Linebacker JD Bertrand, a fifth-round pick, has played 131 snaps. Defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro, a second-round pick, has played 104. Defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus, a fourth-round pick, has played 19 and was inactive for the 12th time on Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons wide receivers Drake London and Darnell Mooney are close to accomplishing a feat the franchise hasn't seen in 12 years -- yet offensive coordinator Zac Robinson knew it was possible early in the spring. London is 22 yards away from hitting ...

Washington Commanders quarterback is the favorite to win NFL Rookie of the Year, and the Atlanta Falcons will have their hands full with his dual-threat ability.

Michael Penix Jr. won his debut as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, thanks largely to a defense that returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns to hand the hapless New York Giants their franchise-record 10th straight loss,

The key for the Atlanta Falcons isn't Penix Jr.'s performance. It's establishing the running game with Bijan Robinson and then shifting the rhythm to the zone schemes for Tyler Allgier to get going downhill. Washington has been weak against the run all year, the Achilles heel of their defense.

The Atlanta Falcons got a glimpse at something at home on Sunday that the franchise has not seen since 2008: promising signs from a first-round quarterback. Now, the franchise has only taken two ...

Penix Jr. went 18-27 for 202 yards, no touchdowns and a pick that went off TE Kyle Pitts’ hands in the most Atlanta Falcons way of all time. Penix finished with a 53% Success Rate, which is ...

Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. Can Malik Nabers and Co. match Atlanta production in QB Michael Penix's first start?

The Atlanta Falcons snapped their four-game losing streak, but that was all Atlanta could say in a 15-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders Monday night. The Falcons scored just 15 points and survived a late charge against a Raiders team led by Desmond Ridder for the victory.

but that's exactly where the Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback wanted it to be. Blair was heading into a zone filled with New York Giants defenders, a big hit almost surely waiting for him if the ...