Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Why Falcons-Saints Rivarly Matters During a Brutal Season for Both Teams

This Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons will face off against their biggest rival, the New Orleans Saints. The rivalry between these two teams dates back to their very first regular-season matchup back in 1967, and it only intensified when both teams were placed in the NFC West division in 1970.

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Falcons brilliant two quarterback plan may not last more than two years

The Falcons season quickly went from bad to worse last Sunday. Not only did they lose their fifth straight game in gut-wrenching fashion once again — effectively eliminating their already dim postseason hopes — but they also might have lost Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 19

Falcons rumors: Raheem Morris is ‘personal favorite’ of Arthur Blank. Will he be fired anyway?

Kirk Cousins might be stepping in for an injured Michael Penix Jr., but he’s not distancing himself from Raheem Morris. After the Atlanta Falcons’ brutal

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 19

NFL Insider Drops Atlanta Falcons Bombshell

The Atlanta Falcons are in the midst of a five-game losing streak, and the path to the franchise’s first winning season since 2017 has grown increasingly difficult.

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.

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The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to complete at least 40 passes in one game can you name in five minutes? Good luck!

The 'Most games played in NFL history' quiz

The 'NFL quarterback rushing yard leaders' quiz

The 'Most 1,000-receiving yard NFL seasons' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 19

Falcons’ Rookie Cobee Bryant Makes Impact in Limited NFL Debut

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA – The Atlanta Falcons fell to the Carolina Panthers in another frustrating finish in Week 11, but Sunday was also a first look at one

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.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Andrew Stueber News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 18

Falcons Signing OL Andrew Stueber

Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports the Falcons are signing OL Andrew Stueber to the practice squad. Stueber, 26, was named second-team All-American and first-team All-Big Ten while at Michigan in 2021 before the Patriots selected him in the seventh round of the 2022 draft.

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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 18

Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints Week 12 broadcast map: Will you be able to watch on TV?

The NFC South hasn't been overly impressive this season, and Week 12 will have a matchup between the two teams battling to stay out of last place. The New Orleans Saints will host the Atlanta Falcons, and Drew Brees will be on the call for the game.

Kirk Cousins News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most QB starts in the Super Bowl Era' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

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

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Raheem Morris News / SportsTalkATL / November 18

Raheem Morris comments on his job security

Amid another lost season following five straight losses, the writing appears to be on the wall for Raheem Morris, who feels like nothing more than a lame duck head coach at this point.

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The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / November 18

Falcons' Kirk Cousins offers support for Raheem Morris despite previous benching

Kirk Cousins recently offered his support for second-year head coach Raheem Morris amid what could be an awkward situation.

Michael Penix Jr. news makes 2025 another lost season for Falcons

Bijan Robinson emerging as a leader amid Falcons' struggles

Five worst Week 11 performances: Sam Darnold reverts to old self in critical NFC West showdown

The 25 worst trades in the history of the NFL

The '2024 NFL Draft quarterback class' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 18

‘Social Media Is the Devil’: Falcons Try to Block Out Noise as Injuries Mount

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Falcons met a familiar end on Sunday, maddeningly dropping another game. Week 11’s finish was only the most recent of five straight

Atlanta Falcons News / EasySportz / November 18

Raheem Morris and the Atlanta Falcons Stoop to New Lows Each Week

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Five straight losses. No path to the playoffs in sight. A franchise spiraling through mid-November with no draft pick to tank for, no inspiring direction, and a head coach who keeps making the same mistakes.

Divine Deablo News / Pro Football Rumors / November 17