Locked On Falcons - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons saw their biggest scoring output of the season in their 29-10 Week 16 win over the Indianapolis Colts under quarterback Taylor Heinicke. Host Aaron Freeman revisits Heinicke's impact on the offense after rewatching the game on Christmas morning. He breaks down why he thinks the real catalyst behind the Falcons offensive success was their running game.

Later, he answers listener questions including on defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen's potential to be a head coach. Then, he discusses the Falcons playoff potential, Dee Alford's disappearance from the defense, and what areas Zach Harrison has improved in to become a more impactful player in recent games.

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Merry Christmas! The Atlanta Falcons may have saved their most impressive win of the season for their last home game in a 29-10 Week 16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Host Aaron Freeman breaks down how this was probably enough to save head coach Arthur Smith's job, and why the Falcons were able to play complementary football on both sides of the ball.

In addition to the success of the ground game, the feistiness of the pass rush, he explains why it still feels like it's a "too little, too late" sort of game. He also breaks down his initial thoughts on quarterback Taylor Heinicke's performance in his return to the lineup. Finally, he updates the status of offensive tackle Jake Matthews (knee) postgame and discusses the emergence of rookies Clark Phillips and DeMarcco Hellams as starters in the secondary.

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Arthur Smith and the Atlanta Falcons live to fight another day. The Falcons defeated the Indianapolis Colts 29-10 at Mercedes Benz stadium. Bijan Robinson had over 100 yards in total offense. Tenitra Batiste, Aaron Freeman and Jarvis Davis talked about how the Falcons played their best game when they needed it the most.

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Reaction to the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football. The Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers face off on Monday Night Football on Christmas Day in what could be a Super Bowl preview. The Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins play on Sunday and both teams are looking to be in that Super Bowl conversation. Big playoff implications in games between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings as well as the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers. A full week 16 NFL preview.

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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank spoke about head coach Arthru Smith's job security this past week with Georgia Public Broadcasting. Host Aaron Freeman and guest Jarvis Davis (@LockedOnATL) weigh in on whether Smith is coaching for his job these final three games of the 2023 season. They discuss what the team needs to do to beat the Indianapolis Colts.

Later, they discuss the importance of the balance on offense and whether or not new starting quarterback Taylor Heinicke can elevate the team's passing attack. Finally, they discuss development of Zach Harrison and the value of defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen.

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The Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts are two teams vying for the playoffs as they prepare to clash in Week 16. However, the Colts have been a hot streak as of late, while the Falcons have been on a skid. Hosts Aaron Freeman and Jake Arthur (@LockedOnColts) break down what has led to both team's rise and fall as they preview the key matchups.

They break down the Colts pass rush and many injuries at key skill positions along the offense, and discuss whether the Falcons can overcome their own injury situation in the trenches. Will the Falcons be able to run the ball without right tackle Kaleb McGary? Can they pressure Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew if Falcons defensive tackle David Onyemata misses another game? And can Taylor Heinicke show a better grasp of the offense and how to attack the Colts defense than he did in his previous starts?

They also break down how special teams might matter more in this game than others and give final score predictions.

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said he didn't want to play musical chairs at quarterback but did exactly that by naming Taylor Heinicke the starter once again ahead of the team's Week 16 matchup versus the Indianapolis Colts. With Desmond Ridder heading to the bench for the second time this year, host Aaron Freeman breaks down why it's not only over for him but also how this ends any trust the team could have in Smith being the coach beyond 2023.

Later, he breaks down the questionable game plan and play-calling from Smith against the Carolina Panthers in Week 15. He discusses Bijan Robinson being an afterthought on early downs and how the team's subpar blocking hamstrung the offense. He also breaks down the Falcons decision to switch things up in the secondary before diving deeply into the other problems that the Falcons have to solve beyond just replacing the coach and quarterback.

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The Atlanta Falcons are once again playing musical chairs at quarterback, with the decision looming on who will start against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16. Host Aaron Freeman explains that while it makes sense to bench Desmond Ridder, Taylor Heinicke is not the answer for the Falcons moving forward.

Later, he discusses the narrative that the Falcons 2023 season was doomed due to decisions made by Smith during the summer including not having an open QB competition and not playing the starters more in the preseason. Finally, he looks ahead to the 2024 NFL Draft to dispel notions that draft position is important when it comes to how the Falcons finish this 2023 season.

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Arthur Smith and the Atlanta Falcons went up to Carolina and took a loss to the worst team in the NFL. Desmond RIdder threw an interception in the fourth quarter that gave Bryce Young and company an opportunity to kick the game winning field goal as the clock expired. Tenitra, Aaron, Tori and Jarvis their big takeaways from the embarrassing loss. Secondly, with back=to-back losses to NFC South opponents, Tenitra asked Tori about what the mood of the locker room was after the game. They talked about how quickly things have changed over that period of time. Lastly, they discussed where Arthur Blank’s head might be as the Falcons get ready to take on the Indianapolis Colts, the Chicago Bears and the New Orleans Saints.

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The Atlanta Falcons' playoff hopes just fizzled in a 9-7 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 15. Host Aaron Freeman breaks down why the Falcons offense struggled to generate more than seven points on a wet, rainy day in Charlotte.

Later, he discusses the late-game collapse by the defense and why they deserve criticism, but won't get the blame for this loss. He discusses the frequent late-game collapses by the defense that we've seen throughout the 2023 season, but why it ultimately still rests on the offense's ineptitude.

Finally, he looks at Arthur Smith's job security and whether or not the Falcons are undergoing the late-season collapse that will ultimately cost him his job.

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