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Record: (0-0), 3rd in NFC South

Atlanta Falcons

Record: (0-0), 3rd in NFC South

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. trying to clear mental hurdle: ‘Do I trust that?’

Rehabbing from his third knee surgery, a doctor told Michael Penix Jr. that he has an "amazing ACL" and shouldn’t have any more knee problems the rest of his career.

Atlanta Falcons first day of training camp

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3 takeaways as Falcons release first depth chart of preseason

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What we learned from Falcons last training camp practice before preseason

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Falcons will play Tua Tagovailoa, starters in preseason opener vs. Broncos

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Falcons rookie Zachariah Branch ‘continues to show up’ in promising summer

Standings

Stats

NFC South

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT
1 PanthersPanthers	8	9	.471
2 BuccaneersBuccaneers	8	9	.471
3 FalconsFalcons	8	9	.471
4 SaintsSaints	6	11	.353

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Michael Penix Jr.

QB, #9

PASSING YARDS

1982

Bijan Robinson

RB, #7

RUSHING YARDS

1478

Kyle Pitts Sr.

TE, #8

RECEIVING YARDS

928

PHOTOS: Fans watch Atlanta Falcons get ready for season

Football fans cheer as they watch their favorite players in action during the Atlanta Falcons' "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Falcons' Kyle Hinton (right) runs a drill during "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws during "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Falcons defensive tackles Marlon Tuipulotu (left) and Devonnsha Maxwell run a drill during "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Falcons quarterbacks, from left, Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr., Cooper Rush and Jack Strand warm up during "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich talks to a staff member before "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Falcons' Harold Perkins Jr. (right) and Channing Tindall run a drill during "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham (left) talks to guard Chris Lindstrom during "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws a ball during "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Freddie Falcon signs autographs for fans during the Falcons' "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Football fans cheer as they watch their favorite players in action during the Atlanta Falcons' "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Falcons quarterbac Tua Tagovailoa had his best practice yet at training camp.

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Falcons’ options at right tackle feel risky

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Falcons rookies Daniels, Perkins earning first-team snaps: ‘They’re way ahead’

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What we learned from Falcons’ 10th camp practice: QBs flash, rookies rise

The Falcons’ loudest moment of trash talk during Monday’s training camp practice came from two unlikely sources.

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Falcons defensive starters Deablo, Bates battling injuries as preseason looms

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo and safety Jessie Bates III won’t practice Monday because of injuries.

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How Falcons offense is adopting NFL’s latest — and heaviest — trend

Atlanta Falcons tight ends Kyle Pitts, Charlie Woerner and Austin Hooper have played several snaps alongside each other this summer.

Atlanta Falcons Saturday Night Lights Practice

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What we learned from Falcons’ training camp practice at Lanier High School

Michael Penix Jr. had a rest day, Tua Tagovailoa threw two touchdowns and lightning ended the Atlanta Falcons' "Saturday Night Lights" session early at Lanier High.