Falcons Audible Presented By At&t

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss Desmond Ridder stepping in as quarterback, the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and break down how the Falcons can find success on the road vs the New Orleans Saints.  00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Bye Week 01:43 - Topics 02:15 - Desmond Ridder 17:22 - Falcons loss to Steelers 18:13 - Keys to Atlanta Falcons victory vs New Orleans Saints 23:50 - NFC South & Playoff Contention See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Tori and Ashton break down the Falcons’ latest loss to the Steelers and how they can rebound well enough to capitalize on unique opportunity to win the NFC South despite recent struggles. Head coach Arthur Smith said changes will be made during the bye week, and left the door open to a change at quarterback. We evaluate Marcus Mariota’s performance over the past few games and whether Desmond Ridder could provide a spark in crucial moments. Timecodes: (00:00:15): Intro, thoughts on loss to Steelers (00:05:28): Discussing Mariota, Ridder and possibility of making change at quarterback (00:15:30): Could Desmond Ridder provide a spark? Can he prove a long-term solution? (00:18:27): Pros and cons of making QB change, sticking with Mariota (00:22:05): Can Falcons make right changes, rebound and win NFC South?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to detail the wild journey to be present for the birth of his son and the Falcons game at Carolina on the same day, explaining how it all happened and how special the day was for him and his wife, Meggi. Then we go back in time to discuss being part of football royalty in the Matthews clan, including what his father Bruce Matthews' advice has meant to him as a kid and throughout a long and prosperous career. 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Greatest reaction to becoming a father  01:58 - Baby born on game day - unexpected adventure! 10:23 - Jake Matthews has an amazing wife 11:22 - Matthews family football history & Father 19:06 - Thankful for mom  21:04 - Playing in NFL against a family member 23:26 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Washington Commanders and break down how the Falcons can find success vs the Pittsburgh Steelers.  00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Topics 00:49  - First Reactions: Close Games 07:30 - Falcons offense vs Commanders 11:45 - Falcons Defense vs Commanders 16:30 - Keys to winning vs Pittsburgh Steelers 24:37 - UGA football - How ‘bout them Dawgs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Ashton Edmunds break down a difficult loss to the Washington Commanders, including a detailed look at the decisive drive where the Falcons fell just short after a Marcus Mariota pass was batted and intercepted in the end zone. We look at this game in detail and where the Falcons sit in the NFC South, which is still ripe for the picking. Timecodes: (00:00:10): Intro, takeaways on Washington loss, state of NFC South (00:03:50): Falcons must finish better to end season right (00:06:46): Breaking down final Falcons drive that fell just short (00:13:20): What to make of defensive effort, the good, bad and the clutch performance at the then (00:15:08): How Falcons fared without Kyle Pitts (00:18:24): Why Bucs loss doesn’t change perception of Falcons lossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons win over the Chicago Bears and break down how the Falcons can find continued success vs the Washington Commanders. They also dive into Cordarrelle Patterson’s record-setting return touchdown, as well as how injuries may cause adjustments among the Falcons team. 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Topics 01:12 - Quick Reactions: Cordarrelle Patterson 03:55 - Breaking down win vs Bears 09:47 - Injuries & Adjustments 14:20 - ATL vs WAS - Keys to Winning 23:38 - Story time: Unbelievable playsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney and Ashton Edmunds take a look back at the Falcons 27-24 win against the Chicago Bears. They break down Cordarrelle Patterson's 103-yard kickoff return for a touchdown - a play that broke an NFL record - as well as one of the best defensive performances the Falcons have had to date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rashaan Evans joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney on Falcons in Focus to discuss growing up on a ranch, chasing horses with his brother, why he Dean Pees think the same way and how he chose Alabama despite having a family full of distinguished Auburn alumni. 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - ‘Country boy’ - loving the outdoors 02:00 - Animal Lover & true country living 04:36 - Chasing horses to become faster 06:27 - Horseback riding  07:10 - Cordarrelle Patterson & orange overalls 08:54 - Family Rivalries & Legacy  09:43 - College declaration, a game-time decision 13:33 - How Evans’ Mom contributed to success at Alabama 15:04 - Supportive parents & studying Psychology    18:05 - Dean Pees’ coaching   21:53 - Privilege & joy of playing football  23:29 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Carolina Panthers and break down how the Falcons can rebound against the Chicago Bears. They also dive into the talk surrounding the Quarterback position, and what players have been outstanding thus far this season.  00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Topics 01:24 - ATL vs CAR, what happened? 11:42 - How the Falcons beat the Chicago Bears 21:14 - Standout players or units this season 25:15 - Story time: Jake Matthews is a dad!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney break down what went wrong against the Carolina Panthers, who seemed to beat the Falcons at their own game. They look at the team’s run defense, its rushing attack and the performance of Marcus Mariota, Kyle Pitts and the Falcons passing game. Arthur Smith also addressed Desmond Ridder so Scott and Tori do, too, and why it’s time to focus more on the Falcons stacking wins and less on NFC South standings after winning just one game in the last four.  Timecodes: (00:00:10): Intro, takeaways from a tough loss at Carolina, troublesome 1-3 stretch (00:06:19): How Panthers beat Falcons at their own game (00:08:17): Why wasn’t Falcons offense “clicking”? (00:13:20): Did Panthers defense find formula that works vs. Falcons? (00:18:04): Evaluating Marcus Mariota, what Arthur Smith, QB said about Thursday performance (00:22:40): Thoughts on putting Desmond Ridder in at quarterback (00:29:15): Why stacking wins is more important than division standingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and break down how the Falcons can rebound while on the road playing the Carolina Panthers.   