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As mentioned above, it does seem like receiver Drake London could finally return for the Falcons this week, after missing the previous four games with a knee injury. It does appear that a bug has swept through the Falcons locker room, as four different players were listed as having an illness on Thursday.
The Atlanta Falcons were hoping to emerge as a playoff contender in the NFC South division this season, but they have fallen flat on their face instead, posting a 5-9 record through their first 14 games. Not much has gone right for the Falcons this season, and the majority of their struggles revolve around second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
BIRMINGHAM – Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback AJ McCarron is trying his hand as a head coach. McCarron will replace Skip Holtz as the next head coach of the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions.
Cousins said Wednesday he feels as if he's playing on an "expiring contract" even though he has two years left on his Atlanta deal.
Find single game tickets to the Atlanta Falcons vs. Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 16 matchup on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
The Atlanta Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention after just 13 games, despite no one being above .500 in their division.
Less than two years after signing Kirk Cousins and drafting Michael Penix Jr., the Atlanta Falcons are preparing to enter an offseason with a lot of quarterback uncertainty.
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints, 24-10, in Week 12 to improve to 4-7 on the season. Sunday's win ended a five-game losing streak for Atlanta, while New Orleans fell to 2-9. Kirk Cousins got the start for the Falcons threw for 199 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Amid another lost season for the Falcons, Kirk Cousins delivered a night he and his team won't soon forget. Atlanta rallied from 14 points down in the fourth quarter for a stunning 29-28 win over the Buccaneers. Zane Gonzalez nailed a 43-yard field goal as time expired to cap an incredible rally.
James Pearce Jr. is giving the Falcons hope with a dominant rookie season, making Atlanta’s risky trade for him look like a rare win.