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Keep up with the latest Atlanta Falcons Football News. The NFC South Falcons are led by a number of great players including Cordarrelle Patterson, Drake London and also quarterback Marcus Mariota. Arthur Smith is the head coach of the team and he will expect his team to play hard each and every game day. Will the team have the right chemistry this season to make another playoff run and win the NFL Superbowl?

Atlanta Falcons Football News

- Mike Jones
24 intriguing players for the 2024 NFL season, including Marvin Harrison Jr. and many QBs

The performances of Harrison, Lamar Jackson, Micah Parsons and others will go a long way in setting a season tone for their teams. [...]

- Josh Kendall and The Athletic NFL Staff
Mercedes-Benz Stadium guide: What to know about the Atlanta Falcons' home field

Our staff compiled 32 NFL stadium guides, one for every team, to help fans buy tickets and enjoy the day watching their favorite clubs. [...]

- The Athletic NFL Staff
2024 NFL win total projections for all 32 teams: Experts react to our model

Will the Lions post consecutive double-digit win seasons for the first time in team history? Can Jayden Daniels lift the Commanders? [...]

- Josh Kendall
Falcons turn attention to Steelers after setting roster, trading Taylor Heinicke

The Falcons finalized the Heinicke trade with the Chargers and are revving up Matthew Judon and Justin Simmons for Week 1. [...]

- Mike Sando
Ranking 2024 NFL schedules by opposing QBs: Patriots, Raiders face toughest roads

For the second year in a row, the Patriots face a stacked slate of quarterbacks, as AFC teams have eight of the nine hardest schedules. [...]

- Ben Standig
NFL agents dish on best (and worst) franchise, Mahomes' value and Dak's next deal

In our sixth annual agent survey, reps offered thoughts on everything from QB contracts to top talent evaluators to ways to improve the NFL. [...]

- The Athletic NFL Staff
Falcons trade QB Taylor Heinicke to Chargers for conditional draft pick

Heinicke made the Falcons’ 53-man roster as a third quarterback, but his prospects of playing time in Atlanta were not great. [...]

- The Athletic NFL Staff
Kadarius Toney, Desmond Ridder and the most surprising cut from every NFL team

QB Mike White, WR Tim Patrick and C Dylan McMahon were among Tuesday's cuts that intrigued The Athletic's NFL writers most. [...]

- Josh Kendall
Falcons keep Taylor Heinicke, not Kevin King on initial 53-man roster: 5 takeaways

Wide receiver Chris Blair was another surprising cut by the Falcons as they kept only five receivers on the initial roster. [...]

- Josh Kendall
Why is Kirk Cousins a Tier 2 quarterback? 'He's the reason everybody is flowing'

Cousins got his highest ranking yet in Mike Sando's Quarterback Tiers this year. His new teammates think they know why. [...]

- Mike Sando
NFL Quarterback Tiers 2024: Only 2 join Mahomes in Tier 1; Rodgers, Herbert drop out

Aaron Rodgers missed Tier 1 for the first time in the 11th annual survey of 50 NFL coaches and execs. His successor in Green Bay surged. [...]

- The Athletic NFL Staff
A burning fantasy football question for every NFL team: Is Bijan Robinson the top pick?

The Athletic's NFL beat reporters address the questions keeping fantasy managers up at night. [...]

- Josh Kendall
Final Falcons 53-man roster projection: Did DeAngelo Malone, Kentavius Street secure roles?

NFL teams must trim their rosters to the regular season limit of 53 by Tuesday. Atlanta has some tough decisions to make at several spots. [...]

- Adam Jahns
NFL Hope-O-Meter: How optimistic are you about your team in 2024?

Tell us how hopeful you're feeling about your favorite NFL team and why. The results and top responses will be shared in a future story. [...]

- Dianna Russini and Josh Kendall
Falcons CB A.J. Terrell lands 4-year, $81 million contract extension

The contract makes Terrell the second highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, just behind the Green Bay Packers' Jaire Alexander. [...]

- Josh Kendall
How Falcons' helmet cams are honing play calling, cadence and dad jokes

The Falcons are using helmet cameras on their top two quarterbacks, eliciting some playful complaints from the players. [...]

- Josh Kendall
Falcons fired up about what Matthew Judon and Justin Simmons bring to Atlanta

Judon and Simmons practiced with the Falcons on Monday. Judon says, "The mission is just go and destroy everything out there.” [...]

- Austin Mock
NFL Projection Model, NFC win totals: Are 49ers, Lions still cream of the crop?

Austin Mock's NFL Projection Model sees two 2023 division winners losing their titles in 2024. [...]

- Josh Kendall
Why Falcons didn't play Michael Penix Jr. on Saturday, plus 5 more thoughts

The Falcons fell 13-12 to the Ravens. Taylor Heinicke started at QB, Chris Blair had a big game and Younghoe Koo missed three field goals. [...]

- Josh Kendall
Falcons' roster-bubble players to watch in preseason game against Ravens

NFL teams must trim their rosters to 53 men on Aug. 27. Let's look at seven Falcons who need a good showing in Baltimore on Saturday. [...]

News from Around the NFL

- Jeff Kerr
Rams hiring former Nebraska head coach Scott Frost to coaching staff

Frost is coaching in the NFL for the first time [...]

- Jordan Dajani
49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall released from hospital after being shot in robbery attempt

Pearsall was selected by San Francisco in the first round earlier this year [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
Week 1 NFL picks, predictions, best bets from Vegas expert: This 3-team football parlay pays out almost 6-1

SportsLine expert Larry Hartstein, who finished 52nd out of 1,598 entries in the 2022 Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest, has three Week 1 NFL parlay picks [...]

- Bryan DeArdo
Packers' Josh Jacobs was offered significantly more money to play for Giants, per report

Jacobs also had an offer from the Chiefs, but turned it down [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
Ravens vs. Chiefs prediction, odds, time, betting lines: 2024 NFL Kickoff Game picks from expert on 48-20 roll

SportsLine's Mike Tierney just revealed his Chiefs vs. Ravens picks for the 2024 NFL Kickoff Game on Thursday, Sept. 5 [...]

- Jordan Dajani
Eagles' Jalen Hurts explains why his eagerness to learn was halted with Jason Kelce, now times are different

Kelce took on the pass protection aspect up front [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
Self-learning AI releases NFL against the spread, over-under, money-line picks for every 2024 Week 1 game

SportsLine AI reveals its NFL predictions and NFL betting picks for all 16 NFL games in Week 1 [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
2024 NFL Kickoff Game prediction, odds, line, time, spread: Chiefs vs. Ravens picks by expert on 32-21 roll

Larry Hartstein has revealed his 2024 NFL Kickoff Game bets for Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 5 [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
2024 NFL Brazil game prediction, odds, line, time, spread: Packers vs. Eagles picks by top expert on 67-27 run

R.J. White has revealed his 2024 NFL Week 1 bets for Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers in São Paulo, Brazil on Sept. 6 [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
NFL DFS picks, 2024 NFL Kickoff Game: Chiefs vs. Ravens lineup advice, optimal stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel

Jimmie Kaylor shares his Week 1 NFL DFS picks, sleepers, rankings, top values, and player pool for Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs [...]

- Will Brinson
2024 NFL season win-loss record predictions for every team: Steelers, Eagles underachieve; Rams impress

Will Brinson projects win-loss records for every NFL team for the 2024 season [...]

- Will Brinson
2024 NFL playoff predictions: Bears, Jets, Chargers among teams who could make jump into postseason this year

These teams are looking for a playoff berth after not making the cut in 2023 [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
Eagles vs. Packers prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2024 NFL in Brazil picks from model on 181-129 run

SportsLine simulated Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles in the 2024 NFL in Brazil game 10,000 times [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
Chiefs vs. Ravens prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2024 NFL Kickoff Game picks by model on 181-129 run

SportsLine simulated Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Kickoff Game 2024 10,000 times [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
2024 Week 1 NFL picks, odds, best bets from advanced model: This five-way football parlay pays 25-1

