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Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney play Matchmaker for the Atlanta Falcons in the upcoming NFL Draft. From Defensive Tackles to Wide Receivers, they select their favorite "matches" for the Falcons and explain why each prospect would be a fit in Atlanta. They also touch on the Falcons new red uniforms and what Tori learned at NFL owners meetings in Arizona this week. 0:00 - Intro & New Uniforms7:00 - Owners Meetings11:48 - Matchmaker game!13:38 - Linebackers27:43 - Offensive Line40:20 - Defensive Tackle50:05 - Wide Receiver1:00:50 - Cornerback1:10:31 - Recap & Wrap UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney sits down with the masterminds behind the new Atlanta Falcons uniforms at Nike World Headquarters to "discuss the details" fans will see on the field this fall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney discuss the latest round of mock drafts from around the country and all of the different ways the Falcons could attack the 2026 NFL Draft. From building in the trenches to bolstering the WR room to even trading back to get more picks, they discuss the potential benefits of every move experts have predicted the Falcons could make. They then have conversations with Sydney Brown, Atlanta's newest DB, and Brian Robinson Jr., the latest addition to the Falcons' running back room. 0:00 - Intro & Sydney Brown Trade7:32 - Mock Draft Season10:14 - Yates mocks OL to ATL15:25 - Most popular: Defensive Line25:00 - Traits vs Production29:00 - Branch, Bernard, & WRs34:56 - Trading back for more picks38:45 - Interviews setup39:16 - DB Sydney Brown51:45 - Brian Robinson Jr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney and Will McFadden break down the Atlanta Falcons' busiest free agency period in years, reacting to each move and how each player can make the team better. They also get to know Olamide Zaccheaus, Azeez Ojulari, & Samson Ebukam and ask them why now was a great time to join the Atlanta Falcons. 0:00 - Intro & Instant Reactions4:15 - Working with limited cap space7:15 - Ian Cunningham's press conference12:34 - Final thoughts16:35 - WR Olamide Zaccheaus30:41 - OLB Azeez Ojulari41:43 - LB Samson EbukamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney sit down with the newest Atlanta Falcons after a busy first week of NFL Free Agency.  0:00 - Intro0:47 - LB Channing Tindall8:24 - LB Christian Harris18:09 - DL Chris Williams25:26 - TE Austin Hooper37:55 - OL Corey Levin46:20 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney and Will McFadden sit down with various members of the national media to discuss Kevin Stefanski, Ian Cunningham, and the 2026 Atlanta Falcons at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. 0:00 - Intro0:32 - Judy Battista11:36 - Ben Solak17:40 - Bryant McFadden28:55 - Dan Graziano37:14 - Danny Kelly50:31 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney sit down with various national media members to talk Kevin Stefanski, Ian Cunningham, Kyle Pitts, and the future of the franchise at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. 0:00 - Intro0:47 - Kevin Fishbain6:45 - Kelsey Russo22:10 - Cameron Wolfe32:29 - Albert Breer42:53 - Charles Davis52:41 - Greg Auman1:03:55 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney sit down with Falcons GM Ian Cunningham and HC Kevin Stefanski at the 2026 NFL Combine to discuss player evaluation, draft strategy, marrying football philosophies, and more! 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - GM Ian Cunningham 14:53 - HC Kevin Stefanski 31:12 - Biggest Takeaways & OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rack, Arch, and Shock are BACK with another episode of Falcons Audible. This week, they dive into the hires of Ian Cunningham and Tommy Rees as well as what's next for the Falcons in the coming weeks. 0:00 - Intro1:20 - Super Bowl festivities6:13 - New GM Ian Cunningham20:39 - OC Tommy Rees calling plays28:45 - What's next for the Falcons?35:25 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Terrin Waack team up to react to all of the latest Atlanta Falcons news, which of course has been dominated by Kevin Stefanski being named Head Coach. They share their thoughts on why he was the right hire for the Falcons as well as what it means that Jeff Ulbrich, Bill Callahan, & others will make up the 2026 coaching staff. To finish, they look ahead to Stefanski's introductory press conference and what questions they hope to get answered. 