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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 9
Falcons Rookie Standing Out Among Draft Class Peers in Key Stat
The Atlanta Falcons traded back into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on draft night to select edge rusher James Pearce Jr. To do so, Atlanta forfeited its 2026 first-round pick, a move that faced scrutiny.
Darnell Mooney News / SportsTalkATL / October 9
Two key Falcons return to practice, Darnell Mooney less likely to play
On Thursday, star cornerback A.J. Terrell and defensive lineman Ta’Quon Graham returned to practice for the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Raheem Morris said earlier in the week that he feels good about Terrell’s chances of playing Monday night against the Bills after the cornerback suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 9
Elijah Wilkinson Emerging as Key Piece on Falcons Offensive Line
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The offensive line is a unique entity in the NFL. Aside from snap counts, they rarely show up in any box score. Even when things are going well, they are rarely the ones being praised or even discussed.
Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team
Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.
The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz
In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 9
Atlanta Falcons Defense Determined to Stifle Buffalo Bills Playmaker
Through five weeks of action, the Atlanta Falcons currently have the No.1 defense in the NFL in terms of total defense. The Falcons are holding opponents to 244 yards of total offense per game, the lowest mark of all 32 teams.
NFL Week 9: Picks and preview
Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.
The sack leader for every NFL season
Sacks became an official stat in 1982. However, you can now find statistical cataloging of sack totals back to the 1960 NFL season. While those stats remain unofficial, they are largely seen as legitimate, so much so that even the NFL’s official website has commented on these sack totals.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 9
Falcons bold predictions for Week 6 Monday Night Football clash vs. Bills
The Atlanta Falcons return from their bye week with a golden opportunity to make a statement on Monday Night Football. Hosting the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the 2-2 Falcons face a 4-1 Bills team that’s coming off their first loss of the season — a stunning 23-20 defeat to the New England Patriots.
Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team
Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 9
Key Offensive Opponents to Watch in Falcons vs Bills
The Atlanta Falcons welcome the Buffalo Bills to Mercedes-Benz Stadium this weekend. Fresh off a bye, Atlanta looks to climb above .500 while notching a statement win against a top team in the NFL.
Michael Penix Jr. News / EssentiallySports / October 9
Falcons Announce Michael Penix Jr. News Ahead of Week 6 Bills Game
The Carolina Panthers flat-out humbled Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons in their Week 3 clash, keeping Atlanta out of the end zone the entire game.
Darnell Mooney News / Pro Football Talk / October 9
Darnell Mooney will not practice Thursday 
Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney left the team's Week 4 win over the Commanders with a hamstring injury and he's not ready to get back on the field yet.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 9
Falcons Getting More Out of Depth on Defense
A year ago, the Atlanta Falcons brought in Ruke Orhorhoro and Brandon Dorlus. The two rookies seemed stuck in a system that didn't embrace their skill set.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / October 9
3 Keys to a Falcons win over the Bills
The Falcons host the Bills on Monday Night Football in one of the most anticipated matchups for Atlanta since 2017, the last time the team made the playoffs.
The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history
To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 8
One Bold Prediction for the Atlanta Falcons After Week 5 Bye
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons are off to a 2-2 start, and looking to get on the right side of that .500 mark for the first time this season.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 8
Falcons’ X-factor for Week 6 Monday Night Football vs. Bills
Five games into the NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons and head coach Raheem Morris have their work cut out for them. The Falcons are 2-2 after winning a shootout against the Washington Commanders in Week 4.
Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / October 8
Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Arch Manning
The big storyline surrounding the program is Arch Manning and his struggles in 2025.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 8
Falcons Confident Momentum Alive and Well for Bills Matchup
The Atlanta Falcons bounced back in Week 4 with a resounding 34-27 victory over the Washington Commanders, just one week after suffering a humiliating 30-0 loss.
Kirk Cousins News / 5 GOATs / October 8
Kirk Cousins reveals what needs to happen for Falcons to clinch a playoff spot
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins likes where the team is after the first four games of the season. But can the Falcons make a run and reach the playoffs for the first time since 2017?
Raheem Morris News / SportsTalkATL / October 7
Raheem Morris provides updates on a couple of injured Falcons
The Falcons have several injured players that could potentially rejoin the team following the bye week. None more important than star cornerback A.J. Terrell, who has not played since sustaining a hamstring injury in Week 2 against the Vikings.
Tyler Allgeier News / Bleacher Report / October 7
Kirk Cousins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5
Falcons Would Want Team To Take On Most Of Kirk Cousins’ Salary In Potential Trade
Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that NFL teams believe the Falcons would want an interested team in acquiring veteran backup QB Kirk Cousins to absorb most of what’s left of his $27.5 million base salary in a potential trade. That’s going to limit the pool of potential landing spots for Cousins quite a bit.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4
How do teams view Anthony Richardson, Russell Wilson, Kirk Cousins ahead of trade deadline?
It stands to reason any of the three could wind up on the move before the Nov. 4 trade deadline.
Kyle Pitts News / Total Apex Sports / October 3
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts Showing Signs Of Becoming Elite (I Know, I Know, But Hear Me Out)
When the Atlanta Falcons selected Kyle Pitts with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the expectations were astronomical. He wasn’t just a tight end; he was a “unicorn,” a matchup nightmare with the size of a lineman and the speed of a wide receiver.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 1
Will Falcons revisit trading Kirk Cousins with Michael Penix Jr. still starting?
Cousins hoped to find a new NFL home during the offseason so that he could serve as a starter after he lost the Atlanta QB1 job to Penix last December.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 30
How Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. impressed Raheem Morris after nightmare outing
Penix bounced back with a solid performance in Week 4 after being benched in Week 3.
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