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Can Falcons bounce back against Bears? Falcoholic Live, Ep393
The Falcons hot streak came to an end against the Ravens on Sunday Night Football, with the team now sitting in a precarious position at 2-3. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic discuss Atlanta’s struggles against Baltimore, the latest injury updates, and whether or not the Falcons bounce back against a tough Bears team in Week […]
Week 5 3 up and 3 down: The Falcons lost as a team
The Atlanta Falcons blew it in primetime. It’s easy to handpick one or two plays, but this loss was a team effort. That said, there are still performances worth highlighting. Here’s the Week 5, 3 up and 3 down. 3 up Sydney Brown Brown has been one of Cunningham’s best additions. In Jeff Ulbrich’s scheme, […]
Michael Penix rib injury update: Falcons QB should be ‘good to play’ vs. Bears
If you’re like me, you watched the end of Ravens-Falcons on Sunday night with an overwhelming sense of dread. The moment Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. pulled that towel over his head on the sideline as the Ravens rolled in overtime, I knew the game was over. And I was very worried about Penix’s availability […]
NFC South Week 5 Review: The picture remains muddy
The division saw more losses than wins this week. With the Panthers on their bye week, the Buccaneers pulled off a primetime upset, while the Falcons found themselves on the opposite end of that scenario. The Saints continue to stink. Here’s the Week 5 NFC South Review. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-4) Week 5 Result: Buccaneers […]
Reports: Michael Penix Jr. rib injury does not seem to be serious, status for Week 6 still up in the air
Michael Penix Jr. couldn’t finish the Sunday Night Football loss to the Baltimore Ravens after getting drilled in the ribs late; he actually returned briefly after Tua Tagoviloa took the field for a single play but was in too much pain to return for overtime. The worry was that Penix, who despite some very real […]
Falcons snap counts from a tough overtime loss to the Ravens
I’m still dragging something fierce after three straight primetime games, but the snap counts must roll on, and so they shall. Offense LG Matthew Bergeron: 64 C Ryan Neuzil: 64 RG Chris Lindstrom: 64 RT Jawaan Taylor: 64 WR Drake London: 63 LT Jake Matthews: 63 QB Michael Penix Jr.: 61 RB Bijan Robinson: 52 […]
Falcons vs. Ravens recap: Ghosts converge on Atlanta in an overtime loss
We knew that even a banged-up Ravens team would be a tough out for the surging Falcons, but that Atlanta could increase their chances of a win by playing a clean game that played to their considerable strengths. That’s not what we got. Instead, the offense looked shaky throughout the first quarter and into the […]
Week 5 Snap Reactions: A late collapse dooms Falcons
Dear Reader, I regret to inform you that the Atlanta Falcons blew a fourth-quarter lead and lost in overtime to the Baltimore Ravens. Here are the Week 5 Snap Reactions. The Defensive Dam Broke The Falcons defense came undone. After playing sound defense for roughly 3 quarters, Jeff Ulbrich’s unit couldn’t keep up with the […]
Falcons vs Ravens Week 5 postgame show: Atlanta blows it in spectacular fashion
The Falcons fell to the Ravens in overtime after a series of miscues on offense and two bad drives by the defense to end the game. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk discuss the loss, the injury to Michael Penix Jr., and why this loss sets Atlanta back in a major way. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to […]
Falcons – Ravens instant recap: The overtime letdown in primetime
The depleted Ravens are still a dangerous team, something we received an all-too-potent reminder of on Sunday Night Football. The Falcons had plenty of advantages—they were at home, red hot, and had their starting quarterback, to name a few—but couldn’t summon the kind of clean, hyper-effective game they needed to win comfortably. In the end, […]
Falcons – Ravens Week 5 fan discussion
It has been a tale of two game sample sizes thus far for Atlanta, and they’ve looked like the worst team in the league in two of those games and a playoff-caliber team in the other two. This Ravens game will be an excellent opportunity to prove that the wins over the Packers and Saints […]
Intriguing players to watch in Falcons vs. Ravens
The Atlanta Falcons cap a grueling three-game primetime stretch on Sunday Night Football when they host the Baltimore Ravens in their return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It marks Atlanta’s biggest test yet and their first 2026 battle against a winning team. As the Falcons look to prove their recent momentum is sustainable, five key contributors will […]
Atlanta Falcons uniforms: A complete history
Throughout their history, the Atlanta Falcons have undergone several uniform changes, from their original black jerseys and iconic red helmets in 1966 to the more modern designs of recent years. Some looks have become beloved classics, while others have sparked plenty of debate among fans. Whether it’s the classic red helmets, the black throwback jerseys, […]