0:00 - Intro & Joke of the Day2:18 - Why Kevin Stefanski?7:39 - Jeff Ulbrich is BACK13:30 - Bill Callahan takes over the OL19:30 - Impact on the current roster23:55 - Falcons' QB Conundrum29:00 - Our biggest questions36:05 - Outro & Goodbye Will (for now)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rack, Shock, and Arch are back to cover the HUGE news of the wild 2026 offseason for the Atlanta Falcons. From finishing the season on a win streak to what they think about Kevin Stefanski being named Head Coach, they cover everything that's happened since season's end. 0:00 - Intro1:58 - Ending 2025 on a win streak7:00 - Sum up the season in 3 words13:30 - Matt Ryan hired as President of Football23:30 - Falcons name Kevin Stefanski Head Coach33:00 - Jeff Ulbrich retained as Defensive Coordinator37:30 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney, Will McFadden, and Terrin Waack team up to hand out the "Final Whistles" Awards for the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 season. From "Most Entertaining Game" to "Newcomer of the Year" to "Not Mad, Just Disappointed," they take a look back at the highs and lows of 2025. 0:00 - Intro2:11 - Most Entertaining Game5:49 - Favorite Player to Talk About6:30 - Biggest "What If?" Moment10:05 - Expectation that Never Manifested13:00 - Unsung Hero18:00 - Standout Stat20:35 - Newcomer of the Year23:12 - Highlight of the Year26:50 - Not Mad, Just Disappointed28:30 - "Main Thing" for this Offseason32:38 - Can't Wait to Watch Next Year36:20 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Ryan has been hired as the Atlanta Falcons President of Football... but what does that mean? Team reporters Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney, and Will McFadden are back to answer all the questions, as well as share their biggest takeaways and what else they learned from Ryan's introductory press conference on Tuesday. 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Matt Ryan's mission6:26 - What Ryan brings to the Falcons13:10 - How is this going to look?20:05 - Head coaching search26:53 - Offseason of change29:32 - Upcoming schedule & OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney join Will McFadden to cover the 5 biggest in the Atlanta Falcons-verse as the teams gets ready to take on the rival New Orleans Saints in the 2025-26 regular season finale. From the confusing end of the NFC South race to injury news to milestones on the horizon and beyond, they give you everything you need to know before Sunday's game. 0:00 - Intro3:00 - Chaotic NFC South race10:00 - Injury news & notes13:35 - New-look New Orleans20:50 - Milestone Markers30:00 - Leave Behind / Look Ahead36:39 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Rackley and Dave Archer recap the Atlanta Falcons' 27-24 win over the playoff-bound LA Rams on Monday Night Football. From Atlanta's impressive defensive performance to Bijan Robinson's show-stopping greatness, they break down everything that led to Atlanta being able to hold off the Rams' comeback. Then they turn the page to a Week 18 finale vs the rival Saints and what a win could mean for the future of the franchise. 0:00 - Intro2:05 - Instant Reaction8:02 - Anatomy of a comeback12:15 - Impressive defensive performance18:50 - Bijan Robinson is SPECIAL27:30 - Setting the stage for Week 1832:20 - Gameplanning for New Orleans38:00 - Building for the future45:30 - Putting it all together48:00 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney break down the Falcons' 27-24 win against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night that featured a record-setting performance from Bijan Robinson and another big game from Atlanta's defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney, and Terrin Waack break down the five biggest things you need to know going into a massive Monday night showdown vs the LA Rams. From Bijan's brilliance to defending the Stafford-Nacua connection, they break down what it's going to take for the Falcons to pull off an upset. 0:00 - Intro & Question of the Day3:46 - MNF & Pro Bowlers6:08 - Bijan's "150" Number10:30 - Rams Defense vs Falcons Offense17:39 - The Stafford-Nacua connection23:23 - How Atlanta can win the game32:00 - Terrin's fit & OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rack, Shock, & Arch get into the Christmas spirit on this week's edition of Falcons Audible, breaking down the Falcons' last win over the Arizona Cardinals, how absolutely amazing Bijan Robinson is, and what the blueprint is for stealing Christmas from the LA Rams on Monday Night Football. 