The Falcons scraped out an incredibly important win over the NFC South rival Bucs despite a 3-turnover day from quarterback Desmond Ridder. Hosts Kevin Knight and Jordan Watkins break down the good and the ugly, including strong play from the offensive and defensive lines, some interesting statistics on offense and defense, and Atlanta's outlook over the second half of the season.

Falcons Trench Talk, Week 7: Scratching the surface

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The Falcons' selection of Michael Penix Jr. was as exciting as it was controversial, with opinions on the move varying wildly across the media and fanbase. Host Kevin Knight is joined by Will McFadden (Bleav in Falcons) for an optimistic take on the pick, as the two break down Penix's strengths, ceiling, and the potential for him to extend Atlanta's winning window.

The Falcons selection of Michael Penix Jr. could be a home run ft. Will McFadden

The NFL schedule release is here, and hosts Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Aaron Freeman (Locked On Falcons) to break down the Falcons 2024 gauntlet. Atlanta is rumored to have at least four primetime games after having zero in 2023, and are reportedly facing a particularly brutal start to the year.

Falcons schedule release extravaganza ft. Aaron Freeman: The Falcoholic Live, Ep287

The Falcons kicked off their rookie minicamp on Friday, and host Kevin Knight is joined by Daniel Flick (Sports Illustrated) to discuss the biggest standouts from the first rookie practices of the year, including Michael Penix's arm strength and leadership, the comradery between the rookie defensive linemen, and a strong first impression by receiver Casey Washington.

Who stood out at Falcons rookie minicamp? ft. Daniel Flick

With free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft behind us, it's finally time to take a deeper look at the Falcons roster. Host Kevin Knight embarks on an "entirely too early" 53-man roster projection for Atlanta, attempting to figure out how the team will look in the first year under new head coach Raheem Morris.

Projecting the Falcons roster after the 2024 NFL Draft

The Falcons bolstered the defensive line and secured a long-term succession plan at quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft, but what about the rest of the roster? Hosts Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic break down the remaining holes on Atlanta's roster heading into the summer, including the secondary and wide receiver.

Falcons Trench Talk, Week 7: Scratching the surface

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