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After enduring a tough early season schedule that saw them lose to the Panthers, Buccaneers, and 49ers while beating the Vikings, Commanders, and Bills, the Falcons get a brief reprieve before facing off against resurgent Patriots and Colts teams. That comes in the form of the woeful Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins are terrible, as their […]
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Six games are usually a solid barometer for gauging trends for an NFL team. There is one glaring one when watching the Falcons this season. When they start strong and have control of the game, they earn their victory definitively. That has come against three previous playoff teams last season in beating Minnesota, Washington, and […]
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The Falcons are 3-3 after an up-and-down start to the season punctuated by inconsistency on offense. Who’s to blame for Atlanta’s struggles? Kevin Knight is joined by Aaron Freeman to discuss the issues with Zac Robinson, Raheem Morris, Michael Penix, the offensive line, the latest injury report, and a whole lot more going into a […]
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Several people have asked me about Storm Norton over the past couple of weeks, and we finally have an answer. The Falcons announced Wednesday that they would officially designate Norton to return from IR. Designating Norton to return opened up his 21-day practice window. The injury report for Wednesday was released shortly after I hit […]
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It takes a village to replace Divine Deablo, apparently. Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich made that clear on Wednesday in remarks to media, when he said a mix of linebackers and defensive backs will be deployed to fill his role. Part of that is owing to Deablo, a converted safety, having a mix of linebacker […]
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A week after I asked whether the NFC South is good, everyone outside the Panthers lost — troubling. The Buccaneers ran out of magic, and the Falcons continue to yo-yo, while the Saints continue on their downward trajectory. Here’s the Week 7 NFC South Review: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) Week 7 Result: Buccaneers 9 – […]
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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. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Another uneven offensive performance has left the Falcons searching for answers. They were outworked, outcoached, and […]
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The Atlanta Falcons disappointed in primetime, but we still saw performances that give us hope the team can get back on track. We also saw some that will keep them off the track if they can’t adjust in time. Here’s the Week 7 3 up and 3 down. 3 up Jake Matthews 184 consecutive starts […]
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The Atlanta Falcons disapointed in primetime, but we still saw performances that give us hope the team can get back on track. We also saw some that will keep them off the track if they can’t adjust in time. Here’s the Week 7 3 up and 3 down. 3 up Jake Matthews 184 consecutive starts […]
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That loss to the 49ers was a tough one, but as many sober-minded observers have pointed out, the Falcons being at 3-3 with their early season schedule is hardly a disaster. Now they have to win a bunch of games they’re supposed to win to make that start mean anything. That begins with the Miami […]
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The Atlanta Falcons have cut Ray-Ray McCloud, per the team. This concludes a brief and deeply confusing saga that saw McCloud go from a 2024 career year to light involvement in the offense early in 2025 to not suiting up for the team the past two weeks. Now he’ll be looking for a new home. […]
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Divine Deablo’s absence was keenly felt on Sunday night, as the defense struggled to stop the run and keep Christian McCaffrey under control through the air. McCaffrey’s monster game wasn’t all on JD Bertrand—not even close—but it seems fair to suggest he wouldn’t have taken over to that degree if not for Deablo exiting early […]
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The Falcons lost a winnable game to the 49ers in Week 7, and coaching issues were at the forefront of the defeat. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down the film from Sunday Night Football, discussing the mistakes by Raheem Morris and Zac Robinson, the down game from Michael Penix, the injury to Divine Deablo, […]
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It certainly wasn’t a pretty effort, but the snap counts wait for no man. Offense Michael Penix Jr.: 65 Jake Matthews: 65 Matthew Bergeron: 65 Ryan Neuzil: 65 Chris Lindstrom: 65 Elijah Wilkinson: 65 Drake London: 64 Bijan Robinson: 57 Darnell Mooney: 54 Kyle Pitts: 53 Charlie Woerner: 38 David Sills V: 29 Tyler Allgeier: […]
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The Atlanta Falcons like things to go smoothly, but when they don’t, they often struggle to look like a competent NFL team. Faced with a well-coached 49ers team that was intent on taking away the run, rattling Michael Penix Jr., and running the ball down Atlanta’s throats, the Falcons appeared to be daydreaming about a […]
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Kaden Elliss INT gives much-needed spark vs. 49ers As the San Francisco 49ers came out after Atlanta’s field goal and NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico informed the NFL world that Divine Deablo had left the game, my heart sank. Immediately, Kyle Shanahan started running plays and throwing routes directly where fill-in second-year linebacker JD Bertrand was. […]
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Yes, there were actually some highlights from Sunday night’s loss to the 49ers. Kaden Elliss INT gives much-needed spark vs. 49ers As the San Francisco 49ers came out after Atlanta’s field goal and NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico informed the NFL world that Divine Deablo had left the game, my heart sank. Immediately, Kyle Shanahan started […]
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The Atlanta Falcons sputtered on primetime and couldn’t keep their hype train rolling. The offense is a mystery box every drive, but the defense managed to put up a fight with one of their strongest soldiers MIA. Here’s the Week 7 Snap Reactions. Devine Deablo goes down The Falcons new star linebacker and key defensive […]
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The Falcons fell to 3-3 after a 20-10 drubbing at the hands of the 49ers. Kevin Knight breaks down the loss, including the horrid offensive performance, the offensive line’s worst game of the year, Zac Robinson’s persistent issues, potentially big injuries to Divine Deablo and Michael Penix, and a whole lot more. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome […]
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The Atlanta Falcons knew they’d have to stop Christian McCaffrey, and they knew they’d need to attack a vulnerable San Francisco linebacker corps and secondary. While there were moments, and even long stretches where the defense held up despite the loss of Divine Deablo, they didn’t do any of that on a consistent basis. They […]
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It’s nearly time. Pour yourself a coffee or a libation and settle in for a late night watching the Atlanta Falcons take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football. Despite all the injuries on both sides—especially the 49er side—this ought to be a terrific game. The hope is that Atlanta will walk out […]
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The Atlanta Falcons face another primetime challenge when they travel to face the San Francisco 49ers for Sunday Night Football. The last time the Falcons were on the road in primetime, they came away with an impressive win over the Minnesota Vikings back in Week 2. Can they repeat that success? If so, it’ll require […]
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The development of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix is central to the team’s success in 2025. Yet, it’s still very early in his career, having made just eight career starts, with only three coming in away games. Despite that small sample size, his performance in road games thus far remains very much a work in […]
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It’s not just household names like Jessie Bates and AJ Terrell holding it down for the Falcons defense. This defense is fast, athletic, physical, and getting it done, and it’s thanks in large part to a bunch of guys the average NFL viewer has never heard of. Take last Sunday’s win against the Bills as […]
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The Falcons sent a message to the NFL on Monday Night Football with not only an unexpected victory against the heavily favored Buffalo Bills, but also a dominating performance where their defense absolutely suffocated reigning MVP Josh Allen and his prolific offense. The vibes this season have never been higher than right now, as the […]
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