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Falcons vs. Cardinals: A look at the series history going into 2025

In a battle between two of the most tortured fanbases the NFC has ever produced, the Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals have historically just about shared the spoils in their respective histories head to head, with the Cards edging out a narrow 18-16 lead. The former St. Louis, turned Phoenix, turned Arizona Cardinals do not […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Cobee Bryant’s rebound could prove another hit for Falcons GM Terry Fontenot

Atlanta Falcons rookie cornerback Cobee Bryant had a rough debut last Thursday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he has a prime bounce-back opportunity ahead of him versus the Arizona Cardinals. Should he achieve that, it could have significant ramifications for decision-makers at the top of the Falcons organization. While last week’s win over Tampa […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Atlanta Falcons vs. Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 14 odds, betting lines

A Bird Battle of two tailspun teams missing their starting quarterback takes place on Sunday in Glendale, Arizona, when the Falcons face off against the Cardinals. On the heels of its upset road victory over Tampa Bay, Atlanta finds itself as 2.5-point road favorites over Arizona, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Quarterback Kirk Cousins dialed it back […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

What to know about Falcons – Cardinals in Week 16

Two disappointing bird teams on the same field! A pair of 30-plus quarterbacks with little to lose airing it out! Some defense in there, maybe! That ought to get the blood pumping. The Falcons want to avoid handing the Rams a top ten pick, lean into what might be a job-saving stretch for Raheem Morris […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Falcons ranked 3rd worst potential head coach opening by ESPN

Will the Atlanta Falcons be an attractive landing spot for a new coach and general manager, should they choose to make sweeping changes to the organization in the offseason? That’s a hot topic that will only earn more scrutiny as we get closer to the end of the season. Bill Barnwell at ESPN took a […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Did Atlanta Falcons’ win over Buccaneers make fans more confident?

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. Last week, I asked y’all if there was even a good potential outcome for last week’s […]

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about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Dissecting the Falcons’ decision ahead with Kyle Pitts

The long-term future of Kyle Pitts was bound to gain more attention. Given the uncertainty surrounding Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot, it seemed realistic that the discussions about re-signing the unique playmaker would wait until decisions were made on the current regime. The wait abruptly ended following his sensational performance last Thursday night. What Pitts […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Kyle Pitts Sr. is the NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Kyle Pitts has never received this award in his career, but Kyle Pitts Sr. is a new man. The athlete dubbed the unicorn during the 2021 draft cycle lived up to that moniker last Thursday night. Pitts hauled in 11 of his 12 targets for 166 yards and three touchdowns, setting new career milestones across […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Atlanta’s pass rush is on the cusp of breaking a franchise record

Three games to go, 48 sacks already accumulated, and a chance to break a long-standing franchise record. In a year where the Falcons have not given us much to cheer about, their pass rush has been a shining exception, one that provides real intrigue over the final three weeks of the season. Ten players have […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Falcons – Cardinals Week 16 2025 Game Coverage

Sitting at five wins, the Falcons now face a Cardinals team that has been in many games, but has lost 11 of its last 12. The Falcons will get a good test against an Arizona passing attack that can cause problems before they face the Rams in primetime, but this is another winnable game as […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

What’s worth saving from the 2025 Falcons? Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon

The Falcons have been eliminated from the playoffs and have nothing left to play for in 2025, but the final three games are still important. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz discuss what’s worth saving from the 2025 Falcons, including Kyle Pitts, Zane Gonzalez, the young players all over the defense, and the defensive coaching staff. […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

NFC South Week 15 Review: Division upsets leave the standings unchanged

Normally, a week of upsets leads to significant changes, but this isn’t a normal division. The team with the best division record is in last place, and the team in the lead just blew one of the most embarrassing games in recent memory. No one wants to win the South, but someone has to. Here’s […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Kyle Pitts’s great game will heat up his 2026 market

In seasons circling the drains, big moments can be overlooked. When you’re consistently excellent, like Julio Jones and Matt Ryan used to be and Bijan Robinson is today, it takes something truly eyebrow-raising to merit special mention. When you dominate in primetime and you do so at a position where such dominance is rare, however, […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

What matters for the Falcons in 2025? ft. Allen Strk: Falcoholic Live, Ep358

The Falcons have been eliminated from playoff contention, but there’s a lot of evaluation left to do during the 2025 season. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk discuss what matters for the Falcons over the remainder of the year, including a potential Kyle Pitts breakout, continued growth and development from the defense, and figuring out draft […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Arthur Blank to decide Raheem Morris, Terry Fontenot fates after 2025 season

Earlier this week, I wrote that the Atlanta Falcons were likely to either decide the fate of Raheem Morris after Thursday Night Football or wait until the end of the season. It appears it’ll be season’s end, something that was always likely if the Falcons won last night, but was actually reported before the game. […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Atlanta Falcons Highlight Reel vs. Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ struggles against the Atlanta Falcons over the past couple of years needs to be studied. How the Bucs were able to allow the Falcons to, not only stay in this game, but end up stealing this game in Raymond-James Stadium is a remarkable feat in and of itself. Not even accounting […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Falcons – Buccaneers TNF recap: Making history while sinking pirates

We assumed we knew this story. There were brilliant moments, stellar individual performances, and stretches where it looked like Atlanta would cruise to an unlikely win. Then it seemed that they were undone by the same errors that have cropped up all season, fresh waves of penalties, and failures by players the Falcons have been […]

about 2 months ago | 7 reads

Falcons refuse to walk the plank in Week 15 snap reactions

The Atlanta Falcons overcame the odds and their own mistakes to derail the Tampa Bay Buccaneers season. Any chance of real success is over, but that didn’t stop this team from trying to win. Here are the Week 15 snap reactions. The Unicorn Kyle Pitts delivered the best game of his career under the Thursday […]

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about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Falcons vs Bucs Week 15 postgame show: Historic comeback victory

The Falcons trailed 28-14, committed a franchise record 19 penalties, and…defeated the Buccaneers 29-28 as time expired. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down one of the strangest and most unlikely victories in Falcons history, discuss why this result doesn’t change anything for Raheem Morris and Co., and enjoy some phenomenal performances from Kyle Pitts, […]

2 months ago | 5 reads

Falcons – Buccaneers TNF instant recap: Holding on, somehow

What a game. It was a game filled to the brim with stupid moments, frankly astonishing flashes of brilliance, and bewildering decision-making. It did the NFC South proud, and for one shining moment in a miserable year, it gave us a reason to be proud of our Falcons. They won the first half narrowly before […]

2 months ago | 4 reads

Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TNF game discussion

Two struggling teams meet in throwback uniforms on a Thursday night. Who will leave victorious? That’s what we intend to find out tonight, so let’s see how it goes between the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Atlanta Falcons game day inactives 5 WR Drake London 14 WR Jamal Agnew 40 ILB JD Bertrand 72 […]

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2 months ago | 3 reads