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The Atlanta Falcons weren’t going to get a much two game stretch than the one against the Saints and Jets, and it represented their last, best hope to claw their way back into the NFC South. Instead, they did what they’ve done so many times in recent years with such aplomb and found a way […]
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The Falcons played an embarrassing game against the Jets, losing 27-24 on the back of a horrid day by all three phases. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk break down the official end of the 2025 season, the horrid play of the special teams unit, uncharacteristically bad play by the defense, and a frustrating day from […]
12 days ago | 2 reads
Hail, traveler! It’s nearly time for Falcons football again. This time out, it’ll be a Falcons – Jets game, a series where the Falcons and Jets have managed to score over 28 points just once, when New York did it in 2013. These games tend to be close, they tend to be unspeakably ugly, and […]
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Even though Thanksgiving has passed, there are many things we are thankful for. The Atlanta Falcons beat the hated New Orleans Saints last week, and hopefully can make it two in a row with another win over the New York Jets in Week 13. The potential for the team to put together a late-season win […]
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Well, no matter what happens the rest of the season, at least the Falcons won’t be getting swept by the Saints. In a season of catastrophe, that would have been the final stake into the proverbial heart of this franchise, in 2025. Coming off of the rivalry win in New Orleans, the Falcons are still […]
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The weekend is upon us, as the Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets both wrapped up their final practices of the week. We have been monitoring the health of both teams, and we now have game designations so we know who we might see out there on Sunday, and who will unfortunately be sidelined. Let’s […]
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The Atlanta Falcons, thanks to their pathetic overall history, have a winning record against just seven of 32 teams in the NFL. The New York Jets are not only one of those seven teams, but they are also the team against whom the Birds have the most statistical success against across the league. Though they […]
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Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s vision for an enhanced pass rush centered on a sustainable four-man rush. He said as much after the team’s dual first-round selections of edge rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce in this past year’s draft: “The best defenses are the ones where they have four down, five down, they […]
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The odds of making the playoffs are slim, but the Atlanta Falcons could still end the season with 7 or 8 wins. Not the goal anyone had at the beginning of the season, but will in-season circumstances sway ownership when Week 18 comes to a close? Coaching Since Michael Penix Jr. went down and Kirk […]
15 days ago | 1 read
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We have a look at the Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets practice reports for Thursday, as the two struggling teams prepare to face off on Sunday. Let’s take a look. Falcons injury report, Thursday, Nov. 27 Full • LB Malik Verdon (shoulder) Limited • LG Matthew Bergeron (ankle) • WR KhaDarel […]
15 days ago | 1 read
You’ve got your one leg, two legs, three legs, four legs, five legs, six legs of turkey. You’ve got your green bean casserole, your mac and cheese, your mashed potatoes, and your cranberry sauce that plops from the can. You’ve got pies you’ve ready to die fighting to get an extra slice of. You’re ready […]
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The Falcons take on the Jets in Week 13 with their slim postseason hopes on the line. Kevin Knight breaks down the matchup, including the stakes for both teams, how Atlanta is likely to attack New York on offense and defense, and why this game a big test for the Falcons struggling run defense. Fellow […]
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The Atlanta Falcons finally beat a team they were supposed to. Their three previous wins this year had come against Vikings and Bills teams expected to be far better than they actually are and the Commanders before they came apart completely, while their losses came to the Panthers (twice!) and hapless Dolphins, as well as […]
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Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season was everything we love about football wrapped into one weekend. Jameis Winston and the New York Giants, despite the loss, were arguably the most fun watch of the slate. The Los Angeles Rams planted their flag as the best team in the league with a statement win. And […]
17 days ago | 1 read
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. Heading into Week 13, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
17 days ago | 1 read
Lost seasons are always difficult to digest, especially when your team is approaching nearly a decade of not making the playoffs. A franchise that has been aggressive in acquiring talent can’t possibly be looking toward 2026 before Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, that’s where the Falcons stand at a time of uncertainty across the organization. A feel-good win […]
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After a much-needed hate week victory, the Falcons look slightly less hapless. They’re also, against all odds and reason, still in the NFC South race with the Panthers looking mediocre and the Buccaneers collapsing in slow motion. You have to win the easy games to even entertain that thought, though. That means beating the Saints, […]
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For the third straight week, only one team in the division won a game. This was the NFC South we were raised on; this is home. Here’s the Week 12 NFC South review. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5) Week 12 Result: Buccaneers 7 – Rams 34 Week 13 Opponent: Arizona Cardinals The Buccaneers have lost three […]
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The Falcons took down the rival Saints to snap a 5-game losing streak in Week 12. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz review the film and discuss the bounce-back game from the defense, the continued dominance (!!) of Atlanta’s pass rush, the welcome but puzzling changes to the offense with Kirk Cousins at the helm, and […]
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The Atlanta Falcons snapped their losing streak against the New Orleans Saints. The defense had more sacks than points allowed, and the team finally has a competent kicker again. Here’s the Week 12, 3 up and 3 down: 3 up Kirk Cousins Cousins stepped in and had his best game in over a year. The […]
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We saw some different looks from the offense this week, so let’s dig into the snap counts. Offense Kirk Cousins: 56 Jake Matthews: 56 Ryan Neuzil: 56 Chris Lindstrom: 56 Elijah Wilkinson: 56 Matthew Bergeron: 54 Kyle Pitts: 53 David Sills: 39 Bijan Robinson: 37 Darnell Mooney: 37 Teagan Quitoriano: 35 Charlie Woerner: 34 Tyler […]
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This has been a season from hell. Michael Penix, Jr. is out for the season, Drake London was out for this game, and the playoffs are essentially an afterthought. But at least we’re not the New Orleans Saints. The Atlanta Falcons retake the lead in the all-time series, 57-56, rightfully pushing the Saints back to […]
19 days ago | 1 read
Nobody likes the Saints except Saints fans, and this season even that’s in doubt. In a playoff season, in a lost campaign, in the final football game before the apocalypse, the Falcons beating the Saints is something to celebrate. And they did so, by the way, by two full touchdowns. While there was plenty to […]
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The Atlanta Falcons snapped their five-game losing streak in New Orleans. Kirk Cousins is off to the kind of start he had hoped for, and this defense continues to get after the quarterback. Here’s the Week 12 snap reactions. Under center uptick The Falcons still primarily operated out of shotgun and pistol formations before the […]
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The Atlanta Falcons had lost five in a row and lost several key contributors. They needed a get-right game, even if the season has essentially slipped away, and got one against their most hated rival. Forget the big picture: That was nice to see. Kirk Cousins did pretty well, the Falcons got enough on the […]
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