Joe Patrick on Football on 92.9 The Game

The Atlanta Falcons were caught out last year in the linebacker room after an injury to Divine Deablo. In the veteran's absence, Atlanta didn't win a single game. This year? So far so good, and that's thanks to the injection of youthful talent in its pair of Day 3 rookie draft picks Kendal Daniels and Harold Perkins Jr. Joe Patrick shares what Jeff Ulbrich had to say about the duo that has quickly re-solidified a once shallow room. Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to 92.9 the Game for New Content Daily! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@929TheGame Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/929thegame/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92.9thegame Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/929thegame/ Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/929thegame

The Atlanta Falcons entered the 2026 season with plenty of lofty ambitions, but the one true objective was to discover whether Michael Penix Jr. is the Falcons' quarterback of the future. They're finding out the answer to that question -- the answer that all Falcons fans would've hoped. We talk about that and more on today's Joe Patrick on Football. Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to 92.9 the Game for New Content Daily! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@929TheGame Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/929thegame/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92.9thegame Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/929thegame/ Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/929thegame

The Atlanta Falcons head into Sunday's pivotal matchup against the San Francisco 49ers as only narrow underdogs despite holding just a 204 record against an unbeaten Niners. We talk through what offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich and Special Teams Coordinator Craig Aukerman had to say Thursday ahead of the game, including a discussion on how the Madden video game franchise has made for a more discerning and better educated football fan. Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to 92.9 the Game for New Content Daily! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@929TheGame Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/929thegame/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92.9thegame Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/929thegame/ Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/929thegame

The Atlanta Falcons carry two straight losses into what has become a pivotal matchup for the team's playoff hopes against the visiting San Francisco 49ers Sunday. They'll face off against former head coach Raheem Morris, who is now the defensive coordinator for the undefeated Niners. Plus, a hopeful injury update on Kendal Daniels, who was stretchered off the field in the team's loss Sunday against the Bears. Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to 92.9 the Game for New Content Daily! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@929TheGame Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/929thegame/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92.9thegame Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/929thegame/ Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/929thegame

The Atlanta Falcons were hoping to finally get to winning ways at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sunday and get the team's record back to the .500 mark, but it was not to be as Caleb Williams returned from injury and led the Bears to a 31-23 win. The final score flatters the Falcons, who were down 31-7 late, but rallied for 16 straight points and even had a chance to drive for the tying score. With the loss, the Falcons fall to 2-4, where teams historically have just a 9.3% chance of making the playoffs after such a start. And things don't get any easier for Atlanta, who have the 49ers, Bengals and Chiefs all in the coming weeks of the season. Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to 92.9 the Game for New Content Daily! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@929TheGame Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/929thegame/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92.9thegame Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/929thegame/ Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/929thegame

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams are set to go head to head Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in a clash between two of the NFL's premier young quarterbacks. Both of the 2024 top ten picks are coming off of injuries, but both are tracking to play Sunday. We talk about the matchup and how Ben Johnson and Kevin Stefanski's teams will match up. Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to 92.9 the Game for New Content Daily! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@929TheGame Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/929thegame/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92.9thegame Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/929thegame/ Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/929thegame

Bijan Robinson continues to build his legacy after another show-stopping performance on Monday Night Football in a win over the rival Saints. With the performance comes more comparisons to great past running backs, but Joe Patrick shares why the recent comps to Barry Sanders and LaDainian Tomlinson don't quite hit the mark. Plus, what coordinators had to say ahead of another big primetime matchup -- this time back in Mercedes-Benz Stadium against the Baltimore Ravens.

After two big wins in front of a national audience, the Atlanta Falcons have their playoff hopes rekindled after nearly being snuffed out before the season truly got going. Today on JPOF, we break down how exactly the Falcons are getting the job done, and why they're a team primed to continue its ascent among the NFC elite. Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to 92.9 the Game for New Content Daily! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@929TheGame Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/929thegame/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92.9thegame Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/929thegame/ Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/929thegame

The Atlanta Falcons scored early and often en route to another dominant victory in primetime, this time in a rivalry game against the New Orleans Saints. Michael Penix was nearly flawless once again going 15-20 for 223 yards and a 127.7 passer rating. And the Falcons dominant rushing attack once again topped 200 yards, and winning the rushing battle overall by 155 yards. Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to 92.9 the Game for New Content Daily! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@929TheGame Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/929thegame/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92.9thegame Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/929thegame/ Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/929thegame

