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Will McFadden is joined by former Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli to recap Atlanta's first loss of the season. The Falcons' offense couldn't get much going on the road, and the Lions racked up seven sacks. Bijan Robinson was bottled up, and Atlanta's first-round playmakers were mostly quiet. Will and Ovie share their concern level about the team's performance with another big matchup right around the corner. Enjoy!

Host Will McFadden is joined by Joe Patrick, who covers the Atlanta Falcons for 92.9 The Game, to cover some of the biggest topics surrounding the team. They begin with Joe's biggest takeaway from the 2-0 start, and it's one that fans are sure to share. Desmond Ridder's Jekyll-and-Hyde act hasn't cost the Falcons yet, but is Joe worried about the young QB's start? Finally, the two look ahead to Atlanta's first road game and why the defense will need to be ready against a Lions offense that can be very dangerous when healthy. Enjoy!

Host Will McFadden and former Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli break down Atlanta's impressive 25-24 victory against the Green Bay Packers. The win moves the Falcons to 2-0 on the season for the first time since 2017, and it highlighted the differences in this team compared to others under Arthur Smith. Will and Ovie discuss the play of Desmond Ridder, the rise of Bijan Robinson and the closing ability of Atlanta's defense. Enjoy!

Will McFadden sits down with On My Block's Mike Wahle, who played 11 seasons in the NFL, including seven with the Green Bay Packers, to talk about Atlanta's Week 2 matchup with the Cheeseheads. Mike shares some great insights about what both teams like to do, and the players who could decide the outcome on Sunday. Plus, Mike names the toughest player he blocked during his career. The answer should be a trip down memory lane for Falcons fans. Enjoy!

Will McFadden and Ovie Mughellie are back to recap the Atlanta Falcons 24-10 victory against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. The two break down the big performances from Jessie Bates III and Tyler Allgeier as well as Bijan Robinson's debut. Plus, are there concerns for the offensive line and Desmond Ridder? Stay tuned at the end of the show to hear from Atlanta's starting quarterback, himself, on the team's victory. Enjoy!

Falcons reporter Will McFadden is joined by Nate Tice of The Athletic and Yahoo Sports to talk all things offense. Nate is an honorary Dirty Bird after loudly and repeatedly professing his fascination and adoration of Atlanta's offense, and he explains why the Falcons have captured his imagination. We've got it all: Bijan Robinson, Desmond Ridder, positionless philosophy, and much more! Before Nate joins the show, Will runs through the Falcons' schedule one last time and gives his final prediction for the team's record. Enjoy!

Host Will McFadden is joined by Mike Rothstein of ESPN to preview the NFL's mandatory roster cutdowns that will take place before Tuesday's deadline. Atlanta has had its most competitive camp yet under Arthur Smith, and there are some very tough decisions ahead. Will and Mike dig into each position and discuss the players who are likely to make it and who might be left on the outside looking in. The two also share their thoughts on the four moves that have already been made, including the release of Jalen Mayfield.

Falcons reporter Will McFadden and former Pro Bowl fullback Ovie Mughelli check in on the team ahead of their final preseason game on Thursday night. Ovie shares the biggest positives he's seen from Atlanta's first two games of the preseason, and then the two get into the positions and players they will be watching closely against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Finally, Will and Ovie each reveal the five Falcons players they are most excited to see in action this season. Enjoy!

Will McFadden shares his notes from the Falcons' 13-13 tie against the Cincinnati Bengals in their second preseason game. He names the starters who stood out in their preseason debuts, including Bijan Robinson and Desmond Ridder. It wasn't a positive night for everyone, however, and there's one player, in particular, Will is growing concerned about. Programming Note: At the end of today's podcast, you can listen to Will's post-game interview with Falcons cornerback Dee Alford.

Host Will McFadden discusses the latest news out of Falcons training camp, including Matt Hennessy going on injured reserve and what to expect on Friday against Cincinnati. (4:56) Later in the show, Will is joined by Erin and Lee Hanson, the inventors of Guardian Caps, to discuss how their product is making the game of football safer at all levels. (20:05) Erin and Lee explain how exactly Guardian Caps help prevent concussions and what the future of safety in the league could look like. Enjoy!