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Biggest Falcons Weaknesses the Bengals Need to Exploit in Week 9

The Cincinnati Bengals are set for an international game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9, and they have a legitimate chance to extend their winning streak to four games.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 5

Falcons’ Brian Robinson Jr. gets injury update ahead of Bengals game

The Atlanta Falcons will be facing the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid this week as they look to get the bad taste out of their mouth from their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 5

How Have Falcons Fared in International Games ahead of Date with Bengals in Spain?

The Atlanta Falcons are no strangers to playing football outside the United States, but their international track record has been far from perfect. As

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 5

Why Falcons’ Nightmare in Tampa Could Help Them Against Bengals in Madrid

The Atlanta Falcons are in pretty unique territory. After playing a monsoon of a road game in a history-making 16-0 road loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta has gone abroad. On Sunday, the Falcons (3-5) face the Cincinnati Bengals (5-2) in the NFL’s second-ever game in Madrid, Spain, for a Week 9 NFC versus AFC clash.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Maason Smith News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Falcons DT Maason Smith Floated as Giants Trade Target, but Is He the Right Fit?

The New York Giants are in need of a defensive lineman, and the Atlanta Falcons could also make an intriguing trade partner. ESPN’s Seth Walder floated Atlanta defensive tackle Maason Smith as a trade candidate for the Giants ahead of the 4 p.m.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 4

Where the Atlanta Falcons Stand in the NFC South Following Week 8

The Atlanta Falcons are entering a critical stretch of their 2026 season, and their latest loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has made the NFC South even tighter.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 4

Falcons Get Encouraging Injury News Ahead of Bengals Matchup in Spain

The Atlanta Falcons received some much-needed injury news Wednesday as the team prepares for its Week 9 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid, Spain.

Tua Tagovailoa News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 4

Should the Falcons Trade Tua Tagovailoa? The Case For and Against Moving QB

As the trade deadline approaches in less than a week on Nov. 10, names have begun swirling about who will be on the move across the NFL. From top stars like Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor to depth pieces for contenders, it’s always a fun part of the season.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 3

Falcons place critical defensive piece on Injured Reserve

Kevin Stefanski had already announced that defensive end Samson Ebukam wouldn’t travel with the Falcons to face the Bengals in Madrid after suffering a hamstring injury.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 3

Falcons playoff chances plummet following a disastrous loss to the Bucs

The Falcons had a golden opportunity to take real control of the NFC South on Sunday. Instead, they were shut out in an ugly effort against the Bucs that saw Michael Penix Jr.

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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 / EasySportz / November 3

Falcons Stall As Power Rankings Drop After Shutout

The Atlanta Falcons sit at a crossroads as the NFL season hits its midpoint, with their identity still a mystery to observers. They dropped two spots to No.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 3

Falcons latest roster moves and injury updates

On Monday, Kevin Stefanski announced that Samson Ebukam and Zachariah Branch are both dealing with hamstring injuries. Neither will be available when the team travels to Madrid to face the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 3

Updated Atlanta Falcons Draft Position, Top 3 Needs, and Mock Draft Selections

The Atlanta Falcons had a chance to take sole possession of first place in the NFC South on Sunday and put a stake in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' chances of winning the division for the fifth time in six seasons.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 3

Bijan Robinson, Drake London and other Week 9 fantasy football bad beats not to stress over

Fantasy football managers know that even the most reliable stars can deliver frustrating performances at the worst possible time. A disappointing box score can make it tempting to question a player’s role, consider a benching, or start searching the waiver wire for replacements.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 3

The most disappointing aspect of the Falcons’ debacle against the Bucs

The Falcons’ embarrassing loss to the Bucs was just another notch on the belt for an organization that can’t stop making the wrong kind of history. Tampa Bay didn’t complete a single pass.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 2

Falcons release 2 defenders as James Pearce Jr. returns from suspension

The Atlanta Falcons released defensive end Drake Jackson and defensive end/linebacker Jared Ivey on Monday. The moves come the same day defensive end James Pearce Jr.

James Pearce Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. completes 8-game suspension, officially eligible for Bengals matchup

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off a loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in which they didn’t score any points, but they could’ve used some help on defense as well.

Jared Ivey News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

Falcons Cut Two Edge Rushers

The Atlanta Falcons released OLBs Jared Ivey and Drake Jackson on Monday, per Tori McElhaney of the team website. Ivey was on the 53-man roster and Jackson was on the practice squad. Jackson, 25, was a second-round pick by the 49ers in the 2022 NFL Draft.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 2

Bucs’ shutout victory over Falcons got even sweeter with Monday morning injury update

The Bucs got some reasonably positive injury news to one of their starters. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had one of their best overall team performances of the season in a 16-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / November 2

Why throwing 4 picks in loss to Bucs 'sucked' a little extra for Penix

Why throwing 4 interceptions in loss to Buccaneers 'sucked' a little extra for Falcons' Michael Penix Jr.

The Falcons fell to 3-5 on the season when they suffered a 16-0 loss to a Buccaneers side that completed zero passes in driving rain at Tampa Bay's Raymond James Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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