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Drew Brees shares his thoughts on Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. came into the league with his share of doubters, but he's done a good job of silencing them early in his career. While there have been some ups and downs, Falcons fans are eager for Penix's return after Kirk Cousins underwhelmed in Sunday's brutal loss to the visiting Miami Dolphins.
Kyle Pitts is quietly turning in one of his most efficient stretches as a Falcon, as he steps for this offense up amid injuries and offensive struggles.
With time running out for NFL teams to make moves ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline, Kirk Cousins reportedly wants another chance to start.
The unholy NFL whoopee cushion now sits in Flowery Branch. As if blowing a 28-3 lead in the freaking Super Bowl didn't confirm it enough, the Falcons are unquestionably the NFL's butt of the joke, pro football's grand punchline.
When the Atlanta Falcons last left Mercedes-Benz Stadium, they had just finished off an impressive 24-14 “Monday Night Football” win over the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 13
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Atlanta Falcons sign cornerback to practice squad
The Atlanta Falcons signed cornerback A.J. Woods to their 16-man practice squad, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon. Woods, a former undrafted free agent out of Pittsburgh, has yet to appear in an NFL game but spent time with the Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders.
Kirk Cousins is getting his first start of the 2025 NFL season after normal starter Michael Penix Jr. suffered a knee injury.
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Kirk Cousins leads a brutal performance by the Falcons' offense in his first start of the season
Cousins, replacing the injured Michael Penix Jr., was at the controls for a brutal offensive performance on Sunday. Atlanta totaled 213 yards and fell to 3-4 with a 34-10 loss to the Dolphins. The Falcons' lone touchdown while came trailing 34-3 with just over five minutes left in a nearly empty Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Just a few months after claiming a record 10th African title, Nigeria's Super Falcons have qualified for the next edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, after a 3-1 aggregate win over Benin Republic.