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The Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: Opening day rivalry shootout

For the second consecutive season, one of the NFL’s best rivalries was on the opening week slate in 2014. The Falcons and Saints were squaring off again to start the year after New Orleans narrowly beat them the previous season. The game would be in Atlanta this time around, which felt needed after how disastrous […]

The Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: Opening day rivalry shootout

For the second consecutive season, one of the NFL’s best rivalries was on the opening week slate in 2014. The Falcons and Saints were squaring off again to start the year after New Orleans narrowly beat them the previous season. The game would be in Atlanta this time around, which felt needed after how disastrous […]

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson ‘loves’ detail-oriented Declan Doyle’s offense, per NFL Insider

The Atlanta Falcons are entering a new era for the 2026 season under head coach Kevin Stefanski. This transition raises important questions about the long-term structure of the roster. In a recent analysis on potential blockbuster trades before the deadline, ESPN’s Dan Graziano suggested an intriguing scenario involving standout tight end Kyle Pitts. Currently, Pitts […] The post Ravens’ Lamar Jackson ‘loves’ detail-oriented Declan Doyle’s offense, per NFL Insider appeared first on ClutchPoi...

John Harbaugh Offers Positive Update About Malik Nabers’ Rehab Ahead of Final Minicamp Practice

The New York Giants got Cam Skattebo back Tuesday, and Big Blue fans are now waiting with bated breath for a positive Malik Nabers update. They got one Wednesday. Giants head coach John Harbaugh offered an optimistic view about Nabers’ recovery from his torn ACL, saying he is “making real good progress” and that he […] The post John Harbaugh Offers Positive Update About Malik Nabers’ Rehab Ahead of Final Minicamp Practice appeared first on HEAVY .

Yes, the Falcons’ 1977 Grits Blitz defense really was the NFL’s best

Throughout NFL history, most of the greatest defenses have had their own great nicknames. The Purple People Eaters. The Fearsome Foursome. The Steel Curtain. The Monsters of the Midway. The Legion of Boom. Atlanta Falcons fans know all about the Grits Blitz defense of 1977, designed by head coach Leeman Bennett, defensive line coach Jim […]

Falcons’ Drake London drops bars after signing $141 million contract extension

Recently, the Atlanta Falcons made headlines when they signed wide receiver Drake London to a massive $141 million contract extension. The move keeps London in Atlanta over the long haul and signals the team’s trust in him to be their number one wide receiver for the next several years to come. Now, London has spoken […] The post Falcons’ Drake London drops bars after signing $141 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Michael Penix Jr. gets encouraging injury update before Falcons minicamp

The Atlanta Falcons are just over three months away from kicking off their 2026 NFL season, which will begin in early September. The Falcons have had a busy offseason, headlined by the signing of Tua Tagovailoa, who joins Michael Penix Jr. in the team’s quarterback room. Penix Jr. missed the home stretch of last season […] The post Michael Penix Jr. gets encouraging injury update before Falcons minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Bralen Trice and Troy Andersen arrive at the crossroads

The Atlanta Falcons have two defenders who were viewed as hyper-promising pieces of the puzzle as recently as 2024. Bralen Trice was a well-rounded third round draft selection and Troy Andersen was entering his third season with a chance to put inconsistency and injury behind him. Since then, it’s been nothing but disaster. Andersen hit […]

Jalon Walker will become Atlanta’s new defensive centerpiece in 2026

A.J. Terrell, Xavier Watts, and Jessie Bates were vital pieces of the secondary, James Pearce Jr.’s sack total turned heads, and Brandon Dorlus and Zach Harrison flourished. The most critical defensive player, however, was probably Kaden Elliss. Elliss had to wear that hat among his many chapeaus over the past three seasons. With three different […]

ESPN Analyst Reveals Position on Falcons QB Battle Between Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa

One of the biggest quarterback battles to watch in the 2026 NFL offseason is the one between Atlanta Falcons signal-callers Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. Both have had up-and-down careers, and there’s plenty of debate surrounding the subject.NFL analyst Louis Reddick of ESPN recently gave his own take on the situation.“I personally think (Tua […] The post ESPN Analyst Reveals Position on Falcons QB Battle Between Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa appeared first on HEAVY .

What are your offseason hobbies?

Training camp and preseason are ahead, while free agency and the draft are behind us. That makes this a relatively quiet time of the year for the Falcons, and while some of you are here every day talking about the team (and thank you for that), you’ve got to fill the hours in other ways. […]

49ers Receive Blunt Assessment of Falcons’ Jessie Bates III

The San Francisco 49ers just saw their NFC West rival, the Los Angeles Rams, make a major trade for Myles Garrett. Although the Niners don’t need to respond to that now, they must at some point look to bolster their team to challenge the Rams for the division title.San Francisco can use their Week 1 […] The post 49ers Receive Blunt Assessment of Falcons’ Jessie Bates III appeared first on HEAVY .

Falcons history: Why the 1977 Grits Blitz defense is the NFL’s best of all time

Throughout NFL history, most of the greatest defenses have had their own great nicknames. The Purple People Eaters. The Fearsome Foursome. The Steel Curtain. The Monsters of the Midway. The Legion of Boom. Atlanta Falcons fans know all about the Grits Blitz defense of 1977, designed by head coach Leeman Bennett, defensive line coach Jim […]

Will Penix or Tua emerge as the Falcons quarterback? Takes with Tre’Shon

Who will emerge as the Falcons starting quarterback this summer: Michael Penix Jr., or veteran Tua Tagovailoa? Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz examine Atlanta’s quarterback room, discussing the impending battle between Penix and Tua as well as the depth options in Trevor Siemian and Jack Strand. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty […]

Falcons’ Zachariah Branch Gets Shocking Revelation Before NFL Training Camp

Zachariah Branch has received some good news as training camp nears. State prosecutors have dropped criminal charges against the Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver.According to an ESPN article, Branch was arrested April 19 in Athens, Georgia, on two misdemeanors for allegedly not following a police officer’s commands.“Branch’s attorney, Kim Stephens, told ESPN on Wednesday that […] The post Falcons’ Zachariah Branch Gets Shocking Revelation Before NFL Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY .

NFL rumors: Lamar Jackson throwing to Kyle Pitts? ESPN insider floats Ravens-Falcons trade idea

The Atlanta Falcons are entering a new era during the 2026 season. Kevin Stefanski took over at head coach, which could improve the on-field product in Atlanta. But could one Falcons player be on the move soon? ESPN’s Dan Graziano focused on potential trades during his latest article. He named Kyle Pitts as one player […] The post NFL rumors: Lamar Jackson throwing to Kyle Pitts? ESPN insider floats Ravens-Falcons trade idea appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: Motown Saturday night fever

After four good to very good seasons, Matt Ryan took a sizable leap into the upper echelon in 2012. The offense was fully in his control with Dirk Koetter taking over the reins as offensive coordinator. Not operating in a run-first offense anymore helped him throw over 30 touchdowns for the first time in his […]

The Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: Motown Saturday night fever

After four good to very good seasons, Matt Ryan took a sizable leap into the upper echelon in 2012. The offense was fully in his control with Dirk Koetter taking over the reins as offensive coordinator. Not operating in a run-first offense anymore helped him throw over 30 touchdowns for the first time in his […]