Will McFadden
@willmcfadden.bsky.social
Senior Editor & Staff Writer for the Atlanta Falcons. @UGAGrady graduate. Come say hi.
The Falcons going from a team constantly at the bottom of the sack rankings to a unit that ranks among the very best — and deservedly so — should be one of the biggest stories of the 2025 season across the NFL.
They have 22 sacks in their last four games!
They have 22 sacks in their last four games!
November 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The Falcons going from a team constantly at the bottom of the sack rankings to a unit that ranks among the very best — and deservedly so — should be one of the biggest stories of the 2025 season across the NFL.
They have 22 sacks in their last four games!
They have 22 sacks in their last four games!
We've seen the Falcons' defense look sharp in the first half before faltering in the 4th quarter, and it's cost them wins.
Time on field has played a big role in that and could again today.
Falcons ran 3 plays in the 3rd quarter, tied for their fewest in a quarter since 1991.
Time on field has played a big role in that and could again today.
Falcons ran 3 plays in the 3rd quarter, tied for their fewest in a quarter since 1991.
November 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
We've seen the Falcons' defense look sharp in the first half before faltering in the 4th quarter, and it's cost them wins.
Time on field has played a big role in that and could again today.
Falcons ran 3 plays in the 3rd quarter, tied for their fewest in a quarter since 1991.
Time on field has played a big role in that and could again today.
Falcons ran 3 plays in the 3rd quarter, tied for their fewest in a quarter since 1991.
Dylan Drummond was absolutely nails on that last play. His awareness to get up and get the ball back to the ref was excellent.
November 23, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Dylan Drummond was absolutely nails on that last play. His awareness to get up and get the ball back to the ref was excellent.
James Pearce Jr. is the only rookie in the NFL this season to have a sack in three straight games.
November 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
James Pearce Jr. is the only rookie in the NFL this season to have a sack in three straight games.
On that last Falcons' series Tyler Allgeier moved to 10th on the team's all-time rushing list. He passed Haskel Stanback, who had 2,662 yards from 1974-1979.
November 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
On that last Falcons' series Tyler Allgeier moved to 10th on the team's all-time rushing list. He passed Haskel Stanback, who had 2,662 yards from 1974-1979.
This has not been a great stretch for Kyle Pitts.
November 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This has not been a great stretch for Kyle Pitts.
When Jalon Walker takes the field this afternoon for his first taste of the Falcons-Saints rivalry, he'll have his cousin, Edwin, in his heart. Learn more about Athrogryposis and why it's the cause Atlanta's rookie defender is supporting for My Cause My Cleats. atlfal.co.nz/486mkQt
Jalon Walker ready to lace up for loved one
For the Falcons' rookie edge rusher, Sunday’s game is personal. His cleats show why.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
When Jalon Walker takes the field this afternoon for his first taste of the Falcons-Saints rivalry, he'll have his cousin, Edwin, in his heart. Learn more about Athrogryposis and why it's the cause Atlanta's rookie defender is supporting for My Cause My Cleats. atlfal.co.nz/486mkQt
Falcons starting RG Chris Lindstrom and CB Mike Hughes are both listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts. It looks like rookie slot corner Billy Bowman Jr. could return to action, though.
Here's the full injury report from Friday. atlfal.co.nz/4qLZ6Yv
Here's the full injury report from Friday. atlfal.co.nz/4qLZ6Yv
Falcons injury report: Chris Lindstrom, Mike Hughes questionable vs. Colts
The Falcons previously ruled out Matthew Bergeron, who did not travel to Berlin with the team.
atlfal.co.nz
November 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Falcons starting RG Chris Lindstrom and CB Mike Hughes are both listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts. It looks like rookie slot corner Billy Bowman Jr. could return to action, though.
Here's the full injury report from Friday. atlfal.co.nz/4qLZ6Yv
Here's the full injury report from Friday. atlfal.co.nz/4qLZ6Yv
Bijan Robinson's 822 yards from scrimmage lead the NFL through the first 6 weeks, and he's only played 5 games.
In the 21st Century, only Christian McCaffrey in 2019 had more scrimmage yards (866) in his first 5 games of a season.
McCaffrey finished with 2,392 yards that year.
In the 21st Century, only Christian McCaffrey in 2019 had more scrimmage yards (866) in his first 5 games of a season.
McCaffrey finished with 2,392 yards that year.
October 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Bijan Robinson's 822 yards from scrimmage lead the NFL through the first 6 weeks, and he's only played 5 games.
In the 21st Century, only Christian McCaffrey in 2019 had more scrimmage yards (866) in his first 5 games of a season.
McCaffrey finished with 2,392 yards that year.
In the 21st Century, only Christian McCaffrey in 2019 had more scrimmage yards (866) in his first 5 games of a season.
