NBC's "Sunday Night Football" coverage has a familiar face in Week 12: Falcons QB Kirk Cousins.
Dan Treacy
The Cowboys were down by two scores when Prescott had to be replaced.
Daniel Chavkin
Falcons WR Drake London exited Sunday against the Cowboys. Here are the latest updates on his status.
Drake London and Amon-Ra St. Brown had similar TD celebrations in Week 9, and it was all thanks to a little-known college WR.
Teddy Ricketson
The Cowboys pressure is only building on Sunday.
Kirk Cousins is lighting it up for the Falcons' offense, and most important, his play is adding up to an NFC South title for Atlanta.
Vinnie Iyer
The veteran quarterback is well traveled since joining the league in 2015.
The veteran quarterback had a rough game on Sunday.
We revisit the iconic celebration of Kirk Cousins after he led a big comeback in Washington. Looking back at the 'You Like That? origin and the memes that followed.
KhaDarel Hodge was the unlikely hero who punched in the Falcons' game-winning touchdown on "Thursday Night Football."
Kyle Irving
With his comeback mojo picking up where it left off, Falcons QB Kirk Cousins has quickly proved the torn Achilles that ended his tenure in Minnesota is behind him.
Kirk Cousins joined an exclusive club by throwing for 509 yards in a comeback overtime win over the Buccaneers on "Thursday Night Football."
The Sporting News tracked scoring updates and highlights from Buccaneers vs. Falcons on Thursday night. Here's what you may have missed.
Daniel Mader
"Thursday Night Football" reporter Taylor Rooks got Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins hip to "Swag Surfin" in an ode to the Fast Life Yungstaz hit single.
Kirk Cousins was once known for his ugly prime-time record, but he's been on a hot streak under the lights lately.
Drake London took a shot to the head during the Falcons' "Thursday Night Football" game against the Buccaneers.
The Falcons are bringing back their old school logo and jerseys ahead of Week 5's "Thursday Night Football" game.
Here is more on what has impacted Robinson's production in 2024.
Gilbert McGregor
Atlanta's tight end was quiet in Week 4. Here's what to know about Pitts' performance.
A crucial play in the fourth quarter resulted in a questionable non-call that benefitted the Chiefs.
Bryan Murphy
Falcons' coach Raheem Morris was careful with his words when asked about the controversial no-call that helped Kansas City prevail over Atlanta.
Sarah Effress
The Sporting News had you covered with everything you need to know about Chiefs vs. Falcons, including live score, updates and highlights from the NFL's "Sunday Night Football" game.
Justin Simmons has a new team, but that didn't stop him from terrorizing Patrick Mahomes.
Kirk Cousins is still not fully recovered from the Achilles injury he sustained in his final season with Minnesota.
Here's everything to know about Kirk Cousins' chains, including how the Falcons quarterback got his "Kirko Chainz" nickname.
Kirk Cousins joined the Falcons after long stints in Minnesota and Washington.
David Suggs
In the 2024 offseason, New England sent its star edge rusher to Atlanta. Here's why the Patriots made the deal, and the other details on Judon to know.
How did Kirk Cousins and the Falcons emerged victorious on 'Monday Night Football'? The Sporting News breaks down the final drive against the Eagles.
We break down how the Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2.
The vultures were out for Kirk Cousins during his second game in an Atlanta uniform. He didn't give them much to complain about, leading the Falcons to comeback victory over their heavily-favored Eagles opposition instead.
The "ManningCast" took in the Falcons' shocking win over the Eagles on Monday. Here's what Peyton and Eli Manning had to say about the biggest plays in the game.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Falcons vs. Eagles on 'Monday Night Football,' as Atlanta made a last-minute comeback to win its first game of the season.
Kirk Cousins got paid big money by the Falcons this past offseason.
The Falcons made one of the most shocking picks of the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick.
The Falcons were one of the only teams to pursue future Hall of Fame head coach Bill Belichick this offseason.
Many expected the preseason to be a showcase for Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr., but he's sitting out his second consecutive game.
Matthew Judon's tenure with the Patriots ended amid a contract dispute. Now, he's fine playing on the same deal with the Falcons.
Brendan OSullivan
Kirk Cousins will suit up for the Falcons in the regular season after tearing his Achilles during Week 8 of the 2023 season.
The Falcons have acquired star pass rusher Matthew Judon from the Patriots.
Here's what you need to know about the tampering charges against the Falcons related to their signing of QB Kirk Cousins.
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins doesn't expect the dynamic between himself and Michael Penix Jr. to get too awkward this season.
Kirk Cousins left the Vikings in free agency and is now with the Falcons. Atlanta will square off against his former squad during the 2024 NFL season.
Jacob Camenker
The Falcons will hope Ruke Orhorhoro's NFL career goes smoother than the announcement of his selection on Friday night.
The Falcons stunned the football world Thursday night be selecting Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall.
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot highlighted the Packers as the model for plans at quarterback. But Atlanta is going with a slightly different succession plan.
Edward Sutelan
Blank appeared just as confused as everyone else about the pick of Penix at No. 8.
There is likely going to be plenty of overlap between the two Falcons' quarterbacks.
Everyone was caught off guard by the Falcons selecting Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick. That included the team's new quarterback, Kirk Cousins.
Longtime Falcons QB Matt Ryan officially called it a career Monday, setting the stage for an intriguing Hall of Fame debate.
If Bill Belichick coaches again, the NFC East could be his destination.
Desmond Ridder is heading to the desert to back up Kyler Murray.
Kirk Cousins is headed south. Can he take his No. 8 jersey with him?
The Falcons' signing of Kirk Cousins has ripple effects for not just the Vikings' passing game but also the QB carousel in the 2024 NFL offseason.
The veteran quarterback won't be returning to Minnesota, as Kirk Cousins has agreed to a four-year contract with the Falcons.
Kirk Cousins' new Atlanta fan base will be keeping a close eye on his injury recovery timeline.
An 11-second video of Justin Fields had Falcons fans convinced a trade was imminent.
The Falcons have a decision to make about their quarterback plans for 2024. Here are six of the best options for Atlanta at the position.
The Falcons have hired Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their next head coach.
The Falcons fired Arthur Smith after their embarrassing end to the 2023 NFL season. Here are some of the best replacements for the three-year Falcons coach.
After three seasons in Atlanta, Arthur Smith is out as the Falcons head coach.
There couldn't have been an unhappier man in Atlanta than Arthur Smith on Sunday.
The Falcons' path to the 2024 NFL Playoffs isn't as farfetched as you might think.
The Saints defeated the Buccaneers to keep their NFC South title hopes alive but Tampa Bay remains atop of the division for now.
The strange saga of Bijan Robinson resulted in a fine for both the Falcons and coach Arthur Smith.
The Falcons' recent spiral has sparked more questions about Arthur Smith's job status?
Tampa Bay is in the driver's seat, leading the NFC South while looking for a third consecutive division title. Here's looking at whether the Buccaneers can keep first place over the final three weeks of the 2023 NFL season.
The Falcons are trusting Desmond Ridder as their starting quarterback in 2023. Will he be able to help the team take advantage of an easy-looking schedule?
The Falcons are now in control of the NFC South after their 24-15 win over the Saints in Week 12.
Less than three weeks after making the switch to Taylor Heinicke, the Falcons are turning back to Desmond Ridder at quarterback.
The Falcons made a change at quarterback after Desmond Ridder's struggles to stay ahead of the chains in the first half.
The Falcons should have been able to beat the Buccaneers handily, but they only eked out a win thanks, in part, to three Desmond Ridder fumbles.
Jefferson was a contributor in the Rams' Super Bowl-winning season in 2021, but he found himself the odd man out in the wide receiver room in 2023.
Joe Rivera
The Sporting News tracked the latest updates and highlights from the Jaguars vs. Falcons NFL London game at Wembley Stadium.
The Falcons passing game hasn't been as good as many hoped it would be in 2023. Here's why Drake London and Kyle Pitts have underperformed through three weeks.
The Atlanta gridiron boss is sporting a new look in 2023.
Robinson only played on the opening drive for Atlanta, but it didn't take long to make a great first impression. Here's how the No. 8 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft looked in his preseason debut.
Nick Brinkerhoff
The No. 8 pick from 2023 didn't see any action in Week 1 of the preseason. Is that changing in Week 2?
Bijan Robinson's NFL debut will have to wait another week.
"Quarterback," the latest documentary series from Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, is worth watching just for the Chiefs quarterback, but two lesser QBs often steal the show.
Peter Skoronski didn't seem enamored with the Falcons during his visit.
Kevin Skiver
Here's everything you need to know about the Falcons' 2023 NFL Draft:
Zac Al-Khateeb
The Falcons took Bijan Robinson with the eighth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Here's why they decided to take the Texas running back despite having other needs to address.
The Lions traded former top-five pick Jeff Okudah to the Falcons for a fifth-round pick. Here's how the move will impact both teams.
Tom Brady's potential final season isn't going according to plan.
The Buccaneers blew a big lead at home vs. the Bengals in Week 15. The loss dropped them to 6-8. Here's breaking down Tampa Bay's chances of winning the NFC South.
Pees was "stable, alert and responsive" according to the Falcons.
Marcus Mariota left the Falcons, but it was more than Desmond Ridder being named the starter that factored into it.
Mariota simply hadn't played at a high enough level to retain the starting job.
The Buccaneers had a chance to take command of the South in Week 14. Instead, the division is more wide-open than ever.
Here is a look at the NFL schedule the Falcons will face in 2022.
Kyle Pitts was initially listed as questionable to return.
Cordarrelle Patterson permanently etched his name into the NFL's record books with his 103-yard kick return touchdown against the Bears.
Al Michaels always has something notable to say.
Smith elected to keep rookie Desmond Ridder on the sideline rather than sub him in for struggling veteran Marcus Mariota,
Smith was as confused as everyone else after a peculiar spot by officials during the Falcons-Panthers "Thursday Night Football" game.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights as Carolina hosted Atlanta on "Thursday Night Football."
Thursday is a busy day for the Matthews family.
It's all about the money.
TSN looks at how Desmond Ridder and Marcus Mariota's skills compare as Atlanta tries to figure out which QB to put under center going forward.
The Chargers never like to make things too easy at the end of games.
The Falcons made a surprising move on trade deadline day by acquiring Calvin Ridley from the Falcons.
Here's breaking down the shocking trade of the Falcons sending suspended wide receiver Calvin Ridley to the Jaguars to help Trevor Lawrence in 2023.
While the AFC has been mostly chalk in terms of division leaders at midseason, the NFC has been chock full of shocking results, starting with the perfect Eagles leading a tougher-than-expected East.
The NFC South race has devolved into chaos, but the Falcons prevented total madness by surviving the Panthers in overtime and taking sole possession of the division lead.
Moore earned a redemptive touchdown catch in the game's final seconds of regulation, then undid it right away with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that raised the degree of difficulty for Pineiro.
The Tampa Bay quarterback has been fined by the league after attempting to kick Atlanta's Grady Jarrett on Sunday.
Sam Jarden
The Falcons and Chiefs both were on the receiving end of unfortunate roughing-the-passer penalties in Week 6 that nearly cost their teams dearly.
Jarrett's tackle of Brady could not have been more textbook. Referee Jerome Boger did not think so.
Matt Ryan made his way from Atlanta to Indianapolis this offseason. Here's what the Colts gave up to acquire the long-time Falcons starter.
The game wasn't delayed long, but it was an odd scene at Lumen Field.
Smith seemed to think the best response to his team blowing a late lead was to turn on the media for the low expectations they had heading into Atlanta's 2022 season.
While nothing is set in stone and teams could always surprise, these teams could compete for the worst in the league this season.
Bernhardt is one of college lacrosse's greatest players, with a storied career at Maryland.
Ridley, as well as Atlanta United's Brad Guman and singer Mariah Carey were also reportedly targeted in the burglaries.
Could the Falcons rookie start over the veteran this season for Arthur Smith?
Ridley's suspension has created a void at receiver that is not easy to fill.
London suffered a knee injury in his first preseason game and Falcons fans aren't going to see him in preseason Week 2 as a result.
Drake London's preseason debut was cut short by a knee injury.
Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy pales in comparison to Calvin Ridley's full-year gambling ban, but here's why the situations don't compare at all.
The Atlanta Falcons are thinking long-term with this year's quarterback.
Desmond Ridder knows that he has a lot to learn and is forging a strong bond with Marcus Mariota.
Taylor Heinicke believes the Commanders are paying Carson Wentz too much to keep him on the bench. That would take Washington off the list of teams with offseason QB battles.
The Falcons had their choice of non-Kenny Pickett quarterbacks and went with Desmond Ridder. Here's why.
Ridder, pegged by some as a first-round talent, had to wait until Round 3 to hear his name called in the 2022 NFL Draft.
The Falcons put all their eggs into Deshaun Watson's basket, and when they were spurned for the Browns Matt Ryan was left in the cold.
Here's a breakdown of the Falcons' picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, including projected selections according to The Sporting News' latest seven-round mock draft.
Drizzy's $100K bet on London turned into a $355K payout. If only the Raptors had won, it would have been a perfect night for the Canadian rapper.
Drake London came off the board first among wide receivers at the 2022 NFL Draft. Here's why he went earlier than some expected.
The Falcons are looking to take a quarterback at some point during the 2022 NFL Draft. It's just a matter of whether they take one early.
