Yardbarker

Cory Woodroof

Cory Woodroof is a longtime journalist that lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He has covered the Atlanta Falcons for the past five years for SB Nation's The Falcoholic and yearly for Athlon's NFL preview edition. He has also covered sports at all levels for the Nashville Post. In addition to sports, he is a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic and has written about film for outlets like The Playlist, the Nashville Scene, The Young Folks, PopMatters and 615 Film. His Twitter handle is @CoryWoodroof47

Five possible landing spots for Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne

The New England Patriots might be close to moving wide receiver Kendrick Bourne.  Bourne is on the verge of posting up near-career lows in receiving yards with the Patriots this season.

Five possible trade destinations for Washington DT Daron Payne

Payne has been a stalwart member of the Commanders' defensive front since being taken in the first round of the 2018 draft.

Kenneth Walker emerging as Offensive Rookie of Year contender

After a stellar career at Michigan State, Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is setting the NFL on fire.  The Seahawks are surprisingly competitive

What's next for QB Matt Ryan after being benched by Colts?

Quarterback Matt Ryan is a former MVP and potential Hall of Famer. Now, though, he's a benched starter.  

Five veteran CBs Falcons could sign amid host of injuries

Missing their top two CBs and thin on depth, these players could give the Falcons a boost in the secondary.

Commanders RB Brian Robinson isn't eligible for Comeback Player of the Year

Brian Robinson Jr. would be a great candidate for Comeback Player of the Year -- if he were eligible.

Report: RB Marlon Mack to join Broncos in London

Marlon Mack, a former Indianapolis Colts draft pick, had rushed for nearly 2,500 yards and 20 touchdowns coming into 2022.

Watch: Titans HC Mike Vrabel shows appreciation for C Ben Jones

Sunday's gutsy 19-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts came with a fair share of injury scares for the Titans -- including one with center Ben Jones, who appeared to be in severe pain with a knee injury.

Depleted Falcons secondary gives up historic performance to Bengals QB Joe Burrow

While the Falcons have surpassed expectations this fall, its secondary got a stomping for the ages against the Cincinnati Bengals.

'Booty butt naked' play tips off Tee Higgins to Joe Burrow's monster game

In Sunday's 35-17 win over the Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins knew how things would go after the first play.

Titans rookie punter Ryan Stonehouse making history through first three weeks

Through three games, Stonehouse clearly has been the league's best punter, averaging nearly two yards more per punt than his closest competitor.

Fantasy alert: Titans RB Derrick Henry is powering up

Attention, fantasy managers: Derrick Henry is rolling again.

Falcons finally get star TE Kyle Pitts more involved in win vs. Seahawks

In a 27-23 win in Seattle in Week 3, tight end Kyle Pitts got eight targets, hauling in five for 87 yards.

A scenario for rookie QB Malik Willis to become Titans' starter

The Titans could cut ties with Tannehill next year and free up $17 million in cap space, per OTC, opening the door for either Willis or a rookie quarterback to take the mantle. 

'We got our asses kicked': Titans' loss exposes major issues

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel didn't mince words following a 41-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Josh Gordon to make debut for receiver-needy Titans

Tennessee has only one proven veteran in its wide receiver corps, former Los Angeles Ram Robert Woods, which could mean Gordon plays a role early.

Falcons' near-comeback a reminder of blown 28-3 Super Bowl LI lead

A comeback from 28-3 would have been a nifty way to push back against the continuing barrage of jokes and memes inspired by the team's Super Bowl LI collapse against New England.

Afterthought Falcons TE Kyle Pitts: 'I am frustrated with myself'

Pitts seems to be drawing far more coverage and has been used more as a blocker and decoy than main target. In two games, he has four catches for 38 yards and no touchdowns.

Former 2017 first-round pick Takk McKinley back in NFL with Titans

 It's been a long, strange road for 2017 first-round draft pick Takk McKinley.  The 26-year-old defensive end signed with the Tennessee Titans' practice squad Friday, landing on his sixth team in a matter of five seasons.

Falcons' latest loss fuels reputation as the NFL's leading chokers

In Week 1, the Falcons lost yet another game where they had a commanding win probability in the fourth quarter.

Falcons rookie WR Drake London could be fantasy sleeper

The eighth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft led all rookies in yardage for Week 1.