McCaffrey finished with 2,392 yards that year.
Cart came out for 49ers LB Fred Warner. Hate to see this for one of the league’s best players, and it’s notable for next week’s game between Atlanta and San Fran.
October 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Cart came out for 49ers LB Fred Warner. Hate to see this for one of the league’s best players, and it’s notable for next week’s game between Atlanta and San Fran.
The more I sit with it, the more I think Michael Penix Jr.'s performance Sunday vs. Washington was special. Ceiling is so high. Final piece is consistency.
This play in particular could be a sign of things to come for MPJ and Kyle Pitts. A lot of trust here & a great win by KP.
This play in particular could be a sign of things to come for MPJ and Kyle Pitts. A lot of trust here & a great win by KP.
October 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The more I sit with it, the more I think Michael Penix Jr.'s performance Sunday vs. Washington was special. Ceiling is so high. Final piece is consistency.
This play in particular could be a sign of things to come for MPJ and Kyle Pitts. A lot of trust here & a great win by KP.
This play in particular could be a sign of things to come for MPJ and Kyle Pitts. A lot of trust here & a great win by KP.
Very excited to share our editorial team's project from the last several weeks. Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich has built a philosophy that he believes makes a great defense.
www.atlantafalcons.com/news/feature...
www.atlantafalcons.com/news/feature...
September 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Very excited to share our editorial team's project from the last several weeks. Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich has built a philosophy that he believes makes a great defense.
www.atlantafalcons.com/news/feature...
www.atlantafalcons.com/news/feature...
The Atlanta Falcons have named six team captains for the 2025 season. atlfal.co.nz/42bjS9c
Falcons announce 2025 team captains
The team names six individuals to the honor.
atlfal.co.nz
September 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have named six team captains for the 2025 season. atlfal.co.nz/42bjS9c
“I’m just living in my dream” is a great quote from Sinner.
Can’t wait to watch him and Alcaraz battle it out for a long long time.
Can’t wait to watch him and Alcaraz battle it out for a long long time.
July 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
“I’m just living in my dream” is a great quote from Sinner.
Can’t wait to watch him and Alcaraz battle it out for a long long time.
Can’t wait to watch him and Alcaraz battle it out for a long long time.
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot built a reputation on finding undervalued players in free agency, especially at the linebacker position.
After a breakout year from Kaden Elliss, the Falcons like what they've got next to him in Divine Deablo. atlfal.co.nz/3SNXmyb
After a breakout year from Kaden Elliss, the Falcons like what they've got next to him in Divine Deablo. atlfal.co.nz/3SNXmyb
Divine Deablo’s presence on defense has Falcons ‘fired up’
Deablo enters a situation where there is a clear proof of concept for how he can develop under Morris and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.
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June 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot built a reputation on finding undervalued players in free agency, especially at the linebacker position.
After a breakout year from Kaden Elliss, the Falcons like what they've got next to him in Divine Deablo. atlfal.co.nz/3SNXmyb
After a breakout year from Kaden Elliss, the Falcons like what they've got next to him in Divine Deablo. atlfal.co.nz/3SNXmyb
Michael Vick sat down with me on a podcast last week, and we got into a lot of great stuff. While he had a lot of thoughts about the offense, I thought this bit about facing a pass rush was interesting.
Full show:
🎧 atlfal.co.nz/45eycjS
📺 youtu.be/p0Uf_n-QxEc
Full show:
🎧 atlfal.co.nz/45eycjS
📺 youtu.be/p0Uf_n-QxEc
June 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Michael Vick sat down with me on a podcast last week, and we got into a lot of great stuff. While he had a lot of thoughts about the offense, I thought this bit about facing a pass rush was interesting.
Full show:
🎧 atlfal.co.nz/45eycjS
📺 youtu.be/p0Uf_n-QxEc
Full show:
🎧 atlfal.co.nz/45eycjS
📺 youtu.be/p0Uf_n-QxEc
Is a plane just circling Quail Hollow right now? Why is there so much air noise??
May 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Is a plane just circling Quail Hollow right now? Why is there so much air noise??
The Atlanta Falcons' 2025 schedule is here!
Take a closer look at the team's prime-time slate and division matchups. This schedule is going to be an interesting one!
Prime-time games: atlfal.co.nz/3EVj6oG
Division games: atlfal.co.nz/4iYMUyt
atlfal.co.nz/3GUczei
Take a closer look at the team's prime-time slate and division matchups. This schedule is going to be an interesting one!
Prime-time games: atlfal.co.nz/3EVj6oG
Division games: atlfal.co.nz/4iYMUyt
atlfal.co.nz/3GUczei
Atlanta Falcons 2025 schedule
It features a divisional home opener, the earliest bye week and five prime-time games.
atlfal.co.nz
May 15, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The Atlanta Falcons' 2025 schedule is here!
Take a closer look at the team's prime-time slate and division matchups. This schedule is going to be an interesting one!
Prime-time games: atlfal.co.nz/3EVj6oG
Division games: atlfal.co.nz/4iYMUyt
atlfal.co.nz/3GUczei
Take a closer look at the team's prime-time slate and division matchups. This schedule is going to be an interesting one!
Prime-time games: atlfal.co.nz/3EVj6oG
Division games: atlfal.co.nz/4iYMUyt
atlfal.co.nz/3GUczei
Reposted by Will McFadden
Atlanta Falcons schedule release video is gold, 13/10 no notes other than to watch it closely or maybe twice (hopefully it's still readable)
May 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Atlanta Falcons schedule release video is gold, 13/10 no notes other than to watch it closely or maybe twice (hopefully it's still readable)
The Atlanta Falcons have revealed their rookie jersey numbers for 2025.
Jalon Walker will wear No. 11
James Pearce Jr. will wear No. 27
atlfal.co.nz/42Mv5xP
Jalon Walker will wear No. 11
James Pearce Jr. will wear No. 27
atlfal.co.nz/42Mv5xP
Falcons rookie jersey numbers revealed for 2025
See the jersey numbers for Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr. and the rest of the Falcons' rookies.
atlfal.co.nz
May 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have revealed their rookie jersey numbers for 2025.
Jalon Walker will wear No. 11
James Pearce Jr. will wear No. 27
atlfal.co.nz/42Mv5xP
Jalon Walker will wear No. 11
James Pearce Jr. will wear No. 27
atlfal.co.nz/42Mv5xP
Our full story on the Falcons trading back into the first round to select James Pearce Jr.
Atlanta double dipped on the pass rush tonight to clearly address its biggest need. atlfal.co.nz/3Rwpm95
Atlanta double dipped on the pass rush tonight to clearly address its biggest need. atlfal.co.nz/3Rwpm95
Falcons select James Pearce Jr. with No. 26 pick in 2025 NFL Draft
With the No. 26 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected University of Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr.
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April 25, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Our full story on the Falcons trading back into the first round to select James Pearce Jr.
Atlanta double dipped on the pass rush tonight to clearly address its biggest need. atlfal.co.nz/3Rwpm95
Atlanta double dipped on the pass rush tonight to clearly address its biggest need. atlfal.co.nz/3Rwpm95
With the No. 15 pick in the NFL Draft, the Falcons got the Georgia Bulldog everyone was clamoring for. Jalon Walker is staying in state and gives Atlanta another dynamic defender. atlfal.co.nz/448oBdR
atlfal.co.nz
April 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
With the No. 15 pick in the NFL Draft, the Falcons got the Georgia Bulldog everyone was clamoring for. Jalon Walker is staying in state and gives Atlanta another dynamic defender. atlfal.co.nz/448oBdR
New mock drafts from @dannyheifetz.bsky.social, @fieldyates.bsky.social, @kylecrabbs.bsky.social are in this week's updated Falcons mock draft tracker.
We've got the latest predictions with the draft quickly approaching. atlfal.co.nz/3FlkaC5
We've got the latest predictions with the draft quickly approaching. atlfal.co.nz/3FlkaC5
Atlanta Falcons 2025 Mock Draft Tracker
Who do draft experts think the Falcons could select with the No. 15 pick? We're keeping track.
atlfal.co.nz
April 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
New mock drafts from @dannyheifetz.bsky.social, @fieldyates.bsky.social, @kylecrabbs.bsky.social are in this week's updated Falcons mock draft tracker.
We've got the latest predictions with the draft quickly approaching. atlfal.co.nz/3FlkaC5
We've got the latest predictions with the draft quickly approaching. atlfal.co.nz/3FlkaC5
Last week I broke down some Edge and DL draft prospects who could fit what the Falcons are looking for in each round.
Today, my attention turned to the secondary. Here are the cornerback prospects I like for Atlanta in each round. atlfal.co.nz/3RIFTXe
Today, my attention turned to the secondary. Here are the cornerback prospects I like for Atlanta in each round. atlfal.co.nz/3RIFTXe
2025 NFL Draft: Cornerback prospects Falcons could target in each round
It’s entirely possible Atlanta adds to its secondary in this year’s draft, so let’s go through some options that make sense for the Falcons.
atlfal.co.nz
April 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Last week I broke down some Edge and DL draft prospects who could fit what the Falcons are looking for in each round.
Today, my attention turned to the secondary. Here are the cornerback prospects I like for Atlanta in each round. atlfal.co.nz/3RIFTXe
Today, my attention turned to the secondary. Here are the cornerback prospects I like for Atlanta in each round. atlfal.co.nz/3RIFTXe