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What to know about Falcons – Colts in preseason Week 2
Depending on your perspective, this is either going to be the worst week of preseason or the best. With joint practices being the priority this week, starters will be sitting in this one for the Falcons, which means it’ll be reserve and roster hopefuls from opening kickoff to the final seconds. If you’re invested in […]
Falcons news: What we learned about QB position from joint practices with Colts
I’m just going to cut to the chase here — obviously, we’re going to focus on the Falcons’ joint practices with the Colts today. I’ve spent the past two days in Westfield, Ind. covering those practices, and I have a lot of thoughts to share in the Opening Drive — mostly about the quarterback situation. […]
Falcons-Colts joint practices Day 2: A better day for Atlanta
WESTFIELD, Ind. — It’s hard to be certain given the impossibility of keeping track of everything that’s happening on both fields, and it was close, but I think Atlanta won the day today. Kevin Stefanski spoke before practice, which was once again fast-paced and high energy. Like Wednesday, both teams started off working through their […]
Falcons depth chart 2026: Preseason Week 2
The Falcons’ updated unofficial depth chart for the second preseason game has been released, and there aren’t any massive changes or big surprises. Some observations: The updated depth chart for preseason Week 2 vs. the Indianapolis Colts is below. Let us know in the comments what you think about this updated depth chart and how […]
Falcons urgently need to make adjustments after preseason loss to Broncos
The Falcoholic’s monthly roundtable has returned for the 2026 season. With preseason in full effect, it’s time to lock in and start discussing some of the most pressing topics surrounding the Falcons. This has been a staple on the website for several years. As the season goes on, more guests will join the conversation each […]
Falcons, Colts joint training camp practices: How Atlanta performed on Day 1
WESTFIELD, Ind. — I can’t believe I got sunburned in Indiana. I’ve been at dozens of Falcons training camp practices in Flowery Branch over the years, and I’ve come home with exactly zero sunburns in the last decade or so. I wear sunscreen religiously, including today. I reapplied before I went out on the practice […]
Falcons joint practice report and Colts preview ft. Daniel Flick: Falcoholic Live, Ep385
The Falcons face the Colts in the second week of the 2026 preseason, with a series of joint practice sessions preceding Saturday’s game. Kevin Knight is joined by Daniel Flick (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) for a report from joint practice in Indianapolis, along with Daniel’s take on the Falcons preseason debut and what we should expect to […]
ESPN: The Falcons won’t make the playoffs from 2027 to 2029
You’ve seen grim projections about the Falcons before, but have you seen “they won’t make the playoffs before the new decade” when we’re sitting in the year 2026? You’re about to. ESPN put together a future power rankings article covering every NFL franchise, focusing on 2027 through 2029, and the Falcons ranked 27th out of […]
Atlanta Falcons news: Joint practice No. 1 with the Colts, and ‘Kicking the Stigma’
Good morning, Falcoholics, and hello from Marion, Ohio. I’m here as you read this but will be hitting the road bright and early on I-70 toward Indianapolis for the Falcons’ joint practices with the Colts. Today we’re going to talk a little bit about mental health, because today’s joint practice is focused on the Colts’ […]
Falcons preseason concerns and Za’Darius Smith signing: Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon
The Falcons looked a bit unprepared for the Broncos in their first preseason game. How concerned should we be about Atlanta’s 2026 season? Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz review the film from Friday’s game, breaking down the good and the bad on offense, defense, and special teams. Plus thoughts on the signing of edge rusher […]
The Falcoholic Reacts Survey: Who is the next starting inside linebacker?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Falcons fans and fans across the country. In the midst of the coaching staff trying to figure out who they can count on across the defensive line, a new starting linebacker will need […]
Falcons quarterback competitions to rage on, says Kevin Stefanski
There are two separate quarterback competitions going on for the Atlanta Falcons. The first is the battle for the starting job, where Tua Tagovailoa is in the driver’s seat because he’s healthy enough to appear in full-team practices and play in preseason games, where Michael Penix Jr. is working his way back. The second is […]
Falcons sign edge rusher Za’Darius Smith to one-year deal
