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The Atlanta Falcons are hoping for a miraculous finish to their 2025 season, already at 3-6 and with no margin for error. Those hopes may have gone up in flames in Week 11 against the Panthers, as quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was hurt on a third down play and is questionable to return. Backup quarterback […]
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Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means the cream of the NFL is finally starting to rise, and the frauds are getting exposed. Teams are catching fire, others are falling apart, and 11 weeks into this season, I’m running out of clichés to explain the absolute chaos we’re watching every Sunday. This was easily […]
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It’s nearly time for the Falcons to seek revenge against the Panthers. Are you ready? If not, blame the linear passage of time, because there’s no escaping it. Please use this as your open thread for the game ahead, and go Falcons!
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There are no huge surprises on the Falcons’ active game day roster or the inactives list for Sunday’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 11. Drake London was listed as questionable heading into Sunday’s game with an illness and a back injury, but he is active for today’s game, so that is good news. […]
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As the Atlanta Falcons return home for the first time in a month to face the division rival Carolina Panthers, they are desperately looking for a rebound as they attempt to snap their four-game losing streak. Once again, I endeavor to name no more than five Falcon players who factor the most into their bounce-back […]
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The show goes on for the struggling Falcons, who find themselves under water and running out of oxygen quickly, after suffering their fourth consecutive defeat. Sitting at 3-6, the vibes could not be worse for this franchise and among this fanbase, as they gear up for a meeting against a Carolina Panthers team which is […]
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When the Atlanta Falcons worked out a trio of wide receivers earlier this week, the thought crossed my mind that Darnell Mooney was on the verge of getting the Ray-Ray McCloud treatment and being unceremoniously and inexplicably dumped during the regular season. It seems far-fetched at first, but given the lack of production from Mooney […]
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The Falcons rekindle their rivalry with their little brother team that’s sort of been punching them in the face in recent times when they welcome the Carolina Panthers into their confines. I use the term “little brother” because Atlanta has statistically owned this rivalry since Carolina’s inception in 1995, with a 37-24 all time lead […]
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Welcome back, Atlanta Falcons fans. It’s not even Thanksgiving, and Atlanta is already flirting with mock-draft season. Making things spicier this year: the Falcons’ 2026 first-round pick now belongs to the Los Angeles Rams after Atlanta moved up for EDGE James Pearce Jr. I’m not here to re-litigate the trade. Pearce’s first full sack last […]
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I’ll admit, when I first saw reports about what Michael Penix Jr. said about the support he gets off the field, I was concerned. The way it was being reported made it sound like Penix claimed to not have support on the sideline — and let’s be real, if that were the case it would […]
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After nearly knocking off the Patriots in Week 9, the Falcons are hoping to finish the job against the Colts and salvage a season that’s rapidly slipping away. They’ll have to do so across the Atlantic, and here’s how you can watch. Schedule & TV information Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. EST […]
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The Falcons return stateside with an albatross of a four-game losing streak in tow, where they will host the division rival Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. Atlanta hung with Indianapolis in Berlin, but was ultimately undone by an abysmal passing game and costly special teams errors. Despite the loss, the Falcons are favored by […]
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The Falcons return home in the midst of a four-game losing streak to face the Panthers with both teams fighting for their playoff lives. Can Atlanta get back on track and into the win column? Kevin Knight breaks down the injury report for both teams, the matchups to watch on offense and defense, and whether […]
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Thank goodness it’s Friday! The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers both held their final practices of the week today. We have been monitoring the health of both teams all week, and we now have insight on who we can and can’t expect to see on the field this weekend. Let’s take a look. Falcons injury […]
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Morale seems to be at an all-time low around Flowery Branch. Press conference quotes reveal a team in turmoil that’s struggling to find its way out of the storm. Are the Atlanta Falcons too far gone, and is this season worth saving? Let’s discuss this week’s biggest question. A barrage of quotes and misquotes Social […]
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The Atlanta Falcons want to win. This is not a team where the owner’s press conferences are more important than the product on the field, or a family operation where every penny must be carefully managed. Arthur Blank will spend, the team will pursue name free agents and swing big, dramatic trades, and coaching staffs […]
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Thursday is here as the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers continue preparing for this weekend’s rematch. On Wednesday, we saw the first updates on the health of both teams, and a day later we know a little bit more. Let’s take a look. Falcons injury report, Thursday, Nov. 13 Full • DL LaCale London (shoulder) […]
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It’s a rematch, this time in Atlanta. The Falcons host the 5-5 Panthers with revenge on their mind after Carolina humiliated them by the score of 30-0 last time out. This game should be—hast to be!—very different for both teams. Here’s what you need to know about Week 11. Team rankings When these two teams […]
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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. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Initially I was disappointed I was going to miss Sunday’s game. I was in Minneapolis doing […]
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When a team is performing well shy of expectations, most of the attention will be focused on the most prominent players and coaching staff. The losses are assessed to identify specific patterns and trends to explain why a team is playing poorly. What should be given more recognition is how the roster is built going […]
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When Darnell Mooney was injured way back in late July, the best estimate we got from the team was that he would miss a “few weeks” of action with a shoulder injury. There were rumors swirling around at the time that the injury might be more severe than the Falcons were indicating, but without the […]
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It’s the start of a new week, and somehow already Week 11, but the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers have begun preparation for their divisional rematch. The Falcons have a long list of injuries to start the week. Let’s take a look. Falcons injury report, Wednesday, Nov. 12 Full • DL LaCale London (shoulder) Limited […]
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The Falcons dropped their fourth-straight game to fall to 3-6, but with three winnable games coming up, is there still a chance for the 2025 season to be salvaged? Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic break down the frustrating loss to the Colts, discuss the chances for the team the turn it around over the next […]
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It’s a mixed bag of injury news and a busy day for the Atlanta Falcons. Raheem Morris and the team provided multiple updates, including some positive updates for Divine Deablo and Malik Verdon (remember him?) and bad news regarding Storm Norton. Let’s break it all down quickly. Divine Deablo: Back in Week 12? This would […]
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The Atlanta Falcons have a bunch of problems right now. At least one of them can’t be fixed in the moment—the run defense is only going to improve when Divine Deablo, LaCale London, and Sam Roberts are back, and then only modestly—but their offense feels like it can be salvaged. What does that salvage job […]
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