The Falcons already made it clear that they won’t be having a "fire sale" by trading away the team’s top talent. Tell us your coronavirus story or send a tip here. Jones knows Atlanta has all the pieces and that they’re a better team than we saw on Sunday. The Falcons … All that being said, the Falcons still have to deal with the NFC South—which may be the toughest division in football in 2020. Seasons: 55 (1966 to 2020) Record (W-L-T): 365 … Falcons football is back, so it’s time to predict how the season will go. Jones joined the Falcons in 2011, when Atlanta traded five draft choices to the Cleveland Browns to move up 20 spots in the first round to choose the wide receiver. Which as we all know is when they play their best football. Falcons offense vs. Vikings defense: who wins this matchup. As of this writing, Jones is also tied for second in franchise history in receiving touchdowns with Terance Mathis. Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Dante Fowler is an upgrade on Vic Beasley and possibly a massive one, but is Todd Gurley going to be healthy and effective enough in Dirk Koetter’s notoriously running back-unfriendly offense to put him decisively ahead of Devonta Freeman’s production a year ago? The Cowboys won despite a pair of first-quarter fumbles by quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott ... setting up Atlanta’s first two touchdown drives. Falcons Injury Report: Takk McKinley out vs Vikings, Julio Jones likely to play. Julio Jones breaks Falcons franchise record for receptions, One reason to worry and feel confident about Falcons - Vikings. It would be enough to make the playoffs, which is all I care about. For the Falcons, they’re in a tough one. Could Atlanta instead consider trading a few contract-year veterans to save cap space and stockpile draft assets for the new regime? All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. This team has really beaten me down the past couple of years - I constantly go the optimistic route, and have been let down in back to back seasons as a result. I feel like this is a playoff team, but just barely. Couple that with a Saints squad which might be the most well-rounded in the NFL, and you’ve got a tough road to the postseason. Corner? Atlanta Falcons is a registered trademark of the Atlanta Falcons LLC. The Falcons will gift their next coach and GM a rebuilt offensive line and some stars, but there are deep holes here. Before becoming a pro, Jones was an All-State selection in 2006 and 2007 and the state’s Mr. Football, Class 6A Back of the Year and a Parade All-American in 2007 at Foley High School. Running back? Hopefully he’ll also get a win tonight, just for fun. Offensive line? Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. Going into the offseason, I was a big downer on the Falcons’ chances of reaching the postseason. Is Foye Oluokun going to be an improvement on De’Vondre Campbell? So be it. Goodwin recovered it after the ball went 10 yards. Welcome to Falcons Wire's European Union Experience. Just recently, the NFL released every team’s 2020 schedule and the Falcons have one of the toughest in the league. The onside kick that set up the comeback! Last year we did this same exercise, and you can read the glowing sense of optimism from all of the writers before the Falcons crushed us with another sub-.500 season. Julio Jones has broken yet another major franchise receiving record. What kind of shape did Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff leave the Falcons offense in? Monday marked the second straight season that Jones had broken a franchise record held by White. Falcons offense vs. Vikings defense: who wins this matchup? However, I still see a winning record and a Wildcard berth in this team’s future. Predicting the Falcons 2020 regular season record, One reason to worry and feel confident about Falcons - Vikings. The former Alabama standout’s first reception on Monday was his 809th with the Falcons, breaking the franchise record of 808 established by former UAB star Roddy White while playing for Atlanta from 2005 through 2015. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Guess what? This is the same answer as the last few years: Maybe. As we enter the 2020 season, very few are talking about the Atlanta Falcons. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Things could go great. Linebacker? © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. As is often the case when I’m the negative one, I’ll hope I’m wrong here. They are overlooked which means they can sneak up on teams. Playing the NFC West only adds to the difficulty. The 2020 season is the Atlanta Falcons' 55th season in the National Football League, their fourth playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and their sixth under head coach Dan Quinn. Atlanta Falcons Franchise Encyclopedia. Plus, exclusive news and analysis. Cowboys cornerback C.J. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones takes the field during player introductions before an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 13, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. It wasn’t. Falcons Injury Report: Julio Jones in, Takk McKinley ruled out, VIDEO: Falcons RB Todd Gurley's best runs from Week 5, Vikings rule out RB Dalvin Cook for Week 6, Matt Ryan shares tribute to Falcons beat reporter after sudden death, NFL Week 6: How to survive and advance in your knockout pool, Atlanta Falcons beat reporter passes away, Report: Falcons' positive COVID-19 test was from assistant coach, Falcons shut down facility after positive COVID-19 tests, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. (via @thecheckdown) pic.twitter.com/4RtilBgsa3. You can support your local news source. I think this team takes a step forward from the past two seasons, but many things will have to go well for them to do better than that, and given that these are the Falcons that does not seem like a safe bet. Here is a game-by-game breakdown of how their 2020 season is going to go. Sign up now for a free trial. How did it go all wrong in a matter of three years? Terrell and Marlon Davidson are going to have to catch their footing early because of a tough schedule early on in the season. © 2020 NFL Enterprises LLC. Defensive coordinator? When you look at how many quality players were added to all three teams (not the Carolina Panthers) it’s going to be tough. According to CBS Sports, Prescott is the first quarterback in NFL history with 400+ passing yards and three rush TD in the same game. Julio stays making dudes miss @juliojones_11 @AtlantaFalcons pic.twitter.com/kbqNSNf8ku. All rights reserved (About Us). Prescott briefly left the game in the second half to be evaluated for an injury but returned to complete the comeback. What's the likelihood of Matt Ryan leaving Falcons after 2020 season? However, the talent on this team is undeniable, and if Raheem Morris can continue the defense’s improvement from the end of 2019 we could have a possible contender on our hands. The draft class looks tremendous and is a big part of the reason I’m excited for the future of the Falcons, but it’s not hard to conclude that the team failed to take a massive step forward this offseason. Julio Jones has broken yet another major franchise receiving record. Will the Falcons consider trading contract-year veterans? The Falcons will gift their next coach and GM a rebuilt offensive line and some stars, but there are deep holes here. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. Complacency is the root of the downfall of Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff: Part I. Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff were on the verge of becoming one of the best head coach-general manager pairings in the league. The reasons were mainly due to coaching: I just don’t have faith in Dirk Koetter to get this offense where it needs to be, and I don’t trust that he knows how to run a Shanahan-style scheme effectively. In the second game of the 2019 campaign, Jones surpassed White’s Atlanta record of 10,863 receiving yards. I’m slightly nervous, because I’m pretty optimistic about this team. Julio Jones surpasses Roddy White in receptions, and now is the franchise leader in receptions and yardage. https://www.si.com/gambling/video/2020/05/04/falcons-win-total-2020 A unit that was 23rd in scoring and 20th overall. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust.
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