On a more positive note, the NFL suits and TV executives have newfound confidence in Atlanta's potential, showcasing them in five prime-time games, including an international matchup in Berlin. This will be the first-ever regular season contest at the historic stadium where Jesse Owens made history during the 1936 Olympic Games.

For those needing a brief refresher, the Falcons were up 28-3 in Super Bowl 2017 against Belichick’s Patriots. Quarterback Tom Brady then orchestrated an epic, second-half rally that saw Atlanta lose the championship contest in overtime, 34-28.

Penix exploded onto the scene after taking over for Kirk Cousins with three games left to go in the 2024 season. While the Falcons went 1-2 in that stretch, a porous defense was largely to blame for Penix not going a perfect 3-0 as starter. He was pretty sensational for only having played in three NFL games.

On Wednesday evening, the NFL unveiled the 2025 regular season schedule for all 32 teams. The Atlanta Falcons have five prime-time games, an International Series matchup in Germany, and a Week 1 matchup against the reigning NFC South champions.

On the heels of the 2025 NFL schedule release, here's a look at the teams to target and fade for fantasy football playoffs.

Will this be the year the Atlanta Falcons end a seven-year playoff drought? The team enters the 2025 campaign with plenty of optimism in that regard. Michael Penix Jr. impressed after taking over for Kirk Cousins last season,

The Atlanta Falcons have turned the tables on years of ridicule with a sharp and unexpected dig at a familiar figure. As part of the NFL's annual schedule release festivities, th

The Atlanta Falcons are likely to have several key December games during the 2025 NFL regular season. The 2025 NFL schedule is finally here. Atlanta Falcons fans will be happy to hear that their team will play five primetime games and a Sunday morning contest from Europe.

Hudson recently trolled the Falcons with a Super Bowl shirt, and the team repaid the favor by making fun of Belichick and Hudson's awkward interview fiasco with CBS News Sunday Morning. You can find the Falcons' trolling at the 1:12 mark in the video.

The NFL schedule for the upcoming season was released on Wednesday, and fans can now secure their tickets to see the Atlanta Falcons in action.

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons will feature in five primetime games during the 2025 NFL season, league sources told 11Alive's Maria Martin on Wednesday. The news comes as the NFL will unveil its full 2025 league schedule later on Wednesday night .