2025 Atlanta Falcons season

Last updated

2025 Atlanta Falcons season
Owner Arthur Blank
General manager Terry Fontenot
Head coach Raheem Morris
Home stadium Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Results
Record8–9
Division place3rd NFC South
PlayoffsDid not qualify
Pro Bowlers G Chris Lindstrom
RB Bijan Robinson
Uniform
Atlanta Falcons Uniforms 2023-Present.png

The 2025 season was the Atlanta Falcons' 60th in the National Football League (NFL), their ninth playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, their fifth and final under the leadership of general manager Terry Fontenot and their second and final under head coach Raheem Morris. The Falcons failed to improve on their 8–9 record from last season and were eliminated from playoff contention following a Week 14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, extending a seven-year absence from the playoffs and their eight-year NFC South title drought. Their 4–9 start is their worst since they also started 4–9 in 2020.

Contents

Ironically, their matchup versus the New Orleans Saints in the regular season finale determined the NFC South champion, as a victory by Atlanta created a three-way title favorable to Carolina. Had the Falcons lost, Tampa Bay would have won the division instead. Hours following their Week 18 win over New Orleans, both head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot were relieved of their duties in Atlanta. [1] [2] A day later, owner Arthur Blank promoted Greg Beadles to CEO of the Atlanta Falcons, effectively replacing Rich McKay. [3]

Draft

2025 Atlanta Falcons draft selections
RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
1 15 Jalon Walker DE Georgia
26 James Pearce Jr. DE Tennessee From Rams [a]
246Traded to the Los Angeles Rams [a]
377Traded to the New England Patriots [b]
96 Xavier Watts S Notre Dame From Eagles
101Traded to the Philadelphia Eagles From Rams [a]
4118 Billy Bowman S Oklahoma
5—Selection forfeited [c]
6190Traded to the Los Angeles Rams [d]
7218 Jack Nelson OT Wisconsin From Browns via Chargers [e]
229Traded to the Philadelphia Eagles [f]
242Traded to the Los Angeles Rams [a] From Rams [d]
2025 Atlanta Falcons undrafted free agents
NamePositionCollegeRef.
Simeon Barrow Jr. DL Miami (FL) [10]
Cobee Bryant CB Kansas
Nathan Carter RB Michigan State
Joshua Gray OL Oregon State
Nick Kubitz LB North Dakota State
Dontae ManningCB Oregon
Nick Nash WR San Jose State
Joshua Simon TE South Carolina
Quincy Skinner Jr. WR Vanderbilt
Malik Verdon LB Iowa State
Jordan Williams OT Georgia Tech

Draft trades

    Staff

    2025 Atlanta Falcons staff

    Front office

    • Owner/chairman – Arthur Blank
    • President/CEO – Greg Beadles
    • General manager – Terry Fontenot
    • Assistant general manager – Kyle Smith
    • Vice president of football operations/player personnel – Ryan Pace
    • Director of college scouting – Adetokunbo Abanikanda
    • Assistant director of college scouting – Michael Ross
    • Director of coaching operations – Brian Griffin
    • Senior director of football administration – Chris Olsen
    • Senior personnel executive – Ruston Webster

    Head coaches

    Offensive coaches

    		Defensive coaches

    Special teams coaches

    • Special teams coordinator – Marquice Williams
    • Assistant special teams – Steven King

    Strength and conditioning

    • Director of Player Performance – John Griffin
    • Assistant director of strength & conditioning – Paul Constantine
    • Assistant director of strength & conditioning – Erik Jernstrom
    • Assistant director of strength & conditioning – Josh Nelson

    Final roster

    2025 Atlanta Falcons roster
    Quarterbacks (QB)

    Running backs (RB)

    Wide receivers (WR)

    Tight ends (TE)

    		 Offensive linemen (OL)

    Defensive linemen (DL)

    		 Linebackers (LB)

    Defensive backs (DB)

    Special teams (ST)

    		 Practice squad

    Reserve

    Rookies in italics
    53 active, 16 reserve, 17 practice squad (1 exempt)

    Preseason

    WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
    1August 8 [g] Detroit Lions L 10–170–1 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
    2August 15 Tennessee Titans L 20–230–2Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
    3August 22at Dallas Cowboys L 13–310–3 AT&T Stadium Recap

    Regular season

    Schedule

    WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
    1 September 7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 20–230–1 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
    2 September 14at Minnesota Vikings W 22–61–1 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
    3 September 21at Carolina Panthers L 0–301–2 Bank of America Stadium Recap
    4 September 28 Washington Commanders W 34–272–2Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
    5 Bye
    6 October 13 Buffalo Bills W 24–143–2Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
    7 October 19at San Francisco 49ers L 10–203–3 Levi's Stadium Recap
    8 October 26 Miami Dolphins L 10–343–4Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
    9 November 2at New England Patriots L 23–243–5 Gillette Stadium Recap
    10 November 9 at Indianapolis Colts L 25–31 (OT)3–6 Flag of Germany.svg Olympiastadion (Berlin) Recap
    11 November 16 Carolina Panthers L 27–30 (OT)3–7Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
    12 November 23at New Orleans Saints W 24–104–7 Caesars Superdome Recap
    13 November 30at New York Jets L 24–274–8 MetLife Stadium Recap
    14 December 7 Seattle Seahawks L 9–374–9Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
    15 December 11at Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 29–285–9 Raymond James Stadium Recap
    16 December 21at Arizona Cardinals W 26–196–9 State Farm Stadium Recap
    17 December 29 Los Angeles Rams W 27–247–9Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
    18 January 4 New Orleans Saints W 19–178–9Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap

    Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

    Game summaries

    Week 1: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Week 1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Buccaneers0107623
    Falcons733720

    at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

    Game information

    The Falcons open up their 60th season with a 23–20 loss to Tampa Bay, their first loss to the Bucs since 2023. It was mostly notable for a missed game winning field goal by Younghoe Koo, who would be subsequently released a few days after the game. Atlanta dropped to 0–1 as a result.

    Week 2: at Minnesota Vikings

    Week 2: Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Falcons6331022
    Vikings06006

    at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Game information

    The Falcons rebounded from their Week 1 loss with a strong defensive performance against Minnesota, thus improving their record to 1–1.

    Week 3: at Carolina Panthers

    Week 3: Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Falcons00000
    Panthers73101030

    at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

    Game information

    The Falcons were shutout for the first time since the 2021 season, with a 0–30 loss to Carolina. They fall to 1–2.

    Week 4: vs. Washington Commanders

    Week 4: Washington Commanders at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Commanders01061127
    Falcons10714334

    at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

    Game information

    The Falcons rebounded from their dismal performance against Carolina with a 34–27 win over Washington, their first win over the Commanders since 2018, snapping a four-game head-to-head losing streak. With the win, Atlanta entered their bye week at 2–2.

    Week 6: vs. Buffalo Bills

    Week 6: Buffalo Bills at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Bills707014
    Falcons1470324

    at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

    Game information

    The game marked the Falcons' first Monday night home appearance since 2018. [13] Running back Bijan Robinson delivered a career-best performance, rushing for 170 yards on 19 carries and adding six receptions for 68 yards, totaling 238 yards from scrimmage. [14] His night included an 81-yard touchdown run, the longest run of the season so far. [15] The Falcons defeated the Bills and improved to 3–2. [14]

    Week 7: at San Francisco 49ers

    Week 7: Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Falcons037010
    49ers0103720

    at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California

    • Date: October 19
    • Game time: 8:20 p.m. EDT/5:20 p.m. PDT
    • Game weather: Sunny, 74 °F (23 °C)
    • Game attendance: 71,217
    • Referee: Ron Torbert
    • TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    The 49ers proved to be too dominant for the Falcons, as they would win by ten points. This game snapped the Falcons' 2-game winning streak, dropping them to 3–3.

    Week 8: vs. Miami Dolphins

    Week 8: Miami Dolphins at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Dolphins71071034
    Falcons030710

    at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

    Game information

    Despite entering the game as touchdown favorites, the Falcons were crushed by the Dolphins. [16] With their second straight loss, the Falcons fell to 3–4 and 1–1 against the AFC East.

