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The Falcons are 4-2 for the first time since 2016, the year they went on to win the NFC and represent the conference in the Super Bowl. They’ve won three consecutive games against NFC South foes and sit on top of the division alongside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Falcons DB A.J. Terrell Snaps INT Drought, Shows He's 'One of Elites'

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Holding a 28-20 lead with 11 minutes to play in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium, the Atlanta Falcons' defense needed a big play.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / October 14

Falcons MVP for Week 6: A symphony on the ground

Everything comes together for Atlanta en route to a 200 yard day. Sometimes, MVP stands for Most Valuable Persons. That’s a rule I just made up this week, given my intent to hand the award to several people at once.

NFL News / SportsTalkATL / October 14

Ex-Falcons’ $92 million star sounds off on Titans struggles

Everything in Atlanta is sunshine and rainbows, but an old Falcons friend isn’t experiencing the kind of success he envisioned with the Titans. Calvin Ridley was asked about his lack of production in Tennessee’s 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and the $92 million star didn’t hold back about his zero-catch performance.

28 NFL teams that failed to live up to the offseason hype

Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.

NFL News / SportsTalkATL / October 14

ESPN pundit thinks NFC South race is between Saints, Bucs

The Falcons sit atop the NFC South with a 4-2 record, followed by the Bucs, who also own a 4-2 record. Atlanta holds the advantage in the division with a 3-0 mark and the head-to-head compared to Tampa Bay’s 1-1 record in the NFC South.

NFL News / SportsTalkATL / October 14

Another impressive offensive performance leads to Falcons win over Panthers

The Falcons entered Week 6 with a golden opportunity to distance themselves even further from some of their rivals in the NFC South, as they traveled to Carolina to take on a lowly Panthers team that’s already looking towards next season.

NFL Week 9: Picks and preview

Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 14

Falcons Run Game Steamrolls Panthers, Opens Door to Versatile Ceiling

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- When the Atlanta Falcons reached the locker room at halftime of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, offensive coordinator Zac Robinson approached quarterback Kirk Cousins with a question.

NFL News / The Falcoholic / October 14

Falcons vs. Panthers recap: Vaulting the Panthers and the past

Six weeks in, the Falcons are playing winning football, and escaping the ghosts of recent seasons while they do so. When did your eye start twitching? When did your heart pick up the pace?

Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team

Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.

NFL News / Bleacher Nation / October 14

Falcons vs. Seahawks Week 7 Odds, Bets, Over/Under & Lines

The Atlanta Falcons (4-2) are favored by just 2.5 points as they aim to extend their three-game winning streak intact in a matchup with the Seattle Seahawks (3-3) on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Justin Simmons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 13

Falcons Avoid Injury Scare with DB Justin Simmons

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Atlanta Falcons (4-2) took their biggest win of the season Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, topping the Carolina Panthers 38-20 for their third consecutive victory.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 13

Falcons Stock Report: Who's Up, Who's Down After Win at Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Atlanta Falcons (4-2) departed Bank of America Stadium with a 38-20 win over the Carolina Panthers (1-5) on Sunday evening, riding the wave of several strong performances.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / October 13

Snap reactions: Falcons remain undefeated in the division

Atlanta runs their NFC South record to 3-0. The Atlanta Falcons win their third game in a row to go to 4-2 on the season. Atlanta pulled away in the fourth quarter, leaving the Carolina Panthers in the dust on the way to an 18-point win over their division rival.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 13

Falcons top Panthers for third straight NFC South victory

Bijan Robinson ran for two touchdowns, Tyler Allgeier gained 105 yards on the ground and the Atlanta Falcons fended off the Carolina Panthers to win 38-20 on Sunday in Charlotte, N.C.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 13

Falcons Ride Season-Best Ground Game, Pummel Panthers: 3 Takeaways

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Atlanta Falcons (4-2) dominated the fourth quarter en route to a 38-20 victory over the Carolina Panthers (1-5) on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / October 13

Falcons run through Panthers for 38-20 win

The Falcons didn't match the 550 yards they put up in their Week Five win over the Buccaneers, but their offense continued to be tough to stop in Sunday's game against the Panthers.

NFL News / The Falcoholic / October 13

Falcons - Panthers instant recap: A shaky first half gives way to a dominant win

Atlanta runs well, comes up with key defensive stops in the second half, and handles Carolina on the road. The Atlanta Falcons are prone to a letdown, which is why I wrote that they needed to get off to a fast start.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 13

NFC Notes: Drake London, Spencer Rattler, Rashid Shaheed, Falcons, Saints

Falcons HC Raheem Morris had a discussion with WR Drake London over the offseason, where the receiver laid out how he wanted to play this season. Morris

Bijan Robinson News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 13

Falcons' Bijan Robinson Pacing for Huge Game at Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson set a career-high in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 12

Falcons Announce Five Moves, Activate LB Nate Landman

The Falcons announced five roster moves on Saturday, including activating LB Nate Landman from injured reserve. The team also signed CB Kevin King to their practice squad and released LB Rashaan Evans from the unit in a corresponding move.

Kevin King News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 11

Falcons Release CB Kevin King

The Atlanta Falcons announced Friday that they’ve released veteran CB Kevin King. King, 29, is a former second-round pick of the Packers back in 2017 after they elected to trade down with the Saints.

Troy Andersen News / Field Level Media / October 11

Falcons rule out LB Troy Andersen (knee) vs. Panthers

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen will miss his second consecutive game because of a knee injury, coach Raheem Morris said Friday. Andersen, 25, did not practice this week for the Falcons (3-2), who face the host Carolina Panthers (1-4) on Sunday.

Bijan Robinson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 11

Bijan Robinson shoots down injury concerns with Falcons practice return

The Atlanta Falcons are starting to find their rhythm. Atlanta started the 2024 NFL season a little bit slow, but they are now on a two-game winning streak.

Bijan Robinson News / 5 GOATs / October 10

Falcons star RB Bijan Robinson makes cameo in Netflix series ‘Outer Banks’

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has all the bona fides of a young, star NFL tailback. But what about his acting chops? Robinson got to test them out — or show them off — in an appearance in Season 4 of the Netflix series Outer Banks.