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Ryan Nielsen had a nice game plan for C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans to hold them to only 18 points. The Atlanta Falcons trusted Desmond Ridder to drive down the field to set up Younghoe Koo to kick the game-winning field goal. Arthur Smith is looking like he made the right decision by sticking with Ridder when everyone wanted outside the building wanted to move to Taylor Heinicke. Tenitra, Jarvis and Aaron discussed how big the defense played until they figured it out on offense. Also, they discussed how the Falcons can get better on offense and defense.

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Reaction from Thursday Night Football between the Bears and Commanders. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams face off this week, can the Rams prove they are a top team? The Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers have a huge matchup on Sunday Night Football this week. Can Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals get on the right track against the Arizona Cardinals?

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The Atlanta Falcons are rumored to be in the market to make a quarterback change and move on from Desmond Ridder. Host Aaron Freeman breaks down why a midseason trade for a new quarterback would be unprecedented and implausible, and why the team is going to ride it out with Ridder, and if not him, then Taylor Heinicke.

He also discusses what extremes would need to happen before the NFL's trade deadline to even have the Falcons broach the idea of bringing in outside help at quarterback. Later, he answers listener questions on the struggles of running back Tyler Allgeier, and how the inconsistency of the Falcons offensive line is causing some of their issues. He also discusses his favorite horror movies, the team's lack of usage of wide receiver Scotty Miller, and his thoughts on the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift saga.

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The Atlanta Falcons and especially quarterback Desmond Ridder have a chance to rebound and respond in their Week 5 matchup at home against the Houston Texans. Host Aaron Freeman and guest Jarvis Davis (@LockedOnATL) discuss what are the keys to victory as they look to get improved play from their rookie quarterback. They break down why it’s important for the team to reestablish their physical brand of football due to their run game to take pressure off the quarterback, and if offensive linemen such as Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary can start earning their new contracts.

Later, they discuss Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud’s recent success and how this weekend’s matchup is reminiscent to the one the Falcons won against the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. They discuss the Falcons defense’s ability to slow down this red-hot Texans offense and why it’s a welcome change that the Falcons defense has become a very reliable unit.

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The Atlanta Falcons need to rebound at home against the Houston Texans in their Week 5 matchup. After two disheartening losses on the road, the Falcons get a chance to return home, but will have a tough task in trying to slow down the red-hot Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud. Hosts Aaron Freeman and Coty Davis (@LockedOnTexans) break down the big stories for both teams. While things are pointing up for the Texans with a fresh breath of life to a franchise that needed it, things couldn't appear more bleak for the Falcons given the recent struggles of quarterback Desmond Ridder.

Aaron breaks down if he'll rebound thanks to a boost from rookie running back Bijan Robinson and the Falcons running game and if the team's defense can slow down the Texans offense. They break down if the musical chairs played along the Texans offensive line will allow the Falcons to apply much-needed pressure to Stroud. Later, they each discuss keys to victory and give their final score predictions.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder struggled operating the basics of the offense during the team's Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, England. Host Aaron Freeman breaks down the all-22 film of the team's opening game script to discuss exactly where Ridder went wrong. He discusses why Ridder couldn't execute basic reads and throws despite Arthur Smith's play calling trying its best to help him.

Then, Aaron discusses ways he thinks the Falcons could jump start their offense by getting back to basics with their run game. He also discusses why he thinks running out of more "11" personnel and adding more speed at wide receiver could benefit the offense.

Later, he discusses team's changes to their dime personnel with linebacker Troy Andersen out of the lineup and ways in which the play-action passing game continues to stagnate under Ridder in comparison to former Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota.

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The Atlanta Falcons saw arguably their worst performance to date in 2023 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4, thanks in part to the poor play of quarterback Desmond Ridder. Host Aaron Freeman is joined by guest Will McFadden (@BleavinFalcons) to break down what exactly is leading to such problematic play from the team's young passer and if a quarterback change should be imminent.

Later, they highlight the strong play from the Falcons defense and if that will stand up against rookie phenom QB C.J. Stroud and the rest of the Houston Texans offense.

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Desmond Ridder got off to an awful start against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Even Bijan Robinson couldn’t make up for the two interceptions that Ridder threw in the second quarter. However, Ryan Nielsen has his guys prepared to keep the Falcons in this game until late in the second half. Tenitra, Jarvis, Aaron and Tori talked about their big takeaways from the game on Sunday. Secondly, after the game, Taylor Heinicke was on a lot of people’s minds after the embarrassing loss in London. Arthur Smith, coming out of halftime, was adamant about Desmond Ridder remaining the starter for the rest of the game. The team talked about whether or not they are concerned or confident if we will see Heinicke as the starting quarterback. Lastly, the team wrapped up concerned or confident and looked ahead to the Falcons’ matchup against the Houston Texans. C.J. Stroud was the main topic of discussion because he has his team sitting at 2-2 as well a month into the season.

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The Atlanta Falcons were embarrassed in a 23-7 Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars overseas in London, England thanks to a pathetic turnover-prone performance from quarterback Desmond Ridder. Despite three turnovers from Ridder, host Aaron Freeman breaks down why he doesn't think it's time yet to call upon Taylor Heinicke to start. He discusses why the Falcons still have time to salvage Ridder, but the clock is ticking and the leash is tightening.

He also discusses the solid performance of the Falcons defense includig A.J. Terrell's successes and failures with shadowing and containing Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley. He discusses how the defense can take their play to another level if they get defensive tackle Grady Jarrett to play like a "dude" once more.

Finally, he discusses how much of the team's issues are on head coach and play-caller Arthur Smith, and how much share of the blame he has with the quarterback when it comes from the offense's lack of explosive plays. Aaron explains why he's not ready to hit the panic button even with a quarter of the season down.

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The Atlanta Falcons went over to London and layed an absolute egg against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Desmond Ridder was a big part of it by throwing two interceptions in the first half. Arthur Smith stuck with the young quarterback instead of bringing Taylor Heinicke into the football game. There was one bright spot for the Falcons and that was how Ryan Nielsen's defense played. Grady Jarrett, David Onyemata, and Bud Dupree all were able to record sacks on Trevor Lawrence.

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