    Week 9: at New England Patriots

    Week 9: Atlanta Falcons at New England Patriots – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Falcons770923
    Patriots7143024

    at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

    Game information

    With their 9th loss to New England since 2001, the Falcons fell to 3–5 and 1–2 against the AFC East.

    Week 10: at Indianapolis Colts

    NFL International Series

    Week 10: Atlanta Falcons at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
    Quarter1234OTTotal
    Falcons7738025
    Colts130012631

    at Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany

    Game information

    The Falcons participated in the first regular season game held in Berlin, Germany. [17] Their defense struggled against Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for 244 yards and three touchdowns. His performance included an 83-yard touchdown run, the longest run of the season, and an 8-yard rushing score in overtime that sealed the Colts’ victory. Meanwhile, the Falcons’ offense faltered on third down, failing to convert any of their eight attempts (0 for 8). With their fourth consecutive loss, the Falcons fell to 3–6, their worst start since 2020, and 1–3 against the AFC. [18]

    Week 11: vs. Carolina Panthers

    Week 11: Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
    Quarter1234OTTotal
    Panthers7398330
    Falcons71406027

    at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

    Game information

    With the overtime loss, the Falcons were swept by Carolina for the first time since the 2013 season and fell to 3–7. [19]

    The Falcons’ defense allowed Panthers quarterback Bryce Young to complete 31-of-45 passes for 448 yards and three touchdowns, despite Young being escorted to the locker room late in the first quarter with a right ankle injury. His 448 passing yards set a Panthers franchise record for the most passing yards in a single game. [20]

    Week 12: at New Orleans Saints

    Week 12: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Falcons3130824
    Saints070310

    at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

    • Date: November 23
    • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST/3:25 p.m. CST
    • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
    • Game attendance: 70,005
    • Referee: Brad Rogers
    • TV announcers (Fox): Adam Amin, Drew Brees and Kristina Pink
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    With their first win in New Orleans since 2021, the Falcons snapped their five-game losing streak and improved to 4–7.

    Week 13: at New York Jets

    Week 13: Atlanta Falcons at New York Jets – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Falcons0710724
    Jets0771327

    at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

    • Date: November 30
    • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
    • Game weather: Cloudy, 43 °F (6 °C)
    • Game attendance: 70,012
    • Referee: Shawn Hochuli
    • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Megan Olivi
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    With their first loss to the Jets since 2013, the Falcons fell to 4–8 and finished 1–3 against the AFC East (1–4 against the AFC).

    Week 14: vs. Seattle Seahawks

    Week 14: Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Seahawks33171437
    Falcons33039

    at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

    Game information

    After a slow first half, the second-half kickoff was returned 100 yards for a touchdown by Seahawks returner Rashid Shaheed, initiating a Seahawks-dominated second half against the Falcons.

    With the loss, the Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention and clinched an eighth consecutive losing season, matching the longest such streak in franchise history. [21]

    Week 15: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Week 15: Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Falcons01401529
    Buccaneers767828

    at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

    Game information

    The Buccaneers took a 28–14 lead in the fourth quarter with 13:34 remaining; however, the Falcons began to mount a comeback. After a Falcons touchdown, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield threw an interception to Dee Alford, which led to another Falcons touchdown. A missed two-point conversion left the Buccaneers with a two-point lead. On the ensuing drive, the Buccaneers punted with two minutes remaining. On the final drive, the Falcons advanced down the field, converting a third-and-28 and a fourth-and-14, before kicker Zane Gonzalez hit a 43-yard game-winning field goal, overcoming the 28–14 deficit and 19 penalties.

    The Falcons committed 19 penalties, setting a franchise record. [22]

    Week 16: at Arizona Cardinals

    Week 16: Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Falcons3133726
    Cardinals1060319

    at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

    • Date: December 21
    • Game time: 4:05 p.m. EST/2:05 p.m. MST
    • Game weather: Sunny, 76 °F (24 °C) (retractable roof open)
    • Game attendance: 60,673
    • Referee: Land Clark
    • TV announcers (Fox): Jason Benetti, Brady Quinn and Sarah Kustok
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    With their second straight win, Atlanta improved to 6–9 and finished 4–5 on the road.

