The Battery Power piece recaps Chadwick Tromp’s 2026 season with the Atlanta Braves, highlighting his role as a depth catcher amid a spate of injuries. Acquired off waivers in 2021, Tromp shuffled between the majors and minors, serving mainly as a defensive option despite a career .200/.192/.240 line and a low 0.4 fWAR. Injuries to Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin thrust him into the lineup, where he logged 12 appearances and a notable walk‑off RBI single in the 11th inning against the Washington Nationals on May 22, generating a 0.46 WPA. The article details his defensive value (+3 catcher runs) versus offensive struggles, concluding his 2026 year was unremarkable aside from that dramatic win.
The Tennessee Titans have promoted defensive tackle Timmy Horne from the practice squad to the active roster. The 29‑year‑old, an undrafted Kansas State product, spent 2025 on the Titans’ practice squad and has already logged two games and five tackles in 2026. The move coincides with the addition of linebacker Dominique Hampton to the practice squad. Horne’s journey includes stints with the Falcons, Giants and multiple practice‑squad elevations before returning to Tennessee.
The Hawks' strength in boxing out hasn't been able to prevent crashers from dominating the offensive glass - Atlanta is too small.
James Harden finally delivered his best scoring performance for the Cavaliers, but Cleveland's loss to Atlanta exposed a troubling problem.
A soon-to-be rebuilding Pelicans squad asks an arm and a leg for veteran Herb Jones - the Hawks must not agree to such a lofty price.
The Week 8 rookie check‑in highlights several emerging NFL players. Saints rookie Barion Brown posts his best game yet, returning a kickoff and catching a 57‑yard pass from Tyler Shough, though his role may shrink after the bye when first‑round pick Jordyn Tyson returns. Colts safety A.J. Haulcy records a team‑leading nine tackles in Week 7 but faces a big‑play Jaguars offense. Chiefs cornerback Mansoor Delane struggles covering Jaxon Smith‑Njigba but could benefit from injuries to Chiefs receivers. Falcons linebacker Harold Perkins sees increased snaps and makes key tackles against the 49ers. Tight end Bauer Sharp serves as a blocker in the Bucs’ blowout, while QB Garrett Nussmeier sits behind a healthy Patrick Mahomes and edge rusher Jack Pyburn is inactive for Kansas City.
Jones, who died Thursday, took the Atlanta Falcons to the playoffs, Hawaii to the Sugar Bowl and SMU to its first bowl since its “death penalty.”
On October 30, 2026, the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 12‑point early hole to edge the Cleveland Cavaliers 114‑111 at State Farm Arena. Onyeka Okongwu leads the comeback with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 4‑of‑6 from three, while Nickeil Alexander‑Walker adds 25. The Hawks swing momentum in the second half, outscoring Cleveland 43‑29 in the third and posting 15 fast‑break points. Cleveland’s James Harden (24) and Donovan Mitchell (22) couldn’t hold onto a 15‑point first‑quarter lead. The win puts Atlanta at 3‑3, half a game behind division leader Charlotte, and gives them a 1‑0 edge in the season series against Cleveland.
Draymond Green and others rip the Dream’s 12:30 Game 6 tip-off, pointing to an arena power imbalance.
The New Orleans Saints face a rocky start after a Monday Night Football loss to the Atlanta Falcons, sparking talk of head coach Kellen Moore’s future. Yet the article argues the NFC South remains the league’s weakest division, giving the Saints a chance to rebound and reach the playoffs. Highlights include a first-ever NFL regular‑season game in France (Saints vs. Steelers on Oct. 25), the release of DB David Long from IR, and a fan poll on whether to trade for Chase Young in exchange for a first‑round pick and two seconds. The piece urges fans to stay engaged via the SB Nation app.
The Atlanta Braves exercised 2027 contract options for stars Ronald Acuña Jr. ($17 M) and Ozzie Albies ($7 M) and reinstated pitchers Spencer Schwellenbach, Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep and Joey Wentz from the 60‑day IL. The moves, made amid looming labor talks, signal the club’s offseason strategy. Additionally, shortstop trade rumors link Otto Lopez and Jeremy Peña to Atlanta, and the site previews a 2026 player review of José Suárez while outlining key offseason dates. Fans get a snapshot of the Braves’ roster and trade outlook.
ESPN sources say several teams are eyeing Vikings wideout Jauan Jennings ahead of the November 10 trade deadline, with a 50% chance he’s moved. Jennings, on a one‑year, $8 million deal, has logged four catches for 43 yards in five games and two big plays in the Vikings’ 6‑0 win over the Colts. The 49ers, Rams and Falcons emerge as top fits; the 49ers are especially interested, though Minnesota may only accept a conditional 2027 sixth‑round pick and/or running back help, given Aaron Jones’ MCL sprain. The low‑cost rental could bolster any receiver room before the deadline.
The Chicago Bears, now 5-2 after back‑to‑back wins over the Patriots (30‑24) and Falcons, announced the winner of their CDW Classroom Legends award. Legend Jerry Azumah presented third‑grade teacher Ms. Khan with a $1,000 check, a football, and a custom jersey, honoring her as an exceptional Chicago educator. Winners also receive a Soldier Field game experience and videoboard shout‑out. The award ceremony may coincide with Week 9 when the Bears host the Buccaneers, as the team aims to improve on its 2025 NFC North‑title season.
