Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

In this Falcons Final Whistle podcast episode, Tori and Will breakdown the Atlanta Falcons’ overtime loss to the Washington Commanders, illuminate bright performances, and discuss playoff hopes.

00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Operational miscues
15:20 - Game flipped in 3rd quarter
25:48 - Playoff hopes
32:41 - The bright spots

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Tori, Terrin and Amna breakdown playoff implications, talk Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels, and look ahead to the Atlanta Falcons keys to victory vs Washington Commanders matchup.

00:00 - Intro
01:08 - QBs giving O-line gifts
06:00 - Falcons Playoff Implications
15:56 - Impressions of Michael Penix Jr.
25:22 - Containing Jayden Daniels
32:37 - Keys to Falcons’ victory
36:55 - Wrap

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Derek, Dave, and D.J. break down the Atlanta Falcons' 34-7 victory over the New York Giants as well as how Michael Penix Jr. played in his first start. They also look ahead to a "pivotal" matchup with the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football.

0:31 - Intro

1:01 - Happy Holidays!

2:10 - Describing Atlanta's 34-7 victory

3:45 - Michael Penix Jr.'s performance

11:19 - Bijan Robinson impresses again

15:20 - Defense shines, scores 2 touchdowns

19:50 - Solid special teams showing

22:07- Atlanta back in first place in NFC South

23:17 - Falcons-Commanders on Sunday Night Football

24:50 - Star rookie QB Jayden Daniels

28:45 - Atlanta will win IF...

33:15 - Michael Vick named new Norfolk State HC

34:20 - Outro

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The Atlanta Falcons secured their largest victory of the season Sunday, beating the New York Giants 34-7. Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack break down everything that went right for Atlanta in the win. The defense dominated New York and scored 14 points off two pick-sixes, and players in the locker room were quick to share the glory. Bijan Robinson turned in another excellent performance that keeps him among the very best running backs in the league. And Michael Penix Jr. played "almost flawless" football, according to head coach Raheem Morris in his first NFL start. The trio goes through all of those topics and more! 

00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Reacting to Michael Penix Jr.'s first start
11:00 - Bijan continues to be special
17:35 - Defense dominates and scores two TDs
22:23 - Atlanta's pass rush has turned it around
29:20 - Falcons who made the Nice List
32:23 - A look at the playoff scenarios
35:00 - Outro

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It's been a long week for the Atlanta Falcons, but this season is far from over. Sunday's game against the New York Giants will provide the first look at what the offense will look like with Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback. Tori McElhaney, Will McFadden and Terrin Waack convene to discuss what players and coaches have said about the decision to make a change at quarterback and how that move will impact Atlanta's offense. They also discuss the key matchups that could determine the outcome, and Will shares his list of Top 5 Falcons starting debuts that took place with the season already underway. 

00:00 - Intro
01:43 - Players & coaches react to QB change
13:07 - What Michael Penix Jr. had to say
17:26 - What will Atlanta's offense look like?
21:06 - Who will be Penix's go-to guy?
23:10 - Top 5 Falcons starting debuts after Week 1
26:30 - Key matchups for Giants vs. Falcons
31:22 - One thing Falcons need to do to win
34:41 - Outro

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Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Matthew Judon joins team reporters Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack this week on Falcons in Focus. Judon discusses what comes with growing up with 9 other siblings, valuable lessons learned while attending Grand Valley State University, and his favorite movies.

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Derek, Dave, and D.J. react to Raheem Morris naming Michael Penix Jr. the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons moving forward. They discuss what led to this change, how the team will have to adjust to a new QB1, and what it means for the rest of the season and beyond.

0:00 - Intro

1:21 - Breaking News: Penix Named QB1

2:26 - Initial reactions to QB change

10:25 - Effect on the rest of the team

14:30 - Handling the pressure

19:25 - How Penix changes the game

27:02 - Added intrigue for Giants game

29:15 - Outro

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Head coach Raheem Morris said in a statement that the Falcons will move forward with Penix, replacing Kirk Cousins as the starter. Join Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney as they give their initial reactions and what this could mean for the Atlanta Falcons.

00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Michael Penix Jr. named starting QB
03:03 - Did you expect QB change?
09:08 - Message to team
13:10 - How offense could change under Penix
17:03 - Does this change your outlook?

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Will McFadden, Amna Subhan and Taylor Vismor sit down to recap Atlanta's 15-9 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Falcons and featured a few real positives, but it didn't do much to instill confidence in some of the key areas fans were questioning entering the game. How should fans feel when a win doesn't feel quite like a win? The trio discuss that and much more. 

0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Falcons beat Raiders 15-9 on Monday Night Football
6:52 - A conservative approach by Atlanta's offense
16:07 - Robinson reaches 1,000 yards rushing
20:38 - Defense & special teams success
30:33 - An update on Atlanta's playoff race
35:17 - Biggest questions for Week 16
37:44 - Outro

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Atlanta Falcons Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Grady Jarrett sits down with team reporting Tori McElhaney in the studio this week. From being a force for good in his community to battling his own adversity off the field returning from injury, Jarrett details what has made this year so impactful for him on and off the field.

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