SportsLine's Projection Model reveals its top Week 1 NFL picks, NFL bets, NFL predictions, 25-1 football parlay [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
NFL DFS picks, Chiefs vs. Ravens: NFL Kickoff Game lineups include Patrick Mahomes on FanDuel, DraftKings

DFS millionaire Mike McClure shares his top NFL DFS showdown picks for Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs in 2024 NFL Kickoff Game [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
NFL odds, Vegas lines, picks, spreads, game predictions: Model eyeing Bills, Chargers in Week 1, 2024

SportsLine's advanced model has locked in its Week 1 NFL betting picks from 10,000 simulations [...]

- Jeff Kerr
Ex-Super Bowl champ, longtime WR on new NFL kickoff rules: 'You might see more superstar players back there'

Bill Cowher and Nate Burleson open up on the new kickoff rule [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
Optimal NFL football knockout, survivor pool picks, advice, strategy for 2024 Week 1: Fade this home favorite

SportsLine's advanced computer model just locked in its top Week 1 NFL survivor picks [...]

- Garrett Podell
Ranking 2024 AFC contenders by tiers: Chiefs in a class of their own with these three teams on their heels

Sorting the conference's 16 squads into contention tiers [...]

Cowboys, Bucs & & Texans headline way-too-early NFL Playoff bracket predictions | NFL on FOX Pod

Dave Helman brings on Carmen Vitali to give predictions about the upcoming NFL season! Within the segment, the duo give their predictions on what they believe will happen in the [...]

49ers rookie WR Ricky Pearsall released from hospital after being shot

Niners rookie WR Ricky Pearsall has been released from the hospital after being shot in the chest during an attempted robbery. [...]

'Bear Bets': Handicapping AFC, NFC, Super Bowl winners; first coach fired

This week, the "Bear Bets" crew shared who its wagering on to win the AFC, NFC and Super Bowl, while also dishing its thoughts on the first coach fired market. [...]

2024-25 NFC North Division odds: Lions favored to make franchise history

Can Detroit win back-to-back division titles for the first time in franchise history? Or can the Packers spoil the party? See what the odds say. [...]

2024-25 NFC South Division odds: Cousins, Falcons favored to win division

Should the acquisition of Kirk Cousins make the Falcons favorites to snap the Buccaneers' three-year streak? Take a look at the odds. [...]

Dillon Gabriel tallied 380 yards and two touchdowns in Oregon's 24-14 victory over Idaho

Dillon Gabriel threw for a total of 380 yards and two touchdowns in the Oregon Ducks' 24-14 victory over the Idaho Vandals. [...]

Kevin Wildes is rocking with the 49ers over Dolphins in Super Bowl LIX | First Things First

Kevin Wildes explains why he is rocking with the San Francisco 49ers over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl LIX, including his faith in Tua Tagovailoa and company. [...]

Greg Jennings predicts the Texans to defeat the Lions in Super Bowl LIX | First Things First

Greg Jennings explains why he is all-in on the Houston Texans to defeat the Detroit Lions in Super Bowl LIX. [...]

Chris Broussard is calling a Lamar Jackson Super Bowl LIX win vs. Packers | First Things First

Chris Broussard reveals his Super Bowl LIX and MVP predictions, featuring revenge season for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens against the Green Bay Packers. [...]

Nick Wright predicts Patrick Mahomes vs. Caleb Williams in Super Bowl LIX | First Things First

Nick Wright reveals his Super Bowl LIX and NFL MVP predictions, featuring the Chicago Bears against the Kansas City Chiefs. [...]

2024 NFL Predictions: Who takes the AFC and NFC South titles this season?

Our FOX Sports personalities are giving their predictions ahead of the 2024 NFL season. Who do they have going to the playoffs? [...]

Does Brandon Aiyuk's extension ease tensions for the 49ers? | First Things First

Brandon Aiyuk finally signed a 4-year, $120 million extension with the San Francisco 49ers. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes debate if this lessens the tensions surrounding the 49ers. [...]

