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Michael Penix Michael Penix Surgery goes well Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 11:23 AM Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that Penix (knee) underwent full reconstructive surgery to address the partially torn ACL in his left knee on Tuesday and experienced no complications with the procedure, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Analysis: Penix faces a nine-month recovery timetable as a result of the procedure. The 25-year-old quarterback has now undergone ACL reconstructive surgeries three times in his career, as he previously had procedures on his right knee in 2018 and 2020 while in college. He also suffered season-ending injuries to each shoulder in 2019 and 2021. Morris has said that the severe nature of Penix's injury will "100 percent" influence Atlanta to "make some different plans" at quarterback this offseason, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, though that could just as easily refer to the team prioritizing a reliable backup rather than bringing in actual competition for the starting role. Kirk Cousins will start the remainder of the season under center for the Falcons, but this offseason the team can exercise a potential 'out' for the final two season of his four-year, $180 million contract at the cost of a $35 million dead-cap hit. Atlanta doesn't currently hold any first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, which will limit the team's ability to maneuver in pursuit of a high-upside alternative at quarterback.
Drake London Drake London Considered doubtful for Week 13 Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 10:56 AM Falcons coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that London (knee) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jets, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: London didn't practice in any capacity ahead of being ruled out for Week 12, and he looks on track to miss a second consecutive game. The star wideout is nursing a PCL sprain suffered during Atlanta's overtime loss to the Panthers in Week 11. London will still have three opportunities to return to practice in some capacity before Atlanta has to assign him an official injury designation for Sunday's game against New York, but any recovery progress made could speak more to his chances of returning Week 14 versus the Seahawks.
Charlie Woerner Charlie Woerner Three grabs in win Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 8:00 AM Woerner caught all three of his targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Saints. Analysis: Woerner's three targets, three catches and 24 yards were all season highs for the sixth-year tight end. The 28-year-old played 34 of Atlanta's 56 offensive snaps, behind starter Kyle Pitts (53) and ahead of Feleipe Franks (3). Despite the slight uptick in usage in the passing game, Woerner is not a viable option for fantasy purposes going forward. Next up for the Falcons is a matchup against the Jets in Week 13.
KhaDarel Hodge KhaDarel Hodge Not targeted in Week 12 Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 7:53 AM Hodge failed to record a single target in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Saints. Analysis: Hodge was a nonfactor against the Saints, and the wideout has now been held without a catch in all but one game this season. The 31-year-old played just five of the Falcons' 56 offensive snaps Sunday, the fewest of any wide receiver who saw action on offense. Hodge remains far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 13 road matchup against the Jets.
Bijan Robinson Bijan Robinson Gains over 100 yards from scrimmage Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 7:59 PM Robinson took 14 carries for 70 yards while corralling both of his targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over New Orleans. Analysis: Robinson failed to replicate last week's two-score effort against the Panthers, but he stayed above the century mark in total yards with an efficient day as both a runner and receiver. Backfield mate Tyler Allgeier garnered 13 touches, but his production was dwarfed by Atlanta's starter after finishing with just 49 yards from scrimmage. Robinson's success with QB Kirk Cousins under center Sunday helped quell concerns from fantasy managers regarding a potential dip in production after Michael Penix (knee) was placed on injured reserve this past week. Robinson should continue to be treated as an RB1 in fantasy for next Sunday's favorable matchup against the Jets.
Casey Washington Casey Washington Healthy scratch vs. NOLA Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:10 PM Washington (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints. Analysis: Even with Drake London (knee) sidelined for Sunday's game, Washington will be a healthy scratch for Week 12, with the latter seeing less playing time on offense as of late. With London and Washington inactive, the Falcons will go with five active wide receivers in Darnell Mooney, David Sills, KhaDarel Hodge, Jamal Agnew and Dylan Drummond. Washington's next chance to play is Week 13 against the Jets on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Michael Penix Michael Penix Surgery coming this week Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 7:24 AM Penix is scheduled to undergo full reconstructive ACL surgery on his left knee in Los Angeles during the upcoming week and is expected to face a nine-month recovery, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Analysis: With Penix set for season-ending surgery, Kirk Cousins will take over as the Falcons' new starting quarterback beginning with Sunday's game in New Orleans. Even though Penix's estimated nine-month recovery timeline would give him a chance to be ready to play by Week 1 of the 2026 campaign, head coach Raheem Morris acknowledged that Penix's medical history will likely prompt the team to make alternative plans at quarterback -- whether that's retaining Cousins or bringing aboard someone else -- this coming offseason as a safeguard. During his time in college, Penix previously underwent surgeries to repair the ACL in his right knee in 2018 and 2020, and he also had two other seasons end early due to joint injuries to each of his shoulders.
Drake London Drake London Officially ruled out Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 1:05 PM London (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at New Orleans, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: He didn't practice at all this week, after suffering a PCL sprain toward the end of an overtime loss to the Panthers on Sunday. With London out for at least one game and QB Michael Penix (knee) done for the season, Atlanta will rely on the likes of QB Kirk Cousins and WRs KhaDarel Hodge and David Sills.
Easton Stick Easton Stick Serving as No. 2 quarterback Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 11:47 AM Atlanta signed Stick off its practice squad Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: Head coach Raheem Morris confirmed Wednesday that Stick will step in as Atlanta's new No. 2 quarterback, with Kirk Cousins elevating into the starting role after Michael Penix (knee) was officially placed on injured reserve after sustaining a season-ending partial tear of his ACL in this past Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss to Carolina. Stick's last NFL action came with the Chargers in 2023, when he appeared in five games and threw for 1,129 yards, three touchdowns and one interception while adding 144 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Drake London Drake London Not expected to play Week 12 Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 11:00 AM Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that he doesn't expect London (knee) to play Sunday versus the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: Morris noted that London wants to play Week 12, but the star wide receiver remains week-to-week, per Terrin Waack of the team's official site. London is dealing with a PCL sprain in his left knee, an injury he sustained in Atlanta's overtime loss to the Panthers this past Sunday. As long as London remains sidelined, all of Kyle Pitts, Darnell Mooney, David Sills and KhaDarel Hodge will be positioned for expanded roles in the passing game for new starting quarterback Kirk Cousins, who will line up under center rest of the 2025 campaign with Michael Penix (knee) slated for season-ending surgery.
Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Taking over for rest of season Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 10:48 AM The Falcons announced Wednesday that Cousins will take over as their starting quarterback beginning with Sunday's game at New Orleans after a second opinion confirmed that Michael Penix (knee) will require season-ending surgery to address a partially torn left ACL, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports. Analysis: Cousins already looked to be in line to start at least four games after the Falcons relayed Monday that Penix would be headed to injured reserve, but now that the 25-year-old quarterback has been confirmed to need season-ending surgery, Cousins' run atop the depth chart will be extended. Per Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com, head coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that Easton Stick will be signed to the 53-man roster to work as Cousins' backup, while Kyle Trask will replace Stick on the team's practice squad. Cousins hasn't been productive in limited opportunities this season, as the Falcons have scored just one touchdown across the 17 offensive drives he's led so far (not counting kneel-downs). Though he draws a favorable matchup for his second start of the season against the 2-8 Saints, Cousins will have to make do without one of his top pass-catching options in Drake London (knee), who is week-to-week with a PCL injury.
Michael Penix Michael Penix Needs procedure to repair ACL Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 10:24 AM The Falcons confirmed Wednesday that Penix sustained a partially torn ACL in his left knee during the team's Week 11 loss to Carolina, and he will require full reconstructive surgery to address the injury, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports. Atlanta officially placed Penix him on injured reserve. Analysis: Penix will face, at a minimum, a nine-month recovery upon going under the knife. As a result, Penix is unlikely to be a full participant in the Falcons' offseason program, and his status for Week 1 of the 2026 campaign could also be in jeopardy. In addition to damaging his ACL, Penix also aggravated the pre-existing bone bruise in the knee. Even before going down with the injury Sunday, the 2024 first-round pick already had a checkered medical history, as he required surgeries to repair the ACL in his right knee in 2018 and 2020, and he also had college seasons end early in 2019 and 2021 due to shoulder injuries. Kirk Cousins will lead Atlanta under center for the remainder of the 2025 season, and the team will likely enter the offseason with additional incentive to secure a capable backup option behind Penix. The 25-year-old will finish his second professional campaign having completed 166 of 276 pass attempts (60.1 percent) for 1,982 yards (7.2 YPA), nine touchdowns and three interceptions to go with 70 yards and another score on 21 carries over his nine starts.
Darnell Mooney Darnell Mooney Targeted seven times in Week 11 Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 9:25 AM Mooney caught three of seven targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Panthers. Analysis: Sunday's contest marked the second time that Mooney caught multiple passes in a game since Week 7. The veteran wideout, however, was unable to turn these touches into significant production. Mooney's underwhelming performances this season have been a major disappointment, but he has the opportunity to see more involvement in the games passing attack with teammate Drake London (knee) considered week-to-week with a sprained PCL suffered in Week 11. The 28-year-old Mooney will step into the No. 1 spot on the wide receiver depth chart, so he should see a significant uptick in targets in the passing attack. With that said, he'll be catching passes from quarterback Kirk Cousins, as Michael Penix (knee) is on injured reserve. Mooney will look to make the most of his opportunity when the Falcons visit the Saints in Week 12.
Drake London Drake London Labeled as week-to-week Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 3:00 PM Coach Raheem Morris said Monday that London (knee) is considered week-to-week, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports. Analysis: "He could come back and feel much better," Morris said. "We just don't know." London reportedly suffered a sprained PCL in Sunday's overtime loss to the Panthers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It sounds like London will miss at least next Sunday's game against New Orleans, but Morris wasn't ready to rule his star receiver out for that contest. Kyle Pitts, Darnell Mooney, David Sills, KhaDarel Hodge and Carlos Washington will all be in line for bigger pieces of the target pie in Atlanta while London is sidelined.
Michael Penix Michael Penix Officially placed on IR Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 12:24 PM The Falcons will place Penix (knee) on injured reserve. Analysis: "We are working through the medical process to determine the severity of the injury," the Falcons said in a statement Monday. "[Penix] will be placed on the reserve/injured list and miss a minimum of four games. With the move, Kirk Cousins will assume the starting quarterback role for the Falcons at this time." It's been reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that Penix aggravated an existing bone bruise and knee sprain while also suffering damage to the ACL in his left knee, the same one in which Penix already had the ACL reconstructed twice previously during his college days. Penix won't be eligible to return until Week 16 against the Cardinals at the earliest.
Michael Penix Michael Penix Will be placed on injured reserve Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 11:40 AM Penix (knee) will be placed on injured reserve after he aggravated a bone bruise and knee sprain and sustained damage to his ACL in Sunday's loss to the Panthers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Analysis: Additionally, according to Rapoport, Penix may need ACL reconstruction, which would obviously end his season and come with a lengthy rehab. However, it sounds like Penix is seeking additional opinions on the injury. With Penix expected to head to injured reserve, Kirk Cousins would be in line to start at least the next four games, and Penix would be ineligible to play before Week 16. The 3-7 Falcons have lost five straight games, and their season is circling the drain quickly. It may already be at the point that bringing Penix back at the end of the season wouldn't be worth it.
Michael Penix Michael Penix Believed to have partially torn ACL Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 11:30 AM Penix is believed to have suffered a season-ending partially torn ACL in Sunday's overtime loss to the Panthers, James Palmer of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Things continue to sound ominous for Penix, who was forced to exit Sunday's Week 11 loss to Carolina in the second half with a knee injury. Signs are pointing toward Penix missing the remainder of the 2025 season, though he's currently seeking a second opinion on the injury. Kirk Cousins appears to be in line to start next Sunday against the Saints and potentially beyond. Penix has already torn the ACL in his left knee twice throughout his playing career, dating back to college.
Drake London Drake London Expected to miss Week 12 Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 10:27 AM London (knee) has been diagnosed with a sprained PCL and is expected to miss next Sunday's game against the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Analysis: London could also miss additional time beyond that contest. With Atlanta's top wideout looking doubtful for Week 12, there would be additional pressure on Darnell Mooney to turn his poor season around, while David Sills, KhaDarel Hodge and Carlos Washington might also see additional work. Falcons pass-catchers will also likely be working with Kirk Cousins after Michael Penix suffered a potentially season-ending knee injury in a Week 11 loss to the Panthers.
Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins May start rest of season Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 10:16 AM Cousins could serve as Atlanta's starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2025 campaign with Michael Penix (knee) feared to have sustained a season-ending injury during Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss to the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Analysis: Cousin entered Sunday's loss in the third quarter, completing six of 14 passes for 48 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions while gaining two yards on one carry. Previously, Cousins started in Week 8 against the Dolphins with Penix sidelined due to a bone bruise, completing 21 of 31 pass attempts for 173 yards and again being held without a TD or INT. Penix is reportedly seeking a second opinion on his knee injury, but if his season is indeed over, Cousins will take over under center beginning in New Orleans next week. At this stage of his career, the 37-year-old signal-caller hasn't yet demonstrated enough fantasy upside to warrant fantasy consideration in single-QB formats, and his prospects will be further diminished if Drake London (knee) also misses time.
Michael Penix Michael Penix Season-ending injury feared Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 10:03 AM The Falcons believe the knee injury Penix suffered during Sunday's overtime loss to the Panthers could be season-ending, though the quarterback will seek a second opinion, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Analysis: Penix was initially reported to have aggravated a bone bruise that forced him to miss a Week 8 contest versus the Dolphins, but the injury instead appears to be far more significant. He already suffered two ACL tears in his left knee during college. If the second-year quarterback is indeed done for the year, he will wrap up 2025 with a 60.1 percent completion rate, 1,982 passing yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions in nine games, in addition to 21 carries for 70 yards and a score. Veteran backup Kirk Cousins looks slated to draw another start on the road against New Orleans in Week 12 at the very least, and he could handle the No. 1 role for the remainder of the campaign.