0:00 - Intro & Happy Holidays3:00 - Falcons Pro Bowlers6:10 - Revisiting last week's keys15:41 - More impressed or frustrated?21:09 - Biggest takeaways25:40 - Bijan's big numbies32:00 - Rams coming to town36:20 - Blueprint to beating LA43:21 - Keys to the game & OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney and Will McFadden react to the Atlanta Falcons 26-19 win over the Arizona Cardinals. 0:00 - Intro0:44 - Bijan Robinson does it again5:27 - Finishing out the fourth quarter10:15 - Halftime stat12:04 - Drake London & the offense15:00 - Areas of improvement18:00 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney join Will McFadden to break down the five biggest stories you need to know before Sunday's matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Arizona Cardinals. From injury updates to Kyle Pitts to James Pearce Jr to Atlanta's doppelganger of the west, they cover it all, finishing up with what they hope Santa delivers for the Atlanta Falcons for the rest of the season. 0:00 - Intro0:30 - Question of the Day2:20 - Balancing Pitts & London8:20 - James Pearce Jr's case for DROY15:20 - Vibe check after Tampa triumph19:30 - Atlanta-Arizona similarities24:40 - Falcons Christmas Lists27:10 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. break down the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night football. Before getting into how the Falcons pulled off the win, they review their “The Falcons will win IF…” keys from last week. Then, they discuss the penalties, playmaking developments and standout performances from players like Kyle Pitts Sr. To end the episode the guys look ahead to the upcoming matchup against the Arizona Cardinals and give their keys to a win.  0:00 - Intro1:13 - Grading last week’s keys8:06 - Fighting through penalties11:23 - Playmaking & Kirk Cousins balling out17:10 - Kyle Pitts Sr., David Sills & other stars30:54 - Looking ahead to Arizona36:46 - Keys to the game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney joins Will McFadden to break down the Atlanta Falcons' thrilling fourth-quarter comeback over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. From the Pitts that was promised to oh my goodness HOW many penalties?! they get into all of it in the classic, 4 quarter format.  0:00 - Intro2:18 - The Pitts that was promised8:03 - James Pearce Jr. sacks again13:53 - Halftime stat!16:04 - Miscues & redemption arcs22:17 - Falcons keep fighting28:02 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. go in the weeds to discuss the Atlanta Falcons 37-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, from special teams struggles to changes needed on offense. They also discuss what motivations are left for the team with playoff hopes officially out of the picture. Then, the guys look ahead to the throwback Thursday Night Football matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. To end the episode, they each give a “the Falcons will win IF…” scenario. 0:00 - Intro3:36 - Special teams struggles7:33 - Rack’s special teams breakdown16:47 - Keeping the team motivated19:37 - Flipping the switch on offense28:22 - TNF on Prime Video Tampa Bay!31:25 - The Falcons will win IF…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons fell 37-9 to the Seattle Seahawks in a loss that officially eliminated the Falcons from playoff contention. Tori McElhaney and Will McFadden join up to break down how it happened and what it means for the franchise for the rest of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney, and Will McFadden break down the biggest storylines for the Atlanta Falcons ahead of their Week 14 game vs the Seattle Seahawks. From a "good on good" matchup in the run game to how AJ Terrell will fare vs the NFL's leading receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, they give you everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's showdown. Pro Bowl voting link: atlantafalcons.com/probowl 0:00 - Intro & Question of the Day3:37 - Finding motivation10:23 - "Good on good" in the run game14:10 - Falcons' counter-punch18:53 - AJ Terrell vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba22:40 - Pro bowl worthy Falcons24:40 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. start off with a debrief of their Thanksgiving weekend of football and give some controversial food takes. Then, they break down what led to the Atlanta Falcons 27-24 loss to the New York Jets after revisiting their keys to the game from last week. Before turning the page to the upcoming Seattle Seahawks matchup, the guys discuss where the Falcons go from here. To end the episode, they each “build-a-moment” that they would like to see moving forward for the Falcons.  