    Week 17: vs. Los Angeles Rams

    Week 17: Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Rams00101424
    Falcons7143327

    at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

    Game information

    With the upset win, the Falcons improved to 7–9 and finished 2–2 against the NFC West. Atlanta also improved to 3–0 since being eliminated from playoff contention on December 7.

    Week 18: vs. New Orleans Saints

    Week 18: New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Saints073717
    Falcons733619

    at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

    Game information

    With their fourth straight win, Atlanta swept New Orleans for the first time since 2016 (which allowed Carolina to clinch the NFC South) and they finished 8–9 for the second straight year. The Falcons also finished 3–3 against the NFC South and 4–4 at home. Despite the win, coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot were summarily fired after the game. [23]

    Standings

    Division

    NFC South
    		WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
    (4) Carolina Panthers 890.4713–36–6311380L2
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers 890.4713–36–6380411W1
    Atlanta Falcons 890.4713–37–5353401W4
    New Orleans Saints 6110.3533–34–8306383L1

    Conference

    NFC
    SeedTeamDivisionWLTPCTDIVCONFSOSSOVSTK
    Division leaders
    1 Seattle Seahawks West1430.8244–29–3.498.471W7
    2 [h] Chicago Bears North1160.6472–47–5.458.406L2
    3 [h] Philadelphia Eagles East1160.6473–38–4.476.455L1
    4 [i] Carolina Panthers South890.4713–36–6.522.463L2
    Wild cards
    5 [j] Los Angeles Rams West1250.7064–27–5.526.485W1
    6 [j] San Francisco 49ers West1250.7064–29–3.498.417L1
    7 Green Bay Packers North971.5594–27–4–1.483.431L4
    Did not qualify for the postseason
    8 [k] Minnesota Vikings North980.5294–27–5.514.431W5
    9 [k] Detroit Lions North980.5292–46–6.490.428W1
    10 [i] [l] Tampa Bay Buccaneers South890.4713–36–6.529.485W1
    11 [i] [l] Atlanta Falcons South890.4713–37–5.495.449W4
    12 Dallas Cowboys East791.4414–24–7–1.438.311L1
    13 New Orleans Saints South6110.3533–34–8.495.333L1
    14 Washington Commanders East5120.2943–33–9.507.388W1
    15 New York Giants East4130.2352–42–10.524.478W2
    16 Arizona Cardinals West3140.1760–63–9.571.422L9

    Notes

    1. 1 2 3 4 The Falcons traded a second-round selection (46th overall), a seventh round selection (242nd overall) and a 2026 first round selection in exchange for the 26th overall pick and a third round selection (101th overall) [4]
    2. ↑ The Falcons traded a third-round selection (77th overall) to the New England Patriots in exchange for LB Matthew Judon. [5]
    3. ↑ The Falcons forfeited their fifth-round selection as punishment for "improper contact" with QB Kirk Cousins, WR Darnell Mooney and TE Charlie Woerner in violation of the league's anti-tampering policy. [6]
    4. 1 2 The Falcons traded a sixth-round selection (190th overall) to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a seventh-round selection (242nd overall) and WR Van Jefferson. [7]
    5. ↑ The Falcons traded QB Taylor Heinicke to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a conditional seventh-round selection (218th overall). [8]
    6. ↑ The Falcons traded a seventh-round selection (229th overall) to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for DE Kentavius Street. [9]
    7. ↑ Due to an injury involving Morice Norris, the game was suspended with over 6 minutes to go in the fourth quarter. [11] The game was officially recorded as having been suspended with almost 15 minutes left in the quarter. [12]
    8. 1 2 Chicago finished ahead of Philadelphia based on head-to-head victory.
    9. 1 2 3 Carolina finished ahead of Tampa Bay and Atlanta based on head-to-head record (Carolina 3–1 to Tampa Bay 2–2 and Atlanta 1–3).
    10. 1 2 LA Rams finished ahead of San Francisco based on common games (LA Rams is 9–3 against Arizona, Atlanta, Carolina, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Seattle, Tampa Bay and Tennessee, while San Francisco is 8–4 against the same teams).
    11. 1 2 Minnesota finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head sweep.
    12. 1 2 Tampa Bay finished ahead of Atlanta based on common games (Tampa Bay is 6–6 against Arizona, Buffalo, Carolina, LA Rams, Miami, New England, New Orleans, NY Jets, San Francisco and Seattle, while Atlanta is 5–7 against the same teams).

