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Has Michael Penix Jr. Had A Breakout Game Yet?

The Atlanta Falcons have had several ups and downs this season, and they’ve mostly been led by young quarterback Michael Penix Jr. behind center. With him, they’ve had extraordinary wins no one saw coming, and inexplicable losses, but has he had his breakout game yet in the NFL? When Penix Jr.

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What Happened to the Atlanta Falcons' Dominant Running Game?

In the young NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons were flying high behind a potent rushing attack. Led by All-Pro running back and league-leading rusher Bijan Robinson, they averaged 181 rushing yards per game and were the NFL’s No.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / November 5

Falcons' Bijan Robinson offers surprising self-critique: 'I gotta be better'

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is his own harshest critic.

Bengals bring high-powered offense into Madrid clash vs. Falcons

Two-minute drill: Bengals-Falcons face off in Madrid, Tom Brady returns to Foxborough, another injury setback for Lamar Jackson and more

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The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to win the most games in a single season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Rushing leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players with the most career rushing yards for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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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.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 5

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

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / November 3

The Atlanta Falcons Are Just An Inconsistent Football Team

When it comes to the Atlanta Falcons‘ 2026 season so far, Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irving put it best, the Falcons can beat or be beaten by any team on any given Sunday.

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.

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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.

Samson Ebukam News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 3

Falcons Place DE Samson Ebukam On IR

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have placed DE Samson Ebukam on injured reserve. Ebukam, 31, is a former fourth-round pick of the Rams back in 2017.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Controversial touchback rule resurfaced in Week 8 matchup between Buccaneers, Falcons

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Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving, Kenneth Gainwell recreate rare feat from 1998

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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Controversial touchback rule resurfaced in Bucs-Falcons

Controversial touchback rule resurfaced in Week 8 matchup between Buccaneers, Falcons

The rule remains hotly debated. It will continue to be after it reentered the limelight in Sunday's game between the Buccaneers and the Falcons.

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Atlanta Falcons News / EssentiallySports / October 31

Falcons Rookie Anterio Thompson Diagnosed With a Career-Ending Genetic Mutation in His Spinal Cord

The Falcons have taken a hit to their defense, as rookie defensive tackle Anterio Thompson has revealed that a medical condition will prevent him from playing football again.