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Are the Falcons the best team in the NFC South? ft. Aaron Freeman: Falcoholic Live, Ep391 Oct 01, 2026

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After a dominant Week 3 victory thanks to the return of Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons find themselves once again tied for first in the beleaguered NFC South. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Aaron Freeman (Locked On Falcons) to discuss the state of the division, the Falcons potential with Penix at the helm, and whether or not this Atlanta team can actually compete in 2026.

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Falcons hope is kindled after Week 3 victory: Tuesday Takes with Tre'Shon Sep 29, 2026

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The Falcons received a spark of life with the return of Michael Penix Jr., upsetting the Packers in Week 3 and rekindling the hope of the fanbase. Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz discuss the dominant offensive showing with Bijan Robinson and Drake London, the outstanding play of the defense, and special teams improvements.

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Falcons vs Packers Week 3 postgame show: Penix awakens a dominant offense Sep 25, 2026

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The Falcons finally got their starting quarterback into the lineup, and it resulted in an offensive showcase on Thursday Night Football against the Packers. Kevin Knight and Evan Birchfield discuss the return of Michael Penix Jr., the dominance of Bijan Robinson and Drake London, and really strong play from the defense.

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Can Michael Penix save the Falcons season? Falcoholic Live, Ep390 Sep 24, 2026

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With Michael Penix Jr. set to make his return on Thursday Night Football against the Packers, is it possible for the young signal caller to rejuvenate the Falcons offense and save the 2026 season? Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic discuss Penix's return and how it will impact the offense and team as a whole before diving into the Week 3 matchup with Green Bay, including the latest injury updates.

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Michael Penix returns, A.J. Terrell to IR: Tuesday Takes with Tre'Shon Sep 22, 2026

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The Falcons struggled through a lifeless Week 2 loss to the Panthers, but hope is on the horizon with Michael Penix Jr. set to return in Week 3. Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz break down the important film notes from the Carolina game before discussing Penix's return, the loss of A.J. Terrell, and how Atlanta can still bounce back after an 0-2 start.

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Falcons vs Panthers Week 2 postgame show: A noncompetitive performance Sep 20, 2026

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The Falcons turned the ball over 5 times and delivered a noncompetitive performance behind quarterback Cooper Rush against the rival Panthers. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk discuss the decision to start Rush once again, Atlanta's special teams struggles, and thoughts on the defense's issues.

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Can the Falcons win with Cooper Rush? Falcons vs Panthers Week 2 preview ft. Daniel Flick Sep 18, 2026

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Can the Falcons take down the rival Panthers with Cooper Rush at QB? Kevin Knight is joined by Daniel Flick (AJC) to break down the latest in Atlanta's ongoing quarterback controversy, discuss the injury reports for the Falcons and Panthers, and take a closer look Sunday's matchup.

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The Falcons have a quarterback problem: ft. Joe Patrick: Falcoholic Live, Ep389 Sep 17, 2026

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The Falcons kept four quarterbacks on their 2026 roster, and somehow couldn't put a functional one on the field against the Steelers. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Joe Patrick to discuss the disastrous start for Cooper Rush, Michael Penix's return timeline, and the chances that we'll see a different starter emerge for Week 2 against the Panthers.

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Falcons defense delivers, offense sinks in Week 1: Tuesday Takes with Tre'Shon Sep 15, 2026

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The Falcons defense delivered a marquee performance, while the offense and special teams sank the team's chances in Week 1. Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz break down the film from a tough loss in Pittsburgh, discussing the good and bad from Atlanta's first game of the year.

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Falcons vs Steelers Week 1 postgame show: QB play tanks a winnable game Sep 13, 2026

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The Falcons fell to the Steelers in a frustrating Week 1 loss punctuated by a horrible performance by backup quarterback Cooper Rush. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk break down the defeat, including questioning Kevin Stefanski's decision to play a clearly-injured Rush over Jack Strand, special teams miscues, and the outstanding play of the defense.

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