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Falcons snap counts from a Week 3 beatdown of the Packers
Hello everybody! Hopefully you had a relaxing weekend with that Falcons win on Thursday night. I took a little time myself, so now I’m rolling out the snap counts a bit late. Here they are, plus some interesting personnel notes. Offense QB Michael Penix Jr: 71 LT Jake Matthews: 71 LG Matthew Bergeron: 71 C […]
NFC South Week 3 Review: No clear winner in sight
The NFC South is the only division in the NFL without a home win. The division is 0-5 at home after 3 weeks. It was an ugly week for the division; Atlanta’s Thursday night win was the only success story. The Panthers fell back to Earth, the Saints choked at home, and the Buccaneers are […]
Falcons Week 3, 3 up and 3 down: The offense shows signs of life
The Atlanta Falcons got their first win of the season, and did so in dominant fashion. Michael Penix Jr. returned, and so did the offensive production. On the other side of the ball, CJ Henderson and company stepped up as the team managed multiple injuries. Here’s the Week 3, 3 up and 3 down. 3 […]
Falcons Draft 2027: Falcons Draft Needs After Blowout Win vs. Packers
The Atlanta Falcons have done some crazy stuff during my fandom, but coming back from how the first two weeks looked and lighting a spark underneath the fanbase like they did on Thursday may be some of the craziest. The Falcons’ blowout win against the Green Bay Packers shocked the NFL world, as Bijan Robinson […]
The Falcoholic Reacts: Vindication in Lambeau
There is no more pondering about whether the Falcons can finally win a game. They produced a definitive performance that could set the blueprint for success. With two of their top stars at their best and a measured quarterback performance following a shaky start, the offense looked rejuvenated with Michael Penix Jr. under center. They […]
Falcons Draft 2027: 10 Prospects to Watch in Week 4 of College Football
The crazy number of upsets was just an appetizer before college football went into full tilt, with six Top-25 matchups and five other games involving Top-25 teams that could also turn into upsets. That’s 17 AP Top-25 teams that have to lock in a bit more than usual, not to mention plenty of other games […]
Falcons – Packers recap: Awesome Atlanta gives Green Bay Grief
Atlanta made a bunch of moves this offseason to turn over the roster, none of them designed to be franchise-altering. Instead, they looked to lift their floor, lock up the players they want around for the long term, and carefully avoided parting with too much draft capital or cap space in 2027. They wanted to […]
Week 3 Snap Reactions: The Falcons season has officially started
Put those mock drafts away, boys and girls. We’ve got a real football team on our hands. Kevin Stefanski’s Thursday Night Football magic couldn’t be stopped, and the Atlanta Falcons walked out of Green Bay with a commanding win. Here are the Week 3 Snap Reactions: Penix is back, and so is the offense Penix […]
Falcons – Packers instant recap: Making the Lambeau leap
It started off bad, and after the first two weeks of the season, that led many of us to brace for the worst. Michael Penix Jr. threw an interception, the team allowed a quick scoring drive for the Packers, and trouble seemed to be on the horizon. Then the switch flipped, the Falcons discovered what […]
Falcons vs Packers Week 3 postgame show: Penix awakens a dominant offense
The Falcons finally got their starting quarterback into the lineup, and it resulted in an offensive showcase on Thursday Night Football against the Packers. Kevin Knight and Evan Birchfield discuss the return of Michael Penix Jr., the dominance of Bijan Robinson and Drake London, and really strong play from the defense. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to […]
Falcons – Packers Week 3 fan discussion
Your Falcons are in primetime this week. After the past two games that may seem like a terrifying proposition, but the hope is that they’ve ironed out enough and will get enough of a lift from Michael Penix Jr. to at least give us a good game. We’ll find out soon enough. As always, use […]
Falcons vs. Packers: Michael Penix Jr. and other key players to watch
After an agonizing 0-2 start, the Atlanta Falcons seek a jolt as they head into the first of three consecutive primetime matchups. First up are the Green Bay Packers, who present a daunting road test on Thursday Night Football. The intrigue is sky-high as Atlanta looks for an adrenaline shot at quarterback to jump-start its […]
How the Falcons can recover from hitting rock bottom
The Falcons have had their share of 0-2 starts over the years. It’s hard to recall a bleaker beginning to the season. While they were competitive against Pittsburgh, the number of missed opportunities left a bitter taste. They were uncompetitive against a team that has owned them in recent matchups, which was a real troubling […]
Falcons vs. Packers: What will Week 3’s win or loss mean for Atlanta?
