Minnesota Vikings<\/a>, 8:20 p.m. ET, Sept. 14, NBC<\/p>\nIn Week 2, Penix will face off against another former top-10 QB from the 2024 draft class in J.J. McCarthy. The Vikings were dominant last season, and while I think they can eventually succeed with McCarthy, they should struggle early in the year. The Falcons win a low-scoring game on “Sunday Night Football.”\u00a0Pick: Falcons 17, Vikings 10<\/p>\n
Carolina put on an offensive showcase in the 2024 season finale, defeating the Falcons in overtime. After a 2-0 start, I think Atlanta keeps things rolling in Week 3 against Bryce Young and a feisty Panthers team. \u00a0Pick: Falcons 24, Panthers 23<\/p>\n
Week 4: vs. Washington Commanders, 1 p.m. ET, Sept. 28<\/p>\n
The Falcons had no answer for rookie Jayden Daniels last season, and I don’t think their offseason additions will be enough to slow him down in 2025. I think Atlanta takes its first loss of the year here against Daniels and the Commanders in Week 4.\u00a0Pick: Falcons 21, Commanders 28<\/p>\n
Week 5: BYE<\/p>\n
The Falcons have an early bye this season. It’s a good time to get some rest but leaves the team with a long stretch of games over the second half.<\/p>\n
Week 6: vs. Buffalo Bills, 7:10 p.m. ET, Oct. 13, ESPN<\/p>\n
On paper, this is the most exciting game on Atlanta’s 2025 schedule. Josh Allen and the Bills are Super Bowl contenders, allowing the Falcons to see how they match up on national television. It will be a close game but I think Atlanta’s defense will struggle containing Allen down the stretch.\u00a0Pick: Falcons 19, Bills 24<\/p>\n
Week 7: At San Francisco 49ers, 8:20 p.m. ET, Oct. 19, NBC<\/p>\n
Even after making some drastic changes, the 49ers are going to be tough this season. Head coaches Raheem Morris and Kyle Shanahan know each other well, but I think San Francisco gets the edge here on Sunday Night Football.\u00a0Pick: Falcons 14, 49ers 20<\/p>\n
Week 8: vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, Oct. 26<\/p>\n
This Week 8 matchup should be an offensive showcase, but neither defense is overly intimidating. I think the Falcons will get things going in front of their fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and send the Dolphins home with a loss.\u00a0Pick: Falcons 31, Dolphins 27<\/p>\n
This is a sneaky tough game that most analysts and oddmakers will favor the Falcons in, but the Patriots should be much improved in 2025. Still, I think the Falcons are the more complete team and will pull away in the fourth quarter of this Week 9 matchup. Pick: Falcons 23, Patriots 17<\/p>\n
All bets are off on this early morning matchup in Germany. The Colts are still hoping to get more out of Anthony Richardson, but they’re a talented team overall.\u00a0I like Atlanta to leave Germany with a win behind a dominant performance from Michael Penix Jr. Pick: Falcons 30, Colts 20<\/p>\n
Week 11: vs. Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. ET, Nov. 16<\/p>\n
In Week 11, I think the Panthers will get some payback for their early season road loss. While Bryce Young has shown some inconsistency, he’s starting to figure it out and could have a breakout year in 2025. The Falcons will split their season series with Carolina, losing the second matchup here on the road. \u00a0Pick: Falcons 21, Panthers 31<\/p>\n
Week 12: At New Orleans Saints, 4:25 p.m. ET, Nov. 23<\/p>\n
Since the Saints don’t have a starting-caliber quarterback on their roster right now, it’s hard to imagine this game being competitive. Derek Carr retired and New Orleans drafted Tyler Shough in the second round.\u00a0Give me Atlanta in a lopsided road win. Pick: Falcons 34, Saints 21<\/p>\n
Week 13: At New York Jets, 1 p.m. ET, Nov. 30<\/p>\n
The Jets are another team that’s tough to predict going into 2025. They have a ton of talent and a new head coach who’s smart enough to avoid the headache that is Aaron Rodgers. Still, I expect there to be an adjustment period in New York and think the Falcons can escape with a narrow win. Pick: Falcons 17, Jets 13<\/p>\n
Week 14: vs. Seattle Seahawks, 1 p.m. ET, Dec. 7<\/p>\n
Seattle has made drastic changes since the start of the offseason. The Seahawks swapped out Geno Smith for Sam Darnold at quarterback. This may have been a good long-term move, I don’t think Darnold will have the same success against the Falcons that he did as a Viking last season. The Falcons win a thriller in Week 14.\u00a0Pick: Falcons 26, Seattle 24<\/p>\n
Week 15: At Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m. ET, Dec 11<\/p>\n
Atlanta’s luck against the Buccaneers will run out here in Week 15. After winning three straight games over their division rivals, I think the Falcons will take a loss on the road to split the season series with Tampa Bay. \u00a0Pick: Falcons 23, Buccaneers 31<\/p>\n
Week 16: At Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 p.m. ET, Dec. 21<\/p>\n
The Cardinals are improving, yet they’re still tough to buy into as a contender. It’s always difficult to play on the road in Arizona, but I think the Falcons have too much offensive firepower to be stopped here in Week 16.\u00a0Pick: Falcons 27, Cardinals 20<\/p>\n
Week 17: vs. Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m. ET, Dec. 29, ESPN<\/p>\n
These two teams have plenty of coaching connections. The Rams were a play away from knocking off the Eagles in the playoffs last season, and they’re still plenty dangerous. Matthew Stafford will have a big day against the Falcons secondary on Monday Night Football.\u00a0Pick: Falcons 17, Rams 24<\/p>\n
Week 18: vs. New Orleans Saints, Date TBD<\/p>\n
While I don’t think