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The Cooper Rush Era Has Come To An End With The Falcons
After a 24-17 loss to the Bears, the Falcons trade veteran backup Cooper Rush for former Pro Bowler Andy Dalton. The move ends Rush's brief, troubled stint—he struggled to throw beyond the 25‑yard line in Weeks 1 and 2 after injuries to Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. Dalton, 39, joins Atlanta despite being cut by the Eagles after a red‑zone interception, and heads into his first start with the team.
Same Old Falcons? Two Losses Expose How Far Atlanta Still Has to Go
After a promising two‑game surge led by Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons stumble with back‑to‑back defeats to Baltimore (31‑24 OT) and Chicago (38‑30), exposing the same flaws that plagued them under Arthur Smith. Despite Bijan Robinson’s MVP‑caliber runs and Drake London’s deep threats, the defense was blown open for 200+ rushing yards by the Ravens and special‑teams errors by rookie Zachariah Branch cost six points against the Bears. Atlanta falls to 2‑4, trailing the Panthers in the NFC South and faces a showdown with the 49ers as the season’s midpoint looms, leaving hopeful fans questioning whether new head coach Kevin Stefanski can reverse the slide.
Do Braves need to make coaching staff changes after another early postseason exit?
Ninety-four wins and a division title would satisfy most franchises in baseball. But when you’re the Braves — winners of 24 division titles and two World Series since 1991 — another quick postseason exit makes all of that regular-season success feel pretty hollow. Especially when you look at how the season actually played out. The […]
Sunday feels like a must-win for the Falcons’ playoff hopes
If the Falcons are going to end their playoff drought dating back to 2017, Sunday against the Bears is about as close to a must-win as Week 6 gets. The math is simple, and unforgiving. A loss drops Atlanta to 2-4, and in a loaded NFC, that essentially ends the Wild Card conversation before November […]
Drake London is finally getting the respect he deserves in wide receiver rankings
From a national media perspective, nearly all the Falcons talk centers on Bijan Robinson. And it’s hard to blame them. Robinson is far and away the best running back in the league — a player with zero weaknesses in his game who, as long as he stays healthy, will go down as one of the […]
MLB insider says teams will try and trade for Ronald Acuña Jr, but “long shot” it happens
Ronald Acuña Jr. — somewhat unfairly, considering how few Braves showed up to play all postseason — took the brunt of the criticism after Atlanta fell to the Dodgers in the NLDS. He didn’t come close to the standard he’s set for himself. This is a player who, when healthy, has been a top-five talent […]
Four Braves named Gold Glove Finalists
The finalists for the Gold Glove awards have been announced, and four Braves are among the nominees — Chris Sale, Michael Harris II, Matt Olson, and Mauricio Dubon. Congratulations to our Gold Glove Award finalists: Chris Sale, Matt Olson, Michael Harris II, and Mauricio Dubón! pic.twitter.com/7sbvH1cqUG — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 14, 2026 The Braves […]
Stefanski: Michael Penix Jr. will start Sunday “as long as everything goes accordingly”
In some great news ahead of the Falcons showdown with the Bears on Sunday, Michael Penix Jr. returned to practice on Wednesday, with Kevin Stefanski telling the media that Penix will start “as long as everything goes accordingly.” Kevin Stefanski said Michael Penix Jr. should start this weekend against the Bears "as long as everything […]
Four players the Braves could trade this offseason to free up money
It’s tough to know exactly how much the Braves will have to spend this offseason, thanks to the looming lockout. But if last year is any guide, the number is probably somewhere around $35-45 million. That’s enough for one or two meaningful additions — but with this many holes to fill, Anthopoulos will almost certainly […]
Grading the Braves 2026 free agent class one year later
As we gear up for a winter that will hopefully be filled with improvements to the Braves’ roster, let’s take a trip down memory lane and grade what Alex Anthopoulos actually got done this time last year. This is often where World Series are won — and unfortunately for the Braves, Anthopoulos hasn’t conjured much […]
Falcons/Bears: Latest updates on Caleb Williams and Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons and Bears meet up this Sunday, with both teams dealing with quarterbacks who aren’t 100%. Caleb Williams suffered a mild hamstring injury against the Vikings in Week 2 and hasn’t played since, but that’s expected to change against the Falcons, according to Ian Rapoport. "It looks pretty good for Caleb Williams to return […]
The Sean Murphy trade continues to haunt the Atlanta Braves
Every general manager has deals — whether by trade or in free agency — he’d love to have back. Alex Anthopoulos has been calling the shots in Atlanta for a decade, and while he’s done far more good than bad, a few warts on the résumé are inevitable when you’ve been around that long. In […]
What is the Braves salary cap situation entering the offseason?
