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Atlanta Falcons News / Viral Sports News / October 26

Atlanta Falcons Acquire Former Eagles Super Bowl Champion

The Atlanta Falcons continue to fine-tune their roster as they navigate a competitive NFC South race, and the latest addition gives the organization another long-armed option on the offensive side of the ball.

Michael Penix Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / October 26

Michael Penix Jr., Falcons get statement win over the 49ers

Nobody gave the Falcons much of a chance heading into a Week 7 matchup with the undefeated 49ers, and after the first quarter and a half, it was easy to see why.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 26

Kyle Pitts, Nick Muse Make National Tight Ends Day Count in Falcons’ Win Over 49ers

National Tight Ends Day gave the Atlanta Falcons another reason to appreciate their tight end room, but Kyle Pitts Sr. and Nick Muse made sure the occasion came with production on the field.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Mayfield believes Bucs made a 'statement' with win over Panthers

Baker Mayfield believes Buccaneers made a 'statement' with blowout win over Panthers

One of the more surprising NFL results of the final Sunday of October involved the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earning a blowout 43-13 win at the rival Carolina Panthers that improved Tampa Bay to 2-5 on the season.

Buccaneers rout Panthers 43-13 in Baker Mayfield's return

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 26

Falcons Defense Sends Clear Message After Beating Undefeated 49ers

ATLANTA – The word “identity” swirled around the Atlanta Falcons’ locker room on Sunday evening. Winless at home this season and, more often than not, outnumbered in their own stands, the Falcons' defense knew the assignment started with them. “Identity is a good word,” head coach Kevin Stefanski said.

Kendal Daniels News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Falcons LB Kendal Daniels makes fearless admission after sealing 49ers game in return

Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels made a memorable comeback from a frightening neck injury, helping his team hand the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers their first loss of the season with a 29-20 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday.

Drake London News / Total Pro Sports / October 25

Drake London Was Brutally Punched In The Head by 49ers Defender In Violent Game That Saw Him Checked For Concussion

Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Drake London had to exit Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers after taking a vicious hit. It was a very busy game for him against the dangerous Niners’ defense.

Kevin Stefanski News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

Kevin Stefanski makes sure to credit Falcons fans for showing out vs. 49ers after Bears debacle

The Atlanta Falcons are one of the most inconsistent and unpredictable teams in the NFL through the first half of the season. Earlier in the year, they went into Green Bay and hammered the Packers 35-14.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 25

Kendal Daniels leads Falcons to upset win one week after scary injury

One week ago, Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels nearly saw his short NFL career come to an end.

Falcons make key plays, hand 49ers first loss of season

49ers are looking mortal after sloppy loss to Falcons

49ers' bye week comes at perfect time after first loss of season

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Jessie Bates III News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

Falcons’ Jessie Bates III joins exclusive club with game-wrecking performance vs. 49ers

The Atlanta Falcons pulled off one of the upsets of the NFL season on Sunday, taking down the San Francisco 49ers 29-20 and handing Kyle Shanahan’s squad their first loss of the season.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / October 25

Female Audio Technician Gets Absolutely Destroyed By Brutal Hit Near End Zone During Falcons-49ers Duel

An NFL sound girl starred in a painful moment during Sunday’s duel between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners entered the game with a perfect 6-0 record, hoping to extend it against a struggling Falcons squad, which had posted a 2-4 record.

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NFL News / Field Level Media / October 25

Falcons make key plays, hand 49ers first loss of season

ATLANTA -- Michael Penix Jr. threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns and rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels had a key fourth-quarter interception on Sunday to help the Atlanta Falcons earn a 29-20 victory over the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

Falcons’ Kendal Daniels helps seal win over 49ers with Brock Purdy interception a week after going to hospital

The Atlanta Falcons possibly got their biggest win of the season this week, as they were able to defeat the undefeated San Francisco 49ers, 29-20. Both sides of the ball played well, but it was the defense that stepped up in the fourth quarter to seal the game.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 25

49ers' bye week comes at perfect time after first loss of season

Few NFL fans truly believed the San Francisco 49ers would go unbeaten this season, especially not with all the injuries that were piling up.

49ers are looking mortal after sloppy loss to Falcons

Jets' Aaron Glenn era may have hit rock bottom with loss to Dolphins

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A.J. Terrell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

Falcons Announce Five Moves, Activate CB A.J. Terrell

The Falcons announced Saturday that they have activated CB A.J. Terrell from injured reserve, and he will make his season debut on Sunday. The team also signed DE Drake Jackson to their active roster and placed OT Michael Jerrell on injured reserve.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

Falcons Officially Rule Out Four Players For Week 7

The Atlanta Falcons officially ruled out DB Billy Bowman Jr., LB Divine Deablo, OT Michael Jerrell, and RB Brian Robinson for Week 7, per Will McFadden of the team’s site. Atlanta will now be without their primary backup running back and currently don’t have a third back on the active roster.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 23

Why there’s still hope for the Falcons at 2-4

Following back-to-back losses, the Falcons sit at 2-4, once again behind the eight ball in the NFC South — and the road isn’t getting any easier. I’m not sure what the NFL has against Atlanta, but the schedule-makers have put this team through the wringer to start the season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Stadium Rant / October 23

Falcons Logo Blunder: Another Embarrassing Failure Of Judgment

The Falcons logo blunder turned the Atlanta Falcons’ throwback imagery into a controversy over comparisons to Nazi-era iconography. Atlanta posted the graphic on October 21, 2026, then replaced its X profile picture with a red-helmet image on October 22.

Malcolm DeWalt IV News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

Falcons Release DB Malcolm DeWalt IV

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have released DB Malcolm DeWalt IV. DeWalt, 24, played at JUCO Snow College before transferring to JUCO Butte College for 2022 and 2023.

Mike Evans News / Yardbarker / October 22

49ers' Mike Evans may be game-time decision vs. Falcons

The 49ers are taking their time regarding Evans' status for the Falcons game.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22

3 Bold predictions for NFL Week 7: Talking 49ers, Malik Nabers, Tyler Higbee

After a brief intermission in our bold predictions series, we're back with three hot takes for NFL Week 7.

Tiki Barber says Giants' Cam Skattebo received demotion for more than one reason

49ers' Mike Evans may be game-time decision vs. Falcons

What J.J. McCarthy told Jaxson Dart after being named Giants' new starting QB

Giants' John Harbaugh may want to replace Cam Skattebo before trade deadline

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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 21

Stefanski: Zachariah Branch’s role won’t change after nightmare showing against Bears

A lot went wrong in the Falcons’ 31-23 loss to the Bears, but an argument could be made that the game essentially came down to two special teams errors, both from rookie third-round pick Zachariah Branch.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Falcons ‘Trending’ Toward Opening AJ Terrell’s Practice Window

A groin injury has shelved Falcons cornerback AJ Terrell for four games, but he is now eligible to return from injured reserve. The Falcons are indeed “trending” toward opening Terrell’s 21-day practice window this week, head coach Kevin Stefanski said (link via Josh Kendall of The Athletic).