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Chiefs' Mahomes leads reigning champs into Atlanta to face Cousins and rejuvenated Falcons

Patrick Mahomes has guided the Kansas City Chiefs to two straight Super Bowl titles and two consecutive wins to open the season

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drake London's shooting celebration violated longstanding NFL rules against violent gestures

Falcons wide receiver Drake London was penalized after catching a touchdown pass in the final minute of Atlanta’s 22-21 victory in Philadelphia on Monday night for pretending to sh...

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2025 NFL mock draft: 2 Colorado stars in top 8, Panthers replace Bryce Young

In our 2025 NFL mock draft, the Panthers trade out of the No. 1 spot, plus four QBs go in the first round, including Colorado's Shedeur Sand...

2025 NFL mock draft: 2 Colorado stars in top 8, Panthers replace Bryce Young

Antonio Hamilton - Opens week limited Hamilton (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hamilton has been held out of the first two games of the regular season due to a groin injury he sustained in early September. He was able to log back-to-back limited practices leading up to Monday's game against the Eagles, but he wasn't able to suit up for that contest. If he's able to increase his practice participation Thursday and Friday, then Hamilton should be able to make his Falcons debut against the Chiefs on Sunday. Across 14 regular-season games with the Cardinals in 2023, Hamilton tallied 40 tackles (29 solo), 11 passes defended and one interception.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Allgeier - Tending to hip issue Allgeier was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a hip injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact After a quiet three carries Week 1, Allgeier was a bit more involved behind starting running back Bijan Robinson on Monday at Philadelphia, turning 10 touches into 65 yards from scrimmage. Robinson so far is averaging 20.5 touches per game through two contests, but it appears there's still room for Allgeier to get in the Falcons' backfield mix. Still, Allgeier is working through a health concern this week, making his status worthwhile to watch to get a sense of his availability ahead of a matchup with the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons vs. Chiefs Injury Report – Week 3, 2024

See who's in and who's out for the Week 3 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons on September 22, 2024.

SEPTEMBER 18 • DATA SKRIVE

Falcons vs. Chiefs Injury Report – Week 3, 2024

Why coaching is mostly to blame for Eagles collapse vs. Falcons | What’s Wright?

Why coaching is mostly to blame for Eagles collapse vs. Falcons | What’s Wright?

SEPTEMBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

Breaking down Atlanta Falcons' 22-21 win over Philadelphia Eagles | Falcons Audible Podcast

SEPTEMBER 17 • YOUTUBE

Cousins suddenly looks like a $180 million QB leading Falcons' shocker in Philly

With a year of high hopes on the cusp of a 0-2 start, Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons suddenly found their mojo

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raheem Morris on thrilling MNF victory and preparing for the Kansas City Chiefs | Press Conference

SEPTEMBER 17 • YOUTUBE

Kirk Cousins impressed in win against Eagles | The Herd

Kirk Cousins impressed in win against Eagles | The Herd

SEPTEMBER 17 • FOX SPORTS

Avery Williamson - Operates primarily as returner Williams returned one punt for 11 yards and one kickoff for 22 yards during Monday's 22-21 win over the Eagles.

Impact Williams saw his first two offensive snaps of the season but didn't record a touch. He has 39 punt-return yards through two weeks and appears to have solidified himself as the Falcons' top return man.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Judon - Records sack in win Judon finished with six tackles (three solo), including a sack, during Monday's 22-21 win over the Eagles.

Impact After recording 0.5 sacks in the season opener, Judon got his first solo sack in Week 2. The veteran was the only Falcon who got to Jalen Hurts in the backfield during Monday Night Football, which is precisely why Atlanta traded for Judon this offseason. In 2021 and 2022, Judon totaled 28 sacks for the Patriots, and he's currently on pace to reach double-digit sacks for the third time in his career.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Troy Andersen - Plays more sans Landman Andersen registered eight tackles (four solo) during Monday's 22-21 win over the Eagles.

