The Super Bowl showdown between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons is less than a day away. With that, it’s time to examine some keys for both teams as we approach the big game. We will go in-depth and examine just what both Atlanta and New England will need to accomplish in order to…
The Atlanta Falcons are first in points scored with 33.8 and second in yards with 415.8, making a case for one of the most explosive offenses in NFL history. Much of their offensive success could be credited to offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, who has come up with creative game plans for a talented group of…
As the Atlanta Falcons were moving the ball up and down the field at will against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game, the question arose within the walls of the Inside the Pylon Slack channel, “where does this Atlanta offense rank among the best in NFL history?” As I’ve mentioned in previous…
We have now passed the halfway point of the 2016 NFL season and one of the better games of the season so far came in Week 8, as the Atlanta Falcons beat the visiting Green Bay Packers 33-32 at the Georgia Dome. After the Packers went up 32-26 with just under 4 minutes left, we…
It’s not only in fantasy that there are lots of personnel mixes that can win – especially when formations come in to play. Mark Schofield takes a look at what the Atlanta Falcons are doing with their tight ends to find success. While scouting NFC wide receivers and tight ends for the Bleacher Report NFL1000 project, I…
Athleticism will get take a player far in the NFL but it won’t take him to the top. Despite being a combine superstar, Vic Beasley has struggled to translate his athleticism to NFL success. Jon Ledyard highlights how Vic Beasley’s spins and counters weren’t enough against Miami Dolphins tackle Ja’Wuan James. During Atlanta’s third preseason game, social…
The 2016 NFL season begins now, with 32 teams scheming to knock off the reigning champion Denver Broncos. The NFL Draft is just around the corner, but the first step in any offseason plan is to assess a team’s needs. Here we look at what the Atlanta Falcons team needs are. These reports were compiled with…
The ITP Mock War Room Draft moves into the second half of the first round as the Atlanta Falcons are on the clock. Despite spending a large amount of draft capital in recent years on offensive acquisitions, the Falcons offense sputtered at times in 2015. With several high-profile wide receivers on the board, this could…
Week 16 saw the last of the undefeated teams fall as the Carolina Panthers lost to the Atlanta Falcons. ITP The Podcast Volume 1.16 takes a look at this matchup, as well as several other top stories from this week in the NFL. Hosts Chuck Zodda and Mark Schofield are joined by Doug Farrar of…
The team that wins the turnover battle usually wins the game, and it’s no mystery why: whether a strip-sack on a well-designed blitz, a giveaway that shifts momentum, or a pick-six in overtime, few plays make more of a difference in winning and losing. Dave Archibald looks at how Indianapolis Colts linebacker D’Qwell Jackson walks…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been missing one key piece from their offense for most of this season. Despite this, their young quarterback has been improving, which is a good sign for this struggling franchise. Dave Archibald takes a look at Austin Seferian-Jenkins and the potential impact his return will have. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Austin…
Wall returns are relatively common in the NFL, with the punt return team setting up a wall of blockers for its returner in an effort to clear a path down one side of the field. Chuck Zodda looks at how the Atlanta Falcons inside wall return ended with an interesting twist against the San Francisco 49ers. With…
Brandon Thorn, from The Football Educator, guest writes this week to discuss how the 2015 Atlanta Falcons OL are the unsung heroes so far this season for head coach Dan Quinn’s squad. The purpose of this breakdown is to put a microscope on the offensive line, or as I affectionately refer to them as: the lifeblood of…
It has been a busy season for special teams. Fake punts, exciting returns, and now a Saints blocked punt. Chuck Zodda looks at how the New Orleans Saints put an early touchdown on the board in a play reminiscent of Steve Gleason’s magical block in 2006. The New Orleans Saints have had little to cheer…
The team that wins the turnover battle usually wins the game, and it’s no mystery why: whether a fumble that stakes an underdog to a lead, a giveaway that shifts momentum, or a game-saving pick, few plays make more of a difference in winning and losing. Dave Archibald looks at Robert Alford’s overtime pick six…
The Houston Texans and all-world defensive lineman J.J. Watt travel to take on the undefeated Atlanta Falcons in NFL Week 4. Dave Archibald has a two-part preview, focusing on the unstoppable Julio Jones in Part 1 and here, on the matchup between Devonta Freeman against the Texans linebackers. Freeman of the Hour While the back end of the Texans defense is…