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Falcons open as betting favorites at home against Steelers

The Falcons schedule has been released, and the new era under Raheem Morris kicks off with a bang, as a familiar face returns to Atlanta for the season opener.

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Drake London: I want to go out there and make a stand for myself this season

Wide receiver Drake London has been productive over his first two seasons with the Falcons, but he's looking for more from himself in Year Three. London

NFL News / Yardbarker / 33 minutes ago

Hockenson discusses recovery, facing Cousins

Vikings' T.J. Hockenson discusses recovery, facing Kirk Cousins

T.J. Hockenson discussed when he may be ready to take the field following the brutal knee injury he suffered on Christmas Eve.

Former Packers executive addresses Falcons' Michael Penix Jr., Cousins situation

Does Cousins regret joining Falcons after Penix Jr. draft decision?

Cousins addresses helping Penix Jr. while trying to win

The biggest quarterback trades in NFL history

The 'Most career passing touchdowns' quiz

Arthur Smith News / Pro Football Talk / 1 hour ago

For his first game with Steelers, Arthur Smith will go back to Atlanta

Week 1 has plenty of great games, as it always does. There's one game that doesn't immediately highlight the intrigue it carries. For his first game as not the head coach of the Falcons, Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith will face the Falcons, in Atlanta.

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / 37 minutes ago

Falcons' Kirk Cousins addresses helping Michael Penix Jr. while trying to win

Cousins addressed the somewhat awkward proposition of mentoring a rookie quarterback while trying to win with a new team.

Former Packers executive addresses Falcons' Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins situation

Falcons HC discusses possible Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. awkwardness

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'Most career passing touchdowns' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Atlanta Falcons Schedule: Dates and Times for All 17 Games, Tough or Easy Strength of Schedule, Record Prediction

The 2024 NFL season is shaping up to be an exciting one for the Atlanta Falcons. We will delve into the details of the Atlanta Falcons schedule, analyzing their opponents, key matchups, and providing a record prediction based on these factors.

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 12 minutes ago

Toughest, easiest four-game stretches in the NFC South in 2024

With the NFL's 2024 schedule released, here are the toughest (and easiest) four-game stretches for each team in the NFC South.

Highlighting NFC South blockbuster games of 2024 season

Kirk Cousins not angry with Falcons because winning is 'hard enough'

Five most intriguing QB matchups on the 2024 NFL schedule

The worst NFL teams from the past 50 years

The 'Most career passing touchdowns' quiz

Kirk Cousins News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Several Falcons have a prove-it year in 2024, including Kirk Cousins

The Falcons have a monumental season coming up, and the two most important people in the equation are brand new to Atlanta. Kirk Cousins and Raheem Morris have a lot to prove in 2024, but they’re hardly the only ones.

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 / The Falcoholic / 43 minutes ago

Key takeaways from the 2024 Falcons schedule release

On divisional tiebreakers, tough stretches, and favorable matchups. The Atlanta Falcons schedule dropped last night, with all the pomp and circumstance you’d expect from literally anything the NFL does now, and we now know how things line up for our favorite team in the 2024 season ahead.

Bijan Robinson News / 5 GOATs / 7 hours ago

Bijan Robinson ‘heartbroken’ he never was in EA Sports college football game

Playing football at both the collegiate and professional level can cause heartbreak in many ways. For former Texas Longhorns and current Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, one heartbreak cuts deep.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Talk / 1 hour ago

Cardinals-Rams, Falcons-Commanders among games in Saturday pool for Week 17

Once again, NFL Network will have a late-season Saturday triple-header. This year, it's in Week 17 — the weekend after Christmas. The league will select from a pool of five games for a 1 p.m.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / 11 hours ago

NFL officially releases Falcons 2024 schedule

The Falcons schedule is here! Following a bit of a dead period, unsurprisingly, the NFL has generated incredible amounts of interest in the 2024 schedule release.

Atlanta Falcons News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Falcons use Ludacris, NFL Street inspiration for epic schedule release video

Members of the Atlanta Falcons faithful now have something to look forward to. They can either file for absences at work or know how to pace themselves during the week because the schedule has arrived.

Kirk Cousins News / Pro Football Talk / 15 hours ago

Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota on December 8 — not in prime time

Kirk Cousins makes his return to Minnesota on December. And, fortunately for him, the game won't be played at night. Cousins, who in all fairness last played in U.S.

Atlanta Falcons News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Falcons game-by-game predictions after 2024 NFL schedule release

It will be yet another new era for Atlanta Falcons football in 2024. The Falcons will not just be welcoming in new head coach Raheem Morris but also veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / 1 hour ago

NFL releases 2024 Atlanta Falcons schedule

Atlanta’s full 2024 slate is here. We’ve been waiting on the Atlanta Falcons schedule for a while now, and with free agency quiet and the NFL Draft over, it’s the ideal time for the NFL to crash through the plate glass windows of our consciousness again.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / 19 hours ago

Falcons HC discusses possible Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. awkwardness

First-year Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris spoke with reporters about the potentially awkward situation involving veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie Michael Penix Jr.

Kirk Cousins not angry with Falcons because winning is 'hard enough'

Former Packers executive addresses Falcons' Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins situation

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'Most career passing touchdowns' quiz

Calais Campbell News / NFL Analysis Network / 1 hour ago

Detroit Lions Urged To Pursue Former All-Pro Pass Rusher

The Detroit Lions are in need of some pass-rushing assistance alongside of Aidan Hutchinson. The Lions did sign defensive end Marcus Davenport in free agency, so that should definitely help, but you get the feeling that Detroit needs another guy in the trenches.

Ruke Orhorhoro News / Pro Football Rumors / May 13