June Jones, the former Atlanta Falcons head coach who popularized the run‑and‑shoot offense, dies at 73 on October 29, 2026. A former Falcons player turned coach, Jones served as the team's offensive coordinator (1991‑93), developing quarterbacks like Chris Miller, Brett Favre and Bobby Hebert before becoming head coach in 1994. After a 3‑13 season he was dismissed in 1996. He later revitalized Hawaii’s program (1999‑07), posting a 76‑41 record and mentoring Timmy Chang and Colt Brennan, and coached at SMU, where he helped shape NFL star Emmanuel Sanders. The Falcons and UH Athletics issued heartfelt tributes, noting his lasting impact on the passing game.
Getting eight assists from CJ McCollum was great for the Atlanta Hawks.
As the Buccaneers prepare for a likely low‑attendance showdown with the Falcons on October 30, 2026, fans shift their focus to the looming head‑coach vacancy after Todd Bowles' departure. The article examines offensive coordinator Dave Canales—known for revitalizing the Chargers' passing game—and evaluates his fit for the Bucs, citing his play‑calling pedigree, experience with quarterback development, and recent success in the NFC South. It also compares Canales to other rumored candidates, weighs the team’s defensive needs, and outlines the timeline for the hiring decision, giving readers a clear picture of why Canales could be the next Bucs head coach.
Tune in to the JoeBucsFan Show at 7 p.m. this Monday on WDAE 95.7 FM / AM 620 for post‑Week 8 analysis of the Buccaneers’ win over the Falcons. Host Joe discusses game highlights, player performances, and upcoming storylines, with Pin Chasers as the sponsor. The broadcast is also available online.
The Trail Blazers sputter after a 3‑0 start, shooting just 12‑of‑49 from three in a 124‑103 loss to Memphis and failing to box out, while Damian Lillard goes 1‑of‑9 and Deni Avdija posts 24‑point, 9‑reb, 7‑ast line. In New Orleans, Jeremiah Fears steps up with a career‑high 13 assists, 22 points and eight rebounds as the Pelicans beat winless Sacramento 27‑points despite 21 turnovers, and Herb Jones adds 16. Atlanta’s Onyeka Okongwu rebounds with 29 points, 12 boards and four threes in a 114‑111 win over Cleveland, aided by Aaron Wiggins’ 20 off the bench, though the Hawks nearly squander a double‑digit lead late.
Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder highlighted his team’s defensive resilience, growing maturity and contributions from Aaron Wiggins and Onyeka Okongwu after Thursday’s 114-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson pointed to a second-quarter shooting drought, Atlanta’s three-point shooting and missed rebounding opportunities as key factors in his team’s 114-111 loss to the Hawks on Thursday night.
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After a 2‑0 start, the Atlanta Hawks snapped a three‑game skid with a 115‑112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 30, 2026. Quin Snyder highlighted a “growth” moment in the second quarter when the Hawks erupted for 30 points while holding the Cavs to 16, shifting momentum. Bench star Aaron Wiggins poured in 20 points, and Onyeka Okongwu hit 4‑of‑6 from three and sealed the game with an offensive layup that gave Atlanta a three‑point lead in the final minute. Snyder praised the team’s mental toughness and improved defense as the key to ending the losing streak.
The Cleveland Cavaliers fall 114-111 to the Atlanta Hawks after blowing a 15‑point lead early in the second quarter. Hawks stars Onyeka Okongwu (29 points, 12 rebounds) and Nickeil Alexander‑Walker (25 points) carried Atlanta, while James Harden contributed 24 points and 7 free throws for Cleveland. Missed three‑point attempts by Donovan Mitchell in the final possession sealed the loss. Cleveland’s shooting woes—28.6% overall and 11.1% from three in the second quarter—highlight their season‑long inconsistency, with contributions from Sam Merrill (16 points) and Tyrese Proctor (7 points, 6 rebounds) proving insufficient.
The Hornets bench Naz Reid for the entire second half of their 115-108 loss in Detroit after he failed to meet Coach Charles Lee's standards, a move linked to a post‑halftime comment. Reid, a former Minnesota player on a five‑year, $125 million deal, and Lee have since addressed the issue. Meanwhile, the team sends second‑year wing Kon Knueppel to the Greensboro Swarm to rehab from a hamstring strain, and rookie AJ Dybantsa debuts for Washington with 19 points and solid defense on James Harden despite a minutes limit. Hawks rookie guard Kingston Flemings posts a breakout 23‑point game against Miami, helping Atlanta rebound with a win over Cleveland.
The Atlanta Hawks survived the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-111, to end their three-game losing streak on Thursday night.
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The Carolina Panthers’ Thursday night loss to the Green Bay Packers drops them to 3‑4, tying them with the Atlanta Falcons for the NFC South lead. Thanks to a head‑to‑head tiebreaker, the Panthers still sit atop the division, but a Falcons win over Tampa Bay on Sunday would hand Atlanta the top spot. Meanwhile, the Packers claim the final Wild Card berth at 5‑3, leaving the Panthers two games behind in the playoff race. The updated standings show the Panthers fourth in the overall NFC hierarchy behind the Vikings, 49ers, Giants and Bears.