Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The Falcons have regained first place in the division. Chaos reigns in the NFC South. The Falcons (8-7) decimated the Giants 34-7 on Sunday, and the Buccaneers (8-7) fell to the Cowboys 26-24 on Sunday Night Football. With Sunday’s results, Atlanta now finds itself +115 underdogs to take home the NFC South crown, per FanDuel … [Read more...] about NFL playoff odds: With win and Bucs loss, Falcons still slight underdogs to win NFC South
3 up and 3 down for Week 16: Penix debuts up, while Pitts tumbles down
Dale Zanine-Imagn Images A big day for the Falcons still comes with its sour notes. WE ARE SO BACK. Michael Penix didn’t disappoint in his Atlanta Falcons debut! The red helmets continue to bring the best out of everyone, especially Jessie Bates! Are Kyle Pitts and others starting to get phased out? Here’s the Week 16 3 up and 3 down: Up Zach Harrison Zach Harrison … [Read more...] about 3 up and 3 down for Week 16: Penix debuts up, while Pitts tumbles down
Falcons vs Giants NFL Week 16 postgame show: Penix dazzles, defense dominates
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Falcons were dominated in the second half by the Vikings, falling 42-21 after a cavalcade of errors in all three phases. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk break down the game and where Atlanta goes in the midst of a 4-game losing streak. The Atlanta Falcons dominated the New York Giants in their best overall effort of the season, as … [Read more...] about Falcons vs Giants NFL Week 16 postgame show: Penix dazzles, defense dominates
Falcons MVP for Week 16: The defense? Again?
Brett Davis-Imagn Images Things are suddenly going better on that side of the ball. I would not suggest to you with a straight face that the Falcons are a good defense now. They are still last in the league in sacks, and they have two lopsided losses in the past five games fueled in part by defensive ineptitude. There is a long road ahead if this team is going to … [Read more...] about Falcons MVP for Week 16: The defense? Again?
Falcons fantasy stud and dud from Week 16 vs. Giants
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Bijan Robinson remains a steady metronome. The Atlanta Falcons saw exactly what they had hoped to see in a matchup against the 2-win New York Giants, which was utter domination in quarterback Michael Penix Jr’s first career start. This was the first week where the Falcons broke the 30-point mark since Week 8, with the offense having … [Read more...] about Falcons fantasy stud and dud from Week 16 vs. Giants