Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

Derek, Dave, and D.J. break down the Atlanta Falcons' 34-7 victory over the New York Giants as well as how Michael Penix Jr. played in his first start. They also look ahead to a "pivotal" matchup with the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football. 0:31 - Intro 1:01 - Happy Holidays! 2:10 - Describing Atlanta's 34-7 victory 3:45 - Michael Penix Jr.'s performance 11:19 - Bijan Robinson impresses again 15:20 - Defense shines, scores 2 touchdowns 19:50 - Solid special teams showing 22:07- Atlanta back in first place in NFC South 23:17 - Falcons-Commanders on Sunday Night Football 24:50 - Star rookie QB Jayden Daniels 28:45 - Atlanta will win IF... 33:15 - Michael Vick named new Norfolk State HC 34:20 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons secured their largest victory of the season Sunday, beating the New York Giants 34-7. Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack break down everything that went right for Atlanta in the win. The defense dominated New York and scored 14 points off two pick-sixes, and players in the locker room were quick to share the glory. Bijan Robinson turned in another excellent performance that keeps him among the very best running backs in the league. And Michael Penix Jr. played "almost flawless" football, according to head coach Raheem Morris in his first NFL start. The trio goes through all of those topics and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Reacting to Michael Penix Jr.'s first start 11:00 - Bijan continues to be special 17:35 - Defense dominates and scores two TDs 22:23 - Atlanta's pass rush has turned it around 29:20 - Falcons who made the Nice List 32:23 - A look at the playoff scenarios 35:00 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a long week for the Atlanta Falcons, but this season is far from over. Sunday's game against the New York Giants will provide the first look at what the offense will look like with Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback. Tori McElhaney, Will McFadden and Terrin Waack convene to discuss what players and coaches have said about the decision to make a change at quarterback and how that move will impact Atlanta's offense. They also discuss the key matchups that could determine the outcome, and Will shares his list of Top 5 Falcons starting debuts that took place with the season already underway. 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - Players & coaches react to QB change 13:07 - What Michael Penix Jr. had to say 17:26 - What will Atlanta's offense look like? 21:06 - Who will be Penix's go-to guy? 23:10 - Top 5 Falcons starting debuts after Week 1 26:30 - Key matchups for Giants vs. Falcons 31:22 - One thing Falcons need to do to win 34:41 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Matthew Judon joins team reporters Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack this week on Falcons in Focus. Judon discusses what comes with growing up with 9 other siblings, valuable lessons learned while attending Grand Valley State University, and his favorite movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and D.J. react to Raheem Morris naming Michael Penix Jr. the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons moving forward. They discuss what led to this change, how the team will have to adjust to a new QB1, and what it means for the rest of the season and beyond. 0:00 - Intro 1:21 - Breaking News: Penix Named QB1 2:26 - Initial reactions to QB change 10:25 - Effect on the rest of the team 14:30 - Handling the pressure 19:25 - How Penix changes the game 27:02 - Added intrigue for Giants game 29:15 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head coach Raheem Morris said in a statement that the Falcons will move forward with Penix, replacing Kirk Cousins as the starter. Join Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney as they give their initial reactions and what this could mean for the Atlanta Falcons. 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Michael Penix Jr. named starting QB 03:03 - Did you expect QB change? 09:08 - Message to team 13:10 - How offense could change under Penix 17:03 - Does this change your outlook? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Amna Subhan and Taylor Vismor sit down to recap Atlanta's 15-9 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Falcons and featured a few real positives, but it didn't do much to instill confidence in some of the key areas fans were questioning entering the game. How should fans feel when a win doesn't feel quite like a win? The trio discuss that and much more. 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Falcons beat Raiders 15-9 on Monday Night Football 6:52 - A conservative approach by Atlanta's offense 16:07 - Robinson reaches 1,000 yards rushing 20:38 - Defense & special teams success 30:33 - An update on Atlanta's playoff race 35:17 - Biggest questions for Week 16 37:44 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Falcons Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Grady Jarrett sits down with team reporting Tori McElhaney in the studio this week. From being a force for good in his community to battling his own adversity off the field returning from injury, Jarrett details what has made this year so impactful for him on and off the field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack are back to talk Falcons football, with a special focus on the quarterback position. They share their insights and discuss the road ahead for Raheem Morris, Kirk Cousins and the rest of the Falcons team. They also take a look at this week's Monday Night Football game vs the Las Vegas Raiders and why it's a "Must Win" for Atlanta. 