Obviously, the looming MLB lockout is going to have a massive impact on how teams approach free agency. If a salary cap gets implemented, there’s a real chance the Braves won’t have much money to spend at all. But until we know how that shakes out, let’s take a look at where the club stands […]
What does the Braves projected rotation look like for 2027?
After eight months of nonstop discussion about the Braves’ pitching — or lack thereof — it was the bats that ultimately cost Atlanta a shot at the NLCS. But the team’s heavy reliance on its relievers still shaped the series. Even with Ray Kerr and Dylan Dodd stepping up as openers, fatigue crept in on […]
What did the Ravens expose about the Falcons?
The NFL has a funny way of humbling everybody, and Sunday night was the Falcons’ turn. After back-to-back 21-point blowouts in primetime — games in which Atlanta physically overwhelmed its opponents for four quarters — the Falcons found themselves in a rock fight with a team that’s been living in those trenches for more than […]
Falcons: Adam Schefter gives best possible news on Michael Penix Jr.
Sunday night couldn’t have ended much worse for the Atlanta Falcons. Not only did they blow an 8-point lead with a little over two minutes to play, but they lost quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the process — he went down on the final drive of regulation after taking a hard shot to the midsection. […]
What should the Braves do with Jurickson Profar this offseason?
Ever since the Braves won the World Series in 2021, two positions have been a persistent thorn in their side — shortstop and left field. And heading into the 2027 offseason, both are once again at the top of Alex Anthopoulos’ to-do list. It’s not for a lack of trying. Anthopoulos ran it back with […]
ESPN on the Atlanta Braves’ biggest offseason priority
The Braves enter the offseason with far more questions than answers about their roster. Is it finally time to shake up this core and move one of their big pieces? Who in the world can they actually count on in the rotation? What does the future hold for Didier Fuentes? And which of their many […]
Full list of Atlanta Braves options for 2027
Unlike the Braves’ free agent list, which runs long, Atlanta doesn’t have many critical calls to make on club options. Only two are up this year, and neither is a difficult decision. Braves 2027 Club Options Ronald Acuña Jr. ($17 million) Ozzie Albies ($7 million, $4 million buyout) — You could feasibly make the argument […]
Report: Braves refused to include Didier Fuentes in trade for Tarik Skubal
The Braves’ failure to add a real game-changing starter at the trade deadline was one of the hottest storylines of the entire season. They were reportedly in on Tarik Skubal, but per Ken Rosenthal, they never got close before he was shipped to the Dodgers — the very team that would go on to end […]
Anthopoulos: Braves can’t expect anything from Spencer Strider or Spencer Schwellenbach
There were plenty of encouraging developments for the Braves’ pitching staff this year — but also a few supremely disappointing ones, almost all of them driven by injuries. Spencer Strider hasn’t looked like himself since undergoing InternalBrace surgery in 2024. He’s lost a ton of life on both his fastball and slider, going from one […]
Michael Penix Jr. goes down, as Falcons collapse against Ravens
Back-to-back 21-point blowouts in primetime had Falcons fans feeling different heading into Sunday Night Football against the Ravens. Atlanta walked in 2-0 with Michael Penix Jr. under center, averaging 40 points a game and physically dominating teams on both sides of the line. Kevin Stefanski has never been shy about the identity he wants: pound […]
MLB insider Joel Sherman on Braves targeting Corey Seager
The Braves have had issues at shortstop for the past four seasons, trying to find an answer to fill the void left by Dansby Swanson when he signed with the Cubs in free agency. Orlando Arcia had a great first half in 2023 but never provided much after that. Vaughn Grissom struggled both offensively and […]
Injury reports favors Falcons ahead of Sunday Night Football
The Falcons could catch several breaks in the injury department on Sunday night against the Ravens. Most notably, two-time MVP Lamar Jackson will not play after suffering an ankle injury last week against the Titans. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has been ruled out for Sunday night’s game in Atlanta. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 9, […]
Former MLB GM believes Braves should target Randy Arozarena
After another underwhelming postseason, a significant chunk of Braves Country is ready for sweeping changes to the team’s core. Maybe this is the year it finally happens. But more than likely, Alex Anthopoulos will be staring down the same two holes in the lineup that have haunted Atlanta for half a decade. The Braves haven’t […]
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