1+ hour, 23+ min ago (426+ words) Prior to landing back with the Atlanta Falcons, defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich spent the last three seasons as the defensive coordinator of the New York Jets. But when Gang Green fired Robert Saleh midseason, Ulbrich took over as interim head coach, leading the Jets to a 3-9 record at the helm. This weekend, Ulbrich will face the Jets for the first time since joining Raheem Morris' staff as the Dirty Birds will travel to East Rutherford on Sunday. And before making his return to MetLife Stadium, the 48-year-old coach admitted he didn't think the New York offense was that different from Week 10. The only notable difference Ulbrich said he saw from the Jets with Tyrod Taylor starting was the lack of designed quarterback runs like the team dialed up for Justin Fields. But the pressure that the Atlanta defense provides should…...

4+ hour, 23+ min ago (486+ words) The Atlanta Falcons are 4-7 entering Week 13 and are in absolute shambles. Coming off an embarrassing five-game losing streak, it's now or never for the Falcons to jump back into the NFC South race after the streak was snapped against the Saints in Week 12. After the dust settled on the road with a 24-10 win over their bitter NFC South rivals last weekend, we had an opportunity to see who deserves more and less playing time across Atlanta's final six games of the season. As the Dirty Birds travel to New Jersey to take on the New York Jets later today, these four players earned a longer leash in Week 13. The second-year Falcon has come out of nowhere to lead a strong Atlanta pass-rush in sacks. Although his production has skyrocketed, his snap percentage hasn't. For some reason, Dorlus still played only…...

21+ hour, 23+ min ago (441+ words) Even after a dominant win over the New Orleans Saints, nobody is going to argue that the Atlanta Falcons shouldn't fire Raheem Morris. His second tenure with the team has been marred by wild inconsistencies and more disappointment. The second-year head coach has struggled to manage his team, injuries, and in-game decisions. If you are Arthur Blank, this should be an easy decision at the season's end, especially with the 4-7 Falcons first-round pick in possession of the 9-2 Los Angeles Rams. However, it should come with one caveat: the next coach has to keep Jeff Ulbrich around after he has proven to be a top-tier defensive coordinator. When you help lead a top pass rush in the city of Atlanta, you deserve to have a statue built outside the stadium. Ulbrich has managed to turn one of the worst pass rush…...

23+ hour, 23+ min ago (492+ words) With Drake London ruled out for Week 12 due to a PCL sprain, the Atlanta Falcons activated rookie Dylan Drummond from the practice squad. And now that London will miss Sunday's matchup with the New York Jets, Drummond was signed to the active roster since he had no elevations left. In the 24-10 win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 12, Drummond logged 15 offensive snaps and caught all three of his targets for 18 yards. Sure it wasn't explosive, but it was exactly what you want from a depth receiver who's thrown into the fire with Casey Washington serving as a healthy scratch. A 100% catch rate, all three grabs moving the chains, and no miscommunications with a quarterback whose offense relies heavily on timing and precision. And it didn't take long for quarterback Kirk Cousins to let everyone know how he felt about…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (422+ words) Since the Atlanta Falcons hired Terry Fontenot, there has been plenty of missed opportunity. While his track record early in the draft is stellar, his roster management and success rate on Day 2 and Day 3 picks have left a lot to be desired, which is why is job security is starting to come into question. As the Dirty Birds brace for their eighth consecutive season without a playoff appearance, it's becoming even harder for Arthur Blank to justify retaining the fifth-year general manager. However, the rousing success of Atlanta's 2025 NFL Draft class might have just bought Fontenot another year. Despite the Falcons sitting at 4-7, the 44-year-old GM has a real chance to stick around in Atlanta for a third head coach now. Three of the four rookies he drafted lead all rookies in a defensive statistic, which has spearheaded an impressive…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (451+ words) The Atlanta Falcons have not one, but two budding superstars on their defensive line. While James Pearce Jr. is starting to make up for the heartache of not having a 2026 first-round pick, fellow first-round pick Jalon Walker is quietly igniting the Atlanta defense's stark turnaround under Jeff Ulbrich. After a slow start, the 21-year-old is finally starting to take off. With four sacks across his last four games, Walker leads all rookies with five sacks. And across the last three weeks, his 82.7 PFF grade from Pro Football Focus ranks fourth among all qualified edge rushers across that timeframe. Fans were divided when Terry Fontenot selected the reigning Butkus Award winner with the 15th overall pick last April. But with Jeff Ulbrich utilizing Walker's history as a linebacker to tap into his versatility, it's seen him impress as a pass-rusher, a tackler,…...

2+ day, 23+ min ago (460+ words) For as worrisome as Michael Penix Jr.'s injury history might be, the Atlanta Falcons must be glad they don't have J.J. McCarthy right now. The second-year signal-caller has thrown 10 interceptions in just six starts as the 22-year-old QB has the Minnesota Vikings sitting at just 4-7 entering Week 13. Amid his struggles, the national champion has quickly been labeled a draft bust, but there's still time for him to turn things around. But with McCarthy in the concussion protocol and usual backup Carson Wentz out for the season, the Vikings signed an insurance option that Falcons' fans know all too well. It was reported yesterday that Minnesota signed Desmond Ridder to its practice squad, and he was an absolute nightmare during his short stint with the Dirty Birds. So not only can fans feel vindicated with Penix massively out-performing McCarthy, Minnesota's desperation…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago (414+ words) Without Drake London in the lineup against the Saints, the Atlanta Falcons desperately needed Darnell Mooney to step up and lead the receiver room. And in Week 12, the 28-year-old admirably rose to the occasion by catching Atlanta's longest touchdown pass of the season in the 24-12 win. In Kirk Cousins' first start since Michael Penix Jr.'s season-ending injury, he and Mooney connected three time for 74 yards and a touchdown that was capped off by a beautiful 49-yard score off play-action. And the strong showing saw OC Zac Robinsonadmit that Cousins has the better connection with Mooney. It's hard to be surprised, as the Tulane product nearly went for 1,000 receiving yards last season while predominantly catching passes from the 37-year-old. However, once Penix took over in Week 16, Mooney's numbers started to drop off, and their limited offseason reps together certainly didn't…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago (406+ words) The Atlanta Falcons finally snapped their five-game losing streak in Week 12, as their 24-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints finally gave fans a glimmer of hope. And the timing of the win coincided perfectly with breakout linebacker Divine Deablo's long-awaited return from injured reserve. The 27-year-old was on pace for a career-year before suffering a forearm injury against the 49ers back in Week 7, but Raheem Morris opted to be conservative with rushing him back. And his eight combined tackles and six solo tackles all but confirmed that it took no time for him to return to 100%. Deablo signed a two-year $14 million deal with Atlanta this offseason and has played a pivotal role in the Dirty Birds' stark defensive turnaround under Jeff Ulbrich. His versatility has helped Ulbrich be able to disguise coverages, which is why it's no surprise his return saw…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago (422+ words) The Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Rams' fates are tethered this season, as the ties between the two franchises have only grown in 2025. Not only do the Rams have Atlanta's 2026 first-round pick, both Raheem Morris and Zac Robinson landed with the Dirty Birds after stints in the City of Angels. However, despite the connections, their seasons have yielded vastly different results. While the 9-2 Rams boast the best record in the NFC amid Matthew Stafford's MVP-caliber season, their success has partially been aided by the breakout campaign of former Falcons' linebacker Nate Landman. The 27-year-old's success led him to sign a three-year extension with the Rams earlier this week. And that prompted head coach Sean McVay to admit that they pursued Landman in free agency due to the efforts of Rams assistant GM John McKay, who is the son of Arthur…...