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Thank goodness it is finally Friday. The Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts are both officially in Germany as they prepare to face off on Sunday morning, they both held their final practices of the week. With that, we received some game designations. Let’s take a look. Falcons injury report, Friday, Nov. 7 Full • CB […]
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The Atlanta Falcons are sitting at 3-5, and one reason is a lack of depth and an overabundance of injuries. To fans’ dismay, Terry Fontenot did not make a deal at the trade deadline—why? Limited future assets The Falcons are already entering the 2026 draft without their 1st or 5th-round draft picks. Would throwing away […]
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The Falcons head to Berlin, Germany in Week 10 to take on the AFC-leading Colts in a critical matchup for Atlanta’s dwindling playoff hopes. Kevin Knight is joined by Cody Felger (Bring the Juice podcast) to discuss Indianapolis’ unexpected rise this season, the injuries to monitor for both teams, and how Atlanta can potentially pull […]
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In what could be a fever dream or an Oktoberfest hangover, the Atlanta Falcons are set to take on the Indianapolis Colts in Berlin on Sunday, a game where they are 6.5-point underdogs, per FanDuel Sportsbook. This is not a great time for the Falcons to be taking on one of the top teams in […]
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Thursday is here, and with it being an odd week for the Atlanta Falcons since they are playing in Germany on Sunday, today we received updates for their health and that of the Indianapolis Colts. As both teams travel to Germany today, let’s take a week at their practice reports. Falcons injury report, Thursday, Nov. […]
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As satisfying as it was for the city of Atlanta to see the Falcons use a first-round pick on a Georgia Bulldog, there was some trepidation about using a premium pick on a player who isn’t a prototypical edge rusher. It’s no secret that the defense has been severely lacking in the pass-rushing department for […]
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Somehow it’s already Week 10, as the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts prepare to face off. This week will be a little different, as the Falcons and Colts will be playing in Germany. With that, the Falcons are expected to fly out on Thursday. Both team’s have their share of injuries, so let’s take a […]
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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. It didn’t take long for the rookies to make their mark in Atlanta. On Sunday night […]
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The Falcons did nothing at the NFL trade deadline, which means the team is stuck with the bad Kirk Cousins contract into 2026 and no additional picks coming in the 2026 NFL Draft. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic break down the disappointing lack of moves, the mounting injuries on Atlanta’s offensive line, the upcoming Colts […]
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The Falcons made the signing of kicker Zane Gonzalez official, which is not a surprise. The corresponding cut, however, is indeed a surprise. That would be the release of Ta’Quon Graham, one of only two players left on the roster from a 2021 draft class that now looks even rougher. Graham was a fifth round […]
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All bad news on the injury front today, I fear. The Atlanta Falcons revealed on Wednesday that Storm Norton has suffered a setback in his recovery, one that might end his season after the team opened up his 21 day practice window, and that Matthew Bergeron is “week-to-week” while Chris Lindstrom is “day-to-day.” There’s nothing […]
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Great teams tend to be able to weather attrition and adversity. The Kansas City Chiefs can lose their #1 receiver for the equivalent of a full season owing to injury and suspension, lose their left tackle for multiple weeks, and still put together a winning effort owing to depth and strengths that compensate for those […]
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We’re on to Germany. The Atlanta Falcons now have lost three games in a row, and have to travel over the Atlantic to face a pissed-off Indianapolis Colts team fresh off an ugly loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Atlanta needs a win to avoid dropping to 3-6, a record that would give them no margin […]
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The Falcons had a quiet trade deadline coming off a loss to the Patriots in Week 9. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz bring you trade deadline takes, an in-depth discussion of the issues on offense, special teams, and on defense, and questions about the team’s future under the current regime. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another […]
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The division went 1-2 while Tampa Bay was sidelined. Carolina looks legit, New Orleans is a dumpster fire, and Atlanta finds a way to lose. Here is the Week 9 NFC South Review. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2) Week 9 Result: Bye WeekWeek 10 Opponent: New England Patriots The Buccaneers got some much-needed rest and watched […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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: […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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Stop me if you’ve heard this one: the Falcons blew it late in the fourth quarter against the Patriots, missing a game-tying PAT and shooting themselves in the foot on their final offensive series to lose 24-23. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk break down the loss, the puzzling decision to stick with Parker Romo, more […]
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The Falcons were expected to get blown off the field in this one by a surging Patriots team. Somehow, that didn’t happen, but the resulting game was still incredibly painful to watch, and still a loss. The Falcons couldn’t get going on offense early and struggled badly on defense in the first half before things […]
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Well, let’s see what the Falcons have in store for us today. They have a stiff challenge ahead in the form of a surging New England Patriots team, so we’ll hope that they can pull off the same kind of surprise win they managed against New England’s AFC East rival Bills a few weeks back. […]
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