Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich compared Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson to Marshawn Lynch.

The unholy NFL whoopee cushion now sits in Flowery Branch. As if blowing a 28-3 lead in the freaking Super Bowl didn't confirm it enough, the Falcons are unquestionably the NFL's butt of the joke, pro football's grand punchline.

The Atlanta Falcons will look to secure their fourth win of the season when they host the Miami Dolphins at home on Sunday afternoon. While the Dolphins are just 1-6, the Falcons won't have starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. under center. Penix has a bone bruise on his knee and is expected to miss today's game.

His mobility, his arm strength, the way he can take a game over with both facets of the game. So he's going to be — he's a problem.” The post Falcons coach compares Drake Maye to reigning NFL MVP appeared first on Boston.

Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson, and Ben Fawkes break down the Week 9 slate of key NFL matchups.

Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London were limited in Thursday's practice in preparation for the Falcons' Week 9 showdown with the Patriots.

The Falcons have counted on their line to power the offense for most of the last decade. It's not working so far this season.

However things can change very quickly in the NFL, where quarterback play is constantly in flux, as it only takes one injury or one desperate contender to reopen the door for a Cousins trade late in the season. The Falcons could also add a few key pieces ...