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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. explains why his recovery is different than Patrick Mahomes'
While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Penix explained why his recovery timeline is different than what Mahomes experienced this year.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / September 17
5 Best Wide Receivers in Atlanta Falcons History
The modern era of Atlanta Falcons football has been filled with quality wide receivers. At least, high-quality No. 1 receivers, anyway. But even during some of the darker days of Falcons football in the 20th century, Atlanta could always seem to pass it.
The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / September 17
5 Best Quarterbacks in Atlanta Falcons History
Only four current teams in the NFL have a worse winning percentage in their franchise’s history than the Atlanta Falcons. In the rare instances the Falcons have found winning ways, it’s been because of extraordinary quarterback play.
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.
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 / Athlon Sports / September 17
5 Best Running Backs in Atlanta Falcons History
In Atlanta Falcons history, the most consistent skill position has been running back. During down years and up years, the team has been blessed with quality in the backfield more often than not.
Michael Penix Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16
What Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. said about possibly returning from knee injury in Week 2
After the Atlanta Falcons’ disappointing Week 1 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the fanbase has been concerned about the quarterback position after Cooper Rush started last Sunday.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / September 16
Falcons coach not ready to name Week 2 starting QB
The Atlanta Falcons have four quarterbacks on their depth chart but none ready to be named the starter for the next game, head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Wednesday.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 16
Bijan Robinson, Kevin Stefanski Want to Spread the Love against Panthers
The Atlanta Falcons are preparing for their first NFC South matchup of the 2026 season, and much of the attention heading into Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers is centered on how Atlanta will move the football.
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.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16
NFC Notes: Bijan Robinson, Tyler Shough, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons QBs Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix were both ruled out from Week 1. Atlanta HC Kevin Stefanski said they are “not ruling anybody out” at this point, while Penix and Cooper Rush practiced on Wednesday: “We are working through it.
Mac Jones News / Yardbarker / September 17
49ers' Mac Jones linked to two desperate trade destinations
The San Francisco 49ers have a great problem on their hands right now.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 16
Dave Canales brushes aside one major question surrounding Panthers upcoming matchup against the Falcons in Week 2
The Atlanta Falcons’ uncertain quarterback situation could cause a frustrating situation from a preparation standpoint, but the Carolina Panthers aren’t concerned about that being an issue.
Kevin Stefanski News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16
Kevin Stefanski addresses Falcons’ uncertain QB situation ahead of Week 2
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski isn’t announcing a starting quarterback for Week 2, and that’s because he hasn’t made a decision just yet. In Week 1, it was Cooper Rush who started as Tua Tagovailoa was dealing with an injury and Michel Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / Viral Sports News / September 16
Atlanta Falcons Land 6-Year NFL RB Before Panthers Game
The Atlanta Falcons signed running back Khalil Herbert to their practice squad on Wednesday, adding a proven veteran to a thin backfield after a pair of roster moves earlier in the week, the team announced.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Falcons leave door open to start one of four quarterbacks vs. Panthers
Cooper Rush went 12-for-22 passing with 143 yards, a touchdown, two interceptions and a league-worst 2.6 adjusted QBR in Atlanta's 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 13.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / September 16
Falcons Undecided On Week 2 QB
With third-string quarterback Cooper Rush at the helm, the Falcons’ offense sputtered during a 20-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 1. While Rush may start against the Panthers on Sunday, head coach Kevin Stefanski is not closing the door on Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. taking the reins.
Da'Shawn Hand News / Field Level Media / September 16
Falcons place DL Da'Shawn Hand on IR
The Atlanta Falcons placed defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand on injured reserve Wednesday with a season-ending quad injury. Hand sustained the injury during the Falcons' 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 16
Falcons Sign 2 Former 49ers 2nd-Round Pick and Bears RB
The Atlanta Falcons are heading into the regular season with a thinner defensive line after the team placed defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand on injured reserve Wednesday morning.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16
Falcons Announce Four Moves, Place DL Da’Shawn Hand On IR
The Atlanta Falcons promoted TE Nick Muse to the active roster, they announced on Wednesday. He takes the spot of DL Da’Shawn Hand, who is going on injured reserve after a major quad injury.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 16
Insiders address potential return of Michael Penix Jr.
Penix is still recovering from ACL surgery.
Bijan Robinson News / TWSN / September 15
Bijan Robinson to Break an NFL Record in 2026?
The number is 2,106, one yard beyond the NFL single-season rushing record. That’s the goal for Bijan Robinson in 2026, and Malik Wright believes he can get there.
Tyler Goodson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15
Cowboys Signing RB Tyler Goodson From Falcons PS
Aaron Wilson reports that the Cowboys are signing RB Tyler Goodson off the Falcons’ practice squad to their 53-man roster. Goodson, 25, originally signed on with the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa following the 2023 draft.
Kyle Pitts News / TWSN / September 14
Atlanta Falcons Already Have a Major Kyle Pitts Problem After Week 1
During the offseason, the Atlanta Falcons went on to make Kyle Pitts one of the highest-paid tight ends. Despite this, the Falcons failed to get him involved in the offense.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / September 14
Falcons DT Da’Shawn Hand Believed To Have Torn Quad
Defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand lasted just seven snaps in his Falcons debut on Sunday, and it may go down as his only action of the season. The 30-year-old is feared to have suffered a torn quad in the team’s 20-13 loss to the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Da'Shawn Hand News / Field Level Media / September 14
Report: Falcons DL Da'Shawn Hand believed to have torn quad
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand could miss the rest of the season with a torn quad, NFL Network reported Monday. The 30-year-old veteran is receiving multiple opinions before finalizing a diagnosis and determining whether surgery is warranted, per the report.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 13
Former NFL HC believes Tua Tagovailoa has already decided to retire
One former NFL head coach believes Tagovailoa is signaling to us all that he is ready for retirement.
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