Impact With Nate Landman (pectoral) on injured reserve, Andersen stepped into a starting role in Week 2. As long as Landman remains out, Andersen is a quality IDP option, especially in leagues prioritizing tackles. As a rookie in 2022, Andersen played more than 50 defensive snaps in a game only twice, totaling 19 tackles during those contests. He also compiled 19 tackles in his first two appearances last year but missed the rest of the campaign due to a pectoral injury.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Elliss - Double-digit tackles Elliss posted 11 tackles (six solo) during Monday's 22-21 win over the Eagles.

Impact For a second straight week, Elliss played every single defensive snap. The veteran linebacker has 20 tackles through two games, which is well ahead of his pace from last season - his first with the Falcons. In 2023, Elliss recorded 122 tackles, including 4.0 sacks, across 17 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jessie Bates III - Game-sealing interception on MNF Bates recorded 12 tackles (seven solo), two pass defenses and one interception during Monday's 22-21 win over the Eagles.

Impact After a quiet Week 1, Bates stole the defensive show during Monday Night Football. He posted a game-high 12 tackles and secured the Falcons' win after intercepting Jalen Hurts with 20 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Bates had a career-high six interceptions during his first season in Atlanta last year.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Younghoe Koo - Perfect during MNF Koo made all three field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try during Monday's 22-21 win over the Eagles.

Impact In order, Koo made field goals from 39, 22 and 34 yards. Arguably, his most difficult kick was the go-ahead extra point with 34 seconds left in the fourth quarter after Kirk Cousins found Drake London wide-open for a touchdown. Koo also had an extra-point opportunity taken away, as the Falcons aggressively decided to go for a two-point conversion after taking a 15-10 lead late in the third quarter. Koo has yet to miss a kick through two games but hasn't attempted a field goal past 40 yards.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons rally to beat Eagles after Saquon Barkley's late drop: 'I let my team down'

Kirk Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London to give the Falcons a 22-21 win over the Eagles.

Falcons rally to beat Eagles after Saquon Barkley's late drop: 'I let my team down'

Ray-Ray McCloud - Secures three receptions in win McCloud caught three of five targets for 42 yards during Monday's 22-21 win over the Eagles. He also rushed once for three yards.

Impact After leading the Falcons in targets while playing only 48 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 1, McCloud played every offensive snap during Monday Night Football. He finished third on the team in receiving yards behind Darnell Mooney (3-88-1) and Drake London (6-54-1). It's worth noting that McCloud was called for an unnecessary roughness penalty after one of his catches in the second quarter, but that didn't impact his role in the second half. While McCloud's production and playing time to start the campaign are encouraging, it remains unclear how many viable fantasy wideouts the Falcons' new-look offense can sustain.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Allgeier - Move involved in Week 2 Allgeier rushed nine times for 53 yards and caught his lone target for 12 yards during Monday's 22-21 win over the Eagles.

Impact After three touches in nine offensive snaps during Week 1, Allgeier touched the ball on 10 of his 13 offensive snaps during Monday Night Football. However, starting RB Bijan Robinson was the star of the Falcons' offense all night, totaling 19 touches for 101 yards. Allgeier's snap count through two games suggests he's nothing more than a handcuff, but his 6.2 yards per carry tells a different story. While that's likely unsustainable, Allgeier's efficient night might earn him more opportunities moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Recapping a wild Monday Night Football finish vs. Eagles | Falcons Final Whistle Podcast

SEPTEMBER 17 • YOUTUBE

Who is to blame for Eagles MNF collapse vs. Falcons? | The Facility

Who is to blame for Eagles MNF collapse vs. Falcons? | The Facility

SEPTEMBER 17 • FOX SPORTS

NFL uniforms: Who has the best look in each division?

We're going division-by-division to pick the best NFL uniforms, and we need your help. Vote for the best here, then we'll pit the eight divi...

NFL uniforms: Who has the best look in each division?

QB Stock Market Week 3: Kyler Murray is back. Has Sam Darnold arrived?

A handful of veterans are making the most of second chances, while more than a few recent top picks are struggling. Here are Henry McKenna's...

QB Stock Market Week 3: Kyler Murray is back. Has Sam Darnold arrived?

Barkley's pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta Falcons

Saquon Barkley had at least a first down, maybe even a touchdown, in his grasp that would have sealed the Eagles’ win in their home open

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS