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Falcons Highlight Reel vs. Panthers

I’m here to give you solace. That’s my job as the highlight reel guy here at The Falcoholic. But today, I’m going to be honest, it’s going to be a difficult task. Five straight losses, essentially kicked out of the playoff picture before Toyotathon begins, swept by the Carolina Panthers for the first time since […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Michael Penix Jr. reportedly aggravated knee injury

The Falcons lost their fifth straight game on Sunday, and yet the news got even worse from there. Michael Penix Jr., who had an impressive first half after struggling mightily the previous week, left the game with a knee injury. We didn’t have details immediately following the Panthers loss, but now we know that Penix […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Falcons season swept away by the Panthers in the Week 11 Snap Reactions

The Atlanta Falcons have lost five games in a row and are on pace to have one of their worst seasons in the last decade after getting swept by the Carolina Panthers. This is an unacceptable result for a staff whose expectations have been playoffs since they were hired. Here’s the Week 11 snap reactions. […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Falcons vs Panthers Week 11 postgame show: Nail in the coffin

The Falcons blew another fourth quarter lead after an anemic second half on offense, letting the Carolina Panthers sweep them for just the third time in franchise history. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk discuss the failures on both sides of the ball, the end of the 2025 season, and why it’s time to fire Raheem […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Falcons – Panthers Week 11 instant recap

The Falcons are incapable of playing a generic football game. They looked terrible at the start, and then rallied to go up 21-7 before a series of chips in their armor led to Carolina eventually taking a narrow lead very late in this one. The Falcons then somehow got in field goal range and narrowly […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Michael Penix Jr. injury update: Falcons’ starter hurt, Kirk Cousins in

The Atlanta Falcons are hoping for a miraculous finish to their 2025 season, already at 3-6 and with no margin for error. Those hopes may have gone up in flames in Week 11 against the Panthers, as quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was hurt on a third down play and is questionable to return. Backup quarterback […]

3 months ago | 1 read

2025 Power Rankings – Week 11

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means the cream of the NFL is finally starting to rise, and the frauds are getting exposed. Teams are catching fire, others are falling apart, and 11 weeks into this season, I’m running out of clichés to explain the absolute chaos we’re watching every Sunday. This was easily […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Falcons – Panthers Week 11 open thread

It’s nearly time for the Falcons to seek revenge against the Panthers. Are you ready? If not, blame the linear passage of time, because there’s no escaping it. Please use this as your open thread for the game ahead, and go Falcons!

3 months ago | 1 read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers game day roster, inactives Week 11

There are no huge surprises on the Falcons’ active game day roster or the inactives list for Sunday’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 11. Drake London was listed as questionable heading into Sunday’s game with an illness and a back injury, but he is active for today’s game, so that is good news. […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Intriguing players to watch in Falcons vs. Panthers

As the Atlanta Falcons return home for the first time in a month to face the division rival Carolina Panthers, they are desperately looking for a rebound as they attempt to snap their four-game losing streak. Once again, I endeavor to name no more than five Falcon players who factor the most into their bounce-back […]

3 months ago | 1 read

What if the Falcons win/lose against the Carolina Panthers in 2025 (Part 2)

The show goes on for the struggling Falcons, who find themselves under water and running out of oxygen quickly, after suffering their fourth consecutive defeat. Sitting at 3-6, the vibes could not be worse for this franchise and among this fanbase, as they gear up for a meeting against a Carolina Panthers team which is […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Darnell Mooney’s decline reflects Falcons’ letdown

When the Atlanta Falcons worked out a trio of wide receivers earlier this week, the thought crossed my mind that Darnell Mooney was on the verge of getting the Ray-Ray McCloud treatment and being unceremoniously and inexplicably dumped during the regular season. It seems far-fetched at first, but given the lack of production from Mooney […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Falcons vs. Panthers: A look at the series history going into 2025 (Part 2)

The Falcons rekindle their rivalry with their little brother team that’s sort of been punching them in the face in recent times when they welcome the Carolina Panthers into their confines. I use the term “little brother” because Atlanta has statistically owned this rivalry since Carolina’s inception in 1995, with a 37-24 all time lead […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Searching for Hope: Five Top-50 Prospects Who Make Sense for the Falcons

Welcome back, Atlanta Falcons fans. It’s not even Thanksgiving, and Atlanta is already flirting with mock-draft season. Making things spicier this year: the Falcons’ 2026 first-round pick now belongs to the Los Angeles Rams after Atlanta moved up for EDGE James Pearce Jr. I’m not here to re-litigate the trade. Pearce’s first full sack last […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

How to watch Falcons – Panthers in Week 11

After nearly knocking off the Patriots in Week 9, the Falcons are hoping to finish the job against the Colts and salvage a season that’s rapidly slipping away. They’ll have to do so across the Atlantic, and here’s how you can watch. Schedule & TV information Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. EST […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Falcons odds: Atlanta a field-goal favorite at home vs. Carolina Panthers

The Falcons return stateside with an albatross of a four-game losing streak in tow, where they will host the division rival Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. Atlanta hung with Indianapolis in Berlin, but was ultimately undone by an abysmal passing game and costly special teams errors. Despite the loss, the Falcons are favored by […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

Are the 2025 Falcons too far gone?

Morale seems to be at an all-time low around Flowery Branch. Press conference quotes reveal a team in turmoil that’s struggling to find its way out of the storm. Are the Atlanta Falcons too far gone, and is this season worth saving? Let’s discuss this week’s biggest question. A barrage of quotes and misquotes Social […]

3 months ago | 1 read

For going on eight seasons, the Falcons have failed to understand who they are

The Atlanta Falcons want to win. This is not a team where the owner’s press conferences are more important than the product on the field, or a family operation where every penny must be carefully managed. Arthur Blank will spend, the team will pursue name free agents and swing big, dramatic trades, and coaching staffs […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

What to know about Falcons – Panthers redux in Week 11

It’s a rematch, this time in Atlanta. The Falcons host the 5-5 Panthers with revenge on their mind after Carolina humiliated them by the score of 30-0 last time out. This game should be—hast to be!—very different for both teams. Here’s what you need to know about Week 11. Team rankings When these two teams […]

3 months ago | 7 reads