Last offseason, the Atlanta Falcons traded up into the first round of the 2025 NFL draft to select edge rusher James Pearce Jr. with the 26th overall pick. Pearce currently leads all rookies with eight sacks and has recorded at least one in each of his last six games.

Amid another lost season for the Falcons, Kirk Cousins delivered a night he and his team won't soon forget. 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.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles launches an expletive-laden rant after his team relinquishes a late lead to lose at home to the Atlanta Falcons.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reeling after giving up a 14-point fourth-quarter lead to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night to drop a second straight game within the division.

Instead, Falcons center Ryan Neuzil, who was far behind the play at the time the ball came out, sprinted downfield, jumped into the pile and ended up with possession, a crucial fumble recovery that kept the Falcons’ drive alive, leading to a touchdown and ultimately a 29-28 win.

Fontenot has made some good draft picks, including running back Bijan Robinson, and wide receiver Drake London. However, some others have not panned out, and the Falcons defense has been an issue during his tenure, ranking no better than 18th in scoring since 2021.

The Atlanta Falcons are officially going abroad next season. The NFL informed the team on Wednesday that it would be the designated home team for one of the five confirmed international games played in 2026. According to the release, the location, date, time, and opponent are still not official and will be announced later.