Dave Holcomb

Dave Holcomb

Dave is a staff writer at Falcon Report. He also writes at Yardbarker, Southern Pigskin, Cox Media, and Rotowire. Follow him on Twitter @dmholcomb.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris

Falcons' Raheem Morris Fails to Own Decision to Bench Kirk Cousins

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Wednesday that it was "a collaborative idea" to bench quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Former All-Pro Gives Stamp of Approval on Falcons QB Switch: 'The Best Man Plays'

4-Time All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski explained on NFL Network's "Up and Adams" why he agreed with the Atlanta Falcons' decision to start Michael Penix Jr. in Week 16.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins

Could QB Kirk Cousins Join an NFC South Rival Next Season?

The Athletic's Jason Kendall appeared to float the possibility of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins staying in the NFC South for the 2025 season.

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Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot

Falcons Urged to Shake Up Organization Amid Kirk Cousins Fiasco

Radio personality Bill Shanks argued that the Atlanta Falcons should consider dismissing general manager Terry Fontenot because of how quarterback Kirk Cousins failed this season.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins

Falcons Make Final Decision on Kirk Cousins for Week 16

The Atlanta Falcons announced Tuesday night their plan behind center for the rest of the 2024 NFL season.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins

3-Time Super Bowl Winner Blasts Falcons QB Kirk Cousins: 'It's Over'

FOX Sports analyst and 3-time Super Bowl champion offensive lineman Mark Schlereth argued that the Kirk Cousins era with the Atlanta Falcons is finished.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins

Falcons Strangely Improve Position in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings

The Atlanta Falcons moved up in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings after beating the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 on Monday night.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins

Falcons Leave Social Media Unimpressed Despite Ending 4-Game Losing Streak

Atlanta Falcons fans and pundits expressed their displeasure during Week 15 even though the team ended their long losing streak.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins

Falcons' Margin for Error Razor Thin Entering Monday Night Matchup

The Atlanta Falcons could win the rest of their games and would still need help to make the 2024-25 NFL playoffs.

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder

Desmond Ridder Trending Toward Starting vs. Falcons

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell didn't practice for the second straight day ahead of the Monday night matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby

Maxx Crosby, Raiders QB Misses Practice Ahead of Falcons Showdown

The Las Vegas Raiders had a few key players not practice Thursday ahead of their matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris

Falcons Could Be Part of International Series History in 2025

The AJC's D. Orlando Ledbetter speculated that the Atlanta Falcons could be part of history, playing the first NFL regular season game in a new city next season.

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