0:00 - Intro1:01 - Thanksgiving football & food!6:18 - Revisiting keys to the game10:42 - What led to the loss?!18:12 - Where do the Falcons go?26:27 - Preparing for the Seahawks36:15 - Build-a-Moment!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney joins Will McFadden to recap the Atlanta Falcons last-second loss to the New York Jets in Metlife Stadium. From special teams struggles to an inconsistent offense, they cover the four biggest stories coming out of the loss in East Rutherford. 0:00 - Intro0:52 - Special teams struggles5:08 - Bijan Robinson's performance10:00 - Halftime Stat11:15 - The rest of Atlanta's offense17:00 - The Falcons' "weird" season23:20 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terrin Waack, Tori, McElhaney, and Will McFadden celebrate Thanksgiving and the end of the Falcons' win streak, diving into what looked different vs the Saints including injuries to key players & an evolving offensive approach. They also look ahead to this week's matchup with the New York Jets and what fans look for to gauge the Falcons' growth. VOTE FOR THE PRO BOWL HERE: http://atlantafalcons.com/PROBOWL 0:00 - Intro & Question of the Day5:20 - Atlanta's injury situation10:17 - Changes in the offense23:36 - Ongoing defensive evolution30:00 - NFC South playoff picture34:45 - Success vs Jets39:00 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shock, Arch, and Rack are BACK for a WINNING edition of Falcons Audible. They break down how the Falcons snapped a 5-game losing streak on Sunday, which just so happened to be against the rival Saints. From the standouts on defense to Kirk Cousins' return, they get deep into the weeds on how the game unraveled. Finally, they turn the page to the New York Jets and what the Falcons need to do to keep the winning going. 0:00 - Intro2:10 - Atmosphere & post game vibes9:41 - Impressive outing on defense13:16 - Divine Deablo's return19:40 - Pass rush consistency24:06 - Kirk Cousins & the offense32:20 - Turning the page to NYJ36:52 - Keys to the Game42:53 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Falcons are back in the win column! Tori McElhaney joins Will McFadden to share their insights into the Falcon's first win in 6 games. They cover the importance of beating the Saints, the exciting young defense, Kirk Cousins'  performance, and more! 0:00 - Intro2:24 - Important win for Atlanta8:35 - Exciting young defense14:45 - Halftime stat16:52 - Kirk Cousins’ performance23:30 - 3rd quarter & kicking game29:50 - Outro Brought to you by Microsoft CoPilot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney join Will McFadden to discuss the 5 biggest things about the Atlanta Falcons this week. They start with the obvious--injuries to starting QB Michael Penix Jr. and WR1 Drake London--and then hit on some other news on the team that could help the Falcons in a big way. After hitting on the importance of the Falcons-Saints rivalry, they play Need, Nice, or Nope to finish things off. 0:00 - Intro & Question of the Day3:30 - Michael Penix Jr. injury14:00 - Missing Drake London20:30 - Deablo designated to return24:00 - Falcons-Saints Rivalry28:15 - Need, Nice, Nope35:35 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. assess the overtime loss to the Panthers by looking back at their three-word keys from last week. Then, they get into some of the recent struggles for the Falcons that contributed to their second overtime loss in a row. The guys also talk about Michael Penix Jr. being placed on IR and what to expect from Kirk Cousins as a starter. Finally, they turn the page to rivalry week and break down the 2025 Saints before ending with matchups to watch this Sunday. 