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Learning from Atlanta's week 1 loss & looking ahead to SNF vs Minnesota | Falcons Audible Podcast
10/09/2025 Duration: 50minDerek, Dave, and DJ are back to breakdown the Atlanta Falcons 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. From Michael Penix Jr.'s performance to the special team struggles, thee guys give their thoughts as to where the game was won and lost. They then turn the page to Sunday Night Football vs the Minnesota Vikings and where the Falcons will have to improve in order to come away with a W. 0:00 - Intro1:56 - Biggest takeaways from Week 19:08 - Michael Penix Jr.'s performance20:54 - Special Teams struggles29:28 - Slow start for the run game35:00 - Turning the page to Minnesota43:50 - Where the game will be wonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The good and the bad from Week 1 | Falcons Final Whistle
08/09/2025 Duration: 28minFalcons Final Whistle is back for the 2025 season! Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney share their instant reactions to the Falcons dropping their season opener to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20. The loss raised questions about Atlanta's run game and the kicking situation, but it also provided reasons to believe the pass rush can be better and that Michael Penix Jr. is the answer at quarterback. Will and Tori discuss all of that and more in this episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We have a NEW show! The Friday Five feat. the 5 biggest things for 2025
05/09/2025 Duration: 31minWelcome to the Friday Five, the Falcons Friday show centered around five and fun! Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack kick off the show by reintroducing themselves to the listeners and then giving their 5 biggest "things" for the Falcons in 2025. 0:00 - Intro & Welcome to the Friday Five2:11 - Five things about us11:30 - Five big things about 202530:00 - Outro & Final 5-word predictionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Week 1 is FINALLY here! Keys to victory vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Falcons Audible Podcast
03/09/2025 Duration: 43minDerek Rackley and Dave Archer are PUMPED for the first week of the NFL regular season and the Atlanta Falcons' season opener vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They breakdown all the expectations on Atlanta this year as well as give their thoughts on the matchup with Tampa Bay. To finish it off, they share their keys to pulling out the win on Sunday. 0:39 - Intro & Captains4:15 - 2025 Expectations16:09 - Week 1 vs Tampa Bay27:12 - Matchups to watch & keys to the game42:45 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Can this roster make the playoffs? Plus more from Falcons' initial roster | Falcons Audible Podcast
27/08/2025 Duration: 35minDerek, Dave, and DJ react to the Atlanta Falcons' initial roster, sharing what stood out to them as the most interesting stories and the biggest surprises. They also talk about what the answer might to fill the offensive line holes, and finally discuss what needs to happen for this roster to make the playoffs this season. 0:26 - Intro & "actual" football4:45 - Biggest roster takeaways15:20 - Remaining roster questions23:00 - Pushing for the playoffs33:38 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Instant reactions to Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 initial roster + Offensive Line news
26/08/2025 Duration: 24minTori McElhaney & Terrin Waack join Will McFadden to share their first impressions of the Atlanta Falcons’ initial 53-man roster. From which bubble player they’re most excited to see on the team to where the biggest question marks remain, they break down every aspect of the roster to get you ready for week 1. 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Offensive Line news 5:35 - Vibe shift award 10:00 - Bubble players 14:10 - Surprise cut 18:20 - Biggest question marks 23:26 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kaleb McGary injury raises questions at OT & players on the 53-man bubble
21/08/2025 Duration: 30minKaleb McGary goes down in practice, and Will McFadden, Terrin Waack, and Tori McElhaney break down what that means for the Falcons moving forward. They address the questions that injury raises in the offensive line room as well as possible avenues the team could pursue. They then talk about the 4 players most "on the bubble" of making the initial 53-man roster, arguing for and against each one. Finally, they wrap up with who fans should be watching in Friday's preseason game vs the Dallas Cowboys. 0:00 - Intro & Injury News8:27 - On the Bubble: Clark Phillips III11:32 - David Sills V15:00 - Carlos Washington Jr.18:39 - DeAngelo Malone22:52 - Offensive line roster spots26:17 - Players to watch & OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Shockley's Irish accent, preseason standouts & looking ahead to the 53-man roster | Falcons Audible
19/08/2025 Duration: 30minDerek, Dave & DJ bring the energy to another episode of Falcons Audible, that starts with the crew getting pumped about the beginning of the college football season and what their alma maters can accomplish this year. Then they break down everything they've liked and disliked from the Atlanta Falcons' preseason play, including players that have stood out from the rest. They wrap things up by looking ahead to the 53-man roster and what the hardest decisions are going to be come cut-down time. 0:25 - Intro & College Football6:00 - Standouts from preseason play21:35 - Looking ahead to 53-man roster29:21 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The players who stood out (& didn't) in the second preseason game | Falcons Final Whistle
18/08/2025 Duration: 18minFalcons Final Whistle is back! Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney sat down after Atlanta's second preseason game to introduce a new format for the show and share their thoughts on Falcons-Titans. They go through the offensive and defensive players who impressed, and those who still have work to do to make the roster. They also share their thoughts on whether the Falcons should play their starters in the final preseason game and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chris Long says the Falcons are "must watch" TV & explains why the defense can improve
15/08/2025 Duration: 20minNFL legend Chris Long joins the show to preview the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 season. He shares his thoughts on Michael Penix Jr. and why it's so hard to tackle Bijan Robinson, as well as why Leonard Floyd is the perfect addition to this new look Falcons defense. Finally, he plays a little adjective roulette with Will McFadden to decide how best to describe the 2025 Atlanta Falcons. 0:00 - Intro & Matt Ryan4:00 - Expectations in Atlanta6:10 - Penix & the offense10:15 - Falcons defense & Jeff Ulbrich16:30 - Adjective roulette & OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What you need to watch for in the Falcons' next preseason game + Wes Durham shares his 2025 insights
13/08/2025 Duration: 41minWill, Terrin & Tori give you an in-depth update on who's been making the biggest moves throughout AT&T Training Camp as well as where they think the team needs to improve the most. They give a report after an intense second day of joint practices with Tennessee and who needs to show up in this Friday's preseason game. 0:00 - Intro & Preseason game 15:45 - Joint practices with Tennessee12:30 - Who to watch this Friday16:30 - Wes Durham joins the show18:08 - Preseason observations24:40 - Michael Penix Jr. & the offense39:00 - Making the playoffs & OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Learning from Atlanta's first preseason game + joint practices with Titans | Falcons Audible Podcast
12/08/2025 Duration: 32minDerek, Dave & DJ are back to break down everything they saw from the Atlanta Falcons in their first preseason game vs the Detroit Lions. From rookies like James Pearce Jr. and Jalon Walker to familiar names like Demarcco Hellams and Ruke Orhorhoro, the guys examine everyone's performance from Friday's game and what the team needs to improve in preseason week 2. They also share their insights from joint practices with the Tennessee Titans and how valuable those reps are for the players who won't play in Friday's game. 0:00 - Intro0:58 - Morice Norris injury4:47 - NFL Preseason Week 18:00 - Falcons vs Lions Takeaways15:50 - Joint practices with Tennessee24:20 - Preseason game 2 vs Titans30:44 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Falcons' first scrimmage report + Brian Baldinger's Drake London hype
06/08/2025 Duration: 33minTerrin Waack, Tori McElhaney and Will McFadden come straight in from the Atlanta Falcons' first live scrimmage and get right into all of the highlights and storylines. From Penix's bomb to Ray-Ray McCloud III to Leonard Floyd turning up the heat, they cover the best things they saw and the players they saw shine the most. Brian Baldinger joins the show later to share his thoughts on how the Falcons have progressed throughout the offseason as well as why every fantasy owner should be looking at Drake London as WR1. 0:00 - Intro1:52 - Scrimmage notes & standouts15:40 - Preseason preview: Week 120:03 - Brian Baldinger on the Falcons Offense26:45 - Atlanta's new look defense32:30 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Does the preseason really matter? Plus new NFL rules & more! | Falcons Audible Podcast
06/08/2025 Duration: 26minDerek, Dave & D.J. are back to preview the Atlanta Falcons' upcoming preseason game vs the Detroit Lions. They debate the pros and cons of playing your starters in preseason games as well as what the biggest benefits are of having preseason games in general. The NFL also updated some rules and regulations, and the guys dive into how that will look different on Sundays for fans. 0:00 - Intro1:15 - Football is...back?3:15 - Importance of preseason games11:20 - Preseason preview: ATL vs DET16:20 - New rules & regulations25:00 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Robert Mays says the Falcons "could be a top 5 offense" & more updates from Training Camp
01/08/2025 Duration: 40minDave Archer joins Will McFadden to recap today's open practice and break down how to measure Michael Penix Jr.'s improvement. They also talk about Jeff Ulbrich's new defensive mentality and how James Pearce Jr. has embraced that intensity. Later, Tori McElhaney is joined by The Athletic's Robert Mays to get his thoughts on the 2025 Atlanta Falcons and what needs to happen for the team to make the playoffs this year. 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Today's practice report 7:15 - James Pearce Jr. & Michael Penix Jr. 14:30 - Expectations for 2025 19:10 - Robert Mays joins the show 20:00 - Revamped Falcons defense 24:25 - Evolving the offense 29:48 - Examining Penix's game 33:30 - The Kyle Pitts enigma 39:00 - Playoffs picture & OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The pads are ON & the intensity is UP! Takeaways from AT&T Training Camp | Falcons Audible Podcast
30/07/2025 Duration: 36minDerek, Dave & DJ are back to give you all of the updates from Atlanta Falcons AT&T Training Camp. They cover everything from the developing wide receiver room to how the rookie edge rushers are looking, including whatever a "kerfuffle" is and whether or not it's something you love to see.00:00 - Intro03:49 - Training Camp Show Live06:40 - “Move in silence”10:15 - What has stood out from practice?15:41 - Developing Stories: Mooney, Chark & WRs20:57 - Emotions can turn ‘hot’ on the field27:06 - What is camp focus NOW?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dan Graziano says Michael Penix Jr. is "authentic" and "consistent"
29/07/2025 Duration: 32minTerrin Waack and Tori McElhaney join Will McFadden to break down the latest Atlanta Falcons training camp practices, including a Darnell Mooney update and a look inside the kicking competition. They also name their Camp Champs, which span from an "Edge with an edge" to an "old faithful" on the offensive side of the ball. Dan Graziano then joins the show to share all of his observations from AT&T training camp, including how Michael Penix Jr. has grown in his first year, what he likes about Drake London and how Atlanta can challenge Tampa Bay for the NFC South this year. 0:00 - Intro0:25 - First padded practice2:35 - Mooney injury update6:40 - Kicking competition9:27 - Camp Champ19:55 - Dan Graziano joins the show21:30 - Penix's leadership23:00 - Atlanta's WR room25:45 - Falcons new look defense29:32 - Bijan & 2025 expectations32:20 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Steve Wyche says there's "no excuse" for Atlanta this year & more from AT&T Training Camp
26/07/2025 Duration: 36minWill McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack share what they've seen from the 2025 Atlanta Falcons throughout the first few days of AT&T Training Camp. They share what the signing of WR DJ Chark means now that WR Darnell Mooney has been injured, as well as why it's okay that the defense won the day today. Steve Wyche of NFL Network then joins the show to share why he thinks Atlanta could be a contender in the NFC South this year. 0:00 - Intro0:49 - Darnell Mooney & DJ Chark4:57 - Saturday practice report12:15 - Camp Champ15:15 - Steve Wyche on Bijan Robinson18:45 - "No Excuse"22:11 - Defensive Line versatility28:13 - Maximizing Kyle Pitts31:48 - National perception & playoff push36:05 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Training Camp Kickoff! 6 things we NEED to see from the Falcons in 2025 AT&T Training Camp
24/07/2025 Duration: 29minTori McElhaney and Terrin Waack join Will McFadden to kick off coverage of the Atlanta Falcons 2025 AT&T Training Camp. After breaking down Raheem Morris' opening comments, they address both the vibes and expectations around the team coming into training camp. Finally, they dive into the 6 biggest things they NEED to see from the Falcons before week 1, from Kyle Pitts production to James Pearce Jr. & Jalon Walker's development. 0:00 - Intro1:10 - Raheem Morris' comments6:05 - Vibes & expectations10:27 - Things we NEED to see in training camp28:22 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Biggest Training Camp storylines, who has the most to prove & more! | Falcons Audible Podcast
24/07/2025 Duration: 41minFalcons Audible is BACK! Dave Archer and D.J. Shockley are back to preview the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 AT&T training camp. From the biggest storylines to the players with the most to prove, they give you everything you need to know for the start of training camp. 0:00 - Intro2:15 - Offseason activities6:00 - Training Camp memories10:45 - Having fans back at camp15:40 - Biggest storylines19:43 - Top position group battles25:40 - Players with something to prove30:30 - 2025 draft class expectations34:30 - Goals for 2025 training camp40:35 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.