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Sunday, August 23, 2026
Falcons snap counts from a blowout preseason win over the Colts

Snap counts, you say? Snap counts, I say. Here’s a quick breakdown of how the Falcons portioned out playing time yesterday in their preseason game against the Colts. Offense G Andrew Stueber: 55 G...

Cooper Rush is breeding new life into the Falcons' QB3 competition

The Atlanta Falcons' QB3 competition was all but settled until Cooper Rush came to play on Saturday.

Inside the unknown ripple effect of the Falcons' Sydney Brown trade

The Atlanta Falcons' decision to acquire Sydney Brown is starting to age better for several reasons.

Falcons finally saw the side of Cash Jones they've been waiting all summer for

The Atlanta Falcons have an undrafted rookie who is carving out a real role for them this season.

Michael Penix Jr.'s return has a brutal reality setting in for Tua Tagovailoa

The Atlanta Falcons are getting Michael Penix Jr. back, which will send this QB situation into chaos.

Falcons – Colts preseason recap: An unreserved beatdown from the reserves

A game like this during the regular season would feed the Falcons fanbase for a long time. We’d crow over the result, allow it to dampen any roller coaster stretches that followed, and bring it up...

4 winners (and 3 losers) from Falcons turnaround win vs. Colts

The Atlanta Falcons flipped the script with a dominating win over the Indianapolis Colts.

Saturday, August 22, 2026
Michael Penix injury update: Falcons QB cleared for football activities

Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared for 11-on-11 activities, and the Atlanta Falcons QB1 race is still wide open. Early this week, Penix Jr. spoke more in depth about his belief that he is closer...

Kevin Stefanski dropped major Michael Penix Jr. update after Falcons' preseason win

The Atlanta Falcons' dominant preseason win wasn't the best news to come out of Saturday afternoon.

Michael Penix Jr. cleared for full-team work

After meeting with his doctor, the third-year quarterback officially has the green light.

7 instant reaction from Falcons' dominant preseason victory over the Colts

There were a lot of winners from the Atlanta Falcons' dominant showing in their second preseason game today.

Falcons – Colts preseason instant recap: Atlanta dominates the day

Well, that went better. Atlanta’s backups dominated Indy’s backups in the first half of this one, with Cooper Rush and Jack Strand dicing them up through the air, Tyler Goodson and Nate Carter...

Game Breakdown: What happened in Falcons' preseason game vs. Indianapolis Colts

The main takeaways, moments and more from Atlanta's second preseason game of the 2026 season.

Matt Ryan put the cherry on top amid Falcons' dominant preseason turnaround

The Atlanta Falcons have looked dominant in preseason Game 2, and Matt Ryan is loving what he's seeing.

Falcons vs. Colts 2026 preseason discussion

This may look like like real football than preseason Week 1, given the absence of starters, but it surely can’t be less enjoyable than the one-sided drubbing the Broncos handed Atlanta at home...

Falcons vs Colts Preseason Watch Party: Falcoholic Live

The Falcons are taking on the Colts today at 1 PM ET in the second week of the 2026 NFL preseason. Follow along with Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic as they discuss the game live and take fan...

3 players bound to lose their jobs in Falcons' second preseason game

These three Atlanta Falcons players are forcing their way off the roster in a flash.

Inside Kevin Stefanski's preseason history and why there's nothing to worry about

To understand the current standing of the Atlanta Falcons, what about head coach Kevin Stefanski’s history in the preseason?

Where to watch Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts

How to catch the Falcons' second preseason game against the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Tyler Goodson may have already settled the Falcons' RB3 battle

Atlanta Falcons' running back Tyler Goodson has been one of the best performing players of training camp.

Falcons' quarterback conundrum has a crystal clear answer in the long run

The Falcons' quarterback battle is one of the top stories across the NFL. Which signal-caller should Atlanta roll with in 2026?

Friday, August 21, 2026
Falcons journeyman has went from total unknown to roster lock overnight

The Atlanta Falcons are turning a longtime practice squad player into a key part of their linebacker battle.

Falcons need to take full advantage of Drake London’s most important trait

The Atlanta Falcons should lean into Drake London’s ability to win 1 on 1 jump balls.

Falcons can't help but panic over Vita Vea's extension with the Buccaneers

The Atlanta Falcons' hopes of ridding themselves of Vita Vea twice a year are dashed after his extension.

