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Falcons snap counts from a rainy win over the Jets
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ The Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Jets Sunday thanks to a tiny handful of good plays on offense, the reliable legs of Younghoe Koo and Bradley Pinion, and a smothering defensive effort. We’re not going to quibble with the result, even if the process was far from pretty. How did the team divvy up the snaps for that win, you ask? That’s what we’re here to talk about, so let’s get to it. Offense Desmond Ridder: 68 Jake Matthews: 68 Matthew Bergeron: 68 Drew Dalman: 68 Chris Lindstrom: 68 Drake London: 58 Storm Norton: 53 Bijan...
The Falcoholic Dec 4, 2023
Bijan Robinson and Drake London discuss battling through adversity as Falcons overcome Jets’ stout defense
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ The two rising stars open up about the challenging matchup in difficult circumstances and how they’ve continued to ascend as players with high expectations. Regardless of their record, it’s always going to be a battle facing the New York Jets. The glaring flaws on their roster shouldn’t overshadow a stellar defense with playmakers across all three levels of their defense. It’s a unit that has brought out the worst in Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Jalen Hurts. Combine their ferociousness with horrendous weather conditions on a rainy,...
The Falcoholic Nov 27, 2023
3 Up, 3 Down: The Curious Case of Kyle Pitts
Photo by Todd Kirkland/ It was a big day for Bijan Robinson and Drake London, but one member of the Falcons’ talented offensive trio was missing once again. The Atlanta Falcons earned a very important win against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, so we all get to be happy for at least one week. Those are the rules in the NFL, where every week is a rollercoaster ride and the losing fan bases are left to sort through the fallout. Fortunately, the Falcons are among the victors in Week 12, and they now sit in the driver’s seat once again in the NFC South—the Alan of...
The Falcoholic Nov 14, 2023
Falcons snap counts from a loss in the desert
Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via The Falcons drop their third straight game, this time to the Cardinals. What do the snap counts tell us? I could kick this off with a long-winded note about the Atlanta Falcons losing, but with each passing week, that gets more and more depressing. Let’s just jump right into the snap counts for this loss against the Arizona Cardinals. Offense Jake Matthews: 71 Matthew Bergeron: 71 Drew Dalman: 71 Chris Lindstrom: 71 Kaleb McGary: 71 Drake London: 55 Bijan Robinson: 53 Kyle Pitts: 50 Taylor Heinicke: 49 Jonnu Smith: 31 MyCole...
The Falcoholic Nov 10, 2023
Falcons-Cardinals Week 10 injury report: Mack Hollins, Dee Alford out Sunday
Kara Durrette/ A look at Friday’s practice reports. Thank goodness it’s Friday! The 4-5 Atlanta Falcons held their final practice of the week as they finished off preparation for this Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Considering it’s Friday, we received an update on who will and will not play this weekend. You can expect to see the injury reports here every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Atlanta Falcons Full Participation • WR Drake London (groin) • S Demarco Hellams (hamstring) • S Richie Grant (neck) Limited Participation • DL David...
ClutchPoints Nov 10, 2023
Falcons get huge Drake London injury update ahead of Week 10
The Atlanta Falcons are getting ready for a big Week 10 game against the Arizona Cardinals with quarterback Kyler Murray returning on the other side of the field. The good news for the Falcons is that after the latest Drake London injury update, the away team will have a return of its own. Falcons WR […] The post Falcons get huge Drake London injury update ahead of Week 10 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Falcoholic Nov 9, 2023
Falcons-Cardinals Week 10 injury report: Drake London fully practices
Kevin Sabitus/ A look at Thursday’s practice reports. Thursday is here, as the 4-5 Atlanta Falcons continue to prepare for this weekend’s road test against the Arizona Cardinals. The big news on Wednesday came that Cardinals’ quarterback Kyler Murray has returned and will make his season debut against the Falcons. We now have a look at the status of both team’s following Thursday’s practice. You can expect to see the injury reports here every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Atlanta Falcons Full Participation • WR Drake London (groin) Limited...
The Falcoholic Nov 8, 2023
Falcons-Cardinals Week 10 injury report: Kyler Murray is back
Jennifer Stewart/ A look at Wednesday’s practice reports. It’s the start of a new week, as the now 4-5 Atlanta Falcons begin preparation for their road trip to out west this week to face the Arizona Cardinals. The Falcons were without wide receiver Drake London in Week 9, and it was noticeable. The team did receive some positive news to start the week though, and that goes for Arizona as well. You can expect to see the injury reports here every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Atlanta Falcons Full Participation • FB Keith Smith (concussion) Limited...
The Falcoholic Nov 5, 2023
Falcons v. Vikings inactives: Kentavius Street to suit up in Atlanta debut
Photo by Hannah Foslien/ The Falcons face off against the Minnesota Vikings with both teams missing starting quarterbacks. The big story is two backup quarterbacks starting for completely different reasons, with Kirk Cousins injured and Desmond Ridder benched. It has overshadowed both teams dealing with big injuries heading into the matchup. The Falcons knew its top injuries, with starting WR Drake London and FB Keith Smith already ruled out prior to Sunday’s game. Of note, Atlanta’s newest acquisition Kentavius Street will suit up to give the line some needed...
