As mentioned above, it does seem like receiver Drake London could finally return for the Falcons this week, after missing the previous four games with a knee injury. It does appear that a bug has swept through the Falcons locker room, as four different players were listed as having an illness on Thursday.

The Atlanta Falcons were hoping to emerge as a playoff contender in the NFC South division this season, but they have fallen flat on their face instead, posting a 5-9 record through their first 14 games. Not much has gone right for the Falcons this season, and the majority of their struggles revolve around second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

BIRMINGHAM – Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback AJ McCarron is trying his hand as a head coach. McCarron will replace Skip Holtz as the next head coach of the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions.

Less than two years after signing Kirk Cousins and drafting Michael Penix Jr., the Atlanta Falcons are preparing to enter an offseason with a lot of quarterback uncertainty.

Cousins said Wednesday he feels as if he's playing on an "expiring contract" even though he has two years left on his Atlanta deal.

Trice, a former third-round pick from the 2024 NFL draft, missed all of his rookie season due to a knee injury that he suffered in the preseason. After a full year in recovery, Trice re-injured his knee during training camp. The former Washington standout will now officially miss his first two NFL seasons.

Find single game tickets to the Atlanta Falcons vs. Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 16 matchup on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.

The Atlanta Falcons are a National Football League team that plays in the NFC South division. The Falcons have yet to win a Super Bowl title over the course of their history.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/saints/onsi as Who Saints Fans Should Root For in Week 16 (Including Falcons). The New Orleans Saints certainly don't seem to be in contention for the top pick in the 2026 National Football League Draft any longer.

Atlanta rallied from 14 points down in the fourth quarter for a stunning 29-28 win over the Buccaneers. Zane Gonzalez nailed a 43-yard field goal as time expired to cap an incredible rally. How incredible?

James Pearce Jr. is giving the Falcons hope with a dominant rookie season, making Atlanta’s risky trade for him look like a rare win.