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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 4
Falcons Learn Their Slate of 2026 Opponents
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Falcons wrap their season off at 8-9, and in a three-way tie for first place in the NFC South. However, due to tiebreaker rules, they will finish in third place in the division and outside of the playoffs.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4
Falcons’ Tyler Allgeier pleads for Bijan Robinson to win MVP
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 19-17 on Sunday, creating the most amount of chaos. They technically tied for the NFC South lead, but the three-way tiebreaker went to the Carolina Panthers, despite their loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
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 best passing performances from one NFL playoff run
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 4
7 Blistering Takeaways from Atlanta Falcons Sweep of New Orleans Saints
The Atlanta Falcons slogged through an ugly game that looked exactly like a Week 18 matchup between two teams that were eliminated from the playoffs. But a win is a win, and with the 19-17 victory over the Saints, the Falcons swept New Orleans for the first time in a decade and added some intrigue to Black Monday.
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.
James Pearce Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4
James Pearce Jr. gives Falcons new franchise sack record
The Atlanta Falcons entered their season finale against the New Orleans Saints with several storylines swirling around the roster, specifically regarding the health of veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 4
Falcons Defense Snaps Franchise Record That Stood for 28 Years
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Falcons have snapped their franchise record for sacks in a season (55) during their Week 18 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. The team came into today’s game just two sacks shy of tying the record, and Kentavius Street, LaCale London, and James Pearce Jr.
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.
Kirk Cousins News / Athlon Sports / January 4
Kirk Cousins Health Question Hangs Over Falcons–Saints NFC South Decider
The NFC South is one of the few divisions still available as the NFL Playoffs are set to begin next weekend. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9) defeated the Carolina Panthers (8-9) on Saturday with a score of 16-14.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 4
Adam Schefter on the status of Raheem Morris’ future
For those hoping Sunday will be Raheem Morris’ final game as Falcons head coach, this latest report from Adam Schefter is not going to excite that crowd.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / January 4
Illness strikes Falcons, but QB Kirk Cousins to play vs. Saints
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive lineman David Onyemata woke up feeling ill Sunday morning but will play in the season finale against the New Orleans Saints, the team said.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 4
What kind of role might Matt Ryan take with the Falcons?
Whether the Falcons win or lose on Sunday against the Saints, it appears some sort of shakeup is coming. The question is whether it will be a clean sweep of the organization or something smaller, like simply adding Matt Ryan to the front office in a new role.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / January 4
Falcons Leaning Toward Retaining Raheem Morris, Firing GM Terry Fontenot?
The Falcons have an odd role to play in determining the NFC South champion today, with their result of their Saints matchup deciding if the Buccaneers or Panthers will book the conference’s No.
Arthur Blank News / Pro Football Rumors / January 3
Falcons Owner Arthur Blank To Evaluate Atlanta’s Football Ops For Rest Of Season
JANUARY 3: As part of his evaluation process, Blank has brought in the consulting firm Sportsology (which has worked with NFL teams in the past). Dianna Russini of The Athletic notes (subscription required) Rick Smith has played a role in Sportsology’s ongoing Falcons audit.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 3
Panthers should be livid over calls (and non-calls) in Week 18 loss to Buccaneers
The Carolina Panthers missed another chance to clinch the NFC South on Saturday night by dropping a tough 16-14 decision to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 4
Buccaneers' win over Panthers sets up NFC South chaos scenario
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept their season and their playoff hopes alive, and now have a chance to win the NFC South and host a playoff game.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 3
Falcons Expected To Move On From GM Terry Fontenot
Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that Falcons owner Arthur Blank has brought in the consulting firm Sportsology to conduct an audit of the franchise.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 2
Falcons’ Drake London, Kyle Pitts will both play in Week 18
The Atlanta Falcons cannot make the playoffs as they play the New Orleans Saints to end the regular season. Yet, as the Falcons prepare for the Saints, they revealed the playing statuses of Drake London and Kyle Pitts, according to Falcons’ beat writer D.
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