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Falcons’ Madrid Debacle Raises Bigger Questions About Season’s Future

Atlanta Falcons fans in the United States might as well have slept in for Sunday morning’s kickoff NFL Madrid game. And for those who made the trip overseas, hopefully they ate enough churros to satisfy their sweet tooth.

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Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski puts Nick Folk on notice after botching field goal vs. Bengals

Kevin Stefanski is putting up the warning signs for Nick Folk after the latter struggled in the Atlanta Falcons’ 34-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in Madrid, Spain.

Michael Penix Jr. News / HITC / November 8

Shannon Sharpe suggests the Atlanta Falcons to look for a new QB after Michael Penix Jr.’s performance vs. Bengals

Shannon Sharpe has suggested the Atlanta Falcons to look for a new quarterback after Michael Penix Jr.’s sub-par performance against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Falcons' Flags Erased 87 Yards in Madrid. Their Cleanest Fix Was Already on the Field

For a moment in the first quarter, Michael Penix Jr. had the Atlanta Falcons a yard away from a 14-7 lead in Madrid. He scrambled from the Cincinnati 7 down to the 1, and then the flag came out: holding on left guard Matthew Bergeron.

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Zac Taylor News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Grading Zac Taylor’s Performance in the Win vs. Atlanta Falcons

Zac Taylor’s Cincinnati Bengals took care of business overseas Sunday morning, cruising out of Bernabéu Stadium with a 34-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 8

The Falcons Were Unable To Keep Up With The Bengals’ High-Flying Offense

The Atlanta Falcons hoped to get back on track after a disastrous loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in which they were shut out. Things started out well, but they ultimately couldn’t keep up with the Bengals’ scoring.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 8

Winners and Losers From Falcons’ Loss to Bengals: Bijan Shines as Defense Struggles

The Atlanta Falcons had a few individual performances worth celebrating, ultimately falling 34-17 to the Cincinnati Bengals in their international matchup in Madrid.

Kevin Stefanski News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 8

The 1 part of Madrid loss to Bengals that Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski deemed ‘unacceptable’

On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons hit the field for an international game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid. Although Atlanta got off to a solid start to this game, they ended up faltering as things went on, and the team lost the game by a score of 34-17.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 8

Bengals spoil Falcons RB Bijan Robinson's big day

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson said he needed "to be better" heading into a Week 9 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid. Robinson, who is already fantastic, was better on Sunday. It still wasn't enough for the Falcons.

Teams Interested In Falcons’ Jessie Bates; S Unlikely To Be Traded

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

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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 / Athlon Sports / November 8

Can The Falcons Get Back To A Balanced Offense Against The Bengals?

The Atlanta Falcons‘ focal point this season was supposed to be superstar running back Bijan Robinson. In the first half of the season, the Falcons used Robinson’s prolific running to build a balanced offense while quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / November 8

Falcons Make QB Announcement Before Bengals Game

The Atlanta Falcons enter their Week 9 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Spain with a quarterback depth chart that carries a familiar face for the opposing side.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / November 7

Teams Interested In Falcons’ Jessie Bates; S Unlikely To Be Traded

Sitting at 3-5 on the year, the Falcons are squarely in contention for top spot in the NFC South. A buyer’s stance is not expected, nor is a notable move in which any key players are traded away.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / November 7

Falcons place RB Brian Robinson on IR with hamstring injury

The Atlanta Falcons placed running back Brian Robinson Jr. on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on Saturday, ahead of their game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid.

James Pearce Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / November 6

James Pearce Jr. might not play Sunday, other Falcons injury updates

All week long, the consensus from the coaching staff was that star second-year pass rusher James Pearce Jr. was good to play against the Bengals after being reinstated from his suspension.

Brian Robinson Jr. News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 6

Falcons Ruled Out Two For Week 9 Including RB Brian Robinson Jr.

According to Tori McElhaney, the Falcons changed the injury report and ruled RB Brian Robinson Jr. out with a hamstring injury. Robinson was estimated

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / November 5

Falcons' Bijan Robinson offers surprising self-critique: 'I gotta be better'

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is his own harshest critic.

Bengals bring high-powered offense into Madrid clash vs. Falcons

Two-minute drill: Bengals-Falcons face off in Madrid, Tom Brady returns to Foxborough, another injury setback for Lamar Jackson and more

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

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The 'Rushing leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players with the most career rushing yards for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 3

Falcons place critical defensive piece on Injured Reserve

Kevin Stefanski had already announced that defensive end Samson Ebukam wouldn’t travel with the Falcons to face the Bengals in Madrid after suffering a hamstring injury.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 3

Falcons latest roster moves and injury updates

On Monday, Kevin Stefanski announced that Samson Ebukam and Zachariah Branch are both dealing with hamstring injuries. Neither will be available when the team travels to Madrid to face the Cincinnati Bengals.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / November 2

Why throwing 4 picks in loss to Bucs 'sucked' a little extra for Penix

Why throwing 4 interceptions in loss to Buccaneers 'sucked' a little extra for Falcons' Michael Penix Jr.

The Falcons fell to 3-5 on the season when they suffered a 16-0 loss to a Buccaneers side that completed zero passes in driving rain at Tampa Bay's Raymond James Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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