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Falcons Facing Hard Truths After Another Close Loss

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons are dealing with a lot of hard truths right now, and there is no pretending otherwise. Sitting at 4-8 and losers of six of their last seven games, the playoffs are all but a lost cause.

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Raheem Morris & Falcons Make Decision After Special Teams Blunders

FLOWERY BRANCH – Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris has made the decision not to make any staff changes on Monday after the team’s Week 13 loss to

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / December 1

Former Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III takes a shot at Raheem Morris

Raheem Morris has come under fire following the Falcons sixth loss in their last seven games, this time to the lowly New York Jets. But not just by the fans and media, but former players as well, with former Atlanta wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud making his opinion crystal clear on Twitter/X.

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The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NFL history with at least one 1,500-receiving-yard season in their career can you name in five minutes?

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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 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 1

Falcons’ Season on Display in Heartbreaking 27-24 Loss to Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD – The Atlanta Falcons walked off the field on a rainy Sunday in New York after letting another game slip through their fingers. They appeared

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 / SportsTalkATL / December 1

A look back at the NFL hiring cycle in 2024

Another disgusting loss to the Jets has Raheem Morris sitting on the hottest seat in the NFL. Arthur Blank has proven over the years that he can tolerate mediocrity, but the one thing that always forces his hand is embarrassment.

Raheem Morris News / SportsTalkATL / December 1

How can Raheem Morris survive another embarrassing Falcons loss?

At this point, it’s impossible to call the Falcons anything other than the most disappointing team in the National Football League. Sure, there are worse teams — even if not by much.

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.

Kyle Pitts News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 1

Falcons Lose in New York, But Kyle Pitts Shines in Breakout Effort

EAST RUTHERFORD – The Atlanta Falcons came up short on Sunday in New York against a struggling Jets team. Aside from struggles on third downs, the offense

Kirk Cousins News / Athlon Sports / November 30

Jets Awaiting NFL Punishment Decision Over Kirk Cousins Incident

The New York Jets survived a thriller against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13. The score was tied at 7-7 going into halftime, and the Falcons took a 24-17 lead in the fourth quarter as Kirk Cousins connected with David Sills V.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 30

Special Teams Woes Doom Falcons In Loss to Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD – The Atlanta Falcons fell to the New York Jets in Week 13 on a day when they looked like the clearly superior team everywhere except the one place it mattered most.

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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'

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / November 30

Key Takeaways From a Gloomy Jets vs. Falcons Showdown

On a dreary, rain-soaked Sunday at MetLife Stadium, the New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons battled in a game that felt as messy as the weather. In the end, the Falcons emerged with a 27-24 victory.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 30

7 Takeaways from Atlanta Falcons Painful 30-27 Loss to New York Jets

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins predicted a 'dog fight' against the New York Jets, and he was right. The Jets tied the game at 24-24 with 1:53 left in the game, despite being dominated in virtually every category.

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The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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Atlanta Falcons News / LWOSports.com / November 30

Rookie Risers: How the Atlanta Falcons Rookies are Impacting the Team in 2025

Risky is an understatement when talking about the Atlanta Falcons 2025Atlanta Falcons 2025 NFL Draft strategy. A 4-7 record isn’t how the Falcons wanted to start the season, but there are plenty of players the fans and organization can look forward to.

Dylan Drummond News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 28

Falcons Sign WR Dylan Drummond From Practice Squad

The Atlanta Falcons officially signed WR Dylan Drummond from their practice squad to the active roster for Week 13, per Will McFadden of the team’s site. This comes with WR Drake London being ruled out of Sunday’s game. Drummond, 23, originally signed on with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Eastern Michigan in 2023.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 27

Falcons' fading hopes in Kirk Cousins' hands as team visits Jets

Desperate for a win to keep their slim postseason hopes alive, the Atlanta Falcons will look to extend their recent success against the New York Jets on Sunday in East Rutherford, NJ.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / November 19