Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Falcons fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It feels good to kick off the Falcons' bye week with a Victory Monday. It feels even better to have a Victory Monday one week removed from one of the team's worst losses in recent memory against the Panthers in Week 3.

The big news with the Falcons continues to be the health of corner A.J. Terrell. Hamstrings are unpredictable with some players being able to bounce back quickly, while others take multiple weeks to months. Terrell remains 'week-to-week' as of Wednesday. My prediction is that he will be back following the Falcons' Week 5 bye week, and play against the Buffalo Bills in Week 6 on Monday night. We shall see though.

In Week 2, Romo connected on all five of his field goal attempts and his lone extra point kick. He appeared to be set for a lengthy spell as Atlanta's preferred kicking option as a result, but things took a different turn in Week 3. During Sunday's blowout loss to the Panthers, Romo missed both of his field goal tries. The team now appears to be set for a new round of auditions at the position.

Hilliard remains better known for his run as a receiver, enjoying memorable stays in New York and Tampa after being a No. 7 overall pick in 1997, but he has been in the coaching ranks since coaching in UFL 1.0 from 2009-10. He has since been an assistant wide receivers coach with the Dolphins and wideouts coach with the Bills, Washington (two stints), Steelers and Falcons. For a season in 2022, Hilliard served as Auburn's WRs coach and interim co-OC.

I don't know about you, but I am still trying to reconcile the Falcons pass rush we saw against the Vikings on Sunday night with the pass rush we've seen over the past several years. With the exception of that one Adrian Clayborn game against the Cowboys a few years ago, I can't remember a game where I had that much fun watching the Falcons get after a quarterback since the John Abraham days.

The Falcons found a pass rush in a dominant win over the Vikings. Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz break down the film from Week 2 and discuss the outstanding play of the defense, the rookie class showing up big, Bijan Robinson's big day, and some concerns about the red zone offense. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast!

The Falcons defense delivered an outstanding performance against the Vikings, with the rookie class carrying the day. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk break down the victory, including the awesome day for the defense, the dominance of the ground attack, Zac Robinson's offense continuing to struggle in the red zone, and more. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of The Falcoholic Live!

This game has been a testament to the recent youth movement that general manager Terry Fontenot has initiated on defense, utilizing a significant amount of draft capital over the past two years. James Pearce, Jr. and Jalon Walker have both shown their pass-rushing chops, earning at least a half sack apiece. Brandon Dorlus and Ruke Orhorhoro show their versatility along the line, and even Arnold Ebiketie has shown how reliable he can be.

There is plenty to ponder for the Falcons following their disappointing, narrow opening week defeat. The offense was in flux for stretches in the game, as Michael Penix Jr. did what he could to elevate an offense missing Darnell Mooney and adjusting to life without Kaleb McGary. For the offense to be as stagnant as it did raises concerns about the ceiling and floor of this unit.

There's a relatively small sample size to work off of here, but between the XFL and NFL, Parker Romo has been accurate and has shown a quality leg, hitting his lone 50-plus try in 2024 and connecting from 57 in a then-longest XFL field goal try. Right now, the Falcons are getting him in the building to ensure they have a fallback option a phone call away

A total mismanagement of a declining roster between Thomas Dimitroff and Dan Quinn in 2019 and 2020 led to a complete revamp in 2021. Two years of slow progression led to a season with credible expectations in 2023. That came crashing down in a division there for the taking, leading to Arthur Smith's dismissal. As exciting as the beginning of last season was under Raheem Morris, another late-season collapse resulted in another wasted opportunity to make the playoffs.

Walker and Pearce Jr. are expected to inject life into a pass rush that's been historically nonexistent. Watts and Bowman are already penciled in as starters in a secondary that features Second-Team All-Pros Jessie Bates and A.J. Terrell. And Nelson, despite an uneven preseason, will almost certainly be called upon to contribute in some fashion until Storm Norton returns from injury.

NFL Week 1 is here, with the Falcons facing the Bucs in an NFC South showdown on Sunday. Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz discuss the latest news, including the first depth chart, Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman starting, Bralen Trice to IR, and other roster moves. Then the duo pivot to expectations for Atlanta's opening game against Tampa Bay. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast!

The Falcons have their first 53-man roster of the 2025 NFL season! Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz discuss who made the cut and who didn't, Kaleb McGary out for the season, the biggest surprises, and the moves we're still expecting to see before Week 1. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast! You can also listen to all of our video shows in an audio-only podcast format, available on all your favorite podcast platforms

With that being said, Morris is a more valuable player than it might seem. He was better at right tackle than he was at left tackle, and the 2023 third-round pick will make $2.6 million over the next two seasons. In a market in which Dan Moore and current Chiefs lineman Jaylon Moore received $15 million or more per season in free agency, Morris would have meaningful value if he were on the open market.