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Bijan Robinson News / Pro Football Talk / October 13

Bijan Robinson's career-long run has Falcons leading 21-7

Bijan Robinson has the longest run of his career, and the Falcons have a 21-7 lead on the Bills. The Falcons running back went 81 yards down the right sideline, with only safety Cole Bishop having a shot to stop him short of the end zone.

Drake London News / Pro Football Talk / October 13

Drake London gives Falcons a 14-7 lead

Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney is inactive with a hamstring injury, but Michael Penix still has Drake London. Penix and London connected for a 9-yard touchdown, giving the Falcons a 14-7 lead over the Bills.

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Kyle Pitts News / Sporting News / October 13

Is Kyle Pitts playing tonight? Why Falcons tight end is off to quiet start vs. Bills

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is off to a quiet start in the Week 6 game against the Buffalo Bills. Here's a closer look at what's going on with the former No.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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NFL Week 9: Picks and preview

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Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Talk / October 13

Falcons strike first with a touchdown drive

On the first play from scrimmage Monday night, Bijan Robinson fumbled after a 3-yard gain. Christian Benford recovered for the Bills at the Atlanta 46.

Ray-Ray McCloud News / Sporting News / October 13

Atlanta Falcons have a Ray-Ray McCloud mystery for Week 6 game vs. Bills

The Atlanta Falcons made a surprising decision ahead of the Monday night game against the Buffalo Bills, with the team making wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud a healthy scratch.

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Sporting News / October 13

Why Falcons have $180 million Kirk Cousins as backup QB behind Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta has an expensive backup.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 13

Falcons Elevate Pair of Players Ahead of Monday Night Football

ATLANTA, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons announced that they have used standard practice elevations on cornerback Keith Taylor and wide receiver Deven Thompkins ahead of their Monday Night Football showdown with the Buffalo Bills.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 13

Falcons Elevated Two For Monday Night Football

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have elevated CB Keith Taylor and WR Deven Thompkins from the practice squad to the active roster for Monday night’s game against the Bills. Thompkins, 25, went undrafted out of Utah State in 2022 before catching on with Tampa Bay.

Arthur Blank News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 13

Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Makes Sizable Donation to Local HBCUs

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank donated $50 million to be split among four city-based historically Black colleges and universities. The donation will benefit Morris Brown, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College.

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Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Everything Falcons’ Raheem Morris ‘loved’ about Michael Penix Jr. bouncing back from disaster

Before the Atlanta Falcons face the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, the season has been a rather interesting one for young quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who’s in his second year in the NFL.

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The 'Active 1,000-yard NFL rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

Atlanta Falcons News / HBCUs on SI / October 13

Atlanta Falcons' Arthur Black Continues His Support Of HBCUs With $50M Commitment

Atlanta's leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) - Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College - will receive a historic $50 million scholarship commitment from The Arthur M.

Bijan Robinson News / 5 GOATs / October 12

Falcons RB Bijan Robinson talks strong start to 2025 season, partnership with Colgate Total

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has taken the next step in his progression this season, and it has led to him becoming a top player in the NFL.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 11

Bills get huge boost that could prove to be the difference-maker just days before Atlanta Falcons matchup

The Buffalo Bills aren't the only team battling through injuries, even in the upcoming contest against the Atlanta Falcons. Ahead of the contest, head coach Sean McDermott ruled out linebacker Matt Milano, rookie defensive tackle T.J.

Darnell Mooney News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 11

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney Out For Week 6

Per Marc Raimondi, Falcons WR Darnell Mooney is going to miss Week 6 due to a hamstring injury. Mooney, 28, was a four-year starter at Tulane and was named second-team all-conference in his junior season.

A.J. Terrell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Falcons’ AJ Terrell beaming with confidence after injury return

Who are the real Atlanta Falcons? That question is quite difficult to answer through four games. They narrowly lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener and then shut down rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy the following week.

Darnell Mooney News / SportsTalkATL / October 9

Two key Falcons return to practice, Darnell Mooney less likely to play

On Thursday, star cornerback A.J. Terrell and defensive lineman Ta’Quon Graham returned to practice for the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Raheem Morris said earlier in the week that he feels good about Terrell’s chances of playing Monday night against the Bills after the cornerback suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2.

NFL News / SportsTalkATL / October 9

3 Keys to a Falcons win over the Bills

The Falcons host the Bills on Monday Night Football in one of the most anticipated matchups for Atlanta since 2017, the last time the team made the playoffs.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / October 8

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Arch Manning

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Kirk Cousins News / 5 GOATs / October 8

Kirk Cousins reveals what needs to happen for Falcons to clinch a playoff spot

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins likes where the team is after the first four games of the season. But can the Falcons make a run and reach the playoffs for the first time since 2017?

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 7

Raheem Morris provides updates on a couple of injured Falcons

The Falcons have several injured players that could potentially rejoin the team following the bye week. None more important than star cornerback A.J. Terrell, who has not played since sustaining a hamstring injury in Week 2 against the Vikings.

Kirk Cousins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5

Falcons Would Want Team To Take On Most Of Kirk Cousins’ Salary In Potential Trade

Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that NFL teams believe the Falcons would want an interested team in acquiring veteran backup QB Kirk Cousins to absorb most of what’s left of his $27.5 million base salary in a potential trade. That’s going to limit the pool of potential landing spots for Cousins quite a bit.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 1

Will Falcons revisit trading Cousins with Penix still starting?

Will Falcons revisit trading Kirk Cousins with Michael Penix Jr. still starting?

Cousins hoped to find a new NFL home during the offseason so that he could serve as a starter after he lost the Atlanta QB1 job to Penix last December.

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