The Atlanta Falcons will get set to take on the Chicago Bears this week and while it will be tempting for many fans and media members to try and re-write the history of the 2021 draft and how the Falcons should have taken Justin Fields, don't do that. If you want to make the argument that Atlanta shouldn't have taken Kyle Pitts, that's fine. But don't make it about taking Justin Fields because if you look at the players that were taken after Pitts, Fields isn't remotely close to the one they should have taken. Next, the Tennessee Volunteers and the LSU Tigers are the two most overrated teams in the country right now. They are hanging onto one game each - their win over Alabama. I don't think there's a case for either of them to belong in the College Football Playoff. Lastly, the Atlanta Braves will collect some hardware today as either Spencer Strider or Michael Harris will win the NL Rookie of the Year award. Also, Mark Zinno handed out a Shovel of Wisdom.

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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 104-95 last night at State Farm Arena. Trae Young and Clint Capela were able to work their pick and roll to get themselves going. Onyeka Okungwu was able to contribute off the bench with 11 rebounds and defending Joel Embiid. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about how Nate McMillan handled questions after the game, and they discussed Capela’s role with the Hawks in 2022. Also, they talked about Dansby Swanson being extended a qualifying offer from the Atlanta Braves. Secondly, the Atlanta Falcons fell flat on their face against the Carolina Panthers last night on Thursday Night Football. Marcus Mariota probably had his worst game ever as a Falcon. The offensive line could not find a way to block Derek Brown. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about Mariota's rookie mistakes, and they discussed the offensive line’s struggles. Lastly, the Falcons’ defense looked exactly like they looked the last time they played against the Carolina Panthers. Jarvis and Tenitra mentioned some names that probably need to play more up front. Also, they discussed Wakanda Forever coming out in For The Culture.

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The Atlanta Falcons played a dreadful game last night against the Carolina Panthers. Everyone is calling for Marcus Mariota to be benched for Desmond Ridder. Jon Chuckery talked about how there is only one scenario that we will see Ridder under center. Secondly, Arthur Smith has another issue on his hands. Drew Dalman had another awful game last night trying to block Derek Brown. Dalman wasn’t alone because no one on the offensive line had a good game. Jon Chuckery talked about Dalman’s play and how the rest of the line regressed. Lastly, Dean Pees staunchly defended his defense coming into their matchup last night against the Panthers. The Falcons were awful against the run last night. Chuckery talked about the blueprint being out on this entire team.

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The Atlanta Falcons’ loss last night wasn't because of one player. Despite how bad Marcus Mariota was, there were so many other things that were awful last night including the O-line, the run game, the defense and even the kicker! I know people want to see Desmond Ridder, but that's not going to happen as long as the Falcons have a shot at the playoffs. Ridder's ceiling is no higher than Mariota's but his floor is much lower. The Atlanta Hawks got a win over the depleted Philadelphia Sixers. Trae Young had another bad shooting night, despite leading the team in scoring. Finally, Alex Anthopoulos has to figure out how to deal with Dansby Swanson and Mark Zinno gives his college and NFL plays for the weekend and a Veterans Day message to all my fellow vets out there! Also, Zinno handed out a shovel of wisdom.

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Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks lost the Utah Jazz 125-119 last night at State Farm Arena. Nate McMillan made some solid halftime adjustments and the Hawks were able to go on a run in the third quarter, but the Jazz started hitting their three pointers in the fourth to get the win. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about their concerns about Young early in the NBA season. Also, they discussed what Alex Anthopoulos could have up his sleeve as MLB free agency gets started. Secondly, the Atlanta Falcons are all set for the NFC South showdown against the Carolina Panthers. Arthur Smith has to figure out a way to contain Derek Brown as they had some success in the run game the last time out. Marcus Mariota and Kyle Pitt’s connection is something that has to get going as well. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about Smith’s gameplan headed into this matchup and they discussed Pees’ defense getting back to the basics. Lastly, Domata Peko played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2006-2016. His father-in-law just recently made the news because he sold the 2.05-billion-dollar Powerball ticket. Jarvis and Tenitra talked about how cool it was for Peko’s father-in-law to be getting all of this national attention in For The Culture.

