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Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ronin Maguigan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Zay Flowers could be a problem for Falcons&#39; secondary even without Lamar Jackson</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/zay-flowers-could-be-a-problem-for-falcons-secondary-even-without-lamar-jackson-01m4e6xz4mdk?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Kandel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4e6xz4mdk</guid><description>Even without Lamar Jackson, the Atlanta Falcons still have to worry about containing Zay Flowers.</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3986,h_2242,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m4e6ysezdgjdsxw1ja.jpg" caption="Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers  | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 college football games Falcons fans must watch to evaluate top 2027 draft prospects</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/3-college-football-games-falcons-fans-must-watch-to-evaluate-top-2027-draft-prospects-01m4gxw9r7a4?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Kandel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4gxw9r7a4</guid><description>The college football slate also has some intrigue before the Atlanta Falcons&#39; Week 5 matchup on Sunday.</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4455,h_2505,x_2153,y_514/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m4gxx1kje48c1m9nee.jpg" caption="Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michael Penix Jr.&#39;s breakout is giving people reason to believe in the Falcons again</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/michael-penix-jr-s-breakout-is-giving-people-reason-to-believe-in-the-falcons-again-01m4e9hj0dem?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Garrett Klaus</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4e9hj0dem</guid><description>Michael Penix Jr.&#39;s resurgence has several across the NFL world buying stock on the Atlanta Falcons.</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4821,h_2711,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m4e9jjmagy6q3b8ds2.jpg" caption="Oct 5, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA;  Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jahan Dotson (4) celebrates with Michael Penix Jr. (9) after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome.  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better defenders is a player most fans had never heard of before this season.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3659,h_2058,x_679,y_139/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m4b9svky4vh6fky5c1.jpg" caption="Atlanta Falcons linebacker Yasir Abdullah  | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Falcons&#39; Bijan Robinson just received the ultimate endorsement from Derrick Henry</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/falcons-bijan-robinson-just-received-the-ultimate-endorsement-from-derrick-henry-01m4ekveyxtb?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Kandel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4ekveyxtb</guid><description>Derrick Henry is one of two NFL stars who sees what the Atlanta Falcons have in Bijan Robinson.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3706,h_2084,x_1519,y_346/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m4em5qcs25qnsc1ccc.jpg" caption="Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson  | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Matt Ryan&#39;s commitment to the Falcons has the rest of the NFL starting to worry</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/matt-ryan-s-commitment-to-the-falcons-has-the-rest-of-the-nfl-starting-to-worry-01m4b77tgrac?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Kandel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4b77tgrac</guid><description>The Atlanta Falcons hired a fan favorite to lead their front office, and he has been better than expected.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2065,h_1161,x_312,y_70/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m4b78sbbesrhtcw5mf.jpg" caption="Atlanta Falcons president of football Matt Ryan | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>How the new Falcons&#39; coaching staff has used motion to transform the offense</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/how-the-new-falcons-coaching-staff-has-used-motion-to-transform-the-offense-01m442rcz9bt?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ronin Maguigan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m442rcz9bt</guid><description>The Atlanta Falcons&#39; offense has a different use of motion compared to their previous coaching staffs.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4665,h_2624,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m49es2cm3bnt8shcgy.jpg" caption="IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ronin Maguigan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Panthers are stealing Falcons&#39; Drake London approach with Tetairoa McMillan</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/panthers-are-stealing-falcons-drake-london-approach-with-tetairoa-mcmillan-01m4bfkfp4es?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Kandel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4bfkfp4es</guid><description>The Carolina Panthers want to use Tetairoa McMillan the same way the Atlanta Falcons do Drake London.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2728,h_1534,x_950,y_108/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m4bfmcqjvp7yr826mc.jpg" caption="Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London  | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ravens&#39; 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New Orleans, Louisiana, USA;  Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson (15) runs to score a touchdown against New Orleans Saints defensive line Vernon Broughton (91) and cornerback Quincy Riley (29) in the during the second half at Caesars Superdome.  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After two weeks, Atlanta was near the bottom of</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1941,h_1091,x_611,y_494/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m48qg63vsz9ht55acm.jpg" caption="Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Tommy Rees | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Harold Perkins Jr. took advantage of his homecoming in Falcons&#39; Week 4 win</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/harold-perkins-jr-took-advantage-of-his-homecoming-in-falcons-week-4-win-01m47qmjtfaf?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Kandel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m47qmjtfaf</guid><description>The Atlanta Falcons&#39; Week 4 win meant a lot to Harold Perkins Jr. in his return to New Orleans.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2259,h_1270,x_666,y_498/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m47qp9s1797tetrz8y.jpg" caption="Atlanta Falcons linebacker Harold Perkins Jr.  | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kirk Cousins&#39; resurgence is making his failed Falcons stint look even worse</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/kirk-cousins-resurgence-is-making-his-failed-falcons-stint-look-even-worse-01m477rc53mp?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Kandel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m477rc53mp</guid><description>Kirk Cousins looks reborn in Las Vegas, but this side of him never showed up with the Atlanta Falcons.