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Bijan Robinson vs. Kenneth Walker: the NFL's top 2 rushers meet. Can the Falcons impose their will on the ground, and stop the Chiefs' run game, in Week 10? The Atlanta Falcons face the Kansas City Chiefs in a clash of the league's top two rushers. Corey Burton breaks down why Atlanta has to let Bijan Robinson cook (just like he did against the Packers, Saints and Steelers), how Corey Levin at center could help the Falcons finally get downhill in the A and B gaps, and why as Bijan goes, this offense goes. On defense, the Falcons have to manufacture havoc, make Kansas City one-dimensional, and fix an A-gap weakness that teams have exploited with duo and downhill runs, using stunts, blitzes and 3rd-and-long situations to get after the quarterback. How do the Falcons stop the run AND impose their will? Drop it below. This episode is brought to you by Haggar. Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar suit collection, exclusively at Kohl's and Kohls.com. Subscribe to Locked On Falcons HIT for daily quick takes on the Atlanta Falcons, and check out the Falcons Squad Show and Locked On Falcons. #Falcons #RiseUp #NFL #FalconsVsChiefs Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour Energy BRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Haggar Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Penix’s struggles against defensive pressure are raising major concerns as the Atlanta Falcons aim to revamp their offensive approach. Completing just 18% of passes under duress, Penix faces a critical test to improve his rhythm and execution, especially with playmaker Kyle Pitts poised to play a bigger role on quick routes and crossing patterns. Will offensive coordinator Tommy Reese adjust the game plan to counter blitz-heavy defenses and finally get the Falcons’ passing attack on track? Roster changes on the Falcons’ defense—most notably at cornerback and the absence of Jessie Bates—put extra pressure on new starters like C.J. Henderson and Avion Terrell as they prepare to face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs’ dynamic offense. The secondary must limit explosive plays from Xavier Worthy, Josh Downs, and Travis Kelce to keep Atlanta competitive. Can the Falcons tighten coverage and create takeaways, or will the Chiefs’ aerial assault prove too much to handle? How do the Falcons stop the run AND impose their will? Drop it below. This episode is brought to you by Haggar. Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar suit collection, exclusively at Kohl's and Kohls.com. Subscribe to Locked On Falcons HIT for daily quick takes on the Atlanta Falcons, and check out the Falcons Squad Show and Locked On Falcons. #Falcons #RiseUp #NFL #FalconsVsChiefs Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour Energy BRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Haggar Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Falcons are on a skid, yet sit 18th to 21st in the Week 10 power rankings. Why the respect, where the NFC South stands, and how brutal the schedule gets next. Despite back-to-back losses and trading away Jessie Bates and Ryan Neuzil, the Atlanta Falcons haven't free-fallen in the Week 10 power rankings. Corey Burton compares CBS Sports and NFL.com, explains why Atlanta has hovered between 18th and 23rd since beating the Packers, and what the rankings say about a run defense that's slipped since Week 5. Plus: how the Buccaneers, Panthers and Saints are ranked, why the Bucs look like the division favorite, the three division games that close the season, and a tough stretch against the Chiefs, Vikings and Lions. Where do YOU rank the Falcons right now? Comment below. This episode is brought to you by Haggar. Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar suit collection, exclusively at Kohl's and Kohls.com. Subscribe to Locked On Falcons HIT for daily quick takes on the Atlanta Falcons, and check out the Falcons Squad Show with Tanitra Batiste and Jarvis Davis and Locked On Falcons with Aaron Freeman. #Falcons #RiseUp #NFL #NFLPowerRankings Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour Energy BRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Haggar Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trading Jessie Bates and Ryan Neuzil reshapes the Falcons' O-line and secondary. Corey Levin and Billy Bowman get their shot. Who steps up, and what's the 2027 plan? The trade deadline shook up two key position groups for the Atlanta Falcons. On offense, Corey Burton breaks down how Corey Levin takes over at center between Chris Lindstrom and Matt Bergeron, why Ian Cunningham is rebuilding the offensive line to get bigger and more downhill for Bijan Robinson, why Levin and Andrew Vorhees are auditioning now, and why right tackle is the top offseason priority. On defense, Billy Bowman Jr. and Sydney Brown move from the slot to safety, DeMarco Hellams and Bowman bring a more physical presence, Xavier Watts returns to free safety, and Corey lays out his projected secondary. Plus: what to watch against the Chiefs. How should the Falcons line up their new-look secondary? Drop it below. This episode is brought to you by Haggar. Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar suit collection, exclusively at Kohl's and Kohls.com. Subscribe to Locked On Falcons HIT for daily quick takes on the Atlanta Falcons, and check out the Falcons Squad Show with Tanitra Batiste and Jarvis Davis and Locked On Falcons with Aaron Freeman. #Falcons #RiseUp #NFL #Shorts Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Atlanta traded Jessie Bates and center Ryan Neuzil, yet sits just 1.5 games out in a log-jammed NFC South. Are the Falcons still alive, or is the season slipping? Kevin Stefanski says the Atlanta Falcons aren't punting on the season, but trading your best defensive player and your starting center sends a message. Corey Burton breaks down the Ryan Neuzil trade to Baltimore (for guard Andrew Vorhees and a 2028 sixth-round pick), why Corey Levin taking over at center could suit Bill Callahan's line, why this offensive line needs to get bigger and more physical, and how the secondary reshuffles without Jessie Bates: DeMarco Hellams in the box, Xavier Watts back at free safety, and Billy Bowman Jr. in the mix. Plus: could Bates come back in free agency, and what's next against the Chiefs. Are the Falcons still alive in the NFC South? Drop your take below. This episode is brought to you by 5-Hour Energy. Try Caramel Apple 5-Hour Energy shots, available for a limited time in stores, at 5hourenergy.com and on Amazon. Subscribe to Locked On Falcons HIT for daily quick takes on the Atlanta Falcons, and check out the Falcons Squad Show and Locked On Falcons. #Falcons #RiseUp #NFL #NFCSouth Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour Energy BRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Haggar Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ian Cunningham sold smart at the deadline: a 2027 2nd and 2028 5th for Jessie Bates, plus Andrew Vorhees and a 6th for Ryan Neuzil. Did the Falcons nail it? The Atlanta Falcons were sellers at the NFL trade deadline, and Corey Burton thinks they did very well. He grades the Jessie Bates trade to Jacksonville (a return that beat projections that topped out around a third-rounder) and the buzzer-beating Ryan Neuzil trade to Baltimore for guard Andrew Vorhees and a 2028 sixth-round pick. Why was Atlanta comfortable moving Bates? Why did Neuzil have to go? And why is the Vorhees deal low risk with real upside under Bill Callahan, especially with Ian Cunningham's track record on Day 3 of the draft? Give your deadline grades in the comments. This episode is brought to you by 5-Hour Energy. Try Caramel Apple 5-Hour Energy shots, available for a limited time in stores, at 5hourenergy.com and on Amazon. Subscribe to Locked On Falcons HIT for daily quick takes on the Atlanta Falcons, and check out the Falcons Squad Show and Locked On Falcons with Aaron Freeman. #Falcons #RiseUp #NFL #NFLTradeDeadline Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour Energy BRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Haggar Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Michael Penix Jr. the Falcons' franchise QB? With injuries stunting his growth, Corey says it's neither camp yet. What does Penix need to prove before January? The Michael Penix Jr. debate is splitting Atlanta Falcons fans: "get rid of him" vs. "he's the savior." Corey Burton says both camps are wrong for now, and that the confusion itself is a red flag. He breaks down why this is a make-or-break decision for Ian Cunningham and Matt Ryan, the option of drafting a quarterback and using Penix as a bridge (like Kirk Cousins in Las Vegas), how injuries have stunted Penix's development, and why every week is now a prove-it week. Plus: trade deadline thoughts on why the Falcons shouldn't spend draft capital, and whether Kyle Pitts could really be moved. What do YOU need to see from Penix? Tell us in the comments. This episode is brought to you by 5-Hour Energy. Try Caramel Apple 5-Hour Energy shots, available for a limited time in stores, at 5hourenergy.com and on Amazon. Subscribe to Locked On Falcons HIT for daily quick takes on the Atlanta Falcons, and check out the Falcons Squad Show with Tanitra Batiste and Jarvis Davis and Locked On Falcons with Aaron Freeman. #Falcons #RiseUp #NFL #MichaelPenix Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour Energy BRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Haggar Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jessie Bates is a Jaguar. Atlanta got a 2027 2nd and a 2028 5th, and now Avieon Terrell HAS to start. Can Ian Cunningham rebuild this young secondary fast? The Atlanta Falcons traded safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick, and Corey Burton breaks down what it means. After an 0-2 stretch cost Atlanta control of the NFC South, the Falcons became sellers. Corey looks at Ian Cunningham's track record (Maason Smith, Gervon Dexter, Cameron Thomas, Za'Darius Smith, Kendal Daniels, Harold Perkins), why rookie Avieon Terrell earned a starting job against Ja'Marr Chase, the new-look safety group with DeMarco Hellams and Xavier Watts, why Billy Bowman Jr. belongs in the slot, and what could come next at the trade deadline. Do you trust Ian Cunningham