Atlanta Falcons 2024 Schedule: Games, Scores, Info

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The Atlanta Falcons are high after a thrilling 27-21 victory over the Dallas Cowboys for first place in the NFC South. Can the Falcons continue to improve with Kirk Cousins throwing the long ball? Can Bijan Robinson find enough holes against a stout run defense? We think so.

Who Do The Falcons Play in 2024?

Let’s take a look at the Falcons’ 2024 opponents:

OpponentsTimeTickets / Channel
Regular Season
Pittsburgh SteelersSunday, Sept. 8, 2024 at 1 p.m. ETL10-18
Kansas City ChiefsSunday, Sept. 22, 2024 at 8:20 p.m.L 17-22
New Orleans SaintsSunday, Sept. 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.W 26-24
Tampa Bay BuccaneersThursday, Oct. 3, 2024 at 8:15 p.m.W 36-30 OT
Carolina PanthersSunday, Oct. 13, 2024 at 4:25 p.m.W 38-20
Seattle SeahawksSunday, Oct. 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ETL 14-34
Tampa Bay BuccaneersSunday, Oct. 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ETW 31-26
Dallas CowboysSunday, Nov. 3, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ETW 27-21
New Orleans SaintsSunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ETGet Tickets
Denver BroncosSunday, Nov. 17, 2024 at 4:05 p.m. ETGet Tickets
Los Angeles ChargersSunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ETGet Tickets
Minnesota VikingsSunday, Dec. 8, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ETGet Tickets
Las Vegas RaidersSunday, Dec. 16, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. ETGet tickets
New York GiantsSunday, Dec. 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ETGet Tickets
Washington CommandersSunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ETGet Tickets
Carolina PanthersSunday, Jan. 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ETGet Tickets

The offense will go as far as the arm of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins. In the wings, and over his shoulder, will be rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who the Falcons drafted in the first round.

“Kirk is trying to win a Super Bowl,” Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said. “Kirk is in full-blow preparation mode to set the Atlanta Falcons up for the best success that they could possibly have.”

Said wide receiver Drake London: “He’s an all-around pro. He does everything right — off the field, on the field.”

For his part, Penix has made it clear that he just wants to learn from one of the best.

“I’m super, super blessed to be able to right here in this position right now, obviously with a veteran in front of me,” Penix said at rookie minicamp in Flowery Branch, Georgia. “Just learning from him and going about my business each and every day. Just trying to find ways to improve and get to where he is: multiple years in the league. That’s what I want.”

Week 1: Chicago Bears 18, Falcons 10

The Falcons offense looked listless on Sept. 8 against the Chicago Bears, losing 18-10 after committing three costly turnovers. Two of those were interceptions by Kirk Cousins. Even still, former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan says that you can’t judge a book by their first game.

Week 2: Philadelphia 21, Falcons 22

The Falcons escaped Philly with a one-point win in primetime, edging the Eagles 21-21 behind a last-minute drive engineered by Kirk Cousin.

Week 3: Kansas City 22, Falcons 17

The Falcons fell 22-17 to the Kansas City Chiefs in a game that was marred by several questionable calls by the officials.

Week 4: Saints 24, Falcons 26

The Atlanta special teams came up big as the Falcons defeated the Saints 26-24 in Mercedes Benz Stadium.

Week 5: Falcons 36, Tampa 30

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Bucs 36-30 in overtime in a duel between Tampa’s Baker Mayfield and Atlanta’s Kirk Cousins.

Week 6: Atlanta 38, Carolina 20

Atlanta’s offense shined in its 38-20 win over the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte.

Week 7: Falcons 14, Seahawks 34

Kirk Cousin played his worst game as a Falcon, tossing two interceptions and a fumble against the Seattle Seahawks.

Week 8: Falcons 31, Bucs 26

The Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-26 for the second time in three weeks as Kirk Cousins threw four touchdowns.

Week 9: Falcons 27, Cowboys 21

Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 19 of 24 passes for 222 yards as the Falcons used a ball control attack that kept the Cowboys offense off the field. At one point, Cousins completed 13 straight passes in throwing a 9-yard touchdown to Drake London, a 36-yarder to Darnell Mooney and an 11 yarder to Ray-Ray McCloud.

Read the 5 keys to victory over the Cowboys.

Final Word

The Falcons have a good chance to win the NFC South, but it’s going to take effort from everyone.

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