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Harold Perkins Jr. News / TWSN / October 8
Harold Perkins Jr. Is Making the NFL Regret Letting Him Fall
The Atlanta Falcons took a chance on Harold Perkins Jr despite his struggles in his last season of college. While it wasn’t a big risk as they took him in the sixth-round of the 2026 NFL Draft, it wouldn’t have mattered anyway as Perkins Jr is making Atlanta look smart for taking him.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 8
Falcons’ Bijan Robinson gets ‘best in the game’ claim from Derrick Henry
When it comes to primetime, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has been at his best. And he’s getting plenty of love for his performances. Furthermore, he got a “best in the game” claim from Ravens’ star running back Derrick Henry, according to a post on X by Jamison Hensley.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 8
DT Gervon Dexter Sr. is Becoming the Falcons ' New Grady Jarrett
Before the season started, new Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham made a trade with his former team. He sent defensive back Clark Phillips III to Chicago with a 2027 fifth-round pick in exchange for defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr.
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 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz
How many of the NFL players to record at least 80 first downs as a receiver in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Michael Penix Jr. News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 8
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Scouts Ravens Defense Ahead of Week 5 Showdown
Michael Penix Jr. has helped transform the Atlanta Falcons offense since returning to the starting lineup, and his latest challenge will come against a Baltimore Ravens defense he believes has talent at every level.
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.
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.
Colin Cowherd News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 8
Falcons Get Major National Respect From Colin Cowherd
The Atlanta Falcons have finally entered the national conversation across the NFL, and Colin Cowherd is buying what he's seen from the team through the first four weeks of the season.
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.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Athlon Sports / October 7
New Nickname for Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Emerges After Saints Game
Michael Penix Jr. wrapped up Week 4 with a strong performance for the Atlanta Falcons, helping the team secure a 45-24 win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Is it Time For The Falcons to Turn to Cornerback Avieon Terrell?
The Atlanta Falcons defense has been one of the best in the league, but they’ve had to do it without star cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. With him out and the defense having to rely on a rotation of defensive backs, could this be rookie cornerback Aveion Terrell’s moment to shine, and does Atlanta need him to?
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 7
Will Falcons OC and DC garner interest for head coaching opportunities?
It really is amazing what a difference a couple of weeks — and a quarterback — can make for a team. After the first two games, pundits were penciling the Falcons in to draft first overall, which was difficult to argue at the time, given Atlanta had not even made a trip to the red zone.
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.
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 / SportsTalkATL / October 7
Mike Florio: Teams around league 'fear' Falcons with Matt Ryan 'all-in'
When you bludgeon two teams by 20-plus points in primetime in back-to-back weeks, averaging 40 points per game, the national media is going to start talking about you — and that’s been the case a lot for the Falcons over the last couple of days.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 7
Maybe Zac Robinson was the problem with the Falcons offense all along
Sometimes you can’t really pinpoint where everything went wrong with a regime until everybody is out of the building, and now that they’ve all moved on, it’s becoming fair to say Zac Robinson was the reason Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot are no longer in Atlanta.
Drake London News / SportsTalkATL / October 7
Drake London carries hate for the Saints that Falcons fans can appreciate
The Falcons walked into the locker room at halftime against the Saints up 24-7. It was a total mismatch, and it would have been easy for them to take their foot off the gas and still win the game comfortably.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
NFL Week 5 prime-time predictions: Bijan Robinson-led Falcons keep rolling vs. Ravens
Each week, Yardbarker previews prime-time NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights, predicting the result of each. Here are our Week 5 picks.
The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz
How many of the most recent pair of teammates to rush for two touchdowns each in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?
Lamar Jackson News / A to Z Sports / October 6
There’s a concerning trend lurking underneath Lamar Jackson’s latest injury update even if the Ravens consider it to be good news
Lamar Jackson’s ankle injury isn’t deemed serious, but there’s still a chance he misses multiple games and it only adds to a growing concern that’s popped up over the last few seasons.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6
Falcons’ Cooper Rush may as well be worst QB in NFL given unfathomable jump with Michael Penix Jr.
The Atlanta Falcons have produced one of the NFL’s most stunning quarterback contrasts this season. Cooper Rush fans aren’t going to be happy, though. His numbers under center look increasingly difficult to defend.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 6
Brian Robinson Jr. credits Michael Penix Jr. after Falcons' 'MNF' win over Saints
The Falcons notched a relatively easy 45-24 win that improved them to 2-2, and that could be viewed as a warning for the rest of the NFL regarding how the Atlanta offense can play with Penix serving as its starting QB.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / HITC / October 6
Skip Bayless says one Atlanta Falcons star is in contention for ‘greatest running back ever’
The Atlanta Falcons were back in NFL action on Monday, taking on the New Orleans Saints and securing a comfortable victory. After going 0-2 in the opening stages of the 2026/27 season, they have managed to win their following two matches to bring their record back into the positive.
Bijan Robinson 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.
Jammie Robinson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5
Falcons Elevating S Jammie Robinson For Monday Night Football
Per D. Orlando Ledbetter, the Falcons are elevating S Jammie Robinson from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 4’s game against the Saints.
The 'Most yards without a TD' quiz
How many of the players to accumulate at least 190 receiving yards in an NFL game without reaching the end zone in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name in five minutes?
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