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The Dodgers on September 14 beat the Reds to clinch a playoff berth for the 14th season in a row, tying the major league record also held by the Atlanta Braves, who made it to 14 consecutive postseasons from 1991-2005. Los Angeles won again in Cincinnati on September 15, which eliminated the Arizona Diamondbacks from […]
Kevin Durant served as a prime example for Trae Young to gauge that it was time to leave the Hawks.
The Atlanta Falcons have had one of the most disastrous starts to the season, as the organization brutally lost 20-13 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1, then lost 34-3 to the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. Quarterback Cooper Rush didn’t give his best performance, while head coach Kevin Stefanski’s struggles continue with the Falcons […] The post ‘Hope Arch Manning Likes Waffle House’ — Podcaster Makes Bold Prediction on Texas QB’s Future in Atlanta Amid Kevin Stefanski’s Disastrous Run appe...
The Green Bay Packers are 1-1 with the Atlanta Falcons headed to Lambeau Field and new NFLPA player rep Micah Parsons still rehabbing his left knee after last year’s torn ACL injury. Parsons’ timeline to return still isn’t fully clear, and neither is wide receiver Jayden Reed’s after a scary Week 2 injury. The Packers […] The post Micah Parsons return could set up huge storyline for Packers vs. Bears appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Brinson was born in Savannah, Ga…S Javon Bullard is from Milledgeville, Ga., and attended Baldwin High School…EDGE Brenton Cox Jr. was born in Stockbridge, Ga., where he attended Stockbridge High School…G/T Travis Glover was born in Vienna, Ga. and attended Dooly County (Ga.) High School…LB Ty’Ron Hopper is from Roswell, Ga., and attended Roswell High School…S Xavier McKinney was born in Roswell, Ga., where he attended Roswell High School…DT Devonte Wyatt is from Decatur, Ga., and attended Tow...
Aram Leighton and Elijah Evans break down every National League prospect headed to the 2026 Arizona Fall League, going organization by organization from the Braves through the Rockies. Dodgers outfielder Eduardo Quintero headlines the group as the highest rated prospect on any AFL roster, with Nationals flamethrower Jarlin Susana, Diamondbacks righty Patrick Forbes, Giants outfielder Dakota Jordan and Cubs slugger Myles Bailey all set for fall reps in the desert. Which NL org sent the most int...
The following players have been signed to training camp contracts, according to Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot (All Twitter links): Reese Dixon-Waters (Nuggets) Keonte Jones (Nuggets) Solomon Washington (Pelicans) Drake Allen (Pistons) All four players went undrafted in June, making them unrestricted free agents. They almost certainly signed Exhibit 10 deals, which would entitle […]
One week after giving up a franchise-record 59 points, the Panthers defense held Atlanta to 3. Five takeaways, a Devin Lloyd pick-six, zero rushing touchdowns allowed, and a 34-3 win. We break down the turnaround, run through the full stock up / stock down, update the Evero hot seat meter and the Bryce Young extension meter, cover the Jonathon Brooks and Pat Jones injury news, and preview Sunday’s trip to Cleveland. Drop YOUR meter numbers in the comments. Keep Pounding. 💰 SPONSORED BY PRIZEPI...
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers blowing out the Atlanta Falcons, 34-3, with Bryce Young and offensive coordinator Brad Idzik having the offense rolling through Week 2 of the 2026 NFL Season. The Drive with Tim Donnelly is presented by Magnolia Healthcare and Aesthetics. magnoliahealthcareaesthetics.com
DK Metcalf continues to struggle. After a brutal performance in the season opener against Atlanta, Metcalf had two drops in […]
Depth Chart Presented by Atlanta Falcons Week 3 depth chart vs. Green Bay Packers The Falcons will travel to Green Bay to face the Packers on Thursday Night Football. Sep 21, 2026 at 05:41 PM Tori McElhaney Senior Reporter Copied! FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have released their unofficial depth chart ahead of the team’s Week 3 game against the Green Bay Packers (1-1) on Thursday Night Football. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET inside historic Lambeau Field. The main change o...
Buccaneers Falcons Panthers Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles talked about DE Rueben Bain after a quiet showing in his second NFL game: “I don’t think he’s completely healthy, but at the same time, he’s good enough to play, so we’ve got to get more production there.” (Greg Auman) Bowles was asked about WR Jalen McMillan only playing seven snaps in his return from injury: “He’s healthy and he’s not all the way there yet, but he’s closer to getting there. Just to get him in and try to get him...
Welcome to the last off day of the 2026 regular season. I very much enjoyed putting a little Braves logo emoji status at work today as a nod to yesterday’s division-clinching win. Any similar displays? Let’s hear ‘em. Tonight’s Action With the NL East champs resting after sweeping and celebrating, there’s only three other games […]
Unless the Dodgers totally collapse this week and the Braves win out, Atlanta is going to be hosting a three-game Wild Card series at Truist Park, facing either the Padres, Cubs, or Phillies. The scary part about that is pretty much anything can happen in a three-game series, especially when facing teams of that caliber. […]
The Atlanta Falcons finally have their QB1 back. Michael Penix Jr. has been named the Falcons’ starting quarterback for Week 3 against the Green Bay Packers, the team announced on Monday. The 26-year-old will be making his season debut and first appearance since tearing his ACL last November. More to come.
Falcons The Atlanta Falcons announced they are starting QB Michael Penix Jr. in Week 3 against the Packers. Penix was fully cleared to return from his partially torn ACL in August, but the team wanted to allow him to recover properly before his return to the field. After an 0-2 start with both Penix and Tua Tagovailoa sidelined, Penix will return coming off a week where he split first-team reps. Penix, 25, transferred from Indiana to Washington for the 2022 season, after spending four seasons ...
Michael Penix Jr. named starting QB for Thursday Night Football vs. Packers Penix makes his official return from a season-ending knee injury last season. Sep 21, 2026 at 04:29 PM Tori McElhaney Senior Reporter Copied! FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Michael Penix Jr. has been named the Falcons’ starting quarterback for the team’s Thursday night prime-time game against the Green Bay Packers. This news comes after an 0-2 start to the 2026 season by the Falcons. In the last two games, Atlanta is the only o...
All eyes have been on Robert Suarez, one of the Braves’ prized offseason additions, as he rehabs and recovers from an elbow ailment that has cost him the last three months of the season. Following his first rehab appearance with the Gwinnett Stripers on Sunday — which was Gwinnett’s final game of the season — it was a bit unclear what the next steps would be as he continues ramping up with hopes of pitching in the postseason. On Monday afternoon, Alex Anthopoulos went on 680 The Fan Radio and ...
After opening the year 0-2, the Atlanta Falcons will turn things back over to their presumed quarterback of the future. Michael Penix Jr. was named the team’s starter for its Week 3 game against the Green Bay Packers, the team announced Monday. The move comes after Penix missed the team’s first two games while recovering from ACL surgery. The move also comes after Cooper Rush was pushed into the starting role for the Falcons’ first two games of the 2026 NFL season. Rush struggled in both start...
Michael Penix Jr. Set to Start Week 3 Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. has been named the starter for Thursday night’s game at the Green Bay Packers, according to reports Monday. Penix has not played this season while recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee. Penix was hurt in Week 11 of last [...]
The Green Bay Packers did not practice on Monday as they go into a short turnaround to play the Atlanta Falcons, while the Falcons had a walkthrough, according to the NFL’s official injury reports. The coaching staff did not talk to the press today, but they will field questions on Tuesday. The non-participants on Monday’s […]
The Atlanta Hawks will be missing a young prospect this season. Henri Veesaar sustained a right knee injury during a workout and was subsequently he was diagnosed with a torn right ACL, the team announced on Monday. The second-round pick is expected to miss the entire 2026-27 season. Veesaar, 22, averaged 17 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 31 games with the University of North Carolina last season. The seven-foot centre would have slotted in behind Onyeka Okongwu and Jock Landale on ...
Atlanta Hawks rookie center Henri Veesaar has a torn right ACL. The Hawks announced the news on Monday. Veesaar suffered the injury during a workout on Sept. 15, and imaging revealed the diagnosis. The news is a blow for the versatile rookie center whom the Hawks hoped would secure a rotation spot behind starting center Onyeka Okongwu. Veesaar is a 7-foot center who can protect the rim and stretch the floor. As a junior at North Carolina, he averaged 17 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per ...
The (0-2) Atlanta Falcons play the (1-1) Green Bay Packers on the road at Lambeau Field for Thursday Night Football. One interesting storyline surrounding the Week 3 contest is who will start at quarterback. Cooper Rush started the first two games because the effective starter Tua Tagovailoa was out with a back injury. However, Rush […] The post BREAKING: Atlanta Falcons: Reveal Starting Quarterback for Week 3 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
In an offseason report nobody ever wants to hear, Hawks second-round pick Henri Veesaar suffered a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2026-2027 season. An @emoryhealthcare injury update: During a workout on Sept. 15, Henri Veesaar sustained a right knee injury. Following an MRI and evaluation at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, he was […]