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The Atlanta Falcons takes on the Carolina Panthers tonight on Thursday Night Football. Marcus Mariota threw the football 28 times in their last matchup. Arthur Smith has been deliberate about how many times he throws the football. Jon Chuckery talked about how Cordarrelle Patterson being back is a good reason for the Falcons to get their running game going. Secondly, the Atlanta Hawks lost to the Utah Jazz last night at State Farm Arena. Trae Young is struggling shooting from the field and hasn’t found his rhythm in this new offense. Jon Chuckery talked about why Young is struggling 11 games into the NBA season. Lastly, the Atlanta Braves are just getting started with trying to upgrade their roster for 2023. Alex Anthopoulos is tasked with making sure their spending is conducive to what Liberty Media wants. Chuckery talked about how it would be really hard for the Braves to avoid the luxury tax. Also, he discussed what the Braves can do with Marcell Ozuna.

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The Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees got very defensive when he was questioned about the team's third down conversion issues. Pees took a poor tact in trying to ask the media to focus on the positives with the defense. The numbers don't say that things are good, so why would Pees expect anyone to try and make them sound like they are good? Secondly, in college football, both the Tennessee Volunteers and the LSU Tigers are going to be big Alabama fans this weekend as a third loss would knock their victory over the Tide down some. They are also rooting for Texas to knock off undefeated TCU to open the door for a one loss team to get in the College Football Playoff. Finally, the Atlanta Hawks were disappointing last night in their loss to the Utah Jazz as Trae Young's shooting woes continued. The numbers don't look good for Trae 10 games into the season. Mark Zinno also hands out a Shovel of Wisdom.

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The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a big win against the Milwaukee Bucks without Trae Young. A.J. Griffin and Onyeka Okungwu were on full display coming off the bench. Dejounte Murray continued to justify Travis Schlenk bringing him alongside Young. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about how the Hawks are starting to look like a team that has some real NBA depth. Also, they discussed Michael Harris II being named NL Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Digest. Secondly, Dean Pees hasn’t had any issues saying what is on his mind in regard to how his defense is playing. The Atlanta Falcons had a lot of issues getting off the field on third down against the L.A. Chargers. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about how Pees answered a question about his team’s play on third down. Also, they discussed what Pees can do with this defense going forward. Lastly, a lot of people have been wondering where Tenitra has been the past couple of shows. She participated in Xavier’s homecoming festivities, and she explains why tabletops and her losing her voice are relevant to this conversation in For The Culture.

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The Atlanta Falcons have suffered some injuries in their secondary. Dean Pees held his weekly press conference yesterday defending the development of this young defense. Jon Chuckery talked about how Pees need to understand who they are as a team. Secondly, the offensive line for the Atlanta Falcons took a lot of heat last year because of the amount of times Matt Ryan was sacked last year. In 2022, as a unit, they have been considerably better. Jon Chuckery talked about Kaleb McGary and Chris Lindstrom’s play putting them in position to get new contracts at the end of the season. Lastly, Alex Anthopoulos has some big decisions to make for the Atlanta Braves when it comes to free agency. Dansby Swanson and Kenley Jansen are big names in the 2022 free agent class. Jon Chuckery talked about what a contract will look like for Swanson if he resigns with his hometown team.

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The Atlanta Falcons get set for the Carolina Panthers on Thursday and the formula for winning this game is very similar to another successful football team in Georgia. If the Falcons can take up long, clock-eating drives that end in points, they should have no problem beating the Panthers. Both of these defenses are bad so the offense that makes fewer mistakes should come out on top. Secondly, the College Football Playoff rankings are out and we have a clearer picture of the path for many teams to get in the postseason tournament. And the talk of expansion would dramatically change the way teams look at the regular season. Finally, the Atlanta Braves have some tough choices to make this off-season and how they handle shortstop and closer will be very telling about what kind of team they want to build in 2023. Also, Mark Zinno handed out a Shovel of Wisdom.

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