Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kyle Pitts News / Pro Football Talk / September 18

Falcons add TE Kyle Pitts to injury report with toe issue

The Falcons have a new injury concern with tight end Kyle Pitts. Atlanta listed Pitts as limited in Thursday's practice with a toe injury. Head coach Raheem Morris is next slated to speak with the media on Friday.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 18

Falcons Defense Impressing Former Atlanta CB, Now NFL Analyst

Two weeks into the 2025 NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons’ defense has shown significant improvements compared to the unit that finished second-to-last in sacks a season ago.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 18

Falcons Won't Let Late-Season Loss Impact Upcoming Carolina Matchup

The Atlanta Falcons (1-1) are set to face off against the Carolina Panthers (0-2) in a road divisional matchup. The last time the two teams played was

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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The '2024 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks that threw for at least 20 touchdowns in the 2024-25 regular season?

The 'Rookie quarterback Wild Card passing leaders' quiz

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The 'Four NFL passing-touchdown game leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18

Three post-waiver fantasy football targets for Week 3

After just two weeks of football, many fantasy managers find themselves scrambling to replace injured players. Here’s three options with a defense to boot.

Is there 'huge value' in Giants sitting Jaxson Dart behind Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston?

Assessing the panic level for NFL's 0-2 teams

The greatest seasons by undrafted NFL rookies

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

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.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 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 2025 season.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 18

Atlanta Falcons Week 15 Opponent, Buccaneers, Suffer Another Injury Blow

The Atlanta Falcons are currently sitting at 1-1 and are in second place in the NFC South. The first-place Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 2-0, but in the last two days, they’ve lost two players to season-ending injuries.

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 18

Falcons Face Secondary Questions if A.J. Terrell Jr. Misses Panthers Game

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – With the status of A.J. Terrell Jr. unknown heading into this weekend’s divisional matchup with the Carolina Panthers, the Atlanta Falcons will likely need to have several players they can call to action.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 17

Panthers hope home opener vs. Falcons can spark slow offensive start

The Atlanta Falcons are looking at this week's trip to take on the Carolina Panthers as just as big as other games that might come with a high-profile tag.

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.

Bryce Young News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 17

Falcons’ Michael Penix Prepared For Sequel vs Bryce Young

The last time Michael Penix and the Atlanta Falcons faced off against Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers, the duel between young quarterbacks debuted the first of likely many battles between the futures of the NFC South.

A.J. Terrell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

AJ Terrell isn’t the only key Falcons defender to miss practice with injury

On Sunday evening, the Atlanta Falcons evened their record on the young 2025 NFL season to 1-1 with a road win over the Minnesota Vikings in front of a nationally televised audience.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

Michael Penix Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / September 17

This might be Michael Penix Jr.’s most impressive stat

After pulling some magic tricks in Week 1 on his way to nearly 300 yards passing and two total touchdowns, Michael Penix Jr. put together a much quieter Week 2 performance against the Vikings on Sunday Night Football.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 17

Falcons HC reveals pick for 'definitely the best player in football'

Falcons HC reveals pick for 'best player in football' — stats, oddsmakers support his take

While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, HC Raheem Morris delivered a confident answer.

Falcons offseason additions even more important following star corner's concerning injury update

Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

The 'Active NFL RB rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

Raheem Morris News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Falcons Coach Raheem Morris Shares Concerning Update on NFL Star

Late in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, Atlanta Falcons star cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. grabbed at his left hamstring while in coverage, limped to the sideline and did not return to his team's 22-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 17

Falcons offseason additions even more important following star corner's concerning injury update

It's a good thing the Atlanta Falcons invested heavily in their pass-rush this offseason, because with star corner's A.J. Terrell concerning injury update, they're going to need it.

Why one potential Joe Burrow replacement likely 'isn't a realistic option' for Bengals

Falcons looking for cornerback help amid injury to A.J. Terrell

Falcons ‘getting hungrier’ to fix scoring struggles from first win

Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

Kirk Cousins News / Last Word On Sports / September 17