0:00 - Intro1:14 - Revisiting 3-word keys8:33 - Weaknesses for Atlanta15:55 - Kirk Cousins to start at QB22:04 - Locker room mentality31:32 - Who are the 2025 Saints?35:27 - Matchups to watch vs SaintsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Falcons lost their 5th game in a row on Sunday afternoon, and Terrin Waack joins Will McFadden to break down everything that happened. They give you their 4 biggest observations from the Falcons' second overtime loss in a row as well as project what the road ahead looks like for Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney welcome back Will McFadden to break down the Atlanta Falcons current situation ahead of a rematch with the Carolina Panthers. From the playoff picture to stopping Rico Dowdle to how Michael Penix Jr. has been playing lately, they cover everything you need to know before kickoff. 0:00 - Intro & Question of the Day3:51 - Setting the stage for Week 1111:00 - Quarterback convo22:25 - NFC Landscape & Playoff Picture27:00 - Rookie class shoutout35:30 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ revisit their Schlüssel zum Spiel (Keys to the Game) from last week and break down some of the struggles for Atlanta coming off their overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Then, the guys look at the big picture and how the Falcons can turn things around going into the second half of the season. Finally, they look ahead to the Carolina Panthers rematch at Mercedes-Benz Stadium before giving their 3 words to a victory. 0:00 - Intro2:41 - Arch’s Germany recap6:51 - Revisiting Schlüssel zum Spiel 15:48 - Areas for quick fixes21:36 - Offensive inconsistencies29:43 - Turning things around39:51 - Panthers rematch45:33 - 3 words to victorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney share their insights and frustration following the Atlanta Falcons 31-25 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Berlin, Germany. From the hot and cold offense to the continually improving defense, they break it all down in this week's Falcons Final Whistle. 0:00 - Intro1:35 - Another frustrating loss7:34 - Offensive struggles13:37 - Halftime Stat15:00 - Defensive improvements19:40 - What lies ahead26:51 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney team up to bring you the 5 biggest things you need to know as the Atlanta Falcons head to Berlin to take on the Indianapolis Colts. From a team-wide vibe check to how to stop Jonathan Taylor, they break it all down on this week's episode of the Friday Five. Check out the question of the day on the Atlanta Falcons TikTok! 0:00 - Intro & Question of the Day2:47 - Heading to Germany7:09 - Vibe check in Atlanta11:08 - 3 themes from 3 losses19:00 - Defending Jonathan Taylor23:17 - Recipe for success28:00 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ revisit their 4 keys to success from last week before going over their main takeaways from the close 24-23 loss against the Patriots. They also discuss what preparation and travel will look like for the Falcons as they head to Berlin before breaking down what to expect from the Indianapolis Colts. Finally, the guys give their Keys to the Game, or Schlüssel zum Spiel, to return from Germany with a W. 0:00 - Intro1:50 - Revisiting last week’s keys8:28 - Mentality under pressure18:03 - Takeaways from a close loss26:26 - Getting the run game going34:48 - Falcons head to GERMANY!39:14 - Expectations for the cults46:07 - Schlüssel zum Spiel!50:26 - German beer & outroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons led a late-game comeback that fell just one point short in New England, and Tori McElhaney joins Terrin Waack to break it all down. From the amazing performances of Drake London and Jalon Walker to why they won't be celebrated like they should, to what the team has on the horizon, they give you the instant reaction you need to kick off your week. 0:00 - Intro1:19 - Q1: Missed Opportunities6:25 - Q2: Drake London11:28 - Halftime stat12:50 - Q3: Jalon Walker18:38 - Q4: The Road Ahead24:30 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terrin Waack & Tori McElhaney dive into the Falcons' recent struggles in the run game and the impact felt from a growing list of injuries. To finish off, they preview the upcoming game vs the New England Patriots and share their top 3 things that need to happen for the Falcons to come out victorious. 0:00 - Intro & QOTD2:55 - Struggling run game8:05 - Injury Report12:48 - Filling in for Divine Deablo17:53 - Gnarly November incoming22:30 - 3 things to right the ship26:45 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.