Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey dies at age 77
Pro Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey, who starred for the Atlanta Falcons during the 1970s, has died at age 77.
2021 Season
2021 Schedule
5-6, 2nd in NFC South
- 8/13L 23-3
- 8/21L 37-17
- 8/29L 19-10
- 9/12L 32-6
- 9/19L 48-25
- 9/26W 17-14
- 10/3L 34-30
- 10/10W 27-20
- 10/24W 30-28
- 10/31L 19-13
- 11/7W 27-25
- 11/14L 43-3
- 11/18L 25-0
- 11/28W 21-14
- 12/5h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 12/12h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 12/19
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How good is your NFL coach on fourth-down calls? We rank all 32
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NFL rookie rankings: Micah Parsons jumps to No. 1, but who else makes the top 10?
Who are the top first-years through 12 weeks of the NFL season? How high does Mac Jones rank? And where are the standout rookie receivers on our top 10?
Packers jump back up to No. 1 in Power Rankings, plus how every team's confidence has evolved
Confidence in Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars is falling, but we're feeling better about Nick Bosa and the 49ers and Mac Jones and the surging Patriots.
Week 12 takeaways: Packers drop Rams, Patriots make an AFC statement and Bucs win thriller
The Packers showed they might be the best in the NFC, the Patriots blew out the Titans and the Buccaneers beat the Colts in the final minute. Here's what to know from Week 12.
Falcons take advantage of Jaguars' mistakes in 21-14 victory
— The Atlanta Falcons finally found some room to run, just enough to help them stay on the fringe of the NFC playoff picture.
NFL Week 12 injury updates for Lamar Jackson, Cordarrelle Patterson, Aaron Jones and more
Heading into Week 12, our NFL reporters have the latest updates to key players across the gridiron.
Josh Rosen finds peace, perspective in Atlanta and a mentor in Rich Gannon
Maligned and misunderstood, Josh Rosen seems to be fitting in with the Atlanta Falcons as the backup to Matt Ryan. It's a far cry from his first three years in the league.
The NFL All-Underrated Team: Barnwell builds a 24-man roster of vets, rookies and draft steals
De'Vondre Campbell and Cordarrelle Patterson have been terrific free-agency finds, while the Chiefs have two rookies on the list.
Mac and cheese a Thanksgiving side? A debate is happening in the NFL
Most people take their Thanksgiving side dishes seriously. Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon doesn't want macaroni and cheese anywhere near his table. He might be wrong about that.
NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the Thanksgiving games to remember for (almost) every team
Leon Lett's Thanksgiving blunder will go down in history, Josh Allen had a breakout on Turkey Day, while Barry Sanders was must-see holiday TV for a decade.
Barnwell picks rest-of-season goals for the NFL's worst teams: What now for the Seahawks?
Nine teams have less than a 5% chance to make the playoffs, according to ESPN's FPI. Let's find some optimism for each squad.
Week 11 takeaways, big questions: Colts' Taylor scores five TDs; Packers, Titans upset
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor scored five times in a win over the Bills, and the Packers and Titans both took unexpected losses. Here's what to know from Week 11.
Nine NFL stats and trends you should know: Robert Woods' underrated value, A.J. Terrell's breakout, more
The injured Rams wide receiver ranked No. 1 in a surprising stat, while the second-year Falcons corner is having his own breakout season.
3 quarterbacks, 4 interceptions, 0 points - NFL Twitter reacts to Falcons' nightmarish performance against Patriots
The Atlanta Falcons were shutout at home, and every quarterback threw and interception against the New England Patriots, which led to reactions across the NFL.
Swaggering Pats stifle Falcons 25-0 for 5th straight victory
— Led by a defense that is downright nasty, the New England Patriots are suddenly playing with the swagger of their Tom Brady years.
Falcons' Patterson (ankle) out Thursday vs. Pats
The Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson will miss Thursday night's game against the Patriots because of an injured ankle.
Former Patriots receiver Julian Edelman goes throwback Thursday for Falcons game
Edelman was part of the New England team that rallied from down 28-3 in Super Bowl LI to beat the Falcons. He won't be playing Thursday, but was ready to show off how he'll be watching the game.
What is your NFL team's most heartbreaking loss? From '28-3' to the 'Ice Bowl' to 'The Drive'
All losses hurt, but some leave a legacy of heartbreak that can last generations. Here are the most heartbreaking losses in NFL history.
How being one of 10 siblings influences Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith's success
With two sisters who produce films and a brother who is the CEO of FedEx among his siblings, Smith had a lot of resources on the way to chasing his dream of being an NFL head coach.
Falcons' Patterson game-time call due to ankle
Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson will be a game-time decision Thursday night.
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2021 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 3 | 0 | .727 | 347 | 253 |
| Atlanta | 5 | 6 | 0 | .455 | 199 | 302 |
| Carolina | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | 236 | 253 |
| New Orleans | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | 274 | 276 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards225.519th
Rushing Yards85.030th
Points For18.1Tied-27th
Points Against27.531st
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(4) | Kyle Pitts | TE | Florida |
| 2(8) | Richie Grant | S | UCF |
| 3(4) | Jalen Mayfield | OT | Michigan |
| 4(3) | Darren Hall | CB | San Diego State |
| 4(9) | Drew Dalman | C | Stanford |
| 5(4) | Ta'Quon Graham | DT | Texas |
| 5(38) | Adetokunbo Ogundeji | DE | Notre Dame |
| 5(39) | Avery Williams | CB | Boise State |
| 6(3) | Frank Darby | WR | Arizona State |