sr.

Arthur Blank News / Pro Football Rumors / December 13

Falcons Owner Arthur Blank To Evaluate Atlanta’s Football Ops For Rest Of Season

After another disappointing year from the Falcons, major changes could be coming in Atlanta this offseason. Owner and chairman Arthur Blank will spend the rest of the season evaluating the team’s football operations, including head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Kirk Cousins News / Yardbarker / December 12

Could Kirk Cousins be a starting QB for another team in 2026?

Cousins turned back the clock on "Thursday Night Football."

Raheem Morris praises unlikely hero after Falcons' shocking win over Buccaneers

'TNF' takeaways: Buccaneers blow late lead to Falcons as collapse continues

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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / December 12

Did Raheem Morris buy himself time with Falcons win over Bucs?

The Falcons have been on the wrong end of several heartbreakers on their way to a 4-9 record entering Thursday night’s matchup against the Buccaneers, but they finally returned the favor to a division rival with a fourth-quarter comeback for the ages — fueled by massive performances from Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts, and Bijan Robinson.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / December 12

Morris praises unlikely hero after Falcons' win over Buccaneers

Raheem Morris praises unlikely hero after Falcons' shocking win over Buccaneers

Shortly after the Falcons improved to 5-9 on the season via an upset 29-28 win over the Buccaneers, Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris reflected on the heroics.

Baker Mayfield assigns blame for Buccaneers' 'TNF' loss to Falcons

'TNF' takeaways: Buccaneers blow late lead to Falcons as collapse continues

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Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / December 11

Falcons' last-second field goal caps rally, sinks Bucs

Zane Gonzalez drilled a 43-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the visiting Atlanta Falcons to a stunning 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday.

Kirk Cousins News / Larry Brown Sports / December 11

Falcons burned by questionable call on ‘TNF’ after Kirk Cousins got grabbed by his face mask

Atlanta Falcons fans were not happy with a call that went against Kirk Cousins in their Thursday night matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cousins was facing 2nd-and-10 at the Buccaneers’ 31 with under five minutes left at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.