Falcons vs. Ravens: What will Week 5’s win or loss mean for Atlanta
The season has done a full 180 in the best possible way for the Falcons. Just two weeks ago the doomsday scenarios were being looked at in a magnifying way following two early losses with Cooper Rush under center. Since then, Michael Penix Jr. has returned, the Falcons’ offense has taken off with the arrow […]
The Falcoholic Reacts: Growing belief in a potential franchise quarterback
Plenty more needs to be proven, but it’s impossible not to be excited about Michael Penix Jr.’s immediate growth under Kevin Stefanski and Tommy Rees. He is making quicker, sharper decisions to hit his intended target in stride. The comfort with playing under center and being efficient off play action has been a massive boost […]
Falcons vs. Ravens 2026: How to watch, start time, TV, and odds for Week 5
Watching Sunday night? Here’s how you can do so. Schedule & TV information Date: Sunday, October 11 Time: 8:20 p.m. EDT Channel: NBC Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia Announcers: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark Radio: 92.9 The Game & affiliates locally with Dave Archer and Wes Durham on the call; Sirius XM nationally Make […]
Falcons Draft 2027: Six Prospects to Watch for Week 6 of College Football
The Atlanta Falcons have become a media darling and a dark-horse playoff team after becoming the first team in NFL history to win back-to-back primetime games by 20+ points. Despite the success, the Falcons still have clear areas to improve if they want to become a perennial playoff team and eventual Super Bowl contender. The […]
Falcons vs. Ravens: A look at the series history going into 2026
The Falcons come home after back to back prime time road games, and they will continue the prime time sequence with a third consecutive such game. This one is against an opponent whom they have rarely ever beaten in the handful of games they have played. The Baltimore Ravens come to town and they put […]
Falcons vs. Ravens injury report: Lamar Jackson ruled OUT
Thank goodness it’s finally Friday! As the week wraps up, so does the final practices for both the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens before that face off on Sunday evening. On Friday, we received some major updates on the health of key players on both teams. Let’s take a look! Falcons injury report Full • […]
Will Falcons continue primetime success? Falcons vs Ravens Week 5 preview ft. Cordell Woodland
The Falcons face the Ravens on Sunday Night Football in Week 5 in their third straight primetime game. Kevin Knight is joined by Cordell Woodland (105.7 The Fan) to discuss the status of Lamar Jackson and the injury report, how both teams plan to stop each others dominant rushing attack, and Atlanta or Baltimore’s offense […]
NFL predictions: Can Falcons overcome Ravens on Sunday Night Football?
The Falcons emerge from Week 4’s Monday Night Football matchup with the hated Saints as glorious victors, dominating on a level I previously assumed was impossible. Atlanta’s 45-24 humiliation of New Orleans on such a historic night is nothing short of astonishing, and requires a re-evaluation of what we all believed this Falcons team could […]
Falcons vs. Ravens injury report: Jake Matthews dealing with groin issue
A new week is underway, as the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens prepare to face off on Sunday evening. The Falcons have now won back-to-back primetime games, and they look to make it a third. For that, they’re going to need some of their currently banged up players to get healthy. Let’s take a look! […]
What to know about Falcons – Ravens Week 5 on Sunday Night Football
What a difference a couple of weeks can make. After the first two games of the season, the Atlanta Falcons were left for dead by analysts, pundits, and a significant portion of their own fanbase. They were 0-2, Cooper Rush had played like one of the worst quarterbacks in the league, and the entire operation […]
Primetime Roundtable: The lights are shining bright in Atlanta
After looking hopeless in the first two weeks of the season, the Falcons have suddenly become one of the league’s more prolific scoring teams. Getting Michael Penix Jr. back on the field was necessary for the offense to start functioning at a professional level. Since his return, the team has produced two incredibly impressive road […]
Falcons surge after Saints domination ft. Tre’Shon Diaz: Falcoholic Live, Ep392
The Falcons dominated the Saints on Monday Night Football and are averaging 40 points a game with Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback. Atlanta is surging, and Kevin Knight is joined by Tre’Shon Diaz to discuss why the team’s recent success has the attention of everyone in the NFL heading into a Sunday Night Football matchup […]
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