2025 Atlanta Falcons season

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2025 Atlanta Falcons season
Owner Arthur Blank
General manager Terry Fontenot
Head coach Raheem Morris
Home stadium Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Results
Record3–2
Division place2nd NFC South
Uniform
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The 2025 season will be the Atlanta Falcons' 60th in the National Football League (NFL), their ninth playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, their fifth under the leadership of general manager Terry Fontenot and their second under head coach Raheem Morris. The Falcons will be looking to improve on their 8–9 record from last season, make the playoffs after a seven-year absence, and end their nine-year NFC South title drought. The Falcons started 3–2 for the third consecutive season.

Contents

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
5Selection 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) [7]
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

    Front office
    • Owner/chairman – Arthur Blank
    • CEO – Rich McKay
    • President – 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
    Support staff
    • Chief of staff/coaching operations – Steve Scarnecchia
    • Manager of coaching operations – Rob Dadona
    • Coordinator of coaching operations – Madison McDoulett
    • Coaching operations assistant – Donovan Ellison
    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

    Coaching staff
    Front office
    More NFL staffs

    Current 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

    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

    WeekDateTime (ET)OpponentResultRecordVenueNetworkRecap
    1 September 71:00 p.m. Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 20–230–1 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Fox Recap
    2 September 148:20 p.m.at Minnesota Vikings W 22–61–1 U.S. Bank Stadium NBC Recap
    3 September 211:00 p.m.at Carolina Panthers L 0–301–2 Bank of America Stadium Fox Recap
    4 September 281:00 p.m. Washington Commanders W 34–272–2Mercedes-Benz Stadium CBS Recap
    5 Bye
    6 October 137:15 p.m. Buffalo Bills W 24–143–2Mercedes-Benz Stadium ESPN Recap
    7 October 198:20 p.m.at San Francisco 49ers Levi's Stadium NBC
    8October 261:00 p.m. Miami Dolphins Mercedes-Benz StadiumCBS
    9November 21:00 p.m.at New England Patriots Gillette Stadium CBS
    10 November 9 9:30 a.m.at Indianapolis Colts Flag of Germany.svg Olympiastadion (Berlin) NFLN
    11November 161:00 p.m. Carolina Panthers Mercedes-Benz StadiumFox
    12November 234:25 p.m.at New Orleans Saints Caesars Superdome Fox
    13November 301:00 p.m.at New York Jets MetLife Stadium Fox
    14December 71:00 p.m. Seattle Seahawks Mercedes-Benz StadiumFox
    15December 118:15 p.m.at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Raymond James Stadium Prime Video
    16December 214:05 p.m.at Arizona Cardinals State Farm Stadium Fox
    17December 298:15 p.m. Los Angeles Rams Mercedes-Benz StadiumESPN
    18January 3/4TBD New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz StadiumTBD

    Notes

    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 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
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    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
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    at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

    Game information

    The Falcons were shutout for the first time since the 2021 season.

    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
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    Bills707014
    Falcons1470324

    at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

    Game information

    The game marked the Falcons' first Monday night home appearance since 2018. [11] 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. [12] His night included an 81-yard touchdown run, the longest run of the season so far. [13] The Falcons defeated the Bills and improved to 3–2. [12]

    Week 7: at San Francisco 49ers

    Week 7: Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
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    at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California

    • Date: October 19
    • Game time: 8:20 p.m. EDT/5:20 p.m. PDT
    • Referee: Ronald Torbert
    • TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
    • Preview

    Standings

    Division

    NFC South
    WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers 510.8331–03–1165151W2
    Atlanta Falcons 320.6000–22–2100100W2
    Carolina Panthers 330.5001–02–1132146W2
    New Orleans Saints 150.1670–01–3111160L1

    Conference

    SeedTeamDivisionWLTPCTDIVCONFSOSSOVSTK
    Division leaders
    1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers South510.8331–03–1.500.464W2
    2 Green Bay Packers North311.7001–02–0–1.435.526W1
    3 [h] [i] San Francisco 49ers West420.6673–04–1.556.458L1
    4 [h] Philadelphia Eagles East420.6671–13–1.569.604L2
    Wild cards
    5 [i] [j] [k] Seattle Seahawks West420.6671–12–2.556.458W1
    6 [j] [l] Detroit Lions North420.6671–11–1.414.333L1
    7 [i] [k] [l] Los Angeles Rams West420.6670–10–2.486.391W1
    In the hunt
    8 [m] Atlanta Falcons South320.6000–22–2.621.588W2
    9 [m] [n] Minnesota Vikings North320.6001–01–1.483.389W1
    10 [n] Chicago Bears North320.6000–22–2.500.417W3
    11 [o] Carolina Panthers South330.5001–02–1.471.382W2
    12 [o] Washington Commanders East330.5001–01–3.530.444L1
    13 Dallas Cowboys East231.4171–11–3–1.456.167L1
    14 [p] Arizona Cardinals West240.3330–22–2.500.333L4
    15 [p] New York Giants East240.3331–21–3.486.667W1
    16 New Orleans Saints South150.1670–01–3.556.333L1

    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) [1]
    2. The Falcons traded a third-round selection (77th overall) to the New England Patriots in exchange for LB Matthew Judon. [2]
    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. [3]
    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. [4]
    5. The Falcons traded QB Taylor Heinicke to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a conditional seventh-round selection (218th overall). [5]
    6. The Falcons traded a seventh-round selection (229th overall) to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for DE Kentavius Street. [6]
    7. Due to an injury involving Morice Norris, the game was suspended with over 6 minutes to go in the fourth quarter. [8] The game was officially recorded as having been suspended with almost 15 minutes left in the quarter. [9]
    8. 1 2 San Francisco wins tie break over Philadelphia based on conference record.
    9. 1 2 3 San Francisco wins tie break over Seattle and LA Rams based on head-to-head record.
    10. 1 2 Seattle wins tie break over Detroit based on strength of victory. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate LA Rams (see below).
    11. 1 2 Seattle wins tie break over LA Rams based on division record.
    12. 1 2 Detroit wins tie break over LA Rams based on conference record.
    13. 1 2 Atlanta wins tie break over Minnesota based on head-to-head victory. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate Chicago (see below).
    14. 1 2 Minnesota wins tie break over Chicago based on head-to-head victory.
    15. 1 2 Carolina wins tie break over Washington based on conference record.
    16. 1 2 Arizona wins tie break over NY Giants based on conference record.

    References

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    2. 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.
    3. Raimondi, Marc; McManus, Tim (June 13, 2024). "Falcons forfeit pick for tampering; Eagles cleared". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
    4. Bair, Scott (October 10, 2023). "Falcons acquire WR Van Jefferson in trade with Rams". atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
    5. McElhaney, Tori (August 28, 2024). "Falcons trade quarterback Taylor Heinicke to Chargers". atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
    6. Waack, Terrin (October 30, 2023). "Falcons acquire defensive lineman Kentavius Street in trade with Eagles". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
    7. Waack, Terrin (April 28, 2025). "Falcons agree to terms with 11 undrafted free agents". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
    8. Press, The Associated (August 9, 2025). "NFL preseason game ends early after serious injury to Detroit Lions' Morice Norris". NPR. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
    9. "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.
    10. 1 2 "2025 Flexible Scheduling Procedures and Scheduling for Week 18". NFL. May 11, 2025. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
    11. 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.
    12. 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.
    13. 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.