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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 22
Falcons See Blowout Loss as Potential Turning Point
The Atlanta Falcons (1-2) were shut out 30-0 by the Carolina Panthers (1-2) in a Week 3 NFC South showdown. Atlanta fell to 0-2 in the division in a lopsided fashion. Star running back Bijan Robinson had his third straight game with 100 or more yards from scrimmage.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 22
The Falcons' Week 3 flop in blowout loss to the Panthers was punctuated by a curious coaching decision
The Atlanta Falcons have had an up and down start to their 2025 season. A narrow loss to Tampa Bay in Week 1 felt like something to build upon, with a Week 2 win over Minnesota offering some inspiration that a defensive breakthrough may be on the way in 2025.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. opens up about being benched in blowout loss to Panthers
Falcons HC Raheem Morris raised eyebrows when he benched Penix in favor of veteran backup Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter of what became a 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers that dropped Atlanta to 1-2 on the season.
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.
The 'Multiple 30-TD pass NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the 34 NFL quarterbacks to throw 30 touchdown passes in a season on multiple occasions can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / CBSSports.com / September 21
NFL Week 3 overreactions: Time for Falcons to go back to Kirk Cousins? Bengals should move on from Zac Taylor?
Which overreactions are out of left field and which have some merit?
Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?
Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.
Which NFL teams have had the best quarterback history?
Some franchises have a fabled lineage of quarterbacks. Some are infamous for years, or even decades, of quarterbacking mediocrity.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 21
Social Media Reacts to Falcons 30-0 Loss to Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Atlanta Falcons fell to the Carolina Panthers in a Week 3, 30-0 drubbing. The loss marked the first time since 2021 that the Falcons were shut out by an opponent, and the first time since 2015 that they were shut out in an NFC South matchup. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / September 21
Falcons sticking with Michael Penix Jr. despite dud at Carolina
Michael Penix Jr. has not lost the starting job to Kirk Cousins, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris clarified Sunday after a 30-0 loss at Carolina. With the Panthers ahead 27-0, Morris replaced Penix with Atlanta's high-paid backup, Cousins.
NFL News / The Predictors / September 21
Top two takeaways from Falcons' 30-0 loss to Panthers:
The Atlanta Falcons had a golden opportunity to build momentum after their big win over Minnesota — and squandered it. A week after dominating on Sunday Night Football, Atlanta was blown out 30-0 by a previously winless Carolina team in a divisional road matchup.
Kirk Cousins News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21
Have the Falcons received trade calls on QB Kirk Cousins?
Week 3 saw the Atlanta Falcons suffer a blowout defeat to the Carolina Panthers. Kirk Cousins took over quarterback duties late in the shutout loss, marking his first game action with Atlanta this year.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22
Five worst NFL Week 3 performances: Second-year pros flounder in Falcons, Cardinals losses
With so many duds, there were plenty of options for this week's five worst performances, but these are the ones that stood out the most.
25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about
As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 21
Michael Penix Benched as Atlanta Falcons Lay Egg in Blowout Loss to Carolina Panthers
The Atlanta Falcons picked up a much needed win last Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. However, everything that was good in that game went up in smoke on Sunday afternoon in a 30-0 blowout loss to the Carolina Panthers.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Former Falcons Star WR Devastated After ‘Just Awful’ Blowout Loss to Panthers
Few would have faulted longtime NFL receiver Brian Finneran for expecting the Atlanta Falcons to dominate the lowly Carolina Panthers in Week 3. Instead, Finneran sat flabbergasted as he watched Bryce Young and the Panthers pull off a shocking 30-0 rout of the Falcons.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Sporting News / September 21
Atlanta Falcons fans call for QB Michael Penix Jr. to be benched
Atlanta Falcons fans want to see QB Michael Penix Jr. benched after a poor performance.
NFL News / Pro Football Talk / September 21
Panthers shutout Falcons 30-0
The Falcons could have been 2-0 entering today. They were 1-1. They didn't show up on Sunday in Carolina. The Panthers dominated the Falcons from start to finish, shutting them out 30-0 in an embarrassing showing for the visitors.
Kirk Cousins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21
Have Falcons received Kirk Cousins trade calls amid rash of QB injuries?
Through three weeks, there are already a handful of injuries that have happened to quarterbacks around the league. In these situations, depending on the injury, teams are looking for quarterbacks in the trade market.
NFL News / Total Apex Sports / September 21
Atlanta at Carolina- Week 3 Game Day Injury List
Atlanta Falcons (1-1) at Carolina Panthers (0- 2) Time: 1:00 PM ET Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC Network: FOX Coming off an impressive
A.J. Terrell News / Pro Football Rumors / September 20
Falcons star defender ruled out for Week 3
He’s a major loss to a Falcons defense that has been middling against the pass so far this year.
Younghoe Koo News / SportsTalkATL / September 20
Falcons say goodbye to Younghoe Koo
After Parker Romo went 5/5 on field goals in the Falcons win over the Vikings last Sunday, the Falcons have finally decided to cut ties with longtime placekicker Younghoe Koo.
Younghoe Koo News / Field Level Media / September 19
Falcons release kicker Younghoe Koo, turn to Parker Romo
The Atlanta Falcons released veteran kicker Younghoe Koo on Friday, ending his seven-season tenure with the team after a sharp decline in accuracy and a costly miss in the season opener.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / September 19
Falcons release their third-leading scorer in franchise history, already sign his replacement
The one-time Pro Bowler's poor Week 1 performance cost him his job.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 18
Reporter offers theory on why Kirk Cousins has not been traded
There have been multiple injuries to starting quarterbacks through the first two weeks of the NFL season, which has led to speculation that the Falcons might finally trade Kirk Cousins.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / September 17
Several key Falcons miss practice on Wednesday
As with every NFL team, the Falcons have several key players banged up as we head into Week 3. DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring) Darnell Mooney (shoulder) Kaden Elliss (neck) Jack Nelson (calf) Casey Washington (concussion) A.J.
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