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Monday, September 28, 2026
The rest of the NFC South is keeping the Falcons' division title hopes alive

The Atlanta Falcons are right back in the NFC South title race after all three division foes lost yesterday.

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...

Falcons QB Confidence Meter: Michael Penix Jr.'s return ignites chaos

The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback room was flipped upside down by the return of Michael Penix Jr.

Sunday, September 27, 2026
What the Falcons' Week 3 snap counts say about this team's plans in 2026

The Atlanta Falcons' first victory of the season saw some new trends emerge in terms of playing time.

Zachariah Branch is finding new ways to make Ian Cunningham look genius

Atlanta Falcons rookie Zachariah Branch has successfully found a new way to push for playing time.

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...

Terry Fontenot left Falcons with a Mike Hughes issue that's plaguing the secondary

Even though Terry Fontenot isn't the general manager of the Atlanta Falcons anymore, he's still screwing them over.

Falcons shouldn't even consider trading Tua Tagovailoa despite Giants rumors

Tua Tagovailoa trade rumors are surfacing, but the Atlanta Falcons should not feed into the outside noise.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
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...

A.J. Terrell's injury offered the ripple effect that led Kenny Moore to Eagles

It's because of A.J. Terrell and the Atlanta Falcons that the Eagles had the opportunity to sign Kenny Moore.

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....

The Falcons' offseason gamble on Bill Callahan paid off in win over the Packers

The Atlanta Falcons decision to hire Bill Callahan was validated in their win over the Green Bay Packers.

4 college football games Falcons fans must watch for top 2027 QB prospects

Atlanta Falcons fans should have some NFL Draft investment in this weekend's college football slate.

Michael Penix Jr. gave Falcons no reason to consider turning to Tua Tagovailoa

Michael Penix Jr. confirmed his status as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback on Thursday.

Friday, September 25, 2026
Michael Penix Jr.'s return helped awaken Drake London after a slow start to 2026

Drake London's slow start to 2026 was ended when Michael Penix Jr. returned last night.

Jordan Love rocks wild $200K diamond jacket before Packers-Falcons game

Jordan Love's pre-game tunnel fit came with 500 diamonds.

Kevin Stefanski proved he deserved the benefit of the doubt in Falcons' Week 3 win
Kevin Stefanski speech sparks Martin Luther King comparison from Falcons star

The new Falcons head coach has earned the trust of one of his stars.

Falcons' Bijan Robinson ties Jerry Rice, two others in NFL history with primetime feat

This primetime feat by Bijan Robinson is incredible this early in his career.

Drake London, Bijan Robinson make history; a dominant run defense and more from Falcons' good night in Green Bay

Catching you up on the news, notes and quotes from the Falcons' win against the Green Bay Packers

Tucker Kraft calling out Packers fans for booing during Falcons loss is a bad look

This is a horrible look for the Packers' tight end.

Bijan Robinson is proving the Falcons right for every penny of historic extension

After a monster performance against the Green Bay Packers, Bijan Robinson's new contract is already worth it for the Atlanta Falcons.

Falcons shred Packers in Michael Penix Jr.'s return; MLB and WNBA playoffs take shape

Plus picks for every marquee matchup on a loaded college football Week 4 slate

Packers' incredible Lambeau Field streak ends with ugly loss to Falcons

Not only did the streak go down, but it went down in ugly fashion.

Grading Michael Penix Jr.'s season debut in dominant Week 3 win vs. Packers

Michael Penix Jr. made all the difference for the Atlanta Falcons in their first victory of the season.

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...

Drake London posts career night as Falcons finally unleash offense against Packers

What a dominating performance from the wide receiver on the road in Week 3.

Bijan Robinson explodes for 194 yards as Falcons embarrass Packers on Thursday Night Football

It was a complete blowout Thursday night in Green Bay.

4 winners (and 3 losers) from Falcons' stunning TNF win over the Packers

The Atlanta Falcons dominated the Green Bay Packers thanks to the return of their quarterback.

Michael Penix Jr. embodies 'the definition of resiliency' in Falcons' statement win over Packers

A difficult recovery, an emotional preseason and an early interception couldn't derail Penix, who helped the Falcons snap the Packers' 13-game home-opener winning streak.

Penix's return from ACL surgery revives Falcons' attack in rout of Packers

In his first game since tearing his ACL last November, Michael Penix Jr. sparked the Falcons by passing for 256 yards with a touchdown in a 35-14 rout of the Packers at Lambeau Field.

Falcons upset Packers in Michael Penix Jr.'s return from ACL

Bijan Robinson and Drake London couldn't be stopped, as Atlanta ended Green Bay's streak of 13 straight home-opening wins.

Thursday, September 24, 2026
5 instant reactions from Falcons' dominant primetime victory against the Packers

The Atlanta Falcons looked like a team reborn in their Week 3 victory against the Packers.

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...

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...

Game Breakdown: What happened in Falcons vs. Packers

The main takeaways and observations from Atlanta's first victory of the 2026 season.

Jessie Bates injury update: Latest news on Falcons DB's status in Week 3 game

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates is dealing with an injury in the third quarter of the Week 3 game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Follow live: Love finds Watson for 4-yard TD to put Packers on the board
Follow live: Michael Penix Jr. picked off on opening drive
Is Drake London playing tonight? Why Falcons WR is off to slow start in Week 3

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London is off to a slow start in the Week 3 game against the Green Bay Packers. Here's a closer look at what's happening.

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...

Atlanta Falcons Week 3 inactives vs. Green Bay Packers

Cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. will make his debut for the Falcons on Thursday night against the Packers

Falcons elevate OLB Bralen Trice to game day roster

This is Trice's second elevation. A player can be elevated three times per season.

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...

Falcons' Drake London due for a breakout with Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback

Atlanta needs this duo to connect quickly

3 critical offensive stats Falcons need to improve with Michael Penix Jr. back

The Atlanta Falcons' offense has been the worst in football in 2026, but Michael Penix Jr. can help fix it.

Falcons-Packers predictions for Thursday night, plus NFL Week 3 picks and ranking 2-0 teams

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Sept. 24

3 reasons not to overreact to Falcons' dismal 0-2 start (and 1 reason to panic)

3 reasons not to overreact to the Atlanta Falcons' dismal 0-2 start to the 2026 NFL season, and 1 reason still to panic about the slow beginning.

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...

Falcons vs. Packers first touchdown prediction for Thursday Night Football in NFL Week 3

We'll go over the prediction markets at Kalshi for the first touchdown scorer in Falcons vs. Packers on TNF

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