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Falcons' Rookies Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr. Breathing Life Into Pass Rush

Heading into this season, the Atlanta Falcons made it a priority to address their biggest weakness: the pass rush. Last year, Atlanta finished with the second-fewest sacks in the NFL and graded out as the league’s third-worst pass-rushing team.

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Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich on Facing Saints QB Tyler Shough: 'Starting to Click'

Coming off back-to-back overtime losses, the Atlanta Falcons are trying to find a way to turn their season around in Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 23

Falcons Likely To Add Quarterback Insurance This Offseason

According to Adam Schefter, the Falcons will likely need to add insurance at quarterback this offseason to guard against QB Michael Penix Jr. not being

Michael Penix Jr. News / Athlon Sports / November 23

Falcons Add Former Second-Round QB After Season-Ending Michael Penix Jr. Injury

The Atlanta Falcons are in arguably the most unenviable position of any team in the NFL right now. The awkward pairing of quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.

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.

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How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 300 yards through the air in a game 10 or more times?

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NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 23

ESPN Split on Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints Prediction

The Atlanta Falcons head to New Orleans on Sunday to take on the Saints as underdogs. Sitting at 3-2 after five games, it wasn't supposed to look like this for the Falcons against the rebuilding Saints, but five straight losses later, and Atlanta looks like the team with no direction heading towards the offseason.

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.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 23

Seven Burning Questions for Atlanta Falcons and Saints in Week 12

NEW ORLEANS – The Atlanta Falcons need a win in the worst possible way. They have lost five-straight games, lost their young quarterback and star wide

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.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Pro Football Rumors / November 22

Falcons place Billy Bowman Jr., Zach Harrison on IR

The Atlanta Falcons will be notably shorthanded on defense for the foreseeable future. Billy Bowman Jr.‘s Achilles injury will leave him sidelined for at least the next four games.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 22

Atlanta Falcons Add Pair of Standout Defenders to IR Ahead of Week 12

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have made several roster adjustments ahead of their Week 12 trip to New Orleans to face the Saints. The franchise has placed defensive back Billy Bowman Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 22

Falcons Announce Six Moves, Activate LB Divine Deablo

The Falcons announced six roster moves on Saturday ahead of Week 12, including officially activating LB Divine Deablo to the active roster. In addition, Atlanta made the following roster moves: Placed DB Billy Bowman Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 22

Falcons’ Rookie CB Makes Statement, Lands on PFF All-Rookie Team

The Atlanta Falcons made some serious investments in pass-rushers during the 2025 NFL Draft, but it was an undrafted rookie who raised eyebrows in Week 11.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 22

Former Atlanta Falcons Linebacker Strikes it Rich with LA Rams

The Atlanta Falcons struggled on defense in 2024 in the scheme of first-time defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, who prioritized containment over making plays.

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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 / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 22

Falcons vs. Saints Preview, Odds, Injuries for NFL Week 12

NEW ORLEANS – The Atlanta Falcons are down in enemy territory in Week 12, readying to play their bitter rivals on Sunday. The New Orleans Saints sit at

Michael Penix Jr. News / Gridiron Heroics / November 22

'I Hope He Proves Me Wrong': Falcons Icon Gets Brutally Honest on Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons legend Todd McClure didn’t hold back when asked about quarterback Michael Penix Jr., sharing tough but honest thoughts about the youngster’s future.

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Kirk Cousins News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 22

Kirk Cousins Preaches ‘Positive Vibes’ As Falcons Turn To Him

FLOWERY BRANCH – Positive vibes only, or PVO for short. That’s the mentality of quarterback Kirk Cousins as he approaches his second stint as the starter

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 21

Falcons Hosted Three Receivers For Workouts

The Atlanta Falcons hosted three wide receivers for workouts on Friday, including K.J. Osborn, Antwane Wells, and Trishton Jackson, per the NFL Transactions wire. Osborn, 28, was a four-year starter at Miami and led the team in receiving before being selected by the Vikings in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.