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Michael Penix Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / October 27

All the stats suggest Michael Penix Jr. can be the Falcons franchise quarterback

Michael Penix Jr. has looked every bit a franchise quarterback for the Falcons this year, and every metric backs it up. His completion percentage has risen seven points under Tommy Rees, sitting at 66.7% for the season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 27

Is Michael Penix Jr. a franchise quarterback?

Penix Jr. has the Falcons offense rolling. Is he the answer at quarterback in Atlanta?

Kendal Daniels leads Falcons to upset win one week after scary injury

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Joe Burrow rallies Bengals; huge day for running backs

Michael Penix Jr., Falcons get statement win over the 49ers

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to post the fewest passing yards (while playing at least 90 percent of the offensive snaps) in a win for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 26

Falcons Star Jessie Bates Proves He's the Heartbeat of Atlanta's Defense

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Falcons stunned the undefeated San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. They forced four turnovers and locked down in the second half to win 29-20.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. gets ultimate endorsement from Jessie Bates III after 49ers upset

Michael Penix Jr. earned significant praise from Jessie Bates III after balling out in the Atlanta Falcons’ 29-20 upset win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon.

Atlanta Falcons News / Viral Sports News / October 26

Atlanta Falcons Acquire Former Eagles Super Bowl Champion

The Atlanta Falcons continue to fine-tune their roster as they navigate a competitive NFC South race, and the latest addition gives the organization another long-armed option on the offensive side of the ball.

Michael Penix Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / October 26

Michael Penix Jr., Falcons get statement win over the 49ers

Nobody gave the Falcons much of a chance heading into a Week 7 matchup with the undefeated 49ers, and after the first quarter and a half, it was easy to see why.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 26

Kyle Pitts, Nick Muse Make National Tight Ends Day Count in Falcons’ Win Over 49ers

National Tight Ends Day gave the Atlanta Falcons another reason to appreciate their tight end room, but Kyle Pitts Sr. and Nick Muse made sure the occasion came with production on the field.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Mayfield believes Bucs made a 'statement' with win over Panthers

Baker Mayfield believes Buccaneers made a 'statement' with blowout win over Panthers

One of the more surprising NFL results of the final Sunday of October involved the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earning a blowout 43-13 win at the rival Carolina Panthers that improved Tampa Bay to 2-5 on the season.

Buccaneers rout Panthers 43-13 in Baker Mayfield's return

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 26

Falcons Defense Sends Clear Message After Beating Undefeated 49ers

ATLANTA – The word “identity” swirled around the Atlanta Falcons’ locker room on Sunday evening. Winless at home this season and, more often than not, outnumbered in their own stands, the Falcons' defense knew the assignment started with them. “Identity is a good word,” head coach Kevin Stefanski said.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Kendal Daniels News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Falcons LB Kendal Daniels makes fearless admission after sealing 49ers game in return

Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels made a memorable comeback from a frightening neck injury, helping his team hand the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers their first loss of the season with a 29-20 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

Kendal Daniels News / Yardbarker / October 25

Kendal Daniels leads Falcons to upset win one week after scary injury

One week ago, Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels nearly saw his short NFL career come to an end.

Falcons make key plays, hand 49ers first loss of season

49ers are looking mortal after sloppy loss to Falcons

49ers' bye week comes at perfect time after first loss of season

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 25

Winners and Losers from Falcons' 29-20 Win Over 49ers

The Atlanta Falcons upset the San Francisco 49ers 29-20 in Sunday's Week 7 matchup. It's the biggest win of the season for a Falcons team coming off a loss to the Bears last week, and it’s now their first home win of the season.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 25

Falcons make key plays, hand 49ers first loss of season

ATLANTA -- Michael Penix Jr. threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns and rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels had a key fourth-quarter interception on Sunday to help the Atlanta Falcons earn a 29-20 victory over the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 25

49ers' bye week comes at perfect time after first loss of season

Few NFL fans truly believed the San Francisco 49ers would go unbeaten this season, especially not with all the injuries that were piling up.

49ers are looking mortal after sloppy loss to Falcons

Jets' Aaron Glenn era may have hit rock bottom with loss to Dolphins

Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away

Vikings may regret trading J.J. McCarthy after another impressive game

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

A.J. Terrell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

Falcons Announce Five Moves, Activate CB A.J. Terrell

The Falcons announced Saturday that they have activated CB A.J. Terrell from injured reserve, and he will make his season debut on Sunday. The team also signed DE Drake Jackson to their active roster and placed OT Michael Jerrell on injured reserve.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

Falcons Officially Rule Out Four Players For Week 7

The Atlanta Falcons officially ruled out DB Billy Bowman Jr., LB Divine Deablo, OT Michael Jerrell, and RB Brian Robinson for Week 7, per Will McFadden of the team’s site. Atlanta will now be without their primary backup running back and currently don’t have a third back on the active roster.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 23

Why there’s still hope for the Falcons at 2-4

Following back-to-back losses, the Falcons sit at 2-4, once again behind the eight ball in the NFC South — and the road isn’t getting any easier. I’m not sure what the NFL has against Atlanta, but the schedule-makers have put this team through the wringer to start the season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Stadium Rant / October 23

Falcons Logo Blunder: Another Embarrassing Failure Of Judgment

The Falcons logo blunder turned the Atlanta Falcons’ throwback imagery into a controversy over comparisons to Nazi-era iconography. Atlanta posted the graphic on October 21, 2026, then replaced its X profile picture with a red-helmet image on October 22.

Malcolm DeWalt IV News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

Falcons Release DB Malcolm DeWalt IV

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have released DB Malcolm DeWalt IV. DeWalt, 24, played at JUCO Snow College before transferring to JUCO Butte College for 2022 and 2023.

Mike Evans News / Yardbarker / October 22

49ers' Mike Evans may be game-time decision vs. Falcons

The 49ers are taking their time regarding Evans' status for the Falcons game.

Super Bowl favorites before Week 7 include only two of NFL's three unbeatens

NFL insiders point to pair of NFC South defenders as potential trade candidates ahead of deadline

49ers should inquire for these Colts players immediately

Two-minute drill: Primetime showdowns, divisional clashes, Eagles lose QB Jalen Hurts for season, more

The '1K-yard, 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22

3 Bold predictions for NFL Week 7: Talking 49ers, Malik Nabers, Tyler Higbee

After a brief intermission in our bold predictions series, we're back with three hot takes for NFL Week 7.

Tiki Barber says Giants' Cam Skattebo received demotion for more than one reason

49ers' Mike Evans may be game-time decision vs. Falcons

What J.J. McCarthy told Jaxson Dart after being named Giants' new starting QB

Giants' John Harbaugh may want to replace Cam Skattebo before trade deadline

The 'Last 100-catch season by NFL team' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 21

The Atlanta Falcons Get Positive Injury News Ahead Of Hosting The 49ers

The Atlanta Falcons entered Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears already missing cornerbacks A.J. Terrell Jr. and C.J. Henderson as well as edge rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Falcons ‘Trending’ Toward Opening AJ Terrell’s Practice Window

A groin injury has shelved Falcons cornerback AJ Terrell for four games, but he is now eligible to return from injured reserve. The Falcons are indeed “trending” toward opening Terrell’s 21-day practice window this week, head coach Kevin Stefanski said (link via Josh Kendall of The Athletic).