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3 up, 3 down Preseason Week 1: Struggles on offense and defense
The Atlanta Falcons registered their first unofficial game of the 2026 season, when they opened the Mercedes Benz Stadium up for a matchup against last year’s AFC Finalist Denver Broncos. Despite Michael Penix still not being cleared for full contact and Bijan Robinson also being held out, there was real excitement as new head coach […]
Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. will serve 8-game suspension in regular NFL season
We finally know what James Pearce Jr.’s suspension will look like after he was charged with a variety of felonies connected to alleged stalking and threats against his former partner, WNBA star Rickea Jackson. The league minimum suspension for violence against women and children was set several years ago, post-Ray Rice. to six games. The […]
Falcons – Broncos preseason recap: Not for the faint of heart
Well, that was not fun. Preseason games are fertile ground for overreactions, and we’ll definitely see in the weeks ahead that we were too excited about some things (Jack Strand? Malcolm DeWalt IV?) and too down on others (Tua Tagovailoa? Mike Hughes?). There are small sample sizes, vanilla game plans, and matchups we’ll never see […]
Falcons – Broncos instant recap for preseason Week 1: Rookies open eyes, veterans fall short
Preseason can tell us many lies, both about players and teams. The Falcons almost certainly aren’t as terrible as they looked out there on Friday night, and the Broncos are probably not A) as dominant and B) as penalty-ridden as they seemed. But even in those lies there are sobering glimpses of truth, and the […]
Falcons vs Broncos Preseason Watch Party: Falcoholic Live
The Falcons are taking on the Broncos tonight in the first preseason action of the 2026 season for both teams. Follow along with Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic as they discuss the game live through all four quarters. We’ll have takes on Atlanta’s starters, how the rookie class is performing, and a whole lot more. […]
Falcons vs. Broncos 2026 preseason discussion
Football! It’s almost real football. We will see the starters only fleetingly tonight, and a few may well be out, but this evening will feature the Atlanta Falcons taking the field and playing a full game. Along the way, we’ll hope to see injury-free football with some impressive moments and some would-be reserves stepping up […]
Falcons roster 2026: Xavier Watts, Azeez Ojulari, and Zachariah Branch are underrated
The last time the Atlanta Falcons won a playoff game, it was Jan. 6, 2018, and Dan Quinn’s team beat the Los Angeles Rams, 26-13, in the Wild Card Round. If you want to know how long ago that was, current Falcons team president Matt Ryan was the quarterback, and coming off a 2016 NFL […]
Falcons vs. Broncos preseason 2026: How to watch, start time, TV, and odds
Preseason football tonight, friends! Here’s everything you’ll need to know to watch the Falcons kick things off at home against the Broncos. Remember to check back here tonight for our open thread, our live recap (because what else am I gonna do on a Friday night?), and much more. Schedule & TV information Date: Friday, […]
Atlanta Falcons roster by jersey number, last name
The Falcons preseason is upon us, with Atlanta facing off against the Denver Broncos in Week 1, the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2, and the Miami Dolphins in Week 3. This will be a very different preseason than fans are accustomed to, as head coach Kevin Stefanski made it clear that starters will play—for about […]
What to know about Falcons – Broncos preseason Week 1
The Falcons! The Broncos! Backups! Deep reserves! It’s all here in Week 1 of preseason. Here’s everything you need to know about tomorrow night’s game, which is likely to be sloppy football but fun nonetheless, not to mention important given all the roster battles that are going on. Let’s dive in. Roster battles to monitor […]
Falcons depth chart 2026: Preseason Week 1
The Falcons have released the first “unofficial” depth chart of 2026 ahead of Friday’s preseason tilt with the Denver Broncos. There aren’t any huge surprises on it, especially after Stefanski shared his plans for the starters in this week’s matchup during media availability on Wednesday. There aren’t any huge surprises, but a few things of […]
Falcons training camp 2026: Day 12 news, updates, injuries, and more
Hello Falcoholics! My meeting schedule wasn’t conducive to me making it up to Flowery Branch today, and I need to get ahead on some work things so I can get up to Indianapolis next week for the team’s joint practices with the Colts. Kevin Stefanski has said the starters will get plenty of action over […]
Falcons preseason wish list and Broncos preview: Falcoholic Live, Ep384
The 2026 NFL preseason is finally here, with the Falcons taking on the Broncos on Friday in their first “real” game action of the year. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic discuss their preseason wish list, including who they’d like to see step up and excel over the next few games, how much we’re expecting to […]
