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The pressure is on the Atlanta Falcons (6-6) as they prepare for this Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings (10-2). Kirk Cousins is facing intense scrutiny following a brutal three-game stretch but has a chance to change the narrative against his former team. Both the Falcons and Vikings are fighting to win their respective divisions and can’t afford a loss in Week 14. … [Read more...] about Falcons release depth chart for Week 14 matchup vs. Vikings

The Atlanta Falcons struggled to score points in their 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, but their defense showed up in a big way. After recording just 10 sacks over the first 11 games, the Falcons brought down Justin Herbert a season-high five times. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris hopes to keep that defensive momentum going when the team faces off against the Minnesota … [Read more...] about Falcons provide injury update on rookie defensive lineman

The Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract on the opening day of free agency to stabilize the quarterback position after failed experiments with Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder. Once the team drafted Michael Penix Jr. in the first round, it was only a matter of time before a quarterback controversy broke out in Atlanta. Cousins played well … [Read more...] about ESPN analyst suggests Falcons make change at quarterback

The Atlanta Falcons returned from their bye week to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Despite a promising start and an elite performance from Atlanta’s defense, the Falcons could not overcome Kirk Cousins’ four interceptions and lost, 17-13, to drop to 6-6 on the season.The team recorded a season-high five sacks and allowed just 10 points to the … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways from Falcons’ 17-13 loss to Los Angeles Chargers

The Atlanta Falcons have lost three straight games and are on the verge of squandering their lead in the NFC South. Sunday’s 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers wasn’t as bad as the team’s 38-6 disaster in Denver but it was another poor showing from quarterback Kirk Cousins.Falcons head coach Raheem Morris met with the media on Monday and continued to support Cousins as the … [Read more...] about Falcons Recap: Penix vs Cousins, pass-rush resurgence, latest injury news