We’ve barely begun the season, yet the Falcons are already reeling following back to back weeks with Cooper Rush as the starter. The latest, a 34-3 home opener humiliation at the hands of the division rival Panthers, prompted a rain of boos from a frustrated fanbase. Next for the Falcons is the start of three […]
Falcons at Packers 2026: How to watch, start time, TV, and odds for Week 3
It’s all bad for Atlanta thus far, as they’re 0-2 and the offense has been a complete mess. Fortunately Michael Penix Jr. is back and the Falcons have the chance to right the ship in primetime, though it won’t be easy against a talented but surprisingly shaky Green Bay squad. Here’s what you need to […]
Can Michael Penix save the Falcons season? Falcoholic Live, Ep390
With Michael Penix Jr. set to make his return on Thursday Night Football against the Packers, is it possible for the young signal caller to rejuvenate the Falcons offense and save the 2026 season? Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic discuss Penix’s return and how it will impact the offense and team as a whole before […]
Falcons vs. Packers: A look at the series history going into 2026
The Falcons step into a quick turnaround this week, with a Thursday Night Football matchup coming at storied Lambeau Field for a meeting with a franchise which has been immensely more successful in their respective history, although that doesn’t quite reflect in the all time series history. The Green Bay Packers, one of the NFL’s […]
What to know about Falcons – Packers on Thursday Night Football
We barely have time to digest the Week 2 loss to the Carolina Panthers before the Atlanta Falcons suit up to take on the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. Perhaps that’s for the best, or perhaps we’re going to we’re going to get rocked by this team twice in less than a week. Who’s […]
The Falcoholic Reacts Survey: Gearing up for primetime
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. It’s rare for a team that didn’t make the playoffs to have three consecutive primetime games so early in the season. Why the schedule makers decided […]
Falcons vs. Packers injury report: A.J. Terrell lands on IR
We are moving right along on this short week, as the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers both held their first actual practices of the week. We received some injury updates, including some bad news for the Falcons. Let’s take a look! Falcons injury report Full • CB Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) • QB Michael […]
Michael Penix returns, A.J. Terrell to IR: Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon
The Falcons struggled through a lifeless Week 2 loss to the Panthers, but hope is on the horizon with Michael Penix Jr. set to return in Week 3. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down the important film notes from the Carolina game before discussing Penix’s return, the loss of A.J. Terrell, and how Atlanta […]
Falcons poach CB Robert Longerbeam from Eagles practice squad
Atlanta already lost Tyler Goodson to the NFC East this season after the Cowboys swiped him off their practice squad. Now the Falcons are returning the favor, sort of, by poaching a practice squad player from another NFC East team. With A.J. Terrell on injured reserve, Atlanta’s taking Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Robert Longerbeam from Philly’s […]
Falcons place CB A.J. Terrell on IR, sign DL Zach Harrison
The hits keep coming for the Atlanta Falcons. After an 0-2 start, the team received some hope with the news that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. would be making his first start on Thursday Night Football against the Packers. That hope was promptly dashed with the news that top cornerback A.J. Terrell has been placed on […]
Falcons vs. Packers injury report: A.J. Terrell dealing with groin issue
It’s the start of a new week, a short week at that, as the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers prepare to face off in primetime on Thursday night. The Falcons are now 0-2 and dealing with some injuries, so we will take a look at the first injury report of the week. It’s worth […]
NFC South Week 2 Review: Two impressive wins, two embarrassing losses
The Panthers and Saints grab their first wins of the season, while the Falcons and Buccaneers quest for a W continues. The division’s young quarterbacks are making a case that their time is now. Are the Buccaneers already feeling buyer’s remorse, and will the Falcons ever reach the red zone? Here’s the Week 2 NFC […]
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