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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 16
Sunday feels like a must-win for the Falcons’ playoff hopes
If the Falcons are going to end their playoff drought dating back to 2017, Sunday against the Bears is about as close to a must-win as Week 6 gets. The math is simple, and unforgiving.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 16
Is Falcons’ Run Defense Fact or Fiction? Bears To Test Atlanta
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.
Jammie Robinson News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 15
Falcons Release Safety 2 Days After Hosting Former Bronco for Tryout
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.
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 '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks who have thrown the second-most touchdowns for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 15
The Five Falcons Whose Stock Has Changed the Most Through Three Weeks
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.
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.
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.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Athlon Sports / October 15
What’s Michael Penix Jr.’s Health Status For Week Six?
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.
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.
Bijan Robinson News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 15
Bijan Robinson Discusses Atlanta Falcons Secret Weapon in Run Offense
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 15
The Atlanta Falcons Have a Cornerback Problem. What's the Solution?
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.
Grady Jarrett News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 15
Falcons Legend Grady Jarrett Opens Up On Returning Home as a Chicago Bear
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.
Drake London News / SportsTalkATL / October 15
Drake London is finally getting the respect he deserves in wide receiver rankings
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. News / Field Level Media / October 14
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (rib) likely to start Sunday
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.
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 14
Stefanski: Michael Penix Jr. will start Sunday 'as long as everything goes accordingly'
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14
Bears' Caleb Williams, Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. on track to play in Week 6 clash
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 14
The Falcons Missed Four Great Scoring Opportunities on Sunday Night Football
The Atlanta Falcons led the Ravens for most of their Sunday Night Football game. After defensive back Jessie Bates III recovered a fumble and ran it back for a touchdown, the Falcons added several field goals to keep the Ravens at bay until overtime.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / October 14
Falcons/Bears: Latest updates on Caleb Williams and Michael Penix Jr.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 13
Bears' Caleb Williams on track to return for Week 6 game at Falcons
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.
Michael Vick News / EssentiallySports / October 12
'It’s Not Gonna Last': Falcons Legend Michael Vick Issues Financial Warning 18 Years After Bankruptcy
Back in April 2009, Michael Vick stood in a Newport News bankruptcy court, having survived a 12 cents-an-hour janitorial job at USP Leavenworth, and confessed,
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 12
Insider shares big update on Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. after 'SNF' loss to Ravens
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12
Adam Schefter shares massive Lamar Jackson, Cam Jurgens updates for Ravens' game at Browns
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 News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12
Jokes pour in after Tua Tagovailoa’s disastrous Falcons debut
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9
Ravens make final Lamar Jackson, Trey Hendrickson decisions for Falcons game
It turns out Jesse Minter didn't need to wait until the weekend to reveal Jackson's status for the Week 5 contest.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9
Major injury update on Ravens' Lamar Jackson emerges for Falcons game
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.
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.
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.
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.
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