Falcons Audible Presented By At&t

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 (00:04:46): Why this should be considered a missed opportunity (00:06:20): How turnovers, red-zone opportunities impacted game (00:10:05): Breaking down Taylor Heinicke’s first Falcons start (00:15:45): How to get your BOGO Big Zax Snax deal (00:17:10): Younghoe Koo’s performanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Smith and Ridder. They also break down Taylor Heinicke’s performance in the second half and the costly explosive plays allowed by the defense. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, what’s coming up on Falcons Final Whistle (00:01:48): What Arthur Smith, Desmond Ridder said about halftime QB switch (00:10:15): Evaluating Taylor Heinicke’s performance versus Titans (00:21:20): On defensive effort that allowed four explosive TDs (00:26:05): Why Falcons continue to hover near .500See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 - Intro01:21 - Topics 01:45 - Favorite play of the game05:57 -  Where are we now, and where is the ceiling?22:03 - Keys to victory vs TitansSee 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 what needs to get fixed and how close they are to being pretty darn good. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, takeaways from big win in Tampa (00:05:55): Why winning games with so many turnovers is not sustainable (00:08:13): Breaking down Desmond Ridder’s turnovers, performance (00:10:58): Falcons run game without Bijan Robinson (00:14:35): How to evaluate a big win with some critical mistakes (00:19:00): How Desmond Ridder can help Falcons level upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/listener for privacy information.

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, Desmond Ridder’s interceptions and the fact that the Falcons are too often losing the turnover battle, and finish things off by honoring Calais Campbell after he secured his 100th sack. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, why Falcons missed opportunity to beat Washington (00:04:05): What Arthur Smith said about pivotal fourth-quarter moments (00:14:33): Why Falcons couldn’t overcome rushing issues (00:19:05): Why losing the turnover battle has proven so costly (00:24:15): How to get your BOGO Big Zax Snak from Zaxby’s (00:24:40): Calais Campbell’s 100th sackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 - Learning English & language of Football 15:46 - Getting First Start 19:20 - COVID & Importance of Family 21:30 - Draft night & representing Canada See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 drive, Younghoe Koo’s decisive field goal, Kyle Pitts, Drake London and another solid defensive performance by Ryan Nielsen’s crew. Timestamps (00:00:10): Intro, recapping how Falcons beat Texans (00:01:05): Evaluating Desmond Ridder’s performance vs. Houston (00:06:10): How Falcons found rhythm in the passing game (00:08:20): Breaking down game-winning drive, Younghoe Koo’s FG (00:12:58): Bijan Robinson proving human before going superhuman again (00:16:35): What must get better to beat Washington CommandersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the Falcons got to 2-2 06:35 - How fans can BOGO Big Zax snack at next home game 07:05- State of Atlanta Falcons Defense 12:05 - Bijan Robinson & the offense    15:45 - Areas to grow   27:50 -  Upcoming four game stretch vs. HOU, WASH, TB, TENSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 on track vs Jaguars  20:30 - Keys to Week 4 Falcons victory over Jaguars  26:51 - NFC South overviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 end. They also take a look at what must improve as the Falcons head into a crucial Week 4 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Timestamps (00:00:10): Intro, what went wrong vs. Lions (00:02:10): Why Falcons weren’t able to play complementary football (00:04:20): Why couldn’t Falcons find offensive rhythm (00:09:18): Breaking down Desmond Ridder’s performance vs. Lions (00:12:50): The good and just-okay from Falcons defensive performance (00:17:45): What must improve vs. Jaguars; difference between perfect and complete gamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.