4+ min ago (574+ words) Just one week after fans thought the Atlanta Falcons were turning a corner with Kirk Cousins after their impressive Week 12 win over the Saints, Week 13 provided a harsh dose of reality. A last-second field goal saw Atlanta's offense take a step back in a gut-wrenching 27-24 loss to the New York Jets. In the loss, the 37-year-old completed 21 of 33 passes for 234 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough. Another game without Drake London saw the offense sputter, as Cousins and company were unable to replicate their heroics against the Jets amid a rain storm that took over MetLife Stadium. However, the rain and inclement weather was no excuse for what fans had to witness. Another winnable game slipped through the Dirty Birds' fingertips, so here is what stood out from another rough outing from the four-time Pro Bowl QB, despite…...

50+ min ago (415+ words) The Atlanta Falcons gave themselves several chances to beat the New York Jets in Week 13, but found a way to lose another heartbreaker in the final seconds. The 27-24 road loss saw the team look passable on both offense and defense, but special teams turned out to be the common denominator. Jamal Agnew's muffed punt in the first quarter all but gifted the Jets a touchdown, while an 83-yard kick return again set Gang Green up in the red zone. And those short fields turned out to be the difference, which Raheem Morris was quick to admit while addressing the media following the defeat. Special teams have been a sore spot for Atlanta all season long, while it proved to be their true undoing in East Rutherford. After a strong showing in New Orleans, Zane Gonzalez missed a 55-yard field goal…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (452+ words) It's become abundantly clear that Raheem Morris' future with the Atlanta Falcons is in jeopardy. He looked like a shoo-in to be fired earlier this season, but this question comes with legitimate debate now, especially when you consider that the Falcons are rolling with Kirk Cousins the rest of the way. However, it's become clear what Morris needs to do to keep this job: fire Zac Robinson. In Week 13's 27-24 loss to the measly New York Jets, the Dirty Birds' offense looked shaky following a strong showing against the Saints, which made the calls for Robinson's job grow louder than ever before. At this point, the 49-year-old's own days are numbered, but his OC needs to go far sooner. Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts were the only offensive players who showed up against the Jets, while Cousins looked like the…...

5+ hour, 45+ min ago (612+ words) There isn't much good you can say about the Atlanta Falcons this year. They haven't been able to meet expectations; instead, falling well short of them on a consistent basis. That only continued against the struggling Jets team in a rainy MetLife Stadium. There were plenty of terrible performances on Sunday, and a few good. This team is out of control, and it all starts with the head coach. Raheem Morris has been anything but head-coach material. Unfortunately for him, this was a massive game when it came to keeping his job. He is already on the hot seat and losing to the Jets may seal his fate. The Falcons will be lucky not to lose three of their last five with games against the Seahawks, Buccaneers, and Rams on the horizon. Another week, another big performance by one of…...

5+ hour, 57+ min ago (445+ words) The Atlanta Falcons' receiver woes have only grown as of late, and the alarm bells are sounding for one wideout. Despite Drake London being inactive due to a PCL sprain, the Falcons named second-year receiver Casey Washington a healthy scratch in both Weeks 12 and 13. The 24-year-old has struggled immensely this season, as his stock might have reached an all-time low. On Monday, the Dirty Birds finally addressed their lack of receiver depth by signing former Kirk Cousins' teammate K.J. Osborn to the practice squad, which might be the beginning of the end for Washington in Atlanta. However, instead of Osborn, Dylan Drummond was promoted to the active roster and should play significant snaps against the New York Jets, which could come at Washington's expense. The former sixth-round pick has seen his role diminish as of late, which is an alarming development....

6+ hour, 21+ min ago (404+ words) Everyone knows the Atlanta Falcons have a true superstar on their hands in Bijan Robinson. The third-year back's impressive performance against the New York Jets in Week 13 prompted ex-Saints linebacker and FOX Sports broadcaster Jonathan Vilma to sing his praises another strong showing. Vilma was quick to admit that if the Falcons' record was better, that Bijan would warrant the level of discussion he deserved. Despite his long-standing disdain for the Dirty Birds, a 200-scrimmage yard game was so sensational that even Vilma couldn't ignore the superstardom he was witnessing. In the 27-24 road defeat in East Rutherford, Robinson ran for 141 rushing yards and came just short of 200 scrimmage yards on the afternoon. Without Drake London in the lineup once again, it prompted OC Zac Robinson to finally lean on the ground game despite another harrowing loss. Not only was he…...

11+ hour, 57+ 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…...

14+ hour, 57+ 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…...

1+ day, 7+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 9+ hour 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…...