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October 4, 2014
Jones says he's ready to roll after missing preseason games
Falcons receiver Julio Jones, fully healthy, says it's no big deal that he didn't play in the preseason
Doug Pederson Names Nick Foles Eagles' Starting QB vs. Falcons over Carson Wentz
The Philadelphia Eagles named Nick Foles their starting quarterback for the team's Week 1 game Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field in Philly...
Nick Foles will start for Eagles vs Falcons in season opener
Eagles coach Doug Pederson says Nick Foles will start against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night
NFL 2018: Questions abound, from anthems to rule changes
The Super Bowl champion Eagles and Atlanta Falcons will open the NFL season Thursday night in Philadelphia
Fantasy Football Week 1: Opening Rankings, Projections, Early Waiver-Wire Tips
We are in the Week 1 cycle, and the season opener between the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday night is at hand...
NFL Week 1 Picks: Early Predictions for All Season Openers
Week 1 of the NFL season starts Thursday as the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles face off in a divisional-round rematch from last year...
NFL Power Rankings: B/R's Expert Consensus Rank for Every Team Entering Week 1
After a long, dark offseason, the big day is almost here. It's time for another season of NFL football. Thursday night, the Atlanta Falcons begin their quest to become the first team in the Super Bowl era to play in a "home" Super Bowl...
NFL Week 1 Predictions: Projections for the Early Lines, Spreads and Odds
Week 1 of the 2018 National Football League season presents plenty of intriguing betting options. Starting Thursday night with the Atlanta Falcons' visit to Philadelphia, there ...
Falcons at Eagles Betting Preview: Can Super Bowl Champs Pick Up Where They Left Off?
Despite being the defending Super Bowl champions and playing at home, the Philadelphia Eagles are only slight favorites in their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.
Fantasy Football 2018 Cheatsheet: Mobile Rankings for Last-Minute Drafters
The NFL preseason is officially over, and the regular season's opening game between the Atlanta Falcons and defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles will be staged on Thursday evening...
Doug Pederson Refuses to Name Eagles QB, Rips Media for Nick Foles Report
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson isn't naming his starting quarterback for Thursday's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons —even as nearly everyone knows it'll be Nick Foles ...
Fantasy Football 2018: 3-Round Mock Draft and Suggestions for Team Names
We are just days away from the start of the 2018 NFL season, which kicks off on Thursday night when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons...
Nick Foles Reportedly Named Eagles' Starting QB for Opener vs. Falcons
The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly plan to start Nick Foles at quarterback Thursday when they kick off the regular season against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field...
Nick Foles will start at QB for Eagles in season opener
Carson Wentz's season debut will have to wait at least another week. Nick Foles will start the Philadelphia Eagles' season opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night.
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Atlanta Falcons keep all 6 draft picks, 3 undrafted rookies
The Atlanta Falcons trimmed down their roster for the regular season, keeping all six of their draft picks and three other rookie free agents
Fantasy Football 2018: 5-Round Standard League Mock Draft, Potential Team Names
With the season opener between the reigning champion Philadelphia Eagles and their NFC Divisional round opponent, the Atlanta Falcons, quickly approaching on Thursday, so are everyone's fantasy football drafts...
NFL Power Rankings 2018: Appraising All 32 Teams Before Week 1
The NFL preseason is in the books, and we're less than a week away from kickoff for Thursday night's opener between the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons...
Jordan Richards Reportedly Traded to Falcons from Patriots
The Atlanta Falcons added safety Jordan Richards to provide depth in their secondary. Per Jim McBride of the Boston Globe , the Falcons acquired Richards in a trade with the New England Patriots on Friday...
Bleacher Report's 2018 Expert Consensus NFL Preseason Awards
The next game is for real. With the conclusion of Thursday's fourth preseason game that no one on earth cares about, the 2018 exhibition season is over. The Sept. 6 season opener between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles is coming fast...
Dolphins vs. Falcons highlights | Preseason Week 4
Watch to see the game highlights from Preseason Week 4 where the Miami Dolphins take on the Atlanta Falcons.
Miami Dolphins 34, Atlanta Falcons 7
Brock Osweiler made a strong final bid for Miami's backup quarterback job in the Dolphins' 34-7 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night.
NFL 2018: Saints, Falcons, Panthers headline tough NFC South
Recent history would indicate that the NFC South is among the NFL's strongest divisions. Three of its four teams - New Orleans, Atlanta and Carolina - made the playoffs last season. The Falcons are only two seasons removed from an overtime loss in the Super Bowl.
Falcons know the time is ripe to finally win a championship
The Atlanta Falcons look poised to make another run at that elusive first championship, but the window of opportunity is starting to close just a bit.
Make-or-break time for former San Jose State QB David Fales in Miami
Former San Jose State quarterback David Fales has been on the bubble for his entire five-year NFL career, so he sounds almost convincing when he says Thursday's exhibition finale with Miami at Atlanta is just another game. Waived four times and released from a practice squad twice, Fales probably will be awarded the No. 2 job for the first time if he plays well against the Falcons. If he plays ...
The Atlanta Falcons Are Selling $5 Craft Beer So I Guess Football Is Good Again
Time to ditch your shitty team and become a Falcons fan.