to build a winner? Drop it in the comments. This episode is brought to you by 5-Hour Energy. Try Caramel Apple 5-Hour Energy shots, available for a limited time in stores, at 5hourenergy.com and on Amazon. Subscribe to Locked On Falcons HIT for daily quick takes on the Atlanta Falcons, and check out the Falcons Squad Show and Locked On Falcons with Aaron Freeman. #Falcons #RiseUp #NFL #NFLTradeDeadline Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour Energy BRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Haggar Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase torched Atlanta in Madrid. With one sack and no interior push, is the Falcons' attack-style defense built to last, or just boom or bust? The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-17 at the Santiago Bernabéu, and the Falcons defense had no answers. Corey Burton breaks down a secondary that got tested (A.J. Terrell vs. Ja'Marr Chase, Avieon Terrell, C.J. Henderson, Mike Hughes, and why Billy Bowman Jr. was inactive), Chase's 10 catches for 155 yards and Tee Higgins' two touchdowns, a pass rush that couldn't get home, the play of Gervon Dexter, Brandon Dorlus and James Pearce Jr., and why Atlanta needs a game-wrecking presence at defensive tackle. What ails this Falcons defense? Drop your fix in the comments. This episode is brought to you by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only; eligibility restrictions apply. Subscribe to Locked On Falcons HIT for daily quick takes on the Atlanta Falcons, and check out the Falcons Squad Show with Tanitra Batiste and Locked On Falcons with Aaron Freeman. #Falcons #RiseUp #NFL #FalconsVsBengals Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour Energy BRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Haggar Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bijan Robinson piled up 147 yards in Madrid, but 12 penalties and a stalled pass game sank Atlanta. Is Michael Penix Jr. the guy? Corey breaks down the good & bad. The Atlanta Falcons fell 34-17 to the Cincinnati Bengals at the Santiago Bernabéu. Corey Burton breaks down the good (a beautiful scripted opening drive, Bijan Robinson's 100 rushing and 47 receiving yards, outside zone blocking), the bad (no consistency through the air, Kyle Pitts still not getting fed, pieces that don't fit power and gap schemes) and the ugly (12 penalties for 88 yards, including a backbreaking Matthew Bergeron flag and Jawaan Taylor's holds). Plus: where the Michael Penix Jr. debate stands, what Matt Ryan and Ian Cunningham might do at quarterback, and the Chiefs up next. Where do YOU stand on Penix? Drop it in the comments. This episode is brought to you by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only; eligibility restrictions apply. Subscribe to Locked On Falcons HIT for daily quick takes on the Atlanta Falcons, and check out the Falcons Squad Show and Locked On Falcons with Aaron Freeman. #Falcons #RiseUp #NFL #FalconsVsBengals Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour Energy BRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Haggar Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Atlanta Falcons secondary has its work cut out for it in Madrid. Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Mike Gesicki bring one of the NFL's hottest passing attacks, and Corey Burton breaks down how Atlanta can slow it down: A.J. Terrell on Chase, C.J. Henderson on Higgins, Billy Bowman Jr.'s return, Mike Hughes in the slot, and a pass rush led by Gervon Dexter that has to get home. Plus why bend-but-don't-break is the plan, how Chase Brown could swing the game, and why this one could turn into a track meet. How do YOU stop Joe Burrow? Drop your game plan below. This episode is brought to you by Haggar. Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar suit collection, exclusively at Kohl's and Kohls.com. Subscribe to Locked On Falcons HIT for daily quick takes on the Atlanta Falcons, and check out the Falcons Squad Show with Tanitra Batiste and Locked On Falcons with Aaron Freeman. #Falcons #RiseUp #NFL #FalconsVsBengals Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour Energy BRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Haggar Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Defenses have loaded the box to take Bijan Robinson away, and the Atlanta Falcons offense has lost its identity. Corey Burton breaks down why the game plan against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid has to be simple: get back to basics, get Bijan to the edge, counterpunch with the pass game, and get Michael Penix Jr. in a rhythm early. We break down Dexter Lawrence and the Bengals defense, Brian Robinson Jr.'s status, the Saints touchdown blueprint, feeding Drake London and Jahan Dotson, getting Kyle Pitts involved, and the identity Tommy Rees and Kevin Stefanski are preaching. Who ARE the Falcons on offense? Drop your take below. This episode is brought to you by Haggar. Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar suit collection, exclusively at Kohl's and Kohls.com. Subscribe to Locked On Falcons HIT for daily quick takes on the Atlanta Falcons, and check out the Falcons Squad Show with Tanitra Batiste and Locked On Falcons with Aaron Freeman. #Falcons #RiseUp #NFL #FalconsVsBengals Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour Energy BRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Haggar Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Special teams is the forgotten phase of football, but for the Atlanta Falcons it could decide the NFC South race. Corey Burton breaks down the return game with rookie Zachariah Branch dealing with a hamstring injury, who steps in (Olamide Zaccheaus or Jahan Dotson?), the Nick Folk situation after the monsoon in Tampa, and why every point matters in a tight division race. Plus, a trade target who could help both the return game and the offense: Broncos WR Marvin Mims. Should Nick Folk keep his job? Would you trade for Marvin Mims? Let us know in the comments. This episode is brought to you by Haggar. Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar suit collection, exclusively at Kohl's and Kohls.com. Subscribe to Locked On Falcons HIT for your daily quick takes on the Atlanta Falcons, and check out the Falcons Squad Show with Tanitra Batiste and Locked On Falcons with Aaron Freeman. #Falcons #RiseUp #NFL Special teams is the forgotten phase of football, but for the Atlanta Falcons it could decide the NFC South race. Corey Burton breaks down the return game with rookie Zachariah Branch dealing with a hamstring injury, who steps in (Olamide Zaccheaus or Jahan Dotson?), the Nick Folk situation after the monsoon in Tampa, and why every point matters in a tight division race. Plus, a trade target who could help both the return game and the offense: Broncos WR Marvin Mims. Should Nick Folk keep his job? Would you trade for Marvin Mims? Let us know in the comments. This episode is brought to you by Haggar. Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar suit collection, exclusively at Kohl's and Kohls.com. Subscribe to Locked On Falcons HIT for your daily quick takes on the Atlanta Falcons, and check out the Falcons Squad Show with Tanitra Batiste and Locked On Falcons with Aaron Freeman. #Falcons #RiseUp #NFL CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:23 The return game without Zachariah Branch 0:55 Who returns kicks & punts? 1:17 Nick Folk & the kicking game 1:47 The weather excuse 1:54 The 53-yard decision 2:37 Was the Nick Folk signing a bust? 3:16 Kicking for his job 3:45 Why the points matter 4:18 Brought to you by Haggar 4:55 Zachariah Branch's rookie rise 5:24 Return options without Branch 5:49 Playing it safe on returns 6:13 Trade target: Marvin Mims 6:58 Subscribe & rise up Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour Energy BRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Haggar Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory.       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Atlanta Falcons offense has been consistently inconsistent in 2026, but the fix may be simpler than you think. Corey Burton breaks down how Atlanta goes from peaks and valleys to a steady ebb and flow: building around Bijan Robinson, getting Drake London, Jahan Dotson and Kyle Pitts more involved, and giving Michael Penix Jr. the comfort to lead a winnable NFC South race. Plus, the tests Penix faces in Madrid and down the stretch, and why Matt Ryan and Ian Cunningham will have real answers by Christmas. How would YOU make this offense more consistent? Drop it in the comments.   This episode is brought to you by Haggar. Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar suit collection, exclusively at Kohl's and Kohls.com. Subscribe to Locked On Falcons HIT for your daily quick takes on the Atlanta Falcons, and check out the Falcons Squad Show and Locked On Falcons with Aaron Freeman. #Falcons #RiseUp #NFL   Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour Energy BRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Haggar Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Atlanta Falcons defense faces a pivotal test of consistency as they prepare to take on MVP candidate Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. With the unit hovering around NFL average in both run and pass defense, the spotlight is on whether the Falcons can elevate their game in key moments and solidify their standing against high-powered offenses. Run defense remains a significant concern, especially after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers exposed weaknesses up the middle. The need for a dominant run-stuffer—someone who can fill gaps like Vita Vea or Jeffrey Simmons—was highlighted, with rookie Kendal Daniels still developing in the linebacker corps. The return of James Pearce Jr. adds pass rush explosiveness, but facing elite quarterbacks such as Burrow and Patrick Mahomes demands perfect communication from playmakers like Jesse Bates, A.J. Terrell, and C.J. Henderson. Can prioritizing pass defense raise Atlanta’s defensive ceiling and chart a path back into playoff form? #falcons #NFL #atlantafalcons #riseup Photo credits: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour Energy BRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Haggar Shop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.