Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers on Sunday to finish off a three-game sweep of the division in impressive fashion. Over these last three games, the Falcons have found their stride offensively and now look like one of the hottest teams in the NFL. Team reporters Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney recap the game, including a big day from the Falcons' running backs, and discuss the one area of concern left for this team. 00:00 - Intro01:30 - Did Falcons make a statement?06:35 - Winning with different styles13:40 - Which version of the offense do you like?18:20 - Have offense struggles been addressed for good?22:05 - Defensive Performance22:50 - 1st half to 2nd half adjustments26:35 - Timely interceptions from the secondary31:15 - Pass Rush - how to get the production up?35:20 - Game BallsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons face the Carolina Panthers this weekend, and team reporters Will McFadden, Terrin Waack and Amna Subhan are here to break down the matchup. Before they dig into the I-85 Rivalry, the trio looks back on Atlanta's first five games and what they say about this team. 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Injury updates 03:30 - The Falcons through 5 games 07:10 - Players who have defined the start 14:43 - Previewing Falcons vs. Panthers 18:27 - Containing Chuba Hubbard 24:23 - 3 things the Falcons need to do Sunday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake sits down with team reporters Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack to discuss his path of finding the sport of football while living in the Philippines, learning to battle through adversity as a family and his path into the world of coaching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Archer, Will McFadden, and D.J. Shockley breakdown the Atlanta Falcons' win over Tampa Bay and preview the upcoming matchup with the Carolina Panthers. 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Atlanta Improves to 2-0 in NFC South 3:22 - Falcons beat Bucs 36-30 in OT 8:58 - Passing Offense Explodes 13:03 - Areas of Improvement 22:07 - Drive to Force Overtime 26:25 - Falcons-Panthers Preview 36:31 - Keys to the GameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons earned their third victory of the season with a thrilling 36-30 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Falcons reporters Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack break down the team's second division win that featured a big breakout from the offense and more timely plays from the defense. They share insights from the locker room, go through a few things they'd like to see cleaned up and explain the impact these two wins could have come season's end. 00:00 - Intro04:24 - Key stats from the game 06:35 - Did perception of team change? 12:45 - What players said about KhaDarel Hodge15:10 - Concerned about the miscues?22:22 - Troy Andersen's absence on Thursday28:03 - Game balls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. react to the Falcons win over Saints and break down how the Atlanta Falcons can beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Falcons vs Saints Initial Thoughts 03:15 - Special Teams shows out 06:47 - Falcons Defense & Troy Andersen 9:12 - Falcons Offense & Tyler Allgeier 14:30 - Big Picture Moving Forward 18:13 - Buccaneers - Thursday Night Football 27:30 - Where ATL can find success 33:10 - Keys to the Game 34:15 - Evening with Matt RyanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons opened divisional play with a 26-24 win against the New Orleans Saints and earned their first home win of the 2024 season in the process. Falcons reporters Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack break down the win, including the key performances by Atlanta's defense and special teams. They also talk about the offense's performance and what they'd like to see from that side of that ball on Thursday night. 02:30 - Overview of game stats05:55 - Defense and special teams step up08:45 - Troy Andersen's first pick-six12:15 - Discussing the offense's performance21:10 - Game balls from Week 4 win30:31 - What do we want to see from offense?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons are set to take on the New Orleans Saints in a rivalry match that will kick off a critical stretch of the season. Senior reporters Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney sit down to discuss the matchup, the teams' injury situations and what the Falcons need to do to emerge with an important division win. Tori shares some interesting discoveries about the Falcons' third-down play, and Will explains why Atlanta's defense has a tricky task ahead. 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Falcons offensive line injuries 05:48 - Key Saints players miss practice 07:20 - Can defensive line take advantage? 12:16 - Why an aggressive approach is risky 15:55 - A closer look at third-down numbers 20:33 - The key to winning on third down 25:57 - Finding the right balance on offense 31:11 - Players we'll leave game talking aboutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. react to the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and break down how they could see the Falcons securing a win over the New Orleans Saints. 