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Don't write off Kirk Cousins just yet despite his benching: Analysis

Dec. 20, 2024 06:01 AM EST

Kirk Cousins didn’t forget how to play quarterback. He just didn’t do it well enough often enough to keep his job in Atlanta. Don’t write off the veteran just yet. There’s no sugarcoating the way Cousins played over the past five games. He struggled mightily,...

Falcons turn to Penix at QB as they try to keep NFC South title hopes alive

Dec. 17, 2024 21:46 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta is a contender in the weak NFC South despite another shaky performance from quarterback Kirk Cousins that led the Falcons to bench him in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. An ugly 15-9 win at the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night moved the Falcons to 7-7, one...

Falcons favored over the Raiders in Monday night matchup

Dec. 14, 2024 18:07 PM EST

Atlanta (6-7) at Las Vegas (2-11) Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 4 Series record: Falcons lead 8-7 Against the spread: Falcons 5-8, Raiders 5-8 Last meeting: Falcons beat Raiders 43-6 in Atlanta on...

The Falcons are sticking with Kirk Cousins and may get a break thanks to a soft schedule

Dec. 09, 2024 17:37 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Even when grappling with a four-game losing streak and the uncertainty generated by quarterback Kirk Cousins’ eight interceptions and no touchdown passes in that span, there is some solace for the Atlanta Falcons. They play in the NFC South. There is...

Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21

Dec. 08, 2024 18:38 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold tossed aside his stoic demeanor for a moment after realizing he was on the videoboard, aggressively twirling a towel to further stoke the crowd's fire after the Minnesota Vikings had pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons late in the game. ...

Chargers will be without top RB Dobbins and could lean on QB Herbert against Falcons

Nov. 30, 2024 16:42 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 1 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 8-4. Against the spread: Chargers 7-3-1, Falcons 5-6. Last meeting: Chargers beat Falcons...

Falcons go for their 4th straight win as they host the slumping Seahawks

Oct. 18, 2024 18:12 PM EDT

Seattle (3-3) at Atlanta (4-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Falcons by 3. Series record: Seahawks lead 12-7. Against the spread: Seahawks 1-4-1; Falcons 3-3. Last meeting: Falcons beat Seahawks 27-23 on Sept. 25,...

Falcons host Seahawks in meeting of teams heading in opposite directions

Oct. 17, 2024 18:44 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Talk about two teams heading in opposite directions. After a sluggish beginning to the Kirk Cousins era, the Atlanta Falcons (4-2) have ripped off three straight victories to bolster hopes of their first winning season and playoff appearance since 2017. ...

Falcons are 3-0 against NFC South rivals as RBs Robinson, Allgeier take lead roles for offense

Oct. 14, 2024 16:31 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — One week after Kirk Cousins set a team and personal record by throwing for 509 yards with four touchdowns in a 36-30 overtime win over Tampa Bay, the Atlanta Falcons proved they can post similarly impressive numbers on the ground. That balance bodes well for the...

Bijan Robinson scores 2 TDs. Falcons beat Panthers 38-20 for 3rd straight victory vs. NFC South foe

Oct. 13, 2024 20:50 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are proving they have multiple ways to win — especially against a division foe. Bijan Robinson ran for 95 yards and two touchdowns, Tyler Allgeier added 105 yards rushing and a game-clinching score and the Falcons defeated the Carolina...