The “Peanut Punch,” made famous by former All-Pro cornerback Charles Tillman, is surging across the NFL. Defenders are increasingly targeting the football with a closed fist, trying to punch it out of the ball carriers’ hands.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is headed back to play in his hometown of Tampa, Fla. for the first time since as a professional, but the conditions could be less than ideal.
The NFL season is eight weeks in, and divisions are starting to take shape. In the NFC South, where there was once a clear leader, things have become tight again.
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
The Atlanta Falcons are standing behind veteran kicker Nick Folk despite some difficulties this season. Folk entered the season coming off one of the most accurate campaigns of his career.
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.
The Atlanta Falcons will be without two important defensive players when they travel to Tampa to face the Buccaneers on Sunday. Atlanta downgraded inside linebacker Divine Deablo and nickelback Billy Bowman Jr.
The Atlanta Falcons have received heartbreaking news regarding rookie defensive tackle Anterio Thompson, who revealed that he has been told he will never play football again because of a genetic mutation affecting his spinal cord.
The Atlanta Falcons have an opportunity to pick up an NFC South victory when they travel to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers on Sunday. With both teams looking to gain ground in the division, Atlanta will need to execute in several key areas to come away with a win.
Tampa Bay has played four games at Raymond James Stadium this season and lost all four. Sunday brings the Atlanta Falcons, a division rival that has won four of the last five meetings, and a Bucs team that might have found something in a 43-13 rout at Carolina.
Quiz: How many of the top 15 rushers in Alabama Crimson Tide history can you name in five minutes?
The saying “hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard” has few better embodiments than the 2026 Atlanta Falcons defense.
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.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving has 558 rushing yards and four touchdowns at 4.7 yards per carry, while Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson has 704 at 5.4 per carry and leads the NFL with 907 scrimmage yards.
The Atlanta Falcons on Thursday announced the death of former head coach June Jones, calling him a visionary in the passing game who left a lasting mark on the organization.
Two quarterbacks at different stages of their careers delivered statement performances in Week 7, and the NFL took notice.
Per the NFL transaction wire, the Raiders worked out three players on Wednesday. The full list includes: LB Bralen Trice DE Anthony Goodlow DT Haggai
Wide receiver Josh Downs reportedly wants out of Indianapolis. Here are three teams that should pursue a trade.
How many of the quarterbacks to complete the most passes for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
The NFL trade deadline is around the corner, and the Falcons find themselves in an intriguing position. They’re 3-4, which doesn’t exactly scream “championship contender.” But they’re also just a half-game back of the Panthers for first place in the NFC South, 3-2 with Michael Penix Jr.
Penix Jr. has the Falcons offense rolling. Is he the answer at quarterback in Atlanta?
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.
One week ago, Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels nearly saw his short NFL career come to an end.
Few NFL fans truly believed the San Francisco 49ers would go unbeaten this season, especially not with all the injuries that were piling up.
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.
The 49ers are taking their time regarding Evans' status for the Falcons game.
After a brief intermission in our bold predictions series, we're back with three hot takes for NFL Week 7.
The next three weeks could decide the fate of two of the NFC South's elite defenders.
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