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The Atlanta Falcons are on their third kicker of the 2025 campaign. Per NFL insider Mike Garafolo, the team has brought on kicker Zane Gonzalez. The veteran spent part of 2024 with the Washington Commanders, hitting 5 of 7 field goal tries and all 19 extra point attempts, but had previously not kicked in an […]
Injuries are piling up along the offensive line, with Storm Norton still not back and both Chris Lindstrom and Matthew Bergeron exiting the Week 9 game against the New England Patriots. Given that, it’s not a huge surprise to see Atlanta adding an offensive lineman to the roster. It is a bit surprising that it’s […]
After sitting at 3-2, the Atlanta Falcons have dropped to 3-5. There’s no questioning the players’ effort in this one, and it yielded some good performances despite the outcome. Here’s the Week 9 3 up and 3 down. 3 up Jalon Walker Walker put it all together as an edge defender in this game. He […]
Here’s a list of the current Nittany Lions in the NFL listed by 53-man roster: *Just a reminder that again this season, I will not include players like Juwan Johnson and KeAndre Lambert-Smith that did not finish their college career at Penn State* Arizona Cardinals: Blake Gillikin, PJ Mustipher Atlanta Falcons: Arnold Ebiketie Baltimore Ravens: […]
The New England Patriots survived their Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons, holding off their opponent with a final score of 24-23. However, their sixth straight victory came at a cost: the team saw several starter-level players get banged up in the process. Let’s assess the damage after rewatching the game. Patriots injury analysis: […]
The New England Patriots took on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, to improving to 7-2 on the year and further strengthening their position in the AFC playoff race. Needless to say, our attention on Sunday was on this particular contest. However, it was far from the only interesting game played this week. As for the […]
The New England Patriots won a game that they looked to have in control for most of the first half by a single point. Ultimately, however, the Patriots did hold on to win their Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons to improve to 7-2 on the year. Let’s get into our lessons learned during […]
At one point in the late second quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, it looked like the New England Patriots were cruising toward a sixth win in a row. Up 21-7 and with a chance to add to their total ahead of intermission, they appeared to be in full control. And […]
D’Ernest Johnson reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Monday after serving as a standard elevation against the Atlanta Falcons. The 24-23 win at Gillette Stadium marked the 97th game of the running back’s NFL career. Johnson, 29, participated in three practices before getting the call-up for Sunday. The Wednesday signing was part […]
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte will be day-to-day with a hamstring injury, head coach Mike Vrabel relayed Monday morning. Boutte suffered the injury in New England’s 24-23 win over the Falcons on Sunday, leaving the game after playing 18 snaps — his last coming on Stefon Diggs’ second quarter touchdown. Boutte was then […]
Nothing quite like 4:30 p.m. sunsets, way-too-early holiday decorations, and the complete inability to not trek dead leaves into the house every time you open the door to remind us all that November is upon us. I have no idea where this year went. On the plus side — and what a plus side it […]
Hail, traveler! Snap counts, hot and fresh and maybe a little maddening, await you here. Offense Michael Penix Jr.: 56 Jake Matthews: 56 Ryan Neuzil: 56 Elijah Wilkinson: 56 Darnell Mooney: 56 Drake London: 55 Bijan Robinson: 54 Kyle Hinton: 53 Kyle Pitts: 53 Chris Lindstrom: 50 David Sills: 38 Tyler Allgeier: 17 Jovaughn Gwyn: […]
7-2 after an ugly loss, where the offense had their worst performance by far this season, and even though the defense did their job in the end there is just no way to overcome SIX turnovers. Colts need to flip the page fast and get ready for their game against the Falcons in Europe before […]
After a rousing performance against the Atlanta Falcons in week eight — a game that saw Miami win by a score of 34-10 — the Dolphins came crashing back down to Earth in week nine when they hosted Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football. Miami lost 28-6 — another defeat in […]
The Atlanta Falcons should’ve won that game and made a gorgeous autumn day in New England that much more enjoyable. I know that, you know that, the Patriots know that. They have to be letting out of a sigh of relief in Massachusetts today, given how close the margin was, while the Falcons pick up […]
Ahead of this year’s training camp, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel explained that he was looking at his team’s performances in three categories. There is the good, the bad, and, as he called it, the s—t that gets you beat. The Patriots’ 24-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday saw a bit […]
I mean…they were close. And I know that doesn’t make it any easier. “Close” doesn’t count for much in the standings, but it does tell a story. Because for all the frustration, the Falcons went toe-to-toe with a very good New England Patriots team and, for stretches, looked every bit their equal. Michael Penix Jr. […]
The New England Patriots truly are back. Not only are they competing for the top seed in the AFC again, their quarterback is (usually) playing at a high level, and their defense is keeping opponents in check on a weekly basis, they are also at the center of controversy again. Well, that is at least […]
The New England Patriots stayed in the win column on Sunday, celebrating a sixth straight W to improve to 7-2 on the year. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live viewing the 24-23 victory. Winners WR DeMario Douglas: It was an emotional day for Pop Douglas after losing his uncle […]
The Indianapolis Colts next matchup is a home contest against the Atlanta Falcons. While billed as a home game, the Colts will be far from home as they head to Germany. This is the first contest in Olympiastadion Berlin. This stadium was built in 1936 for the Olympics and will serve host to these two […]
Update (11/2): Patriots inch closer to No. 1 seed in the AFC after beating Falcons After the early window of games on Sunday, the New England Patriots found themselves down a spot in the AFC playoff picture. An inferior strength of victory tiebreaker meant that they lost the No. 2 seed to the Denver Broncos. […]
Slides should be fun, but there’s nothing fun about the Atlanta Falcons losing streak. The team lets a close contest slip away. Here’s the Week 9 snap reactions. Penix and London return Penix looked healthy and boosted the offense today. It wasn’t perfect; he’ll want that intentional grounding play back, but the quarterback showed some […]
Update (11/2): Christian Gonzalez gives positive injury update after exiting Patriots vs. Falcons Even though he left for the locker room in the fourth quarter of the Patriots’ 24-23 win over the Falcons, Christian Gonzalez was back on the field for postgame handshakes and later talked to the media. He gave the all-clear during his […]
The clocks fell. The New England Patriots did not. A 24-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons followed Sunday at Gillette Stadium, where the closing minutes saw the streak extend to six games. Here’s a glance back on the 1 p.m. ET kickoff as head coach Mike Vrabel’s side moves into November with a 7-2 record. […]
The New England Patriots did not play a clean game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9, but in the end they did just enough to survive with a final score of 24-23. Their sixth straight win improves their record to 7-2 on the year and keeps them well-positioned heading into the back half of […]