The Atlanta Falcons’ defense was riding high through the first four weeks of the 2026 NFL season. They boasted a middle-of-the-pack ranking in total defense and were the No.
The Atlanta Falcons have released safety Jammie Robinson just days after signing him to the active roster, opening up a spot on the team’s roster as they continue evaluating their options in the secondary.
Michael Penix Jr. has been under center for the Atlanta Falcons for the last three out of five weeks of NFL play. In those three weeks, they went 2-1 in a primetime game and looked like a completely different team.
Michael Penix Jr. finally returned under center for the Atlanta Falcons after a miserable two weeks of backup quarterback play. In Week Three against the Packers, Penix Jr.
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The Atlanta Falcons have found consistent production on the ground through the first five games of the 2026 season, and Bijan Robinson credits the offensive line’s experience and execution for helping fuel the rushing attack.
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.
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.
The Atlanta Falcons went into Sunday Night Football confident, but shorthanded. Their star cornerback, A.J. Terrell Jr., went out Week Two against the Panthers with a groin injury and was placed on injury reserve.
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Former Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett went to high school roughly 25 miles east of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and spent 10 productive years with the Falcons.
From a national media perspective, nearly all the Falcons talk centers on Bijan Robinson. And it’s hard to blame them. Robinson is far and away the best running back in the league — a player with zero weaknesses in his game who, as long as he stays healthy, will go down as one of the greatest ever at the position.
Michael Penix Jr. didn’t go into specifics on the severity of his rib injury sustained from a big hit from Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson towards the end of regulation in the Atlanta Falcons’ 30-23 overtime loss on Sunday Night Football.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will likely start Sunday if there are no setbacks with his rib injury, head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.
In some great news ahead of the Falcons showdown with the Bears on Sunday, Michael Penix Jr. returned to practice on Wednesday, with Kevin Stefanski telling the media that Penix will start “as long as everything goes accordingly.” Penix suffered a rib injury in the fourth quarter of the Falcons’ loss to the Ravens on Sunday Night Football.
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Questions regarding the quarterback position hover over the Bears and Falcons as they prepare for a Week 6 clash, but it sounds like both clubs expect to have their first-choice starter available for the game.
The Falcons and Bears meet up this Sunday, with both teams dealing with quarterbacks who aren’t 100%. Caleb Williams suffered a mild hamstring injury against the Vikings in Week 2 and hasn’t played since, but that’s expected to change against the Falcons, according to Ian Rapoport.
The Atlanta Falcons let the Baltimore Ravens claw back into Sunday’s primetime showdown, surrendering 15 unanswered points in an overtime loss. As a result, the Falcons dropped to 2-3 and face another tough test against the Chicago Bears in Atlanta.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. exited Sunday night’s 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens with a rib injury that is not considered serious, yet the episode has revived questions about his long-term durability as the team’s starter.
The Atlanta Falcons suffered a tough 30-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football, ending their two-game winning streak. Despite entering the matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NFL, Atlanta could not capitalize on several opportunities to secure a victory.
During a Tuesday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," league insider Ian Rapoport of NFL Network/ESPN shared an update on Williams' availability for the Bears-Falcons game.
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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.
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.
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.
Kevin Stefanski’s Atlanta Falcons lost 30-23 in overtime to the Ravens as Tua Tagovailoa made his Atlanta debut. Stefanski was one of three Falcons who deserved blame for the loss including Tagovailoa, who threw the game-ending interception in overtime.
It turns out Jesse Minter didn't need to wait until the weekend to reveal Jackson's status for the Week 5 contest.
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.
Jackson's status continues to hover over the Ravens as they prepare to take on the Falcons in Week 5.
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.
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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