As Alex has talked about all week, injuries could play a major factor in the Falcons Week 2 matchup with the Packers. On the one hand, Atlanta is relatively healthy. Jeff Okudah and Cordarrelle Patterson missed Week 1, but there’s a chance both could be back this Sunday. However, the biggest injury to worry about
The Falcons host the Packers in an exciting Week 2 matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium between two teams that are coming off double-digit victories against division rivals. This will be a fantastic litmus test for Arthur Smith’s squad. The Falcons are over .500 for the first time since 2017, but a win over the Panthers isn’t
In a bit of poetic justice, the Braves clinched their sixth straight NL East title against the Phillies last night, the same team that knocked them out of the postseason a year ago. With 16 games remaining, the celebration might not have been as wild as it was a year ago when the Braves clinched
The Falcons defense showed some chops in Week 1 under first year defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen, a stark contrast from where they were a season ago. The newly acquired Jessie Bates III was the star of the show, racking up 10 tackles and forcing three turnovers — two interceptions and a fumble — on his
Earlier in the week, it was reported by Buster Olney of ESPN that the Braves have begun discussions internally regarding Charlie Morton‘s option. I don’t consider this earth shattering news. This is probably something Alex Anthopoulos has been thinking about all season, and I also don’t believe it’s much of a discussion. If Charlie Morton
The Braves bullpen has been one of the better units in the league this season. Contrary to popular belief, Atlanta is not the only team to blow leads late in games. It happens across the league on a daily basis, and the Braves have been arguably the best at preventing it. However, there are some
The Braves are the kings of the National League’s Eastern division once again, clinching their sixth straight divisional title last night with a 4-1 win over the Phillies. As ESPN Stats & Info notes, it is Atlanta’s 23rd divisional title since the divisional era began, three more than any other team over that span. The
Every time Spencer Strider faces the Phillies at Citizens Bank Ballpark, the scars from last season will be brought up, but he put those demons to bed with a dominant performance tonight, as the Braves clinched their sixth straight NL East title on the turf of the same division rivals that knocked them out of
Phillies manager Rob Thomson provided some hypocritical and soft comments regarding Ronald Acuna’s actions when rounding the bases on Tuesday night on his 37th home run of the season. “I like our guys to act like they’ve been there before.” Rob Thomson on Ronald Acuña Jr’s celebration last night pic.twitter.com/hboizAkTs6 — WIP Morning Show (@WIPMorningShow)
PFF grades are out across the board following the conclusion of Week 1. The Falcons were a mix of some really good and some really bad, led by Jessie Bates III, who was one of the best defensive players in the league in Week 1 according to PFF. Jessie Bates III in his Falcons debut:
