Four days after outdueling Aaron Rodgers, Matt Ryan produced another memorable performance in the national spotlight. It was another big divisional game against a team that had previously beaten the Falcons earlier in the season. After squaring off against one of his main quarterback foes in Rodgers, he would be taking on two of his former biggest allies.

It was the second time Ryan was facing Mike Smith and Dirk Koetter. While there was nothing but respect between the two sides, many wondered how their familiarity would factor into the matchup. It was only less than two years ago that...

The Atlanta Falcons polarizing 2021 draft pick is here to stay.

Kyle Pitts and the Falcons reached an agreement on a three-year, $54 million contract, with $36 million fully guaranteed. This is the largest three-year contract for a tight end in NFL history.

While this may be the largest three-year contract handed out to a tight end, this deal puts Kyle Pitts 3rd in average annual value (18M) behind George Kittle (19.1) and Trey McBride (19). It is also 3rd in total value, behind those two.

Pitts was in line to make $15M playing on the franchise tag this year,...

Can the Falcons offensive line overcome the losses of Kaleb McGary and Storm Norton at tackle? Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz take an in-depth look at Atlanta’s offensive line, including the new additions at offensive tackle in Jawaan Taylor and Wanya Morris, the returning starters, and the players fighting for depth spots on the 2026 roster. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast!

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As special as 2016 was for Matt Ryan and the Falcons, it took time for them to become the electrifying powerhouse that consistently scored over 30 points per game. They had their moments scoring at will against Carolina and New Orleans in the early part of the season. Beating the reigning Super Bowl champion Broncos in Denver was another signature win. Despite their early success, they did lose two consecutive games in October.

Narrow defeats to the Seahawks and Chargers had them at 4-3 going into a nationally televised showdown against the Packers. While they played well in both defeats,...

Happy Sunday and happy Father’s Day, if you’re a dad of any stripe. Since we’re deep into the weekend and starting the quiet stretch after minicamp, it’s time for another discussion post.

This one’s simple: Where’s your favorite place to vacation? Do you love staying home but getting some time off from work? Are you an international traveler who likes finding new places? Is it someplace close to home that you treasure visiting every year?

For me, it’s a lake in Maine I’ve been going to since I was a baby. There’s the nostalgia associated with it because I’ve gone...

Kaleb McGary retired. Storm Norton will miss his second consecutive season owing to injury. The team’s options beyond that were, to put it mildly, not particularly inspiring.

There was Mike Jerrell, a would-be swing tackle the Falcons traded for last year who has struggled in game action thus far in the NFL. There’s 2025 seventh round pick Jack Nelson, who might turn into something but might not. Atlanta’s had to re-imagine the tackle position on the fly outside of Jake Matthews, who just keeps on keeping on, and that work may not be finished.

First they signed ex-Chiefs right tackle...

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The Falcons have started drafting better defensively over the last three years. After struggling to identify and develop young talent for years, there has been genuine improvement across the organization in building a solidified defense filled with speed and versatility. Jalon Walker, Brandon Dorlus, and Xavier Watts are three players who have been at the forefront of a much-improved unit in...

Can rookie Zachariah Branch and veteran Jahan Dotson revitalize the Falcons offense in 2026? Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz take an in-depth look at Atlanta’s wide receiver depth chart, giving thoughts on Drake London’s payday, the new additions and returning players, and how this group should be an improvement over 2025’s moribund unit. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast!

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