00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Topics  00:33 - Must win? Yes or no? 02:11 - Chargers vs Falcons, what happened? 06:56 -Cordarrelle Patterson is back 10:23 - Atlanta Falcons Defense 15:31 - Keys to beating the PanthersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Ashton Edmunds look a last-second loss to the L.A. Chargers under a microscope and from a big-picture perspective, identifying where things went wrong and how it impacts the Falcons position in the NFC South. We break down why the Falcons ran well behind Tyler Allgeier and Cordarrelle Patterson, why Marcus Mariota struggled finding sync in passing game and what Ta’Quon Graham, Arthur Smith said about pivotal fumble. Timecodes: (00:00:10): Intro, thoughts on how winnable game slipped away (00:04:36): Impact of Falcons passing seemingly out of sync (00:08:32): Falcons run game is not the issue, working through heavy boxes (00:11:20): Issues with second, fourth quarters; causes for Falcons inconsistency (00:15:47): Breaking down the Austin Ekeler, Ta’Quon Graham fumbles (00:21:43): How loss impacts NFC South positioning (00:24:40): Looking ahead to massive game in CarolinaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen sits down with Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss life growing up on a Montana cattle ranch, his love for the Big Sky state and his improbable journey going a from a small school to the NFL. 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Valedictorian speech  01:35 - Growing up in Montana  03:31 - Cattle Ranching   09:10 - Positions you’ve played 10:41 - Montana Fan base 12:35 - Atlanta, Family & Football 14:51 - Troy Andersen’s Pro day 15:44 - Rapid fire questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons dramatic win over the Carolina Panthers and break down how the Atlanta Falcons can find continued success playing the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9.  00:00 - Intro 00:59 - Topics 01:10 - Finish the sentence, “That game was…” 03:00 - Atlanta Falcons Offense   08:28 - Atlanta Falcons Defense  15:08 - Roller coaster game ending 22:35 - Keys to beating the Los Angeles Chargers Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about what they mean for the weeks ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Ashton Edmunds break down what went right, what went wrong and how the Falcons emerged victorious from Sunday’s weird, wild overtime win over the Carolina Panthers. They go over that furious finish where the lead kept changing hands, plus things the Falcons simply have to fix if they’re going to stay atop the NFC South. They also hone in on the value of Younghoe Koo, Marcus Mariota’s big moments and how much they missed A.J. Terrell. Timecodes: (00:00:10): Intro, making sense of that wild, wacky finish (00:05:49): Finding a way to win, fight through late mistakes (00:07:48): The value of Younghoe Koo on display (00:11:00): Identifying issues to be fixed from Panthers game (00:19:07): Evaluating Marcus Mariota’s performance, press conference (00:22:54): How Falcons can stay atop NFC SouthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons return man, running back and defensive back Avery Williams joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney for a candid conversation about life growing up on TV sets, with a mom who was a prominent TV producer and showrunner. He also talks about his time at Boise State, the mentality of a punt returner and what it means to have a “walk-on mentality.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons loss vs the Cincinnati Bengals and break down how the Atlanta Falcons can find success playing the Carolina Panthers in Week 8.  00:20 Topics 00:40 Good and the Bad 03:25 What happened & how Falcons improve 09:41 Atlanta Falcons Defense  13:52 Atlanta Falcons Offense  18:50 How to beat the Carolina Panthers 30:39 Halloween story timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was the Falcons loss to the Bengals loss bad matchup or something more? Scott, Tori and Ashton discuss what went wrong against Cincinnati, what to make of it and where the Falcons stand in an NFC South division that’s completely up for grabs. We also focus on the state of the Atlanta secondary, which operated most of the game without Casey Hayward and A.J. Terrell. Timecodes: (00:00:10): Intro, where things went wrong vs. Bengals (00:04:38): Was loss to Bengals a matchup problem or a sign of bigger issues? (00:08:35): Impact of A.J. Terrell loss (00:10:03): Impact of Falcons second quarter flurry and a pivotal, game-changing sequence (00:14:06): Are there issues with Falcons offensive imbalance? (00:18:48): What is the Falcons winning formula? (00:20:46): Where Falcons stand in wide-open NFC South after lossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons rookie OLB Arnold Ebiketie sits down with Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney for the Falcons in Focus podcast to share his story. Ebiketie came to the United States when he was 13 years old. Throughout the podcast, he thinks back to that time, recalling stories of his childhood in Cameroon and how sports helped him connect with people in a new country. Ebiketie (self-proclaimed "Doctor of pass rush")  also discloses Arthur Smith's nickname for him. 0:00 - Intro 00:20 - Doctor of pass rush 01:48 - AK the basketball star 03:27 - Derrick Tangelo friendship 05:30 - Love of singing & recording studio 06:58 - Moving from Cameroon 10:54 - Parents, scholarships & first jobs  14:00 - Starting as a LB & WR 16:22 - Draft Night experience 17:46 - How has your life changed since you’ve joined the NFL 20:12 - AK-47 nickname origins 21:20 - Rapid fire questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons win against the San Francisco 49ers, and break down how the Atlanta Falcons can continue to find success playing the Cincinnati Bengals on the road in Week 7. 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Topics 01:12 - Headline Reactions 03:46 - Marcus Mariota & offensive performance 09:13 - 3 phase football success 19:00 - Beating the Cincinnati Bengals 27:45 - NFC South status Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about what they mean for the weeks ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.