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Divine Deablo News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 13
Divine Deablo Takes Ownership of Falcons Run Defense Struggles vs. Ravens
The Atlanta Falcons entered Sunday night's matchup against the Baltimore Ravens with the NFL's top-ranked run defense, but they struggled to contain Derrick
Michael Penix Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / October 13
Falcons Hope To Have QB Michael Penix Jr. Available For Week 6
Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury late in the Falcons’ Week 5 loss. The third-year quarterback is hopeful his latest ailment does not prove to be a long-term one, and the team appears to share that belief.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 13
Are The Atlanta Falcons Back On The Quarterback Carousel?
Sunday Night Football started off exciting for Atlanta. The Falcons were coming off two primetime wins against formidable opponents, beating them soundly.
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.
The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz
There are 44 running backs in NFL history who have rushed for at least 100 yards on 30 or more occasions. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 13
Drake London has Massive Numbers with Michael Penix Jr. at QB, and He Doesn't Care
This offseason, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London signed a massive contract extension that made him the third-highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL on a per-year basis at $35.3 million.
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.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / October 13
What did the Ravens expose about the Falcons?
The NFL has a funny way of humbling everybody, and Sunday night was the Falcons’ turn. After back-to-back 21-point blowouts in primetime — games in which Atlanta physically overwhelmed its opponents for four quarters — the Falcons found themselves in a rock fight with a team that’s been living in those trenches for more than two decades.
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.
Cris Collinsworth News / The Spun / October 12
Cris Collinsworth Urged To Apologize For 'Disrespectful' Comments On Sunday Night Football
Longtime NFL announcer Cris Collinsworth is facing some backlash for a comment that fans have decided was “disrespectful” on Sunday Night Football this week.
Michael Vick News / EssentiallySports / October 12
'It’s Not Gonna Last': Falcons Legend Michael Vick Issues Financial Warning 18 Years After Bankruptcy
Back in April 2009, Michael Vick stood in a Newport News bankruptcy court, having survived a 12 cents-an-hour janitorial job at USP Leavenworth, and confessed,
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 12
Adam Schefter gives best possible news on Michael Penix Jr.
Sunday night couldn’t have ended much worse for the Atlanta Falcons. Not only did they blow an 8-point lead with a little over two minutes to play, but they lost quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Field Level Media / October 12
Reports: Michael Penix Jr.’s rib injury not serious
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. avoided serious injury Sunday night in his team's overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and he could return to action next week against the Chicago Bears, according to multiple reports Monday.
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 / Yardbarker / October 12
Insider shares big update on Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. after 'SNF' loss to Ravens
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday. The NFC South franchise reportedly heard the news it wanted.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12
Adam Schefter shares massive Lamar Jackson, Cam Jurgens updates for Ravens' game at Browns
The Baltimore Ravens earned an impressive 30-23 overtime victory at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night with backup quarterback Tyler Huntley starting in place of Jackson, who was nursing the ankle injury he suffered on Oct. 4.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 12
Why the Falcons’ OT Loss to Ravens Could Be Wake-Up Call They Need
For two weeks, the Atlanta Falcons were riding high on back-to-back wins over the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints. The team was playing some inspired
Michael Penix Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / October 12
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. To Undergo Testing On Rib Injury
Week 5 marked Michael Penix Jr.’s third game of the 2026 season. The Falcons quarterback was unable to complete the contest, however. Penix struggled early in last night’s loss to the Ravens, but he improved throughout the game and was highly effective on third downs in particular.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 12
Michael Penix Provides Promising Injury Update After Falcons Loss
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is optimistic about returning next week after suffering a rib injury in Sunday’s 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 12
Michael Penix Jr. set for MRI after being knocked out of game vs. Ravens
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will undergo an MRI on his ribs on Monday.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12
Jokes pour in after Tua Tagovailoa’s disastrous Falcons debut
Tua Tagovailoa’s regular-season debut for the Atlanta Falcons ended in a disaster at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. After Falcons starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
John Abraham News / Athlon Sports / October 11
John Abraham Is The Latest Falcons’ Ring of Honor Inductee
The Atlanta Falcons have a primetime matchup tonight against the Baltimore Ravens. The main event, of course, will be the Falcons trying to add another win to the season against a Ravens team missing its starting quarterback, but halftime will give Falcons fans a chance to celebrate a legend.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9
Ravens make final Lamar Jackson, Trey Hendrickson decisions for Falcons game
It turns out Jesse Minter didn't need to wait until the weekend to reveal Jackson's status for the Week 5 contest.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9
Major injury update on Ravens' Lamar Jackson emerges for Falcons game
During Friday's edition of "The Pat McAfee Show," league insider Ian Rapoport of NFL Network/ESPN shared an expected update regarding Jackson's status for the Falcons game.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Ravens' Jesse Minter shares latest on Lamar Jackson's status
Jackson's status continues to hover over the Ravens as they prepare to take on the Falcons in Week 5.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
It could be 'The Derrick Henry Show' for Ravens in Week 5 'SNF' clash vs. Falcons
It's beginning to look like it will be "The Derrick Henry Show" on Sunday in primetime when the Baltimore Ravens travel to the Atlanta Falcons.
Tyler Shough News / Yardbarker / October 6
Tyler Shough shares strong reaction to Saints fans booing team during 'MNF' loss to Falcons
The fact that Monday's matchup commemorated the 20th anniversary of the reopening of the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina likely made the double-digit loss sting that much more for New Orleans fans.
Kellen Moore News / Yardbarker / October 6
Kellen Moore assigns blame for Saints' showing in 'MNF' loss to Falcons
The Falcons spoiled the Saints' fun by notching a 45-24 blowout win that dropped New Orleans to 1-3 on the season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 6
'MNF' takeaways: Bijan Robinson, Falcons spoil 20th anniversary 'Domecoming' in rout of Saints
The Atlanta Falcons entered a tough road environment on "Monday Night Football" and came away with a statement 45-24 win over the division rival New Orleans Saints.
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