Is this Dak Prescott’s last season with the Dallas Cowboys? | First Things First

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys still haven’t agreed to a new contract. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if this Dak’s last season as a Cowboy. [...]

Chiefs to be without WR Hollywood Brown in season opener vs. Ravens

Kansas City will be without WR Hollywood Brown against Baltimore in Thursday's AFC title game rematch to open the NFL season. [...]

2024 NFL uniforms: Eagles to debut new black-and-white combo in Brazil

Here's a look at all the uniform redesigns, throwbacks and alternates that NFL teams will don during the 2024 season. [...]

2024 NFL All-22 roster: Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, Sauce Gardner lead way

Who are the best of the best at their respective positions? These 22 NFL superstars claim that crown heading into the 2024 season. [...]

Chiefs over 11.5 wins, Falcons winning NFC South highlight Danny Parkins' picks | Breakfast Ball

Danny Parkins gives his top picks to bet on this season, including the Atlanta Falcons (-145) to win the NFC South and the Kansas City Chiefs going over their 11.5 [...]

Patrick Mahomes hints that Chiefs could use Taylor Swift-designed plays

Taylor Swift might add "NFL play designer" to her résumé soon, with Patrick Mahomes saying she has drawn up plays for the Chiefs. [...]

Brandon Aiyuk signs 4-year, $120 million extension with the 49ers | Breakfast Ball

The San Francisco 49ers signed Brandon Aiyuk to a 4-year, $120 million extension after months of negotiation. Craig Carton, Mark Schlereth, and Danny Parkins discuss if this was the right [...]

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel reportedly agrees to three-year extension

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel will be under contract through 2028 after reportedly agreeing to a three-year extension. [...]

49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall, who was shot in the chest Saturday during an attempted robbery in central San Francisco, was released from the hospital Sunday. [...]

- Pete Thamel

Former Nebraska head coach Scott Frost is headed to the NFL where he is expected to become a senior football analyst for the Los Angeles Rams, sources told ESPN. [...]

- Adam Teicher

Wide receiver Marquise Brown, one of the Kansas City Chiefs' biggest offseason additions, will not play in Thursday night's season opener against the Baltimore Ravens. [...]

- Kris Rhim

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed kicker Cameron Dicker to a four-year, $22.04 million extension, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. [...]

- Jamison Hensley

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews declared himself ready to play in the Sept. 5 season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. [...]

- Marcel Louis-Jacques

The Dolphins and coach Mike McDaniel have reached agreement on a three-year contract extension, sources told ESPN's Jeff Darlington. [...]

- Jordan Raanan

In perhaps a sign of how the Giants truly feels about their cornerback situation opposite second-year starter Deonte Banks, the team is re-signing veteran cornerback Adoree' Jackson to a 1-year [...]

- Nick Wagoner

The 49ers and receiver Brandon Aiyuk have agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension that ties him with the team through the 2028 season, sources told ESPN. [...]

- Fantasy staff

It's fun to make proclamations, so we asked our Fantasy staff to give us theirs ahead of the 2024 campaign. [...]

- Mike Reiss

Jacoby Brissett was named the Patriots' starting quarterback this week. But what does that mean for the No. 3 pick, Drake Maye? [...]

- Anthony Gharib

The Chicago Bears quarterback has the Heisman Trophy he won with the USC Trojans placed between Avengers Tower and Disney Castle Lego sets. [...]

- Seth Wickersham

Brady is not permitted to be in another team's facility, is not permitted to witness practice and is not permitted to attend broadcast production meetings, either in person or virtually. [...]

- Josh Weinfuss

As the NFL season approaches, here's what we know about the availability of Marvin Harrison Jr.'s jersey and his off-field legal situation. [...]

- NFL Nation

From veterans to newbies, here's everything you need to know about the NFL's playcallers in 2024. [...]

- ESPN staff

The Eagles will wear a black/white/black combination for the first time ever for the NFL's introductory game in Brazil. [...]

- Joe Klingele

Which young QB will lead his team to the top of the AFC South? Here are all the odds for each team in the division and some of our favorite [...]

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