Michael Penix Jr. set the record straight on how close his Falcons return is

The Atlanta Falcons are closer to getting Michael Penix Jr. back to full contact than ever before.

3 Falcons players who could be on the chopping block after signing Za'Darius Smith

The Atlanta Falcons signing Za'Darius Smith could place these three players on the chopping block.

Falcons' rookie has quickly become the obvious winner of the offseason

This rookie linebacker is showing incredible confidence that the Atlanta Falcons must be ecstatic about.

Kevin Stefanski may get taught a brutal lesson from one of his boldest choices

The Atlanta Falcons are having to deal with the ramifications of one of Kevin Stefanski's worst decisions.

Falcons sign defensive tackle with ties to Nate Ollie

Eric Johnson II was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2022. The same year Ollie joined the Colts' staff as the defensive line coach.

Ex-Falcons WR Darnell Mooney may already be on thin ice with his new team

Darnell Mooney was hoping to escape the chopping block after leaving the Atlanta Falcons for a new team, which may not end well.

Tua Tagovailoa's lead in the Falcons' QB battle may be slipping

The Atlanta Falcons gave Tua Tagovailoa every chance to cement himself as their Week 1 starter, but he's failed to do so.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Falcons Camp Report: Defensive line shines in second joint practice with Colts

The Falcons and Colts held their second and final day of joint practices. Here's what we learned.

'That time is coming real soon': Michael Penix Jr. provides update on return-to-play timeline

Penix told reporters in Indianapolis that he is scheduled to meet with his doctor Thursday to check in on his progress.

Kevin Stefanski revealed the Falcons' QB plan in their second preseason game

With no starters playing on Saturday, the Atlanta Falcons have limited options at QB in preseason game two.

Za'Darius Smith gives Falcons' edge room a veteran boost

Kevin Stefanski knows what Smith brings: physicality, experience and a “guy who can play on all downs.”

Falcons' injury woes may finally be starting to clear up after positive update

The Atlanta Falcons' bout with the injury bug is going away as two key starters are about to come back.

Falcons' youth movement was punished for a reason they don't deserve

The Atlanta Falcons just received a future ranking that feels difficult to justify.

The biggest takeaways from Falcons' second unofficial depth chart of the summer

The Atlanta Falcons' second unofficial depth chart of the summer is here, and we analyzed it so you don't have to.

Kevin Stefanski's latest QB decision is anything but the correct one for Falcons

Kevin Stefanski is refusing to put the biggest pain point on the field for the Atlanta Falcons' second preseason game.

Falcons' breakout star has the most on the line with the depleted pass-rush

The Atlanta Falcons' depleted pass-rush is starting to have a negative effect on another defensive lineman.

De'Angelo Malone may have one foot out the door after Za'Darius Smith signing

The Za'Darius Smith signing should force the Atlanta Falcons to release one of their biggest draft busts.

6 things you may have missed from Falcons' first joint practice with Colts

A lot happened during the Atlanta Falcons' first joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Falcons Camp Report: How Atlanta's offense looked against the Colts on Day 1 of joint practices

The Falcons and Colts held their first day of joint practices. Here's what we learned.

Falcons place RB Trey Sermon on injured reserve

Sermon signed with the Falcons earlier in August.

Falcons' joint practice with Colts saw one key starter return from injury

The Atlanta Falcons got one of their most important starters back from injury during Wednesday's practice.

Falcons quickly signed a former summer darling after Layden Robinson's release

The Atlanta Falcons turned around and made another signing immediately after Layden Robinson got cut.

Falcons are starting to look like the NFC South's biggest wild card

The Atlanta Falcons have a range of outcomes where they can truly finish anywhere in the NFC South in 2026.

Falcons' worst-case scenario in 2026 wouldn't be a complete nightmare

In a weird way, it would actually be better for the Atlanta Falcons to have a bad record this coming season.

Falcons' preseason opener exposed how they really feel about Jahan Dotson

Jahan Dotson didn't do much in the Atlanta Falcons' preseason opener, but he didn't need to.

Falcons fans better believe ZaDarius Smith won't be a Matthew Judon repeat

The Atlanta Falcons' decision to sign Za'Darius Smith has been plagued by the trauma of another veteran EDGE.

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