00:00 - Intro00:22 - Initial Thoughts - Chiefs vs Falcons06:56 - What we’re seeing - 3rd down15:45 - Adjustments to secure wins23:00 - Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans SaintsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons were once again locked in a tight prime-time thriller on Sunday night, this time against the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs but came up just short, losing 22-17. Team reporters Tori McElhaney, Will McFadden and Terrin Waack discuss Atlanta's performance, including another noteworthy day for the defense and the obstacles the run game faced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Falcons special teams coordinator Marquice Williams sits down with team reporters Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack to discuss his path into the world of coaching, learning to lead in an ever-changing NFL environment and the unique challenges that come with coaching a kids' flag football team in his downtime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. recap the Falcons' 22-21 comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles and preview this week's Sunday Night Football matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Winning in Philadelphia 3:46 - Atlanta Offense Shines 17:32 - Breaking Down the Defense 23:20 - Falcons Host Chiefs on Sunday Night FootballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team reporters Tori McElhaney and Amna Subhan are joined by studio host Taylor Vismor to recap the Falcons' 22-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in prime time Monday night. The trio looks back on the drive that took the Falcons from a less than 1% chance of victory to their first win of 2024. 00:00 - Intro1:30 - Biggest takeaway in 10 words or less?2:45 - Breaking down the final drive9:34 - Overall offensive improvements17:14 - Atlanta Falcons defense25:34 - Who gets your game ball? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team reporters Tori McElhaney, Terrin Waack and Amna Subhan preview the Falcons' upcoming Monday night matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles while dissecting Kirk Cousins' and Zac Robinson's answers about the unit's performance last Sunday. 00:00 - Intro01:00 - Falcons back in primetime11:18 - Falcons vs Eagles matchup15:49 - Higher or LowerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney sits down with team reporters Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack to discuss his time at Tulane, life as a twin, and stepping up during times of struggle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. review the Falcons' loss to the Steelers and look ahead to Monday Night Football vs the Eagles. 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Defensive Assessment 8:05 - Breaking Down the Offense 16:36 - Keys to the Game Review 21:16 - Return of Grady Jarrett 24:44 - Monday Night PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Falcons reporters Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack sit down to recap the team's season-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The offense had a tough outing against a good Pittsburgh defense, but the issues will need to get addressed quickly before a pair of primetime games against similarly tough units. Grady Jarrett led the charge in his return to action, but the defense's strong performance wasn't enough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Falcons reporters Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack are ready for the 2024 season to begin! They preview Sunday's season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, including the matchups that could define the outcome. Then, they wrap up the show by predicting how a few season-long superlatives might play out this year for Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson sits down with team reporters Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack to discuss about his growth as a play-caller, plus Robinsons gives an inside look into his family's deep-seated relationship with the Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State football rivalry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. break down what it will take to secure an Atlanta Falcons’ victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers. 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Falcons name captains 05:55 - Year 10: The Grady Jarrett Story 07:26 - Former Falcons, now Steelers 12:00 - 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers 20:30 - Challenges for Falcons’ Defense 26:00 - 10 words: what do you want to see?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. breakdown the Atlanta Falcons’ initial 53-man roster and discuss what makes this team stand out ahead of their season kick-off matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - “Initial” 53-Man Roster 10:25- Falcons Offense 18:55 - Falcons DefenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Terrin Waack sit down with second-year cornerback Clark Phillips, who had an outstanding training camp in 2024. How outstanding was it, you ask? It was so good, that Phillips won the inaugural Camp Champ Award. Phillips was a player who consistently stood out during practices, and he joins the show to talk about his mindset heading into Year 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack sit down to go through the Falcons' initial 53-man roster, which was announced on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. The discuss the players left off the roster who they felt made strong cases for consideration as well as the ones who did ultimately do enough to land a spot. Finally, they talk about why the roster is a reflection of the recent journey the Falcons have traveled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden sits down with Terrin Waack to discuss her 53-man roster projection for the Atlanta Falcons. The organization has already begun to trim the roster, but there are some more difficult decisions to come. Will and Terrin walk through each position and highlight a handful of players who could be firmly on the bubble the day before the roster deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney and Will McFadden sit down to go over Will's 53-man roster prediction for the Atlanta Falcons with one preseason game left to play. After Will gave Tori flack for her roster decisions, she's ready to return the favor. Who is going to make the team's initial 53-man roster? Listen to find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons rookie outside linebacker Bralen Trice sits down with Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney in the podcast studio to talk about life off the field. This episode was recorded in May when Trice was first drafted by the Falcons. Though Trice has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury and will miss the 2024 season, get to know him a little bit more before his season of recovery begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack recap the Falcons' full-team scrimmage from Wednesday's practice. It was an important day with roster cuts right around the corner, and while some familiar names made big plays, a number of role players stood out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss exciting roster moves with the addition of Justin Simmons and Matthew Judon. The guys also discuss what’s ahead for the Atlanta Falcons initial 53-man roster. 00:00 - Intro00:45 - Team trip4:22 - What Matthew Judon means to Falcons11:13 - What Justin Simmons means to Falcons15:30 - Excitement surrounding this team17:45 - Initial 53-man rosterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kay Adams, host of Up & Adams, joins Falcons Final Whistle to share what she thinks of Atlanta ahead of the 2024 season. Did the additions of Matt Judon and Justin Simmons change the national perception of Atlanta's defense? She also explains why a big season could be in store for Bijan Robinson in Year 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack link up after Monday's practice to discuss a few pressing Falcons topics. First, they share their thoughts about the second preseason game and the decision to hold Michael Penix Jr. back from the action. Then, they dig into Monday's practice session which featured some choice music from birthday boy Kirk Cousins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney react to the news that Atlanta has signed Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons and break down what the move means for the Falcons' defense. Simmons and Jessie Bates III will form one of the best safety duos in the league and help raise the floor for Atlanta's secondary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. joins Will McFadden and Terrin Waack to discuss his performance in the first preseason game, his outlook entering Year 2 as a pro and much more. Carlos shares how he got his nickname, his favorite video games and who his favorite "Game of Thrones" character is. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Note: This podcast was recorded on August 14th. The Falcons have agreed to terms, pending a physical, to acquire pass rusher Matthew Judon from the New England Patriots. They are expected to send a 2025 third-round pick to New England in the agreement. Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss their opinions on the Falcons vs Dolphins preseason matchup, how they think Michael Penix Jr. performed and where the Atlanta Falcons sit currently. 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Overall impression of Falcons vs Dolphins 01:56 - Michael Penix Jr. at QB 06:40 - How to digest the preseason 14:30 - Pass Rush: Where we’re at 19:30 - Mentality during this point in preseason 26:24 - Atlanta Falcons vs Baltimore RavensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney hit the mics bright and early to react to the news that Atlanta has agreed to terms with the New England Patriots to send a third-round pick for four-time Pro Bowler Matthew Judon, pending a physical. What does Judon bring to Atlanta and will he be the answer fans have looked for off the edge? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney, Terrin Waack and Amna Subhan recap the Falcons' Wednesday practice, which featured a lot of great individual plays. No single player had a better day than Drake London, though. He was frequently open downfield and Kirk Cousins didn't hesitate to chuck it deep in his direction. That's not all the trio saw, however. They break down the defenders who stood out and update a few of the camp battles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden is joined by senior writer Tori McElhaney, who has taken the first crack at predicting what Atlanta's 53-man roster could look like at the end of the month. There are still two games remaining – and a lot could happen – but Tori goes through each position on the roster to explain her decisions. Is this the 53-man roster you'd put together? Listen and find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack are back from Miami and ready to dig into a bunch of pressing topics for the Atlanta Falcons. Up first is the fallout from a few key injuries the team sustained while in Florida. What is the latest on safety DeMarcco Hellams and who will the team turn to with Bralen Trice out? They also share their thoughts on Michael Penix Jr.'s debut and the first preseason game as well as takeaways from Monday's practice. Plus, Camp Champ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta's second joint practice with the Miami Dolphins ended in heartbreaking fashion with Rondale Moore getting carted off after injuring his leg late in the session. Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack relay what they saw in that moment and discuss the Falcons' options if Moore is out for an extended period. They also share their notes from the afternoon and name the Camp Champ for Day 2 of joint practices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack recap the Falcons' first joint practice against the Miami Dolphins. Tyreek Hill squared off against A.J. Terrell; Kirk Cousins challenged Jalen Ramsey; and the two sides had an excellent day of competition. Falcons Final Whistle has the full breakdown of all the action in Miami. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the surprises they’ve seen thus far at the 2024 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp and dive into the excitement surround the team as they head into joint practices with the Miami Dolphins. 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Big things we’ve seen 10:13 -Team Energy & Mercedes-Benz Stadium Open Practice 18:30 - Joint Practices with Miami Dolphins 23:30 - New kickoff rule 28:30 - Falcons vs Dolphins | 7PM | 8/9See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack recap an exciting training camp practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in which the Falcons responded well to the energy of the fans in attendance. It was another excellent day for Kirk Cousins, but there were a lot of big names that deserve a shoutout on this episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney are joined by Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss to talk about Raheem Morris, Jimmy Lake and the new defensive look in Atlanta. Elliss has been right in the middle of things all throughout training camp, and he shares his perspective on Kirk Cousins, the depth at insider linebacker and how his role could change this season. He also reveals just how crazy the Elliss family Olympics can be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack break down the Falcons' sixth practice of training camp, which featured some excellent defensive play. The front seven consistently generated pressure while Atlanta's secondary continues to look cohesive and aggressive. It was the best day yet for the Falcons' defense and a good sign for the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack react to the Falcons' first fully padded practice of training camp. It provided some new insights into Atlanta's trench play and also featured a very competitive 1-on-1 session between the pass-catchers and the defensive backs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave, D.J. and Rack are back to talk all things Atlanta Falcons and the 2024 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp. Join in as they discuss what is exciting them, and how they see the Atlanta Falcons evolving. 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Our Summer Break 3:00 - How Training Camp has changed 05:45 - Challenges ahead 10:39 - Evolving Offense 15:36 - Evolving Defense 22:14 - Falcons Pass Rush 26:57 - Penix Jr. & new technology 32:22 - Who can make a difference?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney are joined by Jeff Howe, an NFL insider for The Athletic, to discuss life on the road during training camp, the NFC South race in 2024 and what Kirk Cousins means for Atlanta. Jeff also shares his thoughts on Bijan Robinson's ceiling this fall and Raheem Morris's return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates III joins Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney to discuss the first four days of Atlanta Falcons training camp. He explains why details make the difference and how his offseason conversations with Kirk Cousins have elevated each player's understanding of the game, plus much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Falcons held their first of two open training camp practices on Saturday, and fans in attendance got quite a show. Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Amna Subhan were on the scene and share their favorite moments, key observations and the state of the team heading into their final practice of the first four-day block. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The passes looked crisp; the receivers looked fast; and it all added up to a good day for the Falcons' offense. Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Amna Subhan share their main takeaways from the second day of training camp, which provided an early glimpse of the offensive changes coming in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons took the field for their first day of training camp on Thursday, and there were some familiar faces back in action. Grady Jarrett and Kirk Cousins were fully cleared to participate, and they looked good out in what was a little bit of a different practice than anticipated. Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack explain why there may be much more going on under the surface at this point in camp. Also, the trio decide who is the Falcons' Camp Champ for the first day of practice. 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Reactions to Day 1 4:40 - Favorite camp drills 6:50 - Grady Jarrett's return 11:15 - Preseason plan for Kirk Cousins? 15:20 - Was anything unexpected on Day 1? 17:05 - Day 1 Camp Champ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.