Falcons News, Analysis & Tomfoolery For and By Fans
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. After earning one of the most impressive victories in recent franchise history against Buffalo, things have […]
about 1 month ago | 1 read
During the Atlanta Falcons two-game losing streak, one player has garnered attention for all the wrong reasons. JD Bertrand looks like he doesn’t belong out there, and given that the committee Jeff Ulbrich discussed hasn’t materialized, that’s been a major problem for the defense. The Falcons have talked up Bertrand’s ability and effort in the […]
about 1 month ago | 1 read
Two losses in a row, one somewhat defensible and the other indefensible, have put the Falcons back under .500 and on their heels. That’s bad news with the toughest remaining schedule stretch approaching. That starts with the New England Patriots, who the Falcons will travel to see on Sunday. Few teams are as hot as […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Falcons hit rock bottom in a blowout loss to the Dolphins in Week 8. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down the film, discussing systematic issues with the offense, questions about Raheem Morris’ leadership, and trying to figure out why Jeff Ulbrich has so much faith in JD Bertrand. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
The regular season is nearly halfway over, and teams will start being eliminated from playoff contention by the end of next month. Tampa Bay is in position to make a playoff push and maintains a comfortable lead over the division. The rest of the South suffered a loss, and none seem like playoff contenders. Here […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Atlanta Falcons have let one loss turn into two and are on the verge of letting that turn into four if they can’t get it right quick. There were still a few positives to take away, but not many in the second blowout of the year. Here’s the week 8 3 up and 3 […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
We don’t really want to think about that game again, possibly ever, but we gotta get these snap counts off. Offense Kirk Cousins: 50 Jake Matthews: 50 Matthew Bergeron: 50 Ryan Neuzil: 50 Chris Lindstrom: 50 Elijah Wilkinson: 50 Kyle Pitts: 46 Darnell Mooney: 45 David Sills V: 45 KhaDarel Hodge: 33 Bijan Robinson: 30 […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
Everything we thought the Falcons would be good at this year and everything they have actually been good at this year was absent Sunday, the latest in a growing series of deeply disappointing 2025 performances. Atlanta has now lost in brutal, demoralizing fashion twice against two teams that are among the bottom third of the […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Falcons had the chance to make a statement, and they made a statement. It just wasn’t the one we expected or wanted. That means the highlights are limited, but I did my best. Dee Alford sack forces a three-and-out The Miami Dolphins got absolutely nothing going on their first drive. After two attempts to […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Atlanta Falcons have lost two games in a row and are now below .500 at 3-4. It was a pathetic performance for the home team fans, and many are wondering how the team will respond. Here are the Week 8 snap reactions. JD Bertrand is not a starter or substitution-quality linebacker Earlier this week, […]
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The Falcons were dominated by the 1-6 Dolphins to the tune of 34-10 in Week 8. Kevin Knight is joined by Allen Strk to discuss the moribund state of Atlanta, the eventual end of the Raheem Morris era, offensive failings centered around Zac Robinson, and a strange obsession with JD Bertrand. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
I said repeatedly this week that this was a game the Falcons couldn’t afford to lose. That had very little to do with big picture standings and upcoming schedules, though obviously those mattered to, and much more to do with how bad the Dolphins had looked thus far in 2025. If they got right against […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
In absolutely terrible news, the Falcons announced on Sunday with the release of the inactive players list that LB Divine Deablo has been placed on injured reserve with the forearm injury he suffered in Atlanta’s Week 7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. That loss was frustrating, but for me, the most upsetting part was […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
It’s nearly time. Kirk Cousins is under center, the Atlanta Falcons are seeking their fourth win at home, and the shaky Miami Dolphins are coming to town. The Falcons need to rebound from that ugly 49ers loss with some urgency, because as hapless as the Dolphins are, the Falcons have yet to beat the rap […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
Theoretically, Sunday’s game against the Dolphins should have been a win for the Falcons. The Dolphins are in shambles. They’ve lost to every team they’ve played except the still-winless-in-Week-8 Jets. But as we know all too well as Falcons fans, it’s any given Sunday in this league. And the Falcons’ inactive players for Sunday’s tilt […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Another week of wild finishes leaves us no closer to figuring out the NFL. And eight weeks in, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Any Given Sunday isn’t just a movie starring Al Pacino and Jamie Foxx; it’s the perfect description of what we’re seeing every week. The league is a topsy-turvy showcase of […]
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With the Atlanta Falcons set to face the Miami Dolphins in Week 8, there is plenty of intrigue involving this matchup. That interest centers on the team’s ability to protect an injured quarterback on offense and replace a major void at linebacker on defense. I’ll be naming five Falcons that figure prominently into those two […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
This most consistent thing about this Falcons team is that you can count on them to always be inconsistent. Following one of the most impressive wins you can get on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills, their mistake-riddled performance against the completely banged up San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football saw them drop […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Falcons get set for a matchup against an inter-conference foe when they welcome the Miami Dolphins to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the first since the inaugural season of that stadium’s inception. These teams have played plenty of preseason matchups against one another over the past decade, but have just 14 regular season matchups in […]
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Following another frustrating offensive performance and Ray-Ray McCloud’s release, there are growing conversations about the Falcons’ lethargic aerial attack. It’s not challenging defenses as it should be, given the significant investment at quarterback and across the pass-catching unit. Failing to find a rhythm in several games against decimated or below-average defenses is problematic for a […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
Michael Penix Jr. was hoping to play this week, and even optimistic that he might, despite suffering a bone bruise in the course of being beat up by the 49ers pass rush last weekend. Unfortunately for the young quarterback, it looks like he’s going to miss at least one week of action. Per ESPN’s Falcons […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Atlanta Falcons looked anemic in their loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, so it’s a perfect time for the Miami Dolphins to come to town. Now, this is the NFL, and the any given Sunday adage always applies, but the Dolphins are downright dreadful — and it reflects in the betting odds, […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Are you bad at something if you never do it, or does never doing it make you bad at it? The Atlanta Falcons lack of a middle-of-the-field (MOF) passing attack is starting to draw more attention. Michael Penix Jr.’s passing charts on NextGenStats are raising questions about what’s going on. Is it the coach, quarterback, […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Friday is here as the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins wrapped up their final practices of the week. We have been monitoring the health for both teams all week, which some notables standing out, such as Falcons’ quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Dolphins’ receiver Jaylen Waddle. Let’s take a look. Falcons injury report, Friday, Oct. […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Friday is here as the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins wrapped up their final practices of the week. We have been monitoring the health for both teams all week, which some notables standing out, such as Falcons’ quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Dolphins’ receiver Jaylen Waddle. Let’s take a look. Falcons injury report, Friday, Oct. […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads