Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack break down the Falcons’ Week 10 loss to Arizona and where the team stands entering the bye. That discussion focuses on an uncertain quarterback situation, defensive inconsistency and what needs to be fixed for the Falcons to make a real run at the NFC South.   00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Analyzing loss & state of Falcons 07:32 Falcons QB Situation 15:29 -...

Falcons rookie defensive lineman Zach Harrison joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss life as a five-star, top-10 recruit and all the attention (both good and bad) that comes with it. The Ohio State product also details why he has always been into the NFL Draft, yet couldn't watch the year he was eligible and got selected by the Falcons. He also explains why support from a family that wasn...

Derek and DJ analyze player performance from the Falcons vs. Vikings matchup, talk about Taylor Heinicke's performance as the starting quarterback, identify the reoccurring problems that the Falcons have faced this season, talk about the keys to a Falcons victory against the Cardinals in week 10, and where the Falcons stand in the NFC South.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack break down the Falcons loss to the Minnesota Vikings, analyzing where things went wrong and why it should be considered a missed opportunity. Taylor Heinicke’s performance goes under the microscope, in addition to points off of turnovers and explosive plays given up by the defense. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, what went wrong in loss to Vikings (00:04:4...

Falcons punter Bradley Pinion joins Scott Bair and Terrin Waack to discuss his Punts for Purpose initiative and how a life-changing trip to Africa motivated him to get involved helping those in need living there. He also discussed how he got into punting -- he's never played another position -- his passion for rescue animals and things you might not know about his unique position. See omnystudio.c...

Derek, Dave, and DJ discuss Grady Jarrett's season-ending injury and the impact it will have on The Atlanta Falcons, break down the Falcons vs Titans matchup, talk about Taylor Heinicke stepping in week 8, the keys to a Falcons victory against the Minnesota Vikings, and delve into the X's and O's of special teams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney break down the Falcons' 28-23 loss to the Tennessee Titans on the latest episode of the Falcons Final Whistle podcast, presented by Zaxby’s. There’s a particular focus on the quarterback situation, after Desmond Ridder played the first half and Taylor Heinicke played the second. Scott and Tori present the details of that situation, as explained by head coach Arthur Sm...

Falcons receiver KhaDarel Hodge joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss his unorthodox path through college football and the NFL, a position switch and how growing up in a small Mississippi town helped shape him. He also details how he became a social media star through TikTok videos that have gone viral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ explore where the Falcons are now and where they could go, and dive into the keys to a Falcons victory against the Tennessee Titans in week 8.   00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Topics  01:45 - Favorite play of the game 05:57 -  Where are we now, and where is the ceiling? 22:03 - Keys to victory vs Titans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney break down a big win over the Tampa Bay Bucs that vaulted the Falcons into first place in the NFC South. They detail how the Falcons overcame three lost fumbles with goal-to-go to pull out a big win. Defense made another big stand to keep the Falcons in the game and gave them a chance to set up Younghoe Koo’s game-winner as time expired. We also go over...

Falcons cornerback joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss what it's like playing in his hometown and the ability to stay connected with a family that's so important to his success, plus the strong bond he shares with fellow defensive backs. He also details why he gives so much back to his alma mater, Westlake High School, a place that meant so much to him growing up. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Derek, Dave, and DJ break down the X’s and O’s of the Falcons vs. Commanders matchup, highlight the moment Calais Campbell recorded his 100th career sack in the NFL, and go over the NFC South standings and the keys to a Falcons victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in week 7. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Terrin and Tori break down a missed opportunity to beat the Washington Commanders, breaking down where things went wrong for the Falcons in their first home loss of the season. They focus on pivotal moments in the fourth quarter, including a decision to go for a 2-point conversion late, and some procedural issues uncharacteristic of Arthur Smith teams. They also look at the Falcons run game...

Falcons rookie left guard Matthew Bergeron joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss life growing up in Quebec, Canada, and how he was introduced to football, got a scholarship to Syracuse as a complete unknown and overcame a language barrier as a native French speaker after coming to the United States. 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Falcons French 101 02:46 - Journey from Canada to play in NFL  12:22...

Derek, Dave, and DJ break into the Falcons vs. Texans game identifying the game MVPs, matchup highlights, evaluating Desmond Ridder's performance, and discussing the keys to a week 6 victory vs the Washington Commanders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack break down the Falcons big, come-from-behind win over the Houston Texans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Demond Ridder’s role in it. The second-year quarterback silenced some skeptic with the best performance of his professional career, rebounding well after two subpar performances prompted questions about a possible QB change. We detail the game-winning dr...

Edge rusher Bud Dupree joins Scott and Tori to discuss life growing up in middle Georgia and the importance of being a role model to those from his community. He also discusses his business ventures outside of football, including a restaurant and a record label, and how he got a street named after him in his hometown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Tori and Terrin evaluate the good and the bad from the Falcons first four games, which produced a 2-2 record, in the latest episode of Falcons Final Whistle. They evaluate quarterback Desmond Ridder, running back Bijan Robinson and a stout Falcons defense, plus they identify what must improve heading into the next four-game stretch.    00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Topics 02:30 - Quick recap of how...

Derek, Dave, and DJ break down the Falcons vs. Jaguars game and highlight notable players, evaluate the Falcons losses and discover common themes that ran through both games, and discuss the path to redemption in week 5 as the Falcons prepare to face the Texans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss how family and his upbringing in Texas allowed him to thrive and realize his dream of playing NFL football. He also talked about his love of food and how Grady Jarrett has helped him thrive at the professional level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ discuss the positives and challenges during the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions matchup, how the Falcons can get back on track against the Jacksonville Jaguars while on the road in London, as well as take a brief look at the NFC South.    00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Topics 01:00 - Positives from Falcons vs Lions matchup 04:28 - Where Falcons faced challenges 13:18 - How to get back...

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack break down what went wrong in the Falcons’ 20-6 loss to Detroit in Week 3 and why they weren’t able to play the complementary football required to beat a team like the Lions. The offense couldn’t find rhythm in the passing game and didn’t have a run game to fall back on, creating a stagnant attack that struggled despite the score being close until the en...

Assistant head coach -- defense Jerry Gray joins Tori McElhaney and Scott Bair for a career retrospective, where he tells great stories from his days playing at Texas and his storied NFL career, followed by his journey through the coaching ranks before ending up here in Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ discuss the nostalgia of seeing the Atlanta Falcons in their throwback uniforms for week 2, shine a light on notable players from the Falcons vs. Packers game, break down the call that led to a Falcons victory, and discuss the challenges the Falcons may face in week 3 against the Lions and how to overcome those challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack detail how the Falcons were able to erase a two-score deficit in the fourth quarter and earn a late victory over the Green Bay Packers. They dive deep into the that comeback effort, which required positive contributions from the Falcons defense, quarterback Desmond Ridder and rookie offensive weapon Bijan Robinson. That discussion also focuses on Arthur...