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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 […]
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 […]
Falcons vs Panthers NFL Week 11 preview: Can Atlanta get back on track?
The Falcons return home in the midst of a four-game losing streak to face the Panthers with both teams fighting for their playoff lives. Can Atlanta get back on track and into the win column? Kevin Knight breaks down the injury report for both teams, the matchups to watch on offense and defense, and whether […]
Falcons vs. Panthers Week 11 Injury Report: Matthew Bergeron, Dee Alford ruled out
Thank goodness it’s Friday! The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers both held their final practices of the week today. We have been monitoring the health of both teams all week, and we now have insight on who we can and can’t expect to see on the field this weekend. Let’s take a look. Falcons injury […]
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 […]
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 […]
Falcons vs. Panthers Week 11 Injury Report: Drake London limited on Thursday
Thursday is here as the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers continue preparing for this weekend’s rematch. On Wednesday, we saw the first updates on the health of both teams, and a day later we know a little bit more. Let’s take a look. Falcons injury report, Thursday, Nov. 13 Full • DL LaCale London (shoulder) […]
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 […]
How confident are you in the Falcons after Sunday’s international embarrassment of a loss?
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. Initially I was disappointed I was going to miss Sunday’s game. I was in Minneapolis doing […]
Where the Falcons’ roster construction has failed them in latest downfall
When a team is performing well shy of expectations, most of the attention will be focused on the most prominent players and coaching staff. The losses are assessed to identify specific patterns and trends to explain why a team is playing poorly. What should be given more recognition is how the roster is built going […]
Darnell Mooney broke his collarbone on the first day of training camp, per Raheem Morris
When Darnell Mooney was injured way back in late July, the best estimate we got from the team was that he would miss a “few weeks” of action with a shoulder injury. There were rumors swirling around at the time that the injury might be more severe than the Falcons were indicating, but without the […]
Falcons vs. Panthers Week 11 Injury Report: Drake London, Chris Lindstrom not practicing
It’s the start of a new week, and somehow already Week 11, but the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers have begun preparation for their divisional rematch. The Falcons have a long list of injuries to start the week. Let’s take a look. Falcons injury report, Wednesday, Nov. 12 Full • DL LaCale London (shoulder) Limited […]
Can the Falcons salvage the season? Falcoholic Live, Ep354
The Falcons dropped their fourth-straight game to fall to 3-6, but with three winnable games coming up, is there still a chance for the 2025 season to be salvaged? Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic break down the frustrating loss to the Colts, discuss the chances for the team the turn it around over the next […]
Divine Deablo could return in Week 12, Storm Norton headed back to IR
It’s a mixed bag of injury news and a busy day for the Atlanta Falcons. Raheem Morris and the team provided multiple updates, including some positive updates for Divine Deablo and Malik Verdon (remember him?) and bad news regarding Storm Norton. Let’s break it all down quickly. Divine Deablo: Back in Week 12? This would […]
Raheem Morris says no staff changes, and there likely won’t be until his hand is forced
The Atlanta Falcons have a bunch of problems right now. At least one of them can’t be fixed in the moment—the run defense is only going to improve when Divine Deablo, LaCale London, and Sam Roberts are back, and then only modestly—but their offense feels like it can be salvaged. What does that salvage job […]
Falcons – Panthers Week 11 2025 Game Coverage
Round two of Carolina. Hopefully this round goes better than the last! The Atlanta Falcons are trying to rally from four straight losses, and they’re back to facing just their third NFC South opponent of the season. If there’s any hope of pulling out of their current spiral, they have to win basically of their […]
Falcons passing game struggles, Week 10 film review: Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon
The Falcons delivered another competitive effort against one of the AFC’s finest in Week 10, but were ultimately undone by continued struggles on offense. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down the film from the Colts game, including the struggles of Michael Penix and the passing game, the emergence of Jalon Walker and James Pearce […]
NFC South Week 10 review, a week of losing
The division went 1-3 last weekend, a vintage performance. The South looked strong at the beginning of the season for the first time in recent memory, but they have since cooled off. Here is the Week 10 NFC South Review. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3) Week 10 Result: Buccaneers 23 – Patriots 28 Week 11 Opponent: […]
Falcons Special Teams dulls in a disappointing 3 up and 3 down
The Atlanta Falcons have lost four in a row, and The Falcoholic is still forcing me to find three nice things to say every week (please help, they have my family). Here’s the Week 10 3 up and 3 down. 3 up Jalon Walker Walker didn’t stuff the stat sheet like last week, but his […]
Falcons snap counts from an overseas loss to the Colts
Will the snap counts illuminate this week, or only deepen our confusion and frustration? Let’s find out! Offense Michael Penix Jr.: 63 Jake Matthews: 63 Kyle Hinton: 63 Ryan Neuzil: 63 Elijah Wilkinson: 63 Drake London: 62 Chris Lindstrom: 62 Kyle Pitts: 58 Darnell Mooney: 57 Bijan Robinson: 54 David Sills: 31 Charlie Woerner: 25 […]
Falcons vs. Colts: A sad, sad highlight reel from an OT loss in Berlin
Another week, another heartbreaking Falcons loss. This should feel better. The Falcons put a lot of good stuff on tape, including another big game from Drake London, a massive game from the Falcons’ pass rush, and a bit of a resurgence from the Falcons’ run game in a losing effort. Despite that, we are tasked […]
Falcons – Colts recap: To overtime, to hell
The Atlanta Falcons have perfected loss. They lose on the road and at home, in the United States and Europe. They lose in blowouts to the Miami Dolphins and squeakers to the New England Patriots. They lose in regulation and they lose in overtime. They lose after productive games give us hope and they lose […]
Falcons fall apart against the Colts in Week 10 Snap Reactions
The Atlanta Falcons gave their international fans a vintage performance in this tough overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The Falcons now stand at 3-6 with a less than 20% chance of making the playoffs. Here are the Week 10 snap reactions. The Falcons have a top-10 pass rush The defense keeps stacking sacks — […]
Falcons vs Colts Week 10 postgame show: Atlanta’s season ends in Berlin
The Falcons put up quite a fight against the Colts in Berlin, but offensive struggles and a few key misses on defense were ultimately their undoing in a brutal overtime loss. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk break down the game, including the end of the (reasonable) playoff hopes, Penix’s struggles, frustrating defensive and special teams […]
Falcons – Colts final score, results: Katastrophe in Germany
The Atlanta Falcons went to Germany with everything to play for and their season basically hanging in the balance, and they found a way to fritter it away instead. A team that has made embarrassment an art form found a new way to get it done in Berlin, and at 3-6, they’re screwed. The Falcons […]