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,

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.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Atlanta Falcons are in the lead for the biggest jab thrown in a schedule release video. All 32 NFL teams' schedules were released on Wednesday night, and over the years,

From primetime games and a tough stretch to the effects of an early-season bye week, here are the top takeaways from the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 schedule.

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.

Judon later said he was frustrated because he was asked to drop into pass coverage on 60% of plays, which limited his chances to rush the quarterback. What was once seen as a strong move by Atlanta was later viewed by some fans and analysts as a disappointment due to the mismatch between Judon’s strengths and the team’s defensive scheme.

ESPN's Dan Graziano argued the Atlanta Falcons have showcased a typically not positive human trait while deciding the future of Kirk Cousins so far this offseason.

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 .