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Falcons vs. Packers: Three Bold Predictions for Michael Penix Jr.’s Return to Action

The Packers will welcome the Falcons to Lambeau Field on Thursday night to kick off Week 3 in the NFL.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 24

NFL Week 2 Winners and Losers: The 2024 Quarterback Class Had a Rough Weekend

Plus, the 49ers look for real, offenses suddenly stopped scoring and Ja’Marr Chase added a new highlight to his reel.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 21

Week 2 NFL Lessons: Klint Kubiak Has the Raiders Thinking About the Postseason

Las Vegas is 2–0 for the first time since the 2021 season. Plus, the 49ers prove age is only a number, while Davis Webb’s patient approach pays off in Denver's win.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 21

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Kevin Stefanski Left the Browns, Only to Find a QB Situation Just As Ugly

Through two weeks, the Falcons have the most grim quarterback situation in the NFL.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 20

Michael Penix Jr. Surpasses Tua Tagovailoa in Falcons Starting Quarterback Prediction Market on Kalshi

Kalshi now favors Michael Penix Jr. over Tua Tagovailoa to win the Falcons QB1 job.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 25

Albert Breer’s Takeaways: Steelers Are All In to Give Themselves One More Shot

Instead of rebuilding, Pittsburgh did everything it could to remain in contention. Plus, an ode to Nick Chubb, a peek behind the scenes in Jacksonville and Washington and quick-hitters.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

Za'Darius Smith joins Falcons in NFL comeback after retirement

The Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran defensive end Za'Darius Smith to a one-year contract. Smith comes out of retirement after previously announcing his departure from the NFL. He reunites with head coach Kevin Stefanski, having played for him in Cleveland. This move addresses significant losses along the Falcons' defensive line.…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

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The Four Key Injuries That Overshadowed the First Full Day of NFL Training Camps

From star defenders to a quarterback looking for bounce-back seasons, several players have already suffered unfortunate injuries to begin the 2026 season.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 29

Ranking the 10 Best NFL Tight Ends for 2026: Travis Kelce Squeezes In Ahead of Potential Retirement Tour

From young stars Brock Bowers and Colston Loveland to future Hall of Famers Travis Kelce and George Kittle, the tight end position is stacked heading into this season.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16

Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Falcons Pressed for Time With Loaded Offensive Core

Now, Atlanta needs Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa to step up in Kevin Stefanski’s first year as coach.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25

Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Why the Browns Are in Repair Mode, not Rebuild Mode

Cleveland’s 2025 draft class, along with the recent trade of Myles Garrett, has the team well-positioned with plenty of assets. Now they just need a franchise QB.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 11

Budding Bust: Michael Penix Trending Down as Falcons Starting QB on Kalshi

Tua Tagovailoa is the favorite on Kalshi to be the Falcons QB1. Michael Penix Jr. is trending in the wrong direction.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 2

SI's 2026 Ranking of the NFL’s Coach-QB Duos

One of our pairings moved up 18 spots from last year, and for the first time in years, the No. 1 duo is not a slam dunk to own the top spot.

Sports Illustrated · May 28

NFC South Report Card: Why the Saints Could Be the Team to Beat

New Orleans could go from last to first in the mediocre division. Plus, it’s all about the quarterbacks in Carolina and Atlanta, while Tampa Bay will be counting on its No. 1 pick to resurrect its defense.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

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Sports Illustrated · Mar 30

NFL Coaches Sound Undaunted by the Idea of an Expanded Schedule

Coaches surveyed at the league owners meeting weren’t worried about how an extra game might impact their teams, if they’d thought about it at all.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 29

Why Kevin Stefanski Believes Tua Tagovailoa Is a Perfect Fit for Falcons

Both Stefanski and Tagovailoa joined the Falcons this offseason, and Atlanta’s new coach spoke highly of the veteran quarterback.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24

Albert Breer’s Notes: Inside Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s Market-Moving Contract

The Seahawks’ deal could impact Puka Nacua’s negotiations with the Rams. Plus, Trent Williams’s standoff with San Francisco and more.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 19

The MMQB Debates Moves NFL GMs Should Have Made During Free Agency

Several signings and trades will make the 2026 season intriguing, but it’s hard not to wonder about other pairings that didn’t come to fruition.

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Sports Illustrated · Mar 5

Myles Garrett Collects Ninth Traffic Citation Since Being Drafted by Browns

Myles Garrett was pulled over for speeding again.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 27

Ex-Browns Coach Kevin Stefanski Shares High Praise for Sheduer Sanders: 'I'm Rooting for Him'

Sanders is entering his second season in the NFL.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 19

One Move Every NFC South Team Should Make This Offseason

The Panthers, Saints and Buccaneers all need help on defense, while the Falcons need to find a way to bring back their star tight end.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18

Fantasy Football Implications From NFL Coaching Changes in 2026

How new coaches and offensive coordinators will impact players on nearly a third of the teams in the league next season.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 13

Realistic Goals for All 10 NFL Head Coaches With New Teams in 2026

Here’s what every new coaching hire can realistically achieve in their first season.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 11

Albert Breer’s Mailbag: How the Bills Can Help Josh Allen in Free Agency

The Seahawks’ Rashid Shaheed and the Colts’ Alec Pierce are two wide receivers to watch this offseason. Plus, how the Falcons will build under Kevin Stefanski and more from around the league.

The Independent UK · Feb 8

Falcons face new questions about Pearce's future with the team as pass-rush leader faces charges

Following the arrest of James Pearce Jr. on Saturday night, the Atlanta Falcons face troubling questions about the standout rookie’s immediate and long-term future with the team

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