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Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 15
The Atlanta Falcons Have a Cornerback Problem. What's the Solution?
The Atlanta Falcons went into Sunday Night Football confident, but shorthanded. Their star cornerback, A.J. Terrell Jr., went out Week Two against the Panthers with a groin injury and was placed on injury reserve.
Grady Jarrett News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 15
Falcons Legend Grady Jarrett Opens Up On Returning Home as a Chicago Bear
Former Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett went to high school roughly 25 miles east of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and spent 10 productive years with the Falcons.
Drake London News / SportsTalkATL / October 15
Drake London is finally getting the respect he deserves in wide receiver rankings
From a national media perspective, nearly all the Falcons talk centers on Bijan Robinson. And it’s hard to blame them. Robinson is far and away the best running back in the league — a player with zero weaknesses in his game who, as long as he stays healthy, will go down as one of the greatest ever at the position.
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 '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to toss 35 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Michael Penix Jr. News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 15
Why Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Feels Confident to Play Through Injury vs. Bears
Michael Penix Jr. didn’t go into specifics on the severity of his rib injury sustained from a big hit from Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson towards the end of regulation in the Atlanta Falcons’ 30-23 overtime loss on Sunday Night Football.
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.
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 / The Equalizer / October 14
U.S. Soccer announces Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup competition
U.S. Soccer announced the launch of the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup, a new national tournament that brings together women’s soccer clubs from different divisions nationwide to compete for a single championship.
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.
Michael Penix Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. drops massive injury update for Week 6 vs. Bears
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. delivered an encouraging injury update Wednesday, saying he expects to play in Week 6 vs. the Chicago Bears despite the rib injury he suffered Sunday night.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Field Level Media / October 14
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (rib) likely to start Sunday
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will likely start Sunday if there are no setbacks with his rib injury, head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 14
Stefanski: Michael Penix Jr. will start Sunday 'as long as everything goes accordingly'
In some great news ahead of the Falcons showdown with the Bears on Sunday, Michael Penix Jr. returned to practice on Wednesday, with Kevin Stefanski telling the media that Penix will start “as long as everything goes accordingly.” Penix suffered a rib injury in the fourth quarter of the Falcons’ loss to the Ravens on Sunday Night Football.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14
Bears' Caleb Williams, Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. on track to play in Week 6 clash
Questions regarding the quarterback position hover over the Bears and Falcons as they prepare for a Week 6 clash, but it sounds like both clubs expect to have their first-choice starter available for the game.
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.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / October 14
Falcons/Bears: Latest updates on Caleb Williams and Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons and Bears meet up this Sunday, with both teams dealing with quarterbacks who aren’t 100%. Caleb Williams suffered a mild hamstring injury against the Vikings in Week 2 and hasn’t played since, but that’s expected to change against the Falcons, according to Ian Rapoport.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Lindy's Sports / October 13
Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. gets good news on rib injury
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is dealing with a rib injury that isn’t considered serious, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday, offering some relief for a team that watched its starter forced to the sideline during a critical moment Sunday night.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 13
Bears' Caleb Williams on track to return for Week 6 game at Falcons
During a Tuesday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," league insider Ian Rapoport of NFL Network/ESPN shared an update on Williams' availability for the Bears-Falcons game.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / October 13
Falcons Hope To Have QB Michael Penix Jr. Available For Week 6
Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury late in the Falcons’ Week 5 loss. The third-year quarterback is hopeful his latest ailment does not prove to be a long-term one, and the team appears to share that belief.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 13
Are The Atlanta Falcons Back On The Quarterback Carousel?
Sunday Night Football started off exciting for Atlanta. The Falcons were coming off two primetime wins against formidable opponents, beating them soundly.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 12
Insider shares big update on Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. after 'SNF' loss to Ravens
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday. The NFC South franchise reportedly heard the news it wanted.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12
Adam Schefter shares massive Lamar Jackson, Cam Jurgens updates for Ravens' game at Browns
The Baltimore Ravens earned an impressive 30-23 overtime victory at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night with backup quarterback Tyler Huntley starting in place of Jackson, who was nursing the ankle injury he suffered on Oct. 4.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 12
Michael Penix Jr. set for MRI after being knocked out of game vs. Ravens
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will undergo an MRI on his ribs on Monday.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12
Jokes pour in after Tua Tagovailoa’s disastrous Falcons debut
Tua Tagovailoa’s regular-season debut for the Atlanta Falcons ended in a disaster at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. After Falcons starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9
Ravens make final Lamar Jackson, Trey Hendrickson decisions for Falcons game
It turns out Jesse Minter didn't need to wait until the weekend to reveal Jackson's status for the Week 5 contest.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9
Major injury update on Ravens' Lamar Jackson emerges for Falcons game
During Friday's edition of "The Pat McAfee Show," league insider Ian Rapoport of NFL Network/ESPN shared an expected update regarding Jackson's status for the Falcons game.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Ravens' Jesse Minter shares latest on Lamar Jackson's status
Jackson's status continues to hover over the Ravens as they prepare to take on the Falcons in Week 5.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
It could be 'The Derrick Henry Show' for Ravens in Week 5 'SNF' clash vs. Falcons
It's beginning to look like it will be "The Derrick Henry Show" on Sunday in primetime when the Baltimore Ravens travel to the Atlanta Falcons.
Tyler Shough News / Yardbarker / October 6
Tyler Shough shares strong reaction to Saints fans booing team during 'MNF' loss to Falcons
The fact that Monday's matchup commemorated the 20th anniversary of the reopening of the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina likely made the double-digit loss sting that much more for New Orleans fans.
Kellen Moore News / Yardbarker / October 6
Kellen Moore assigns blame for Saints' showing in 'MNF' loss to Falcons
The Falcons spoiled the Saints' fun by notching a 45-24 blowout win that dropped New Orleans to 1-3 on the season.
Bijan Robinson News / Yardbarker / October 6
'MNF' takeaways: Bijan Robinson, Falcons spoil 20th anniversary 'Domecoming' in rout of Saints
The Atlanta Falcons entered a tough road environment on "Monday Night Football" and came away with a statement 45-24 win over the division rival New Orleans Saints.
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