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - First Trip to Las Vegas 4:45 - Kirk Cousins and the game plan 23:53 - Monday Night Football vs Raiders 31:18 - Raiders who could win the game 38:17 - Road ahead for Atlanta 44:24 - One Thing to Win 45:57 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and D.J. are back to breakdown everything Atlanta Falcons. On today's episode, they dive into the Atlanta Falcons' loss to the Minnesota Vikings, analyzing what went wrong and how the team can learn and improve moving forward. They then discuss the team's mindset and mentality, and what needs to happen vs the Las Vegas Raiders in order to stay in the hunt for the NFC South. 0:31 - Intro 0:52 - Falcons falter late vs Vikings 2:14 - Assessing Cousins' performance 4:31 - Atlanta's costly miscues 8:00 - Keys to the game review 10:29 - Breaking down the defense 17:04 - Mindset and mentality 24:36 - Atlanta-Vegas connections 31:23 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons lost their fourth straight game on Sunday, falling 42-21 to the Minnesota Vikings. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison were the top targets for Sam Darnold, and connected on several big plays against Atlanta's secondary. Self-inflicted wounds continued to be a problem for the Falcons and cost them in key moments. Will McFadden, Taylor Vismor and Amna Subhan break down the game and the state of the NFC South after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the lead with four games left to play. 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Falcons drop fourth straight 03:00 - Big games from Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison 10:25 - Raheem Morris says "Kirk Cousins is our quarterback." 15:40 - Penalties were an issue for Falcons 21:20 - The final four games for Atlanta and Tampa Bay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons are back on the road for the matchup against the 10-2 Minnesota Vikings. Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack sit down to discuss the matchups that could define the game, Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota and what the Falcons have to do to earn a victory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and D.J. are back to break down the Atlanta Falcons' last game vs the LA Chargers and what it means moving forward. They also preview the massive upcoming matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, including what will be Atlanta's biggest challenge and the biggest keys to victory. 0:31 - Intro 0:52 - Falcons come up short vs Chargers 12:37 - Defensive improvements on display 17:51 - Moving on to Minnesota 20:31 - Atlanta's biggest challenge 22:41 - Keys to beating the Vikings 26:57 - Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota 29:58 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Los Angeles Chargers 17-13 on Sunday, extending their losing streak to three games and falling further behind in the NFC playoff picture. Will McFadden is joined by Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack to dig into the game, starting with the performance of quarterback Kirk Cousins. They discuss the offensive miscues, the pass rush coming alive and where the Falcons now stand in the playoff race with five games remaining. 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Kirk Cousins had a bad day 08:42 - Cousins going back to Minnesota 15:03 - Atlanta's pass rush wakes up 23:04 - Younghoe Koo goes 2-for-3 24:31 - Taking stock of Falcons with five games left See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney sit down to preview Atlanta's upcoming matchup against the Chargers as well as answer a few questions submitted by Falcons fans. They also discuss the team's mindset during the bye week and how things could change down the stretch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons are fresh off their bye week and ready to take on the Los Angeles Chargers. Listen in as Derek, Dave, and D.J. breakdown how the Falcons can evolve to face the second part of their season. 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - What is the bye week like for players? 9:45 - Evolving after the bye 17:09 - Who are 2024 LA Chargers? 25:27 - Keys to Victory 32:09 - Falcons will win IF… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons dropped their last game before the bye week to the Denver Broncos and have a few key questions to answer during their week off. Will McFadden breaks down the action with Taylor Vismor and Amna Subhan. They discuss their concern level heading into the bye week as well as the corrections they'd like to see on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Concern going into the bye week 03:00 - Atlanta's offense doesn't get it done 13:20 - A pivotal moment for Falcons defense 23:50 - Raheem Morris' post-game comments 26:20 - Closest to the Pin recap! 28:30 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons are on the road again this week to take on the Denver Broncos. Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney, and Terrin Waack dive in to every aspect of the matchup, including the impressive Denver defense, rookie QB Bo Nix, and a special homecoming for Justin Simmons. 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Falcons hit the road again 2:19 - Attacking a great Denver defense 17:51 - Defending Denver's Offense 33:13 - One Thing to Win 37:32 - Closest to the Pin 39:53 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Woerner sits down with team reporters Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney to discuss growing up in Tiger, Ga., going to the University of Georgia and returning home to play for the Atlanta Falcons after a few years away. Episode was recorded March 14th, 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and D.J. take a look at the Atlanta Falcons' 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints and detail how to learn, improve, and move on after a hard fought loss. They also take a deep dive into the upcoming matchup with the Denver Broncos and how the Falcons can get back on track on Sunday. 0:31 - Intro 0:52 - Falcons fall 20-17 on the road 13:34 - Moving on after a loss 16:17 - Mindset approaching Denver 19:49 - Breaking down the Broncos 26:43 - The crew's final thoughts 29:46 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.