    References

    1. ↑ "Falcons fire coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot". January 4, 2025.
    2. ↑ Kendall, Josh; Russini, Dianna (January 5, 2026). "Falcons fire head coach Raheem Morris, general manager Terry Fontenot: Source". The New York Times . ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved January 5, 2026.
    3. ↑ "A letter from Owner and Chairman Arthur M. Blank". Atlanta Falcons . Retrieved January 5, 2026.
    4. ↑ Jackson, Stu (April 25, 2025). "READ: Rams trade No. 26 pick and No. 101 pick to Falcons". TheRams.com. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
    5. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (August 14, 2024). "Falcons agree to terms with New England to acquire pass rusher Matthew Judon, pending physical". atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
    6. ↑ Raimondi, Marc; McManus, Tim (June 13, 2024). "Falcons forfeit pick for tampering; Eagles cleared". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
    7. ↑ Bair, Scott (October 10, 2023). "Falcons acquire WR Van Jefferson in trade with Rams". atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
    8. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (August 28, 2024). "Falcons trade quarterback Taylor Heinicke to Chargers". atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
    9. ↑ Waack, Terrin (October 30, 2023). "Falcons acquire defensive lineman Kentavius Street in trade with Eagles". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
    10. ↑ Waack, Terrin (April 28, 2025). "Falcons agree to terms with 11 undrafted free agents". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
    11. ↑ Press, The Associated (August 9, 2025). "NFL preseason game ends early after serious injury to Detroit Lions' Morice Norris". NPR. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
    12. ↑ "National Football League Game Summary - Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons" (PDF). NFL. August 8, 2025. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 9, 2025. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
    13. ↑ Chapman, Garrett (October 13, 2025). "Falcons Elevate Pair of Players Ahead of Monday Night Football". SI. Archived from the original on October 14, 2025. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
    14. 1 2 "Falcons ride Robinson's 170 rushing yards, including 81-yard TD, to 24-14 win over Allen and Bills". ESPN. Associated Press. October 13, 2025. Archived from the original on October 14, 2025. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
    15. ↑ Trocchi, Bill (October 13, 2025). "Bijan Robinson's 81-yard TD run is longest rush in NFL this season on career night for Falcons star". Associated Press. Archived from the original on October 14, 2025. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
    16. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Vs. Atlanta Falcons". FanDuel. Archived from the original on November 4, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
    17. ↑ McKessy, Jack (November 9, 2025). "Has the NFL ever played a game in Germany? International series history". USA Today. Archived from the original on November 11, 2025. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
    18. ↑ "Taylor runs for 244 yards and 3 TDs for Colts in 31-25 OT win over Falcons in Berlin". ESPN. Associated Press. November 9, 2025. Archived from the original on November 11, 2025. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
    19. ↑ "Panthers stun Falcons after OT win, first season sweep since 2013". Queen City News. November 16, 2025. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
    20. ↑ Gantt, Darin (November 17, 2025). "Bryce Young breaks Cam Newton's single-game passing record, among others". Carolina Panthers. Archived from the original on November 18, 2025. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
    21. ↑ Ledbetter, Orlando (December 8, 2025). "5 things we learned from the Falcons' loss Sunday to the Seahawks". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on December 14, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
    22. ↑ Ledbetter, Orlando (December 12, 2025). "Falcons overcome penalty-filled game to defeat Bucs on last-second field goal". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
    23. ↑ "Starting over: Falcons move on from coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . January 4, 2026. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
    This page is based on this Wikipedia article
    Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
    Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.