Falcons unlikely to play starters or key reserves this week
Coach Dan Quinn wouldn't say for certain, but the Atlanta Falcons are unlikely to play their starters and key reserves in the preseason finale
Bryant won't dress this week, so Falcons sign another kicker
Coach Dan Quinn says Matt Bryant is healthy as the Atlanta Falcons sign a third kicker for the preseason finale
2018 NFL Bold Predictions: Falcons will win Super Bowl 53, taking a title in their home stadium
A combination of consistency, defensive growth and an offensive bounce-back puts Atlanta in position to win a title
Jalen Ramsey on Hit Leading to Marqise Lee Injury: You Have to Be Mad at the NFL
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey lamented the NFL 's new rules on helmet-to-helmet hits after teammate Marqise Lee suffered a knee injury in Saturday's 17-6 win over the Atlanta Falcons ...
Jaguars WR Lee injures knee in 17-6 victory against Falcons
The Jacksonville Jaguars might have lost their No. 1 receiver for the season. Marqise Lee, who led the team in receptions in 2017, injured his left knee in a 17-6 victory against Atlanta in the preseason Saturday night and could be out for the year. Lee was carted off the field in the first quarter
Jacksonville Jaguars 17, Atlanta Falcons 6
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Atlanta Falcons 17-6, but may have lost their top receiver Marqise Lee for the season with a left knee injury.
Marqise Lee Carted off with Gruesome Knee Injury vs. Falcons
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee had to be carted off the field with a knee injury during Saturday night's preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons ...
Jaguars WR Marqise Lee carted off field after rough hit to knee in preseason game against Falcons
Jacksonville receiver Marqise Lee suffered a knee injury in their preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday afternoon and was carted off the field.
Jaguars' Marqise Lee carted off with knee injury
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee was carted off after suffering an undisclosed injury during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday night.
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Atlanta Falcons' absurdly cheap food and beer prices just got even cheaper
The Falcons' insanely low concession prices will be even lower in 2018
Fantasy Football 2018: Preseason Mock Draft Strategy, Rankings and Analysis
Fantasy football drafts are ramping up as the opening game of the 2018 NFL season between the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons quickly approaches on Thursday, September 6...
Falcons being extra cautious to protect Julio Jones' health
Falcons WR Julio Jones says he'll be prepared for regular season despite plan to have him sit out full preseason
Julio Jones responds to Jalen Ramsey comments on Matt Ryan
The Falcons have plenty of reasons to be chippy coming into their preseason matchup with the Jaguars this weekend, but they're sticking to the high road.
Bridgewater preseason Week 1 highlights
Watch the highlights from New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater as he takes on the Atlanta Falcons in week 1 of preseason.
2018 Fantasy Football Big Board: Updated Rankings Before Preseason Week 3
With more than two weeks to go before the Philadelphia Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons in the regular-season opener, the fantasy world tries to navigate a minefield of injuries...
Why Garrison Smith and the Falcons could be a perfect match
The defensive tackle has bounced around, but he could end up being an important part of the Atlanta defense.
Falcons coach: Jones, Freeman held out of 3rd preseason game
Falcons coach Dan Quinn: Julio Jones, Devonta Freeman held out of 3rd preseason game
Chiefs add Scandrick in hopes of fixing shaky secondary
Orlando Scandrick was on a plane headed home for a last-minute visit with his family when the Kansas City Chiefs played the Atlanta Falcons in their second preseason game last week. Now the veteran cornerback who spent nearly a decade with the Dallas Cowboys and was recently cut loose by the Washington
Falcons' Jones, Freeman won't play Sat.
Falcons' head coach Dan Quinn told reporters Tuesday it was the plan to not play receiver Julio Jones and running back Devonta Freeman for any preseason games heading into the four-game exhibition schedule.
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NFL Power Rankings: Rams Overtake Top Spot in B/R's Latest Expert Consensus
The NFL preseason is halfway home. In just over two weeks, the Atlanta Falcons will make the trek to Philadelphia to face the Eagles in the 2018 season opener...
Jaguars' Ramsey, Fowler return, mum on weeklong suspensions
Cornerback Jalen Ramsey and defensive end Dante Fowler are back from suspension, but neither is talking about what got them banned for a week or how they spent their time away. The team said both players will answer questions following Jacksonville's preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on
Falcons not concerned about Jalen Ramsey's criticism of Matt Ryan
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was one of the many who received a negative assessment from Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Ryan and the Falcons claim to not be bothered by it. "I've played fo...
Julio Jones, Under Armour End Contract with 1 Year Remaining
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones and apparel company Under Armour mutually agreed to end their partnership with a year remaining on the contract. Darren Rovell of ESPN...
Falcons WR Jones, Under Armour part ways
An Under Armour spokesman confirmed the company had mutually parted ways with Julio Jones with one year left on the Falcons receiver's endorsement contract.
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Mahomes has an up-and-down night in Chiefs' 28-14 win over Falcons
Kansas City's new starting quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, had an up-and-down night as the Chiefs defeated the Atlanta Falcons 28-14 in a preseason matchup.
