The move fans have been waiting for finally happened as the Atlanta Falcons benched quarterback Kirk Cousins on Tuesday evening. Despite winning Monday night’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Cousins did not play well and head coach Raheem Morris has opted to make a change. Morris released a statement on the team’s official website: After review we have made the … [Read more...] about Falcons bench QB Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr.
Falcons get prime-time bump for Week 17 game vs. Commanders
After defeating the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, the Atlanta Falcons have been awarded another prime-time game by the NFL. The team’s Week 17 matchup against the Washington Commanders has been flexed into NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” timeslot. The NFL downgraded the Miami Dolphins-Cleveland Browns game to open up the spot for Atlanta and Washington. Both teams are in … [Read more...] about Falcons get prime-time bump for Week 17 game vs. Commanders
NFC South: Where do Falcons sit after win over Raiders?
The Atlanta Falcons left Las Vegas with a 15-9 win on Monday night but did so in a concerning fashion. For a team fighting to stay in the playoff race, it shouldn’t have had to rely on a last-second defensive stand to thwart a Raiders comeback. While we can look at the shortcomings of last night’s contest, we also have to acknowledge that a win is a win and the Falcons … [Read more...] about NFC South: Where do Falcons sit after win over Raiders?
Raheem Morris on Falcons’ win, Kirk Cousins’ struggles
The Atlanta Falcons’ 15-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders wasn’t pretty, but it snapped a four-game losing streak and kept their playoff hopes alive in the NFC. The team leaned heavily on the running game, with Bijan Robinson rushing for 125 yards on 22 carries. Atlanta’s special teams units dominated, blocking two punts and one extra point. Kirk Cousins completed 11 attempts of … [Read more...] about Raheem Morris on Falcons’ win, Kirk Cousins’ struggles
5 takeaways from Falcons’ 15-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders
With their 2024 season on the line, the Atlanta Falcons escaped Las Vegas with a 15-9 win over the Desmond Ridder-led Raiders. While the Falcons were in control for much of the game, Ridder nearly pulled the upset but was picked off by Jessie Bates in the end zone as time expired.Monday night’s victory ended a four-game losing streak and kept the team’s playoff hopes alive for … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways from Falcons’ 15-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders