Bleav in Falcons

Happy Thanksgiving, Falcons fans! Will discusses the impact that Kyle Pitts and Ta'Quon Graham heading to IR will have on this Atlanta team, as well as the rollercoaster Will Compton story. At the 11:53 mark, Will is joined by former Washington receiver and Bleav in Commanders host Anthony Armstrong to break down the game. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will & Ovie discuss a home win against the Chicago Bears that keeps the Falcons' playoff hopes alive. They dive into the play of Atlanta's defense, the injuries to Ta'Quon Graham and Kyle Pitts as well as why Marcus Mariota will likely be the starting QB for the foreseeable future. At the end of the show, we've got audio from Cordarrelle Patterson and Mykal Walker for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will & Ovie break down a big Falcons home win against the Chicago Bears that keeps Atlanta in playoff contention. They discuss Cordarrelle Patterson's record-breaking touchdown run, the play of the defense to contain Justin Fields and why it seems Marcus Mariota will remain the starting quarterback for a little while yet. At the very end of the podcast, we've got the post-game locker room interviews with Cordarrelle Patterson and Mykal Walker for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by Joey Christopoulos of Bleav in Bears to break down this week's matchup against the Fighting Justin Fields. Before Will welcomes Joey to the show, he shares his perspective on the red-hot discussion regarding Atlanta's quarterback situation (3:49). Once Joey hops on, the two hit the following topics: (14:37) -- A rundown of the Bears in 2022 (17:35) -- What's different about Justin Fields these last few weeks? (21:02) -- The loss of Khalil Herbert (23:08) -- Is this one of Chicago's worst defenses? (26:52) -- A key weakness for Chicago's defense (31:24) -- The Bears are playing well but aren't winning, what gives? (35:30) -- Lessons from Chicago's own QB dilemmas (44:47) -- Final thoughts & predictions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will & Ovie recap a game they'd much rather forget. It left one impression, however: A change at quarterback is likely needed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by Steve Wyche of the NFL Network to get his thoughts on the Falcons' 2022 season and the upcoming rematch against the Carolina Panthers. 3:08 -- What we can all learn from the Colts' disaster 12:07 -- Lasting thoughts from Atlanta's loss to Los Angeles 14:50 -- How does a short week impact this Falcons-Panthers matchup? 20:06 -- The most surprising part of Atlanta's start to this season 24:12 -- Disappointments at the midway point 27:17 -- Pleasant surprises through the first nine games 32:50 -- What trends will continue in the second half & will we see a change at QB? 34:45 -- What Atlanta needs to do to reach the playoffs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will and Ovie convene to recap a frustrating Week 9 performance from the Atlanta Falcons, who lost 20-17 to the Los Angeles Chargers. 4:34 -- Missed opportunities plague Falcons 10:24 -- Ovie's reaction to Ta'Quon Graham fumbling his fumble recovery 15:19 -- Atlanta's defense struggling to close out games 17:12 -- Marcus Mariota's performance and more calls for Desmond Ridder 22:23 -- Did the Falcons run the ball enough? 25:10 -- What is this quick turnaround to Thursday really like for a player? 30:06 -- A look around the NFC South after Sunday's games Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by Ryan Dyrud and Jamal Madni of the LAFB Network to go deep into the Week 9 matchup between the 4-3 Los Angeles Chargers and the 4-4 Atlanta Falcons. The trio discuss the Chargers' up-and-down nature, the Falcons' run game matching up well in this one, the status of Justin Herbert and the LA offense and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2022 NFL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the Falcons made a splash trade by sending Calvin Ridley to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Will McFadden hops on the mic to break down the trade deadline for the Falcons and provide his analysis of the Ridley trade, the acquisition of Rashad Fenton and the departure of Dean Marlowe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will and Ovie recap a less-than-steller performance from the Falcons, but it's one that cemented their standing atop the NFC South. This was a game the Carolina Panthers looked destined to win at various points, so how do we make sense of that? The two dive into that topic and more: 3:27 -- How a player views a game like this 11:01 -- Should we expect Atlanta's offense to evolve at all? 15:00 -- Marcus Mariota's day and the QB situation 20:18 -- Caleb Huntley's big day 24:30 -- Another clunky showing from the defense 28:13 -- Lorenzo Carter makes the play of the game 33:40 -- Game Candies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by Desmond Johnson, host of Bleav in Carolina Panthers, to preview this week's matchup. Before Desmond joins the show, Will shares a few surprising thoughts from his rewatch of the Falcons-Bengals game (3:21). Once Desmond hops on, the two dig into it: 9:46 -- A weird start to the year for the NFC South 11:08 -- What to expect from PJ Walker at QB 15:10 -- DJ Moore against a banged-up Falcons secondary 19:36 -- What is Carolina's identity under Steve Wilks? 27:30 -- Why the Panthers' defensive numbers are deceiving 37:31 -- Final thoughts and gut feelings for the game Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will and Ovie gather to collectively throw cold water on their mounting Falcons optimism. Atlanta got outclassed in Cincinnati, and the two try to make sense of it all. 4:25 -- Joe Burrow's incredible game more on him or the Falcons? 7:11 -- Concerns about the passing game 12:03 -- The Falcons aren't going away from the run 17:36 -- How Cincinnati took control in the second half 23:08 -- Evaluating the QB situation after seven games 25:43 -- A silver lining on a very ugly day for the defense 34:11 -- Is a lopsided loss easier to get over than a close heartbreaker? 37:10 -- Does this loss change our view of the Falcons? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will welcomes you to the podcast jungle ahead of a pivotal Week 7 matchup. Before he digs into what the Falcons might face, he touches on the news of the week (4:16) and provides the first edition of Film Sessions Lessons in which he deep dives into the Falcons' win against the 49ers and comes away with some nuggets about the offense (10:38). Will then previews the matchup against a scary Bengals offense and a defense that has been lifting Cincinnati up (23:52). Finally, we open up the mailbag and answer some listener questions (34:56). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will and Ovie break down a convincing Falcons win against the 49ers. Marcus Mariota's performance was inspiring and came on a very specific anniversary. The offensive line continues to excel for this team, and Ovie helps explain why. Kyle Pitts got his first touchdown of the season. Atlanta's defense shows its depth. And much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is back for a no-huddle episode ahead of a really interesting matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Before previewing the game, Will shares his long-awaited thoughts on the obnoxious Grady Jarrett penalty to end the Bucs game (3:14). He quickly discusses the Deion Jones trade to Cleveland and the end of his time in Atlanta (9:57). Then, Will analyzes a matchup against the 49ers that will again be a strength-on-strength setup for this Falcons offense (13:43). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by longtime Falcons receiver Brian Finneran to take stock of the Falcons through the first four weeks of the season. Before Finn joins the show, Will shares his thoughts on why Atlanta's strength aligns perfectly with the Bucs' and how they can exploit it (2:34). Then Brian hops on and the two discuss: (12:00) Atlanta's tall weapons and Drake London's start (14:37) Kyle Pitts's slow start and his new hamstring injury (18:43) The success of the run game and the importance of Cordarrelle Patterson's absence (20:32) Is it possible to know a young QB is ready in practice? (24:37) How the Falcons' defense matches up against Tampa's offense Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will and Ovie recap the Falcons' second straight victory, a 23-20 heavyweight bout against the Cleveland Browns. The two rave about Atlanta's ability to run the ball, and Ovie explains some of the finer points of the team's success on the ground. They also discuss the growing calls for Desmond Ridder to replace Marcus Mariota as well as the timely performance of the defense, among many other topics from Sunday's game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Falcons got a win! Will shares his immediate thoughts on Atlanta's 23-20 victory against Cleveland, which pulls the Falcons to 2-2 on the season. It wasn't a pretty win, but we'll take it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by Noah Schaefer of The Dawg Check to break down this Week 4 matchup between the Falcons and Browns. To start things off, Will gives an injury update to start the week (3:07) before explaining why this is such a cool offensive matchup (5:57). Noah then joins the show, and he and Will get into the following topics: 10:55 <> Overview of Browns so far 12:18 <> Myles Garrett's injury 15:15 <> Cleveland's mounting defensive injuries 21:07 <> The play of the Browns' secondary & a hidden chance for Atlanta 24:45 <> Nick Chubb's amazing start to 2022 27:00 <> Other key weapons for the Browns and how they'd fare if Chubb was stopped 32:40 <> A look at the Falcons from the Browns' perspective 37:26 <> Gut Predictions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will & Ovie cordially invite you to attend an in-depth discussion about the Atlanta Falcons' win against the Seattle Seahawks. The two discuss Atlanta's reported players' meeting before the game (2:30), and the continued success of Cordarrelle Patterson for this offense (5:46). Kyle Pitts had his first big game of the season for the Falcons (10:05), and the young players, in general, are stepping up for this team (13:05). Among those young players is Richie Grant, who has been off to a great start so far for Atlanta (18:07). Was this an impressive win? (22:45) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by Brett Davern of Take 12 to break down a Falcons-Seahawks game that feels like an opportunity for Atlanta. Before Brett joins the show, Will explores the good and the bad of the Falcons' play through the first two weeks (3:25). 14:40 - What does this matchup between two lackluster teams offer? 16:01 - Is there a part of the Seahawks that Atlanta should be wary of? 20:53 - A look at Geno Smith and the Seahawks offense 25:22 - The state of Atlanta's defense heading into the game 27:49 - What's up with the usage of Kyle Pitts? 32:42 - Final predictions for the game! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will and Ovie convene to recap another close Falcons loss that presented more questions than answers. They compare Atlanta's Week 2 loss to the team's season opener and discuss how the Falcons are still searching for a complete game (3:31). Will gets an early victory lap as the guys check in on their Troy Tracker and praise the blocked punt (8:35). Drake London continues to shine (11:23), but Kyle Pitts was once again a non-factor as a receiver (15:34). A status check on Atlanta's secondary through two games, which hasn't been the strength we expected (21:44). Are the calls to see Desmond Ridder too premature or warranted (29:18)? An early preview of the Week 3 matchup with the Seahawks (37:08). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will shares his thoughts on the Falcons' decisions to punt twice on forth-and-short against the Saints (3:00). He also talks about the defense's performance in the fourth quarter (8:01). Then, Will is joined by Ryan Dyrud, the host of Bleav in LA Football Show, to break down a Week 2 matchup between two teams fighting for their first win (14:53). Here's the full rundown: (15:43) - What is the level of concern in LA after the Rams' first loss? (18:15) - Can the Falcons get pressure on Matthew Stafford like the Bills did? (21:33) - Who besides Cooper Kupp should the Falcons be worried about? (24:44) - What is the status of Matthew Stafford, and are the expectations the same? (26:57) - LA's defense looked great at times against Buffalo, is that real? (30:00) - Will Jalen Ramsey cover Kyle Pitts or Drake London? (34:27) - Are the Rams better prepared for a running QB after playing Josh Allen? (37:00) - X-Factors (39:56) - Who should the Rams be worried about? (41:42) - WARNING: Football Nerds Only Take Care! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will and Ovie recap another gut-wrenching fourth-quarter loss by the Falcons in the home opener against the Saints. Ovie describes what it was like to see the action unfold in person, and Will explains why the team needs to earn back the trust of the fan base. In the second half of the show, the two talk about the genuine dominance Atlanta showed through three quarters and whether that can be a building block for success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by former Saints WR Terrance Copper - the host of Bleav in Saints - to break down this Week 1 matchup between the two hated rivals. First, Will discusses the news of the week before sharing his Top 5 Falcons moments against the Saints (10:50). Then Terrance joins him to share some memories of this storied rivalry (15:07) and how he thinks this matchup on Sunday could shake out (19:25). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by the NFL Network's Steve Wyche to take a macro look at the Atlanta Falcons in 2022. What are the expectations? Who should take the leap? How should fans approach this season? Listen to find out! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by Josh Kendall of The Athletic to analyze the Falcons' 53-man roster. The two talk about: the biggest surprises from the cutdown (5:10). How the defensive front shook out, including some surprises on the defensive line (7:11). What Jared Bernhardt's role will be with the team (14:34). The level of turnover that could be coming for the 53-man roster and some positions that could still change (19:20). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roster cutdowns have begun, and Will is here to provide his official prediction for the Falcons' 53-man roster as the 2022 season gets underway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by The Ringer's Danny Kelly to break down the fantasy football expectations for the Falcons' key offensive players. Take some notes. Crush your drafts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by Dave Choate, Editor-in-Chief at The Falcoholic, to recap Atlanta's final preseason game, an impressive performance by the reserves. How did the game impact some of the long-running position battles for the Falcons? What will Deion Jones's role with the team be? Is this team better than last year? Will and Dave dive into those topics and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before the Falcons' final preseason game, Will walks through all of the major position battles that could be decided against Jacksonville. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will and Ovie are joined by Aaron Freeman of Locked On Falcons to take stock of the team ahead of their final preseason game. First, the three review Deion Jones's return to the Falcons on Wednesday, and the approach the team is taking with the former pro bowler (4:50). Then, they discuss the biggest remaining roster battles (15:19), how long they want to see the starters play (22:07), and the odds that a certain fan-favorite receiver makes the team (29:41). After Will and Ovie talk with Aaron, you'll hear audio from Deion Jones's post-practice interview on Wednesday, his first day back with the Falcons (40:36). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by the Falcoholic's Allen Strk, who provides his thoughts after watching Monday night's game live in New York. The two discuss Atlanta's quarterback play, the state of certain roster battles and early expectations for the final preseason game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time to get ready for tonight's game! Check out the Pre-Game Warmup for three things to keep in mind while you watch the Falcons take on the Jets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by ESPN's Mike Rothstein to take stock of Atlanta's roster and preview the Falcons' second preseason game on Monday night against the New York Jets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will provides a mid-week (for the Falcons) update. He provides some thoughts on the latest report that Marlon Davidson will miss the rest of the preseason after having his knee scoped. He discusses Isaiah Oliver's latest work at the safety position and names six players who could really improve their status on the team with a couple solid joint practices and a good showing on Monday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will & Ovie recap an exciting preseason win against the Detroit Lions that featured an early bit of excellence from rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder. Presumed starter Marcus Mariota also looked sharp on his lone series of the game. They talk about why that's important and the other players and positions who caught their attention on Friday night, plus how that could impact the upcoming week of practice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the Pre-Game Warmup! This is a quick-hitting intro into each Falcons matchup, beginning with tonight's preseason opener against the Lions. Today's topics: Our first chance to see the QBs in live action One player to watch for every quarter Predicting a surprising reason for optimism after tonight Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will and Ovie are back and checking in on the conclusion of Falcons training camp ahead of Friday's first preseason game against the Detroit Lions. Ovie explains the importance of the first preseason game for players, and why it's different for vets and young players. Then, the two discuss the position groups and players they will be watching most closely when the game kicks off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ovie is back and joins Will to discuss the first two weeks of Atlanta Falcons Training Camp. Kyle Pitts is really making people notice as he tears through his second NFL camp, and Richie Grant - his draft mate - is also drawing praise. They discuss the left guard competition, the status of Atlanta's quarterback position and the possibility that Deion Jones is back in 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by The Falcoholic's Kevin Knight to analyze all of the news and action from the Atlanta Falcons' first four training camp practices. Who are the players standing out? What is the team's mindset as camp begins? How does this change the feelings about the upcoming season? Listen to find out! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by Aaron Freeman of Locked On Falcons and Allen Strk of the Falcoholic to recap this virtuoso performance by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2004 playoff. Warrick Dunn and Michael Vick set playoff rushing records, and the defense buried the remnants of the Greatest Show on Turf. They break it all down, debate legacies and hand out some awards. Let's go. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will & Ovie have shown up in the best shape of their lives, ready for the start of 2022 Falcons training camp. The two go position-by-position to set the table for what fans can expect in the coming months, including some inside knowledge from everyone's favorite former fullback. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by fellow Bleav hosts Joe Deleone and Joey Christopoulos to share their 5 hottest takes ahead of the 2022 NFL season. Who will make the Pro Bowl, win the Super Bowl and earn the No. 1-overall pick in the drat? We have some thoughts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by The Athletic's Josh Kendall to rank their top 5 storylines for the Atlanta Falcons heading into training camp. In the open, Will explains why it's too early to really understand the timeline for Desmond Ridder, but the ball is in his court. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by ESPN beat reporter Michael Rothstein to break down the heated 2011 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions. This was a chippy contest between two eventual playoff teams, headlined by the all-star matchup between Calvin Johnson and Brent Grimes. But the big names don't stop there. Among the key players in this one are Ndamukong Suh, John Abraham, Matthew Stafford, Roddy White, Cliff Avril, Michael Turner and Tony Gonzalez. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by Falcons beat reporter Tori McElhaney to discuss the biggest storylines from Falcons Minicamp. Among the key topics covered: Arthur Smith's high praise for rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder, the epic showdowns between A.J. Terrell and Kyle Pitts, Feleipe Franks's unique role and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will and Ovie react to some of the biggest news coming out of Falcons OTAs, including Kyle Pitts's growth, Feleipe Franks's new role and the young players who need to step up. Plus, Ovie shares the benefit of this time of the year for NFL athletes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're running it back! Will is joined by Dave Choate and Matt Chambers from The Falcoholic to go deep into the 2002 Wild Card victory in which the Falcons became the first team in NFL history to beat Green Bay in the postseason at Lambeau Field. They discuss the game's top players, key historic moments and some interesting broadcasting nuggets before handing out some awards. If you're interested in watching this game before following along, use this link. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will is joined by Mark Zinno, the host of the A to Z with Mark Zinno podcast, to discuss some of the latest Falcons news. Rumors of a potential Deion Jones departure have been swirling, and it was learned Thursday that he will miss offseason activities due to shoulder surgery. Will and Mark dig into what that could mean for the team and player as well as Atlanta's growing running back room, possible offensive identity and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.