Tua Tagovailoa named starting QB for preseason Week 1 against Broncos
This barely qualifies as news if you’ve been following the quarterback competition in Atlanta, but Tua Tagovailoa will indeed be the starter for the first preseason game against the Denver Broncos. He’ll throw his first pass as a Falcon sometime after 7 p.m. on Friday night. The reason this is surprising has little to do […]
The Falcons’ 2026 offensive line and the Bill Callahan effect
The Falcons’ offensive line earned major plaudits in 2022 for how well they ran the ball with limited resources. Despite being severely undermanned at quarterback and in the skill position areas, they managed to stay competitive in most games thanks to a punishing ground game. It was one of Arthur Smith’s few highlights during his […]
Jawaan Taylor returns, Troy Andersen departs: Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon
The Falcons had a busy start to the week, with a flurry of roster moves as the team prepares for their first preseason game against the Denver Broncos. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down the moves, including the return of OT Jawaan Taylor and the release of LB Troy Andersen, the emergence of rookie […]
Falcons training camp 2026: News, updates, injuries and more from Day 11
After practicing in the afternoon on Monday, Aug. 10th, the Falcons were back to early morning practice on Tuesday. Players were in pads and ready for full contact, and it was extremely hot. Atlanta executed a number of roster moves between yesterday’s practice and today’s. Let’s review: The newest Falcons were at practice today and […]
The Falcoholic Reacts Survey: Who will emerge as a capable pass rusher?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Falcons fans and fans across the country. The regular season hasn’t started yet Kevin Stefanski and Ian Cunningham find themselves managing their first crisis. While expectations aren’t particularly high in Atlanta, the idea […]
Finding the Top 10 Falcons in Bleacher Report’s 1000-player NFL Rankings
Before we start this exercise, close your eyes…well, read this first, and then close your eyes. Who are your top ten players for the Atlanta Falcons right now? Obviously, there’s the trio of Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, and Drake London that should be locks, but who else makes the cut? Jessie Bates is a lock […]
Falcons add RB Trey Sermon
Atlanta’s adding another veteran option to their running back group, signing Marietta native Trey Sermon to a one-year deal. Just because you have Bijan Robinson doesn’t mean you can’t worry about your depth. Sermon was a third round pick for the 49ers in 2021 and followed a familiar trajectory for a 49ers reserve runner, dealing […]
Biggest takeaways from the first week of Falcons training camp
The first week of Falcons training camp is behind us. It was an eventful seven practices, with a lot of good and, sadly, one very serious injury. Ultimately, I came away from Flowery Branch feeling pretty good about the direction of the team despite a different approach than I’m used to at training camp. It’s […]
Falcons roster 2026: Jawaan Taylor activated off PUP list
In excellent news, the Falcons announced Monday afternoon that they have activated Jawaan Taylor to return off the PUP list. The Falcons also have signed defensive end Cameron Sample, and in corresponding moves, Atlanta has waived long snapper Philip Florenzo and waived/injured offensive lineman Jack Nelson. Outside of the quarterback spot, RT is one of […]
Atlanta Falcons training camp 2026: Day 9 news, notes, injuries, and updates
BUFORD, Ga. — The Falcons found themselves back under the Georgia summer lights, with one of their most anticipated practices of training camp coming at Buford’s Lanier High School. The practice start time was at 7:00 p.m. with the pads out and a presumed tackling period also in store. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans […]
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Nominated for Best NFL Stadium and Best NFL Stadium Food
USA Today has released its USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards in the world of sports, and it has 12 different categories: For all of the college football fans, you can scour the other nine college-related polls, and if you’re feeling quite…strong…about your tailgating vehicle, there’s a poll for that as well. However, the polls that […]
The Falcoholic Reacts: How productive will Zachariah Branch be?
Zachariah Branch continues to be the standout player at training camp. The Falcoholic’s own Kevin Knight recently highlighted the impression he is making on the team. From creating separation to making difficult contested catches, the rookie wide receiver is doing it all to prove he is ready to play significant snaps at the start of […]
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