Here comes some help for Atlanta’s pass rush, and from a source that would have seemed mighty unlikely even a month ago. The Falcons announced Tuesday morning that they had signed Za’Darius Smith to a one year contract, bringing the 34-year-old into the fold after the team lost Jalon Walker for the year to injury […]
Falcons sign WR Beaux Collins, cut OL Layden Robinson and P Matthew Hayball
I thought Layden Robinson and Matthew Hayball held up pretty well in the first preseason game, but the team apparently did not agree. Hayball, the team’s International Pathways Player for 2026, gets the boot alongside Robinson, who played the fifth-highest snap total of anyone on offense Friday night and was not tabbed with any allowed […]
Atlanta Falcons news: What joint practices with Colts can teach us about 2026 roster
Good morning, Falcoholics, and welcome to the very first edition of the Falcons Opening Drive, in which I share the latest news and updates about the Atlanta Falcons, as well as my take on everything surrounding the team based on my time covering them in Flowery Branch, and this week, at joint practices against the […]
The Falcoholic Reacts: The next hopeful pass rushing threat
The Falcons face a major defensive obstacle going into the season without two of their top edge rushers. After Jalon Walker tore his ACL nearly two weeks ago, James Pearce was recently suspended for eight games after his deplorable actions off the field in January. That leaves Jeff Ulbrich searching for answers among what is […]
Falcons snap counts from a Week 1 preseason loss to the Broncos
You’ve been itching for snap counts, and we have them! Here’s a breakdown of Friday night’s snaps, courtesy of Pro Football Focus. Offense WR Dylan Drummond: 39 RT/LT Mike Jerrell: 38 RG Brandon Walton: 35 WR Chris Blair: 31 LG Layden Robinson: 30 WR Zachariah Branch: 28 TE Jack Velling: 27 LG Kyle Hinton: 27 […]
3 up, 3 down Preseason Week 1: Struggles on offense and defense
The Atlanta Falcons registered their first unofficial game of the 2026 season, when they opened the Mercedes Benz Stadium up for a matchup against last year’s AFC Finalist Denver Broncos. Despite Michael Penix still not being cleared for full contact and Bijan Robinson also being held out, there was real excitement as new head coach […]
Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. will serve 8-game suspension in regular NFL season
We finally know what James Pearce Jr.’s suspension will look like after he was charged with a variety of felonies connected to alleged stalking and threats against his former partner, WNBA star Rickea Jackson. The league minimum suspension for violence against women and children was set several years ago, post-Ray Rice. to six games. The […]
Falcons – Broncos preseason recap: Not for the faint of heart
Well, that was not fun. Preseason games are fertile ground for overreactions, and we’ll definitely see in the weeks ahead that we were too excited about some things (Jack Strand? Malcolm DeWalt IV?) and too down on others (Tua Tagovailoa? Mike Hughes?). There are small sample sizes, vanilla game plans, and matchups we’ll never see […]
Falcons – Broncos instant recap for preseason Week 1: Rookies open eyes, veterans fall short
Preseason can tell us many lies, both about players and teams. The Falcons almost certainly aren’t as terrible as they looked out there on Friday night, and the Broncos are probably not A) as dominant and B) as penalty-ridden as they seemed. But even in those lies there are sobering glimpses of truth, and the […]
Falcons vs Broncos Preseason Watch Party: Falcoholic Live
The Falcons are taking on the Broncos tonight in the first preseason action of the 2026 season for both teams. Follow along with Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic as they discuss the game live through all four quarters. We’ll have takes on Atlanta’s starters, how the rookie class is performing, and a whole lot more. […]
Falcons vs. Broncos 2026 preseason discussion
Football! It’s almost real football. We will see the starters only fleetingly tonight, and a few may well be out, but this evening will feature the Atlanta Falcons taking the field and playing a full game. Along the way, we’ll hope to see injury-free football with some impressive moments and some would-be reserves stepping up […]
Falcons roster 2026: Xavier Watts, Azeez Ojulari, and Zachariah Branch are underrated
The last time the Atlanta Falcons won a playoff game, it was Jan. 6, 2018, and Dan Quinn’s team beat the Los Angeles Rams, 26-13, in the Wild Card Round. If you want to know how long ago that was, current Falcons team president Matt Ryan was the quarterback, and coming off a 2016 NFL […]
Falcons vs. Broncos preseason 2026: How to watch, start time, TV, and odds
Preseason football tonight, friends! Here’s everything you’ll need to know to watch the Falcons kick things off at home against the Broncos. Remember to check back here tonight for our open thread, our live recap (because what else am I gonna do on a Friday night?), and much more. Schedule & TV information Date: Friday, […]
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