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Kirk Cousins News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 16

Kirk Cousins’ TNF Revival Raises Big Questions for Falcons’ 2026 Plans

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons toppled the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, despite a 28-14 fourth-quarter deficit and an incredible 19 committed penalties . A driving force in the win may have just thrown a wrench into the plans of the front office.

Kyle Pitts News / Pro Football Rumors / December 15

Franchise Tag Candidate: Kyle Pitts

The Falcons have only used the franchise tag three times since the NFL introduced it in 1993. With tight end Kyle Pitts a pending free agent, he could become the fourth Falcon to receive the tag during the upcoming offseason.

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The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players with the most recent 10-touchdown (non-passing) season by NFL team can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL yearly completion % leaders' quiz

The 'Most receiving yards in one NFL game' quiz

The 'NFL active rushing leaders' quiz

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.

Raheem Morris News / Field Level Media / December 15

Raheem Morris: Upset win should spur Falcons to finish strong

With three games left in a disappointing campaign, all Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris wants to see is his team fight. In a season that's seen Atlanta (5-9) find countless ways to lose, Morris' team is coming off a rare high.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

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 / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 15

Former Falcons Star QB Reflects on Times He's Been Offered a Comeback

Matt Ryan spent 15 years in the NFL, 14 with the Atlanta Falcons and one with the Indianapolis Colts, before calling it a career after the 2022 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

NFL Week 15 fantasy football takeaways: Jacoby Brissett shines again

If you're reading this, that likely means you won your first-round matchup to advance to the next round of your fantasy football playoffs. Here are takeaways from Week 15 ahead of fantasy semifinal matchups.

'SNF' takeaways: Cowboys' playoff hopes plummet

Philip Rivers discusses being 'not normal' after NFL return, Colts' loss to Seahawks

NFL Week 15 winners, losers: Josh Allen's MVP case; Bengals, Chiefs done

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 15

5 Most Disappointing Atlanta Falcons in 2025

With three weeks left in the season, no one in the NFC South is above .500, yet the Atlanta Falcons aren't part of the playoff picture... again. It's been a disappointing season for the Falcons as they fell to 4-9 after a 3-2 start.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 14

Kirk Cousins Responds to Outside Noise on Falcons' Raheem Morris

ATLANTA, Ga. -- The 2025 season for the Atlanta Falcons has been a significant disappointment. So much so that firing head coach Raheem Morris after just his second season is on the table.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 14

Kirk Cousins Shares Message He Delivered to Michael Penix Jr. After Injury

ATLANTA, Ga. -- From an injury perspective, the signal-callers in the Atlanta Falcons quarterback room, Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr., have gone through it in recent years.

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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 / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 14

Atlanta Falcons Defensive Free Agents, Should They Stay or Should They Go?

The Atlanta Falcons will not have much left to play for down the stretch of the 2025 NFL season, but several questions are looming over this team heading into the offseason.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / December 13

NFL Makes Punishment Decision on Kirk Cousins Incident

Kirk Cousins is currently leading the Atlanta Falcons, serving as the starting quarterback for the disappointing AFC team. The Falcons came into the season with high expectations behind quarterback Michael Penix and several stars on the offensive end, like Drake London and Bijan Robinson.

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The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 13

Kyle Pitts Realizes Potential As Falcons Steal Win Against Buccaneers

TAMPA BAY – The Atlanta Falcons were treated to a bit of a masterclass on Thursday night, and one that they have been hoping to see since 2021 – Kyle Pitts Sr.

Arthur Blank News / Pro Football Rumors / December 13

Falcons Owner Arthur Blank To Evaluate Atlanta’s Football Ops For Rest Of Season

After another disappointing year from the Falcons, major changes could be coming in Atlanta this offseason. Owner and chairman Arthur Blank will spend the rest of the season evaluating the team’s football operations, including head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 13

How Have the Falcons Faired In International Games?

The Atlanta Falcons are officially going abroad next season. The NFL informed the team on Wednesday that it would be the designated home team for one of the five confirmed international games played in 2026.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 13

Atlanta Falcons Offensive Free Agents, Should They Stay or Should They Go?

The Atlanta Falcons will not have much left to play for down the stretch of the 2025 NFL season, but several questions are looming over this team heading into the offseason.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / December 12

Could Kirk Cousins be a starting QB for another team in 2026?

Cousins turned back the clock on "Thursday Night Football."

Raheem Morris praises unlikely hero after Falcons' shocking win over Buccaneers

'TNF' takeaways: Buccaneers blow late lead to Falcons as collapse continues

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / A to Z Sports / December 12

Mike Evans' reaction perfectly summed up understandable frustration in final moments of Bucs' horrendous loss to the Falcons

Mike Evans has done everything he could over the last month and a half to get back on the football field, which he finally did on Thursday night against Atlanta after a six-game absence.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / December 12

Did Raheem Morris buy himself time with Falcons win over Bucs?

The Falcons have been on the wrong end of several heartbreakers on their way to a 4-9 record entering Thursday night’s matchup against the Buccaneers, but they finally returned the favor to a division rival with a fourth-quarter comeback for the ages — fueled by massive performances from Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts, and Bijan Robinson.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / December 12

Morris praises unlikely hero after Falcons' win over Buccaneers

Raheem Morris praises unlikely hero after Falcons' shocking win over Buccaneers

Shortly after the Falcons improved to 5-9 on the season via an upset 29-28 win over the Buccaneers, Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris reflected on the heroics.

Baker Mayfield assigns blame for Buccaneers' 'TNF' loss to Falcons

'TNF' takeaways: Buccaneers blow late lead to Falcons as collapse continues

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'NFL receptions leaders since 1990' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / December 11

Falcons' last-second field goal caps rally, sinks Bucs

Zane Gonzalez drilled a 43-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the visiting Atlanta Falcons to a stunning 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday.

Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / December 11

Falcons burned by questionable call on ‘TNF’ after Kirk Cousins got grabbed by his face mask

Atlanta Falcons fans were not happy with a call that went against Kirk Cousins in their Thursday night matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cousins was facing 2nd-and-10 at the Buccaneers’ 31 with under five minutes left at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.