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 Day
3:30 - Michael Penix Jr. injury
14:00 - Missing Drake London
20:30 - Deablo designated to return
24:00 - Falcons-Saints Rivalry
28:15 - Need, Nice, Nope
35:35 - Outro

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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 - Intro
1:14 - Revisiting 3-word keys
8:33 - Weaknesses for Atlanta
15:55 - Kirk Cousins to start at QB
22:04 - Locker room mentality
31:32 - Who are the 2025 Saints?
35:27 - Matchups to watch vs Saints

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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.

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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 Day
3:51 - Setting the stage for Week 11
11:00 - Quarterback convo
22:25 - NFC Landscape & Playoff Picture
27:00 - Rookie class shoutout
35:30 - Outro

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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 - Intro
2:41 - Arch’s Germany recap
6:51 - Revisiting Schlüssel zum Spiel 
15:48 - Areas for quick fixes
21:36 - Offensive inconsistencies
29:43 - Turning things around
39:51 - Panthers rematch
45:33 - 3 words to victory

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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 - Intro
1:35 - Another frustrating loss
7:34 - Offensive struggles
13:37 - Halftime Stat
15:00 - Defensive improvements
19:40 - What lies ahead
26:51 - Outro

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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.

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0:00 - Intro & Question of the Day
2:47 - Heading to Germany
7:09 - Vibe check in Atlanta
11:08 - 3 themes from 3 losses
19:00 - Defending Jonathan Taylor
23:17 - Recipe for success
28:00 - Outro

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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 - Intro
1:50 - Revisiting last week’s keys
8:28 - Mentality under pressure
18:03 - Takeaways from a close loss
26:26 - Getting the run game going
34:48 - Falcons head to GERMANY!
39:14 - Expectations for the cults
46:07 - Schlüssel zum Spiel!
50:26 - German beer & outro

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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 - Intro
1:19 - Q1: Missed Opportunities
6:25 - Q2: Drake London
11:28 - Halftime stat
12:50 - Q3: Jalon Walker
18:38 - Q4: The Road Ahead
24:30 - Outro

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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 & QOTD
2:55 - Struggling run game
8:05 - Injury Report
12:48 - Filling in for Divine Deablo
17:53 - Gnarly November incoming
22:30 - 3 things to right the ship
26:45 - Outro

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