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2284,h_1284,x_722,y_110/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m477sdrp7bjdaax248.jpg" caption="Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Bijan Robinson wasn&#39;t the only player who unlocked Falcons&#39; run game vs. Saints</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/bijan-robinson-wasn-t-the-only-player-who-unlocked-falcons-run-game-vs-saints-01m47mvj91ed?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Kandel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m47mvj91ed</guid><description>The Atlanta Falcons&#39; run game was awfully dangerous in the dominant win over the New Orleans Saints.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3488,h_1962,x_490,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m47mx3na7aaaewk1b6.jpg" caption="Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson Jr.  | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>4 winners (and 2 losers) from the Falcons&#39; dismantling of the Saints</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/4-winners-and-2-losers-from-the-falcons-dismantling-of-the-saints-01m47n4cjwb3?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Grayson Freestone</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m47n4cjwb3</guid><description>The Atlanta Falcons spoiled the Saints&#39; party with a dominating performance.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5546,h_3119,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m47pkdjcgyy6gqgt19.jpg" caption="Oct 5, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA;  Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo (0) celebrates after the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome.  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Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Garrett Klaus"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Falcons need Xavier Watts to break his sophomore slump in Week 4 vs. Saints</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/falcons-need-xavier-watts-to-break-his-sophomore-slump-in-week-4-vs-saints-01m3w8m9qap7?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Kandel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3w8m9qap7</guid><description>The Atlanta Falcons could use some interceptions from Xavier Watts on primetime against the Saints.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1785,h_1004,x_596,y_63/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m3w90rt682v3m7ds28.jpg" caption="Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Saints&#39; lack of consistency makes them the perfect Week 4 opponent for Falcons</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/saints-lack-of-consistency-makes-them-the-perfect-week-4-opponent-for-falcons-01m3wfmhvgp4?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Kandel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3wfmhvgp4</guid><description>The Atlanta Falcons have a Week 4 opponent on Monday Night Football who is the ultimate mixed bag.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2423,h_1362,x_226,y_187/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m3wfpjffpykx6m128f.jpg" caption=" Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michael Penix Jr. helped set the stakes for Falcons&#39; primetime clash vs. Saints</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/michael-penix-jr-helped-set-the-stakes-for-falcons-primetime-clash-vs-saints-01m3za68yxqc?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Garrett Klaus</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3za68yxqc</guid><description>The rivalry clash between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints tonight is about to get intense.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6378,h_3587,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m3za72hb21meev7e0e.jpg" caption="Sep 24, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA;  Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Garrett Klaus"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Harold Perkins Jr. is giving the Falcons every reason to expand his role</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/harold-perkins-jr-is-giving-the-falcons-every-reason-to-expand-his-role-01m3za2kcc21?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Garrett Klaus</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3za2kcc21</guid><description>The Atlanta Falcons may have found a promising defensive piece in rookie linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. </description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3387,h_1905,x_0,y_409/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m3za3m2jt45994xy2t.jpg" caption="Sep 13, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (56) lines up against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Garrett Klaus"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jake Matthews is giving the Falcons a problem they thought was never coming</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/jake-matthews-is-giving-the-falcons-a-problem-they-thought-was-never-coming-01m3sq42d876?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Kandel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3sq42d876</guid><description>Jake Matthews&#39; regression is going to haunt the Atlanta Falcons every week until they find his successor.</description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5113,h_2876,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m3sr41j6txfj6aekrg.jpg" caption="Atlanta Falcons tackle Jake Matthews  | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Gervon Dexter is well on his way to becoming the Falcons&#39; new Grady Jarrett</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/gervon-dexter-is-well-on-his-way-to-becoming-the-falcons-new-grady-jarrett-01m3vx49gcyv?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Kandel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3vx49gcyv</guid><description>The Atlanta Falcons are starting to believe they found another Grady Jarrett in Gervon Dexter Sr.</description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2466,h_1387,x_989,y_165/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m3yykvn4kabbwe6tn1.jpg" caption="Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tyler Allgeier already lost control of Cardinals&#39; backfield to Jeremiyah Love</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/tyler-allgeier-already-lost-control-of-cardinals-backfield-to-jeremiyah-love-01m3w1k0cge9?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Kandel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3w1k0cge9</guid><description>Former Atlanta Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier has again been relegated to a supporting role behind an elite back.</description><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2771,h_1558,x_826,y_90/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m3w1m4yrdqgr9e7km1.jpg" caption="Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Falcons still have a clear path to the NFC South title despite brutal start</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/falcons-still-have-a-clear-path-to-the-nfc-south-title-despite-brutal-start-01m3wjht1h27?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Garrett Klaus</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3wjht1h27</guid><description>The Atlanta Falcons looked like they might be the worst NFL team two weeks ago, but now have playoff hopes.</description><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4800,h_2700,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m3wjje5jxb3bz7sfnh.jpg" caption="Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 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