The Atlanta Falcons head into a matchup with the New Orleans Saints on Monday night football this week in a game that will give the winner a boost in the season-long race to win the NFC South. And today, 92.9 The Game Falcons Insider Joe Patrick talks about why Michael Penix's performance and his rapport with offensive coordinator Tommy Rees offers reason to believe more quality play is on the horizon. Then, dive into the notebook from Tuesday's practice where Kevin Stefanski, Tua Tagovailoa and Maason Smith spoke to media. Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to 92.9 the Game for New Content Daily! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@929TheGame Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/929thegame/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92.9thegame Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/929thegame/ Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/929thegame

The Atlanta Falcons had their backs against the wall after an 0-2 start to begin the Kevin Stefanski regime. Heading to the famous Lambeau Field for the Green Bay Packers home opener, the Falcons traveled north on a short week and won convincingly with Michael Penix Jr. under center. Bijan Robinson and Drake London made NFL history together as the pair each went over 150 yards rushing/receiving respectively. And all while the defense dominated once again. Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to 92.9 the Game for New Content Daily! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@929TheGame Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/929thegame/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92.9thegame Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/929thegame/ Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/929thegame

After the Atlanta Falcons announced Monday that Michael Penix Jr. would return to his customary role as QB1 for the organization, the man himself spoke to media Tuesday to discuss his road back, including crucial benchmarks hit in the last two weeks including just prior to the team's 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Joe Patrick breaks it down and reflects on "the plan" that sees Penix return just in time for the team's nationally televised run of games over the next three weeks. Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to 92.9 the Game for New Content Daily! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@929TheGame Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/929thegame/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92.9thegame Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/929thegame/ Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/929thegame

The Atlanta Falcons announced Monday afternoon that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. would return to the starting lineup Thursday for their primetime showdown with the Green Bay Packers. What does it mean for offensive playmakers like Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts? Joe dives into that and why Penix under center salvages the season for those who tune in. Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to 92.9 the Game for New Content Daily! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@929TheGame Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/929thegame/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92.9thegame Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/929thegame/ Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/929thegame

The Atlanta Falcons returned home in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season and got their doors blown off by the Carolina Panthers -- thanks in part to the five turnovers committed by the two quarterbacks who played in the game. It's an ominous start to the Kevin Stefanski era of Falcons football that leaves more questions than answers. In fact, there might not be ANY answers, and only more questions for Falcons fans since the season began. Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to 92.9 the Game for New Content Daily! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@929TheGame Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/929thegame/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92.9thegame Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/929thegame/ Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/929thegame

The Atlanta Falcons are just days away from kicking off in front of their home fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the first time in the 2026 season -- a vitally important game historically speaking if they hope to reach the NFL Playoffs. Joe Patrick takes your questions today about the Falcons' confusing quarterback situation and how it could've been avoided. Plus notable talking points from all three of the Falcons coordinators to spoke to media Thursday. Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to 92.9 the Game for New Content Daily! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@929TheGame Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/929thegame/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92.9thegame Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/929thegame/ Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/929thegame

The Atlanta Falcons remain in search of their first win of the season when the team returns to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the first time this season against the Panthers on Sunday. And the question for the team remains: Who will play quarterback? And if not Michael Penix, who's been medically cleared, why? Penix offered details on his status today that Joe Patrick discusses from the press center at the team's training facility in Flowery Branch. Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to 92.9 the Game for New Content Daily! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@929TheGame Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/929thegame/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@92.9thegame Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/929thegame/ Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/929thegame

The Atlanta Falcons fell in their season opener on the road to the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-13. The passing game was completely ineffective under emergency starting quarterback Cooper Rush, while Bijan Robinson and the Falcons defense did their best to keep the game within arms reach. We react to the good and bad in today's instant reaction episode.

With the NFL regular season just days away, the Atlanta Falcons hit major turbulence in their preparation after Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury in the early portion of Thursday's practice. Reserve QB Cooper Rush took all the snaps with the starters in Tua's absence, and the injury throws question marks into the futures of the entire Falcons quarterback room and offensive skill positions.