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Raheem Morris talks making changes to Falcons coaching staff

The Falcons defense sucks. There’s no two ways around it after hitting rock bottom on Sunday when Raheem Morris’ team allowed the Broncos, led by rookie Bo Nix, to score 38 points.

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Falcons Have Lots to Fix During Bye Week. Here's How They'll Attack It

The Atlanta Falcons' bye week serves as a break by definition, but not in actuality. Despite suffering their largest loss in three years -- a 38-6 defeat to the Denver Broncos (6-5) on Sunday -- the Falcons (6-5) still flew home with a 1.5-game lead in the NFC South.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 19

NFL playoff predictor favors Buccaneers over the Falcons

A couple of weeks ago, the Falcons boasted a 6-3 record with a commanding lead in the NFC South. Fast forward to the team’s bye week, Atlanta is no longer secure in their position within the division.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / November 19

Week 11 3 up and 3 down: Mile high produces new lows

Younghoe Koo is back on track, but others...are not. The Atlanta Falcons lost back-to-back games for the first time this season. The team got smoked on both sides of the ball and put up little resistance as the Denver Broncos stampeded to victory.

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 19

Falcons Free Falling in NFL.com's Week 12 Power Rankings

The Atlanta Falcons got humiliated in Denver last week, their second straight loss after a frustrating 26-24 loss to New Orleans. Heading into their Week

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 19

Falcons Fans Urged Not to 'Overreact' to Week 11 Debacle

It's amazing how quickly things can change in the NFL. Just two weeks ago, the Atlanta Falcons were in a great position in the NFC playoff picture. But after two consecutive losses, things have changed drastically.

28 much-hyped NFL teams that only disappointed their fans

Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 19

Matt Ryan on the Falcons potentially benching Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.

The Falcons are coming off their worst loss of the season, a 38-6 defeat on the road to the Denver Broncos, one that saw absolutely nothing go right. This is a team that’s limping into their bye week, both physically and mentally, which, of course, has led to many fans calling for Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / November 19

Who’s to blame for the Falcons collapse? Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon

The Falcons had a total meltdown on both sides of the ball against the Broncos in Week 11. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down the game and attempt to figure out who’s to blame.

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.

Raheem Morris News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 19

Raheem Morris Breaks Silence on DC Jimmy Lake's Play Calling Duties

The Atlanta Falcons' defense ranks No. 25 league-wide in total yards allowed per game, No. 26 in scoring, No. 30 in opponents drives ending in scores and third-down conversion, and last in sacks and opponents' completion percentage.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 18

4 reasons Falcons are in trouble after blowout loss to Broncos

This year’s Atlanta Falcons team wasn’t supposed to look like the last three under former head coach Arthur Smith. The now-Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator led Atlanta to three straight 7-10 seasons before being fired shortly after last year’s final regular season game, where the Falcons failed to make the playoffs yet again.

NFL News / SportsTalkATL / November 18

Michael Penix Jr. grades out as Falcons best offensive player in loss to Broncos

Not much went right for the Falcons in their blowout loss to the Broncos on Sunday afternoon. The defense was completely picked apart by rookie quarterback Bo Nix in just his tenth NFL start.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 18

Falcons most to blame for Week 11 loss to Broncos

The Atlanta Falcons entered Week 11 looking to rebound from a disappointing loss to their division rival, the New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately, any hopes of getting back on track were dashed in a lopsided 38-6 loss to the Denver Broncos, marking the worst performance of the Raheem Morris era.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 18

Falcons' 6-3 Start Beginning to Look Like a Mirage

A lot will be written during the Atlanta Falcons bye week about how the team can get back on track. But maybe the first question we should ask is whether the team was on the right track from the start.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 18

ESPN FPI still high on Falcons playoff chances

The Falcons capped off their worst two-week stretch of the season yesterday by getting dismantled by Bo Nix and the Broncos. The defense was inept, allowing Nix to throw for 307 yards and four scores in essentially three quarters, and the offense wasn’t much better, mustering just six points.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / November 18

Falcons have bye week to heal, reset from blowout loss at Denver

Following their worst showing of the season, the banged-up Atlanta Falcons are limping into a much-needed bye week. Atlanta (6-5) was held without a touchdown for the first time this year and allowed a season high in points in falling 38-6 on the road against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 18

Former Falcons QB says it’s time for Atlanta to turn to Michael Penix

The Falcons were outclassed by the Broncos in every facet of the game, so much so that Atlanta went to Michael Penix Jr. with around nine minutes left to go in the fourth quarter.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 18

Falcons 'Eye-Popping' Statistic Perhaps Reveals Biggest Defensive Problem

Everyone who follows the Atlanta Falcons knows the team is last in the NFL in sacks and sack rate. It's not close either. Of the teams who have played 11 games this season, the Cincinnati Bengals have the next fewest sacks in the league with 19.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / November 18

Falcons MVP for Week 11: Michael Penix gives us one bright spot on a bleak day

On a day that discouraging, we’ll take it. There is no most valuable player this week, not really. On a day where everything was catastrophic, the closest

Raheem Morris News / SportsTalkATL / November 18

Raheem Morris sure didn’t 'breathe belief' into the Falcons against Broncos

The Falcons didn’t just lose to the Broncos; they were flat-out embarrassed, and a lot of the blame deserves to fall on Raheem Morris. To be fair, injuries played a role in Atlanta’s disaster class.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 18

Darnell Mooney’s injury update will have Falcons QB Kirk Cousins breathing sigh of relief

Many things went wrong for the Atlanta Falcons during Sunday’s 38-6 loss to the Denver Broncos. One of the scarier developments was wide receiver Darnell Mooney getting injured.

Kirk Cousins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 17

Falcons’ Kirk Cousins clears the air on injury status after Broncos loss

Following a lopsided 38-6 loss for the Atlanta Falcons, Kirk Cousins’ performance had some fans wondering if his stint on the team’s injury report was the cause for a lack of production against the Broncos in Week 11.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / November 17

The Atlanta Falcons and Nike Surprise T.I. with a Special Gift

Atlanta rap legend T.I. recently shared a video on social media that made him the envy of Atlanta Falcons fans everywhere. In the clip, the hometown rapper unboxed a brand new pair of Nike Air DT Max '96 sneakers in an Atlanta Falcons colorway, gifted to him by Nike and the Falcons themselves.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 16

Falcons Make Nine Rosters Moves, Activate C Drew Dalman

The Atlanta Falcons and a series of roster moves on Saturday for their Week 11 game. The full list includes: Falcons signed DB Natrone Brooks to their