Falcons News, Analysis & Tomfoolery For and By Fans
Preseason snaps have been one of the great battles for Falcons fans since time immemorial…or at least since 2006, when this website came to life. If starters play a lot and get hurt, there’s significant blowback. If starters don’t play at all and the team comes out flat in Week 1, there’s significant blowback. Everyone […]
During the dog days of May, when the biggest story is whether or not the undrafted free agent quarterback from Minnesota State University Moorhead will crack the 53-man roster, all 18 weeks feel like must-see TV for NFL fans. The anticipation of seeing football again after months without it gives the first few regular-season games […]
In past years, the Falcons have had to be concerned about losing key offensive assistants to other teams, with Kyle Shanahan leaving his post as Falcons offensive coordinator for a job as the 49ers head coach, former quarterbacks coach Charles London taking other opportunities, and fans preparing themselves to lose Zac Robinson before it became […]
The Falcons began their OTAs this week and finally revealed their 2026 schedule. Kevin Knight is joined by Adnan Ikic to discuss the latest news and notes from the first OTA sessions along with thoughts on Atlanta’s 2026 schedule and some early takes on the team’s postseason hopes. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of […]
As the Atlanta Falcons roster takes shape, visions for both player roles and performances are coming into focus. That certainly applies to young names and new faces looking to establish themselves in Flowery Branch. Who fits the bill for the 2026 team? Below are some worthy options ready to take that leap. OG, Matthew Bergeron […]
Organized team activities kicked off in earnest today for the Atlanta Falcons, who are one of eight teams who collected for OTAs yesterday. These OTAs are an opportunity to see photos and video clips of players to whet your appetite for more substantial updates from minicamp, training camp, and ultimately the season, but there are […]
The Falcons wrapped up their major offseason moves, with free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft behind us. While there are likely to be a few veteran additions sprinkled over the next few months, they aren’t likely to be earth-shattering maneuvers. For better or worse, Atlanta seems to be moving forward with a conservative, future-focused […]
Look, we all agree that it’s absurdly early to try to predict whether the Falcons will win every game on their 2026 schedule, but that’s never stopped us before. With a fairly well-balanced schedule that gets easier late after a rough, primetime-heavy opening stretch, the Falcons have a slate that they can manage if they’re […]
First off, the Atlanta Falcons nailed their schedule release this year. It was the perfect blend of nostalgia while highlighting the new era of Falcons football, and the media team hit it out of the park. With the table set, let’s take a look at some early takeaways that will likely impact how the 2026 […]
After the usual waves of leaks, the NFL trying and largely succeeding to make the schedule release a far bigger deal than it ought to be, and some fun work from the team’s social media, we now know the Atlanta Falcons 2026 schedule. As is often the case, a schedule that looks reasonably daunting at […]
With Falcons rookie minicamp underway, Kevin Knight is joined by Daniel Flick (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) to discuss Atlanta’s rookie class and projected impact, the new regime with Matt Ryan, Kevin Stefanski, and Ian Cunningham, and more. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast! You can also listen to all of […]
The schedule release will kick off at 8 p.m. tonight, and then we’ll know when the Falcons are playing which teams and how much we should lose our minds over all of that. For what it’s worth, the Falcons seem to be preparing to drop their schedule a little earlier at 7:30, which is nice […]
First, Michael Penix Jr. was spotted dancing at his wedding. Then he tossed some passes at Falcons rookie minicamp. The logical next step is dropping 350 yards in Week 1. I kid, but we’ve been looking for concrete good signs about Penix’s recovery given that it’s a significant ACL injury to return from and the […]
The Atlanta Falcons are headed back to Europe in 2026, and this time, they’ll be playing a game in Spain. Now we’ve learned they’ll also be playing the Cincinnati Bengals in that game. The two teams will face off in Week 9. Considered the home team for the game, the Falcons will play in Europe […]
The Falcons held their rookie minicamp over the weekend, bringing with it a few interesting developments. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz discuss the notable news and deliver their summer wish list for Atlanta: what do we need to see from the Falcons in the coming weeks? Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty […]
Yesterday, the Atlanta Falcons made a series of moves that included a few surprises, cutting ties with a buzzworthy undrafted free agent and a roster stalwart while adding new faces. Per the team, the Falcons have signed: To open up room, they’ve cut: I won’t write about Robinson because we had a separate story, but […]
We know who is on Atlanta’s 2026 slate, but we don’t know when they’re playing. That will change on Thursday night. The NFL is unveiling its schedule with way more pomp and circumstance than that unveiling demands starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, with schedule leaks likely to trickle out throughout Wednesday and Thursday. The […]
Those players who get rookie minicamp invites know it’s a long shot opportunity to actually make a team’s roster. Every now and then, one of them impresses enough to get that spot, and Layden Robinson was one of those fortunate few. The former fourth round pick of the Patriots muddled through a tough rookie season […]
The Falcons signed 14 undrafted free agents this week, completing their 2026 draft process. Kevin Knight is joined by Thor Nystrom to review Atlanta’s draft and UDFA class, discussing who has a chance to make the roster this summer and how the team is positioned going into the season. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode […]
At this rate, the Falcons will have their rookie contracts sorted quickly. The team made official Friday that they’ve signed third rounder Zachariah Branch, fourth rounder Kendal Daniels, sixth rounder Harold Perkins Jr., and seventh rounder Ethan Onianwa. That’s four out of their six picks, in addition to the belated announcement of their crop of […]
You can go from savior to discarded dream quickly in the NFL, but the speed of that transition can still sometimes surprise us. Two years ago, Michael Penix Jr. was one of the most-discussed players in the NFL after the Falcons shockingly drafted him 8th overall just weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative, […]
As of yesterday, the only 2021 Atlanta Falcons draft pick still on the roster was Kyle Pitts. As of today, there are two of those players on the 90 man roster. That’s because the team just announced they’ve signed cornerback Darren Hall, their 2021 fourth rounder and a former 10 game starter for Atlanta. After […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft behind us, it’s time to evaluate the Falcons offseason as a whole. Did Atlanta improve in 2026? Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Joe Patrick to discuss the impact of free agency and the draft and whether or not the team improved in a meaningful way during the […]
Free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft are in the books for the Falcons. Did they accomplish their goals this offseason? What even were those goals? Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz take a deep dive into Atlanta’s moves to decipher their possible plans and discuss their success. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the […]
The Atlanta Falcons have completed their draft and signed several mid-sized sedans full of free agents, but it would be a stretch to suggest their work is complete. This team is set to use 2026 as an evaluation year, but they’d love to be competitive and even playoffs-level-frisky if things break their way, and that […]