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Atlanta Falcons News / Total Pro Sports / October 3
Atlanta Falcons Rocked By Sudden Death Of One Of Their All-Time Legends
The Atlanta Falcons are saddened by the loss of one of their true all-time greats. Jeff Van Note, who spent his entire 18-year NFL career in Atlanta, died Friday at 80.
Bijan Robinson News / Athlon Sports / October 3
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson Wins Nickelodeon’s NVP Award
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson had a good start to the season, but in Week Three he delivered one of those career-defining performances. A was so special that he earned not only NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors, but also Nickelodeon’s NVP Award.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 3
Bijan Robinson's 194 Yards, a $78M Pass Rusher and 3 More Things to Know About the Falcons
Bijan Robinson is coming to the Superdome on the best run of his season, and the New Orleans Saints have struggled against the run all year. The Atlanta Falcons running back was just named NFC Offensive Player of the Week, and he is one piece of an offense that looked completely different in Week 3.
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.
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
Kyle Pitts News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 3
Kyle Pitts Could Be Poised for Bigger Role in Falcons vs Saints
Kyle Pitts has been one of the least involved players in the Atlanta Falcons offense through the first three games, but offensive coordinator Tommy Rees knows that needs to change.
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.
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 / TWSN / October 2
Michael Penix Jr. Has Unlocked Drake London’s Superstar Ceiling
It didn’t take weeks for Michael Penix Jr. to get back into the swing of things with playing for the Atlanta Falcons after having suffered a torn ACL last 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.
Bijan Robinson News / Athlon Sports / October 2
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson Wins Week Three's NFC Offensive Player of the Week
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson entered the 2026 season as the third-best player on the NFL’s top 100 list. That shows how much talent and respect he has around the league.
Kevin Stefanski News / Athlon Sports / October 2
Kevin Stefanski And The Atlanta Falcons are a Primetime Match in Football Heaven
Going into Atlanta’s Thursday night football matchup against the Green Bay Packers in Week Three, new head coach Kevin Stefanski seemed calm. Even with the chaos surrounding his team and their inconsistent quarterback play, he was calm in a way that made it seem that he knew something we didn’t.
Gervon Dexter News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 2
Falcons DT Gervon Dexter’s Mindset Changed, He Now Plays for More Than Himself
Gervon Dexter Sr. is with the Atlanta Falcons for the long haul. “I’m happy to be here for an extended period of time,” the defensive tackle told reporters on Thursday.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / October 2
Ex-Falcons C Jeff Van Note, 6-time Pro Bowler, dies at 80
Six-time Pro Bowl center Jeff Van Note, whose career with the Atlanta Falcons spanned parts of three decades, has died at age 80. The Falcons announced the passing of their Ring of Honor member on Friday.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / October 2
Former Falcons C Jeff Van Note Dies At 80
The Falcons announced on Friday that franchise icon Jeff Van Note has died. He was 80 years old. An 11th-round pick in 1969, Van Note entered the NFL as a linebacker.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 2
Falcons Looking for New Script in New Orleans, 20 Years after Katrina Game
The Atlanta Falcons are heading back to New Orleans for a game that carries significance beyond the NFC South rivalry. Monday night’s matchup comes just days after the 20th anniversary of the Saints’ return to the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina.
Kevin Stefanski News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 1
Kevin Stefanski Details Falcons Preparation for Saints
The Atlanta Falcons have extra time to prepare for Monday night's matchup with the New Orleans Saints, but Kevin Stefanski knows the additional days can be both an advantage and a challenge.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 1
Falcons vs. Saints bold predictions for Week 4 Monday Night Football
The Atlanta Falcons want to prove their bounce-back win wasn’t a fluke, while the Saints have important injury concerns. These teams meet on Monday Night Football in Week 4, and here are bold predictions for the contest.
Natrone Brooks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 1
Vikings Sign CB Natrone Brooks
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed CB Natrone Brooks to the practice squad. Brooks, 26, started his career at Copiah-Lincoln Community College before transferring to Southern Miss.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 1
Gervon Dexter Sr. extension adds more excitement to a dominant Falcons defensive line
Matt Ryan, Ian Cunningham, and this new regime have had no problem spending frivolously when it comes to contract extensions. Bijan Robinson and Drake London both received top-of-market deals this offseason.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / September 30
Falcons agree to 4-year, $78M deal with Gervon Dexter Sr.
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a four-year extension with defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. The deal is worth $78 million with $46.5 million guaranteed, according to reports.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 30
Aggressive Falcons turn Gervon Dexter trade into expensive, long-term investment
Not long after acquiring Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Bears, the Falcons are making sure he stays in Atlanta long-term.
Brian Asamoah News / Viral Sports News / September 30
Falcons Acquire 26-Year-Old Defender Before Saints Game
The Atlanta Falcons are adding linebacker Brian Asamoah, a move that quietly fills a depth need rather than rewriting the team’s defensive identity, according to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 29
Tua Tagovailoa reacts to Michael Penix Jr. earning Falcons' starting job via win over Packers
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. earned at least a second straight start after he helped the Atlanta Falcons notch an impressive 35-14 win over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / September 29
What stands out about the Atlanta Falcons through Week 3?
Vibes couldn’t have been much lower following an embarrassing 34-3 loss to the Panthers in the Falcons’ home opener, dropping the team to 0-2 before a primetime matchup with the Packers.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / September 28
Falcons find themselves at the top of messy NFC South
It’s amazing how much can change over a week in the National Football League. Last Monday, pundits across the country had no problem dubbing the Falcons the worst team in football, and based on the performances from Weeks 1 and 2, it was difficult to argue.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Packers' Matt LaFleur shares Josh Jacobs admission after 'butt-whooping' loss to Falcons
The Green Bay Packers suffered the largest home loss in Matt LaFleur's eight years and LaFleur didn't dance around the events of the evening.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 25
Michael Penix Jr. makes Falcons history in blowout win over Packers
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returned to the field Thursday night hoping to save his team's season. He did that and more.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Yardbarker / September 23
How Tua Tagovailoa has reacted to losing Falcons' starting job without playing
Tua Tagovailoa was set to serve as the Atlanta Falcons' Week 1 starting quarterback until he suffered an oblique injury ahead of Atlanta's season opener.
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