#atlanta-falcons

#atlanta-falcons

With the team leaning heavily on two receivers, it ended up being Mooney and Sills bearing the load. Sills continues to be infrequently targeted but is someone this coaching staff clearly trusts; Drummond playing ahead of guys actually on the roster tells you they trust him more as a receiving option. I thought both players looked solid on Sunday; if London misses more time the Mooney/Sills/Drummond trio will likely get a lot of run again.

Five straight losses, essentially kicked out of the playoff picture before Toyotathon begins, swept by the Carolina Panthers for the first time since 2013, and potentially lost both the young, developing quarterback and top ten receiver to injury. This is a new low for the Raheem Morris era of Falcons football. Everyone should be calling for Morris and General Manager Terry Fontenot's head as they exit the stadium.

Making things spicier this year: the Falcons' 2026 first-round pick now belongs to the Los Angeles Rams after Atlanta moved up for EDGE James Pearce Jr. Pearce's first full sack last week was one of the sparks that kept Atlanta in the fight against a strong Colts team, even if the defense also surrendered the most rushing yards in a single game in franchise history.

At this point, Arthur Blank will have to force Raheem Morris to make an in-season change for it to happen. Morris did not let go of Jimmy Lake last year during the season despite having to take a more hands-on role in the defense, which had ruined the fortunes of previously productive players like Nate Landman and Dee Alford, and it's doubtful he'll do so with Zac Robinson either. This is a man who hand-picked these coaches and has a reputation for loyalty; I'm sure firing Ike Hilliard earlier this year and Lake after last season was painful enough for him.

The defense keeps stacking sacks - seven in this game - and everyone is getting in on the fun. Nate Ollie was touted in the offseason as a big addition, and I'd argue he's the most impactful hire they made. Not only has Ollie gotten instant results from his rookie edge rushes, but he's also getting the most out of the veterans and the crop of young defenders who were going to waste. Leave it to the Falcons to be second in the league in sacks and not any closer to a winning season.

The Atlanta Falcons will be facing an uphill climb to get their running game back on track against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 10. They are down at least one starter on their offensive line, left guard Matthew Bergeron, and may be down another with right guard Chris Lindstrom listed as questionable. Coupled with the continued reliance on backup right tackle Elijah Wilkinson, the Falcons' offensive line will face their biggest challenge of the season in Germany on Sunday morning.

The Atlanta Falcons are on their third kicker of the 2025 campaign. Per NFL insider Mike Garafolo, the team has brought on kicker Zane Gonzalez. The veteran spent part of 2024 with the Washington Commanders, hitting 5 of 7 field goal tries and all 19 extra point attempts, but had previously not kicked in an NFL game since 2021. The corresponding move is, inevitably, Atlanta cutting ties with Parker Romo.

Walker put it all together as an edge defender in this game. He was stout against the run and lived in the backfield all game (anything else that happened was woke, off-ball nonsense). The time out clearly did him good; his lower-body explosiveness was noticeable. Walker was considered a project on draft night; he's been learning and playing a more defined position and has improved every game.

The Atlanta Falcons should've won that game and made a gorgeous autumn day in New England that much more enjoyable. I know that, you know that, the Patriots know that. They have to be letting out of a sigh of relief in Massachusetts today, given how close the margin was, while the Falcons pick up the pieces of yet another loss.

Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London each delivered their first three-touchdown performances, putting on a show that reminded everyone what this offense can be when it's clicking. The defense? Pure chaos. Flying around, creating pressure, and keeping Atlanta within striking distance until the end. It didn't end the way anyone hoped, but if you're searching for a reason to believe, or at least something to get the blood pumping again, this highlight reel has plenty of it. Explosive plays.