As mentioned above, it does seem like receiver Drake London could finally return for the Falcons this week, after missing the previous four games with a knee injury. It does appear that a bug has swept through the Falcons locker room, as four different players were listed as having an illness on Thursday.

The Atlanta Falcons were hoping to emerge as a playoff contender in the NFC South division this season, but they have fallen flat on their face instead, posting a 5-9 record through their first 14 games. Not much has gone right for the Falcons this season, and the majority of their struggles revolve around second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Cousins said Wednesday he feels as if he's playing on an "expiring contract" even though he has two years left on his Atlanta deal.

Less than two years after signing Kirk Cousins and drafting Michael Penix Jr., the Atlanta Falcons are preparing to enter an offseason with a lot of quarterback uncertainty.

BIRMINGHAM – Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback AJ McCarron is trying his hand as a head coach. McCarron will replace Skip Holtz as the next head coach of the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions.

The Atlanta Falcons are a National Football League team that plays in the NFC South division. The Falcons have yet to win a Super Bowl title over the course of their history.

Amid another lost season for the Falcons, Kirk Cousins delivered a night he and his team won't soon forget. Atlanta rallied from 14 points down in the fourth quarter for a stunning 29-28 win over the Buccaneers. Zane Gonzalez nailed a 43-yard field goal as time expired to cap an incredible rally.

The Atlanta Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention after just 13 games, despite no one being above .500 in their division.

A single mother in metro Atlanta became a first-time homeowner today with the help of Falcons legend Warrick Dunn and Habitat for Humanity. It's the biggest Christmas gift she's ever received and one she'll never forget. Mother of two Quanta is still taking in the sight of her new home.

James Pearce Jr. is giving the Falcons hope with a dominant rookie season, making Atlanta’s risky trade for him look like a rare win.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/saints/onsi as Who Saints Fans Should Root For in Week 16 (Including Falcons). The New Orleans Saints certainly don't seem to be in contention for the top pick in the 2026 National Football League Draft any longer.