ATLANTA FALCONS NEWS

Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogs

Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl banner Thursday night before kicking off the NFL season at home where they became the first team...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bair Mail: On Dee Alford at nickel, Marcus Mariota's chance to re-establish himself, center battle comes to a conclusion Scott Bair hands Bair Mail over to Tori McElhaney. She answers your questions on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Dee Alford is the ultimate underdog in Atlanta: 'Did what I had to do, and I'm here today' Alford took an unlikely path to Atlanta's 53-man roster, playing for Tusculum University and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Under construction: 5 keys to the Falcons' season Here are five keys to the Falcons’ season, which begins at 1 p.m. Sunday against the Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • AJC.COM

NFC South: Buccaneers' Brady is back, Saints' Payton is gone, and Falcons and Panthers rebuild NFC SOUTH

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM

NFC South: Buccaneers' Brady is back, Saints' Payton is gone, and Falcons and Panthers rebuild NFC SOUTH

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • CENTREDAILY.COM

NFC South: Buccaneers' Brady is back, Saints' Payton is gone, and Falcons and Panthers rebuild NFC SOUTH

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

NFL Power Rankings Week 1: Rams start on top, Tom Brady's Bucs rank high and Falcons have room to move up See where the Falcons rank to start 2022 NFL regular season

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Saints vs. Falcons | NFL Week 1 Preview Here's everything you need to know when the New Orleans Saints play the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

EARNING Your Spot - Making the Team | On The Rise 2022 For the 2022 Atlanta Falcons, roster spots are not given, they are earned. In the first episode of On The Rise 2022, follow the intense comp...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Center Dalman set to start in Falcons opener against Saints

The Atlanta Falcons have named Drew Dalman as their starting center for Sunday’s opener against the New Orleans Saints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Michael Thomas expected to play vs. Falcons in Week 1 Report: Saints’ Michael Thomas expected to play against the Falcons in Week 1

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Pelissero: 'Good' chance Drake London will play Week 1 vs. Saints NFL Network's Tom Pelissero says there is a 'good' chance Atlanta Falcons rookie Drake London will play in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL regular se...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Where to watch, listen, stream Saints at Falcons FLOWERY BRANCH -- What you should know about Sunday’s season opener when the Saints (0-0, 9-8 in 2021) face the Falcons (0-0, 7-10) at Merce...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • AJC.COM

Ryan Pace Connection Brings in Another Former Bears Player The Atlanta Falcons have added Khyiris Tonga to their practice squad, increasing the number of former Bears with Ryan Pace’s new team.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Falcons release depth chart heading into Week 1 of 2022 NFL regular season Starting center revealed after intense training camp competition

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Photos: New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons | Best of NFC South Rivalry Revisit the NFC South rivalry with a look at some of the best photos of the New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons matchups through the year...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

What it means to be a Falcon | Season Kickoff 2022 Falcons legends and current players talk about what it means to wear the red and black and play for the city of Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Atlanta native Dennis Allen brings Saints to town to play Falcons in opener FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons get to find out where they stand in the NFC South from the outset of the season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • AJC.COM

New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons schedule, TV information: How to watch NFL Week 1 game How to watch the New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 1 game on Sunday with time, channel, announcers and broadcast information.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings: Tight Ends Ranked third this week, Kyle Pitts will be an integral part of the Falcons’ pass attack vs. the Saints.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Falcons Face 'Bumpy Ride' This Season, Says Analyst The Falcons are not expected to be one of the league’s best this season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Falcons Center Competition: Who Starts For Atlanta? Drew Dalman and Matt Hennessy competed for the starting job throughout camp.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dave Ragone's fingerprints all over revamped Falcons offense Falcons offensive coordinator Dave Ragone, a former NFL quarterback, has been heavily involved in the retooling of the offense.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • AJC.COM

Falcons' Kyle Pitts working on his blocking, golf game Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees is glad that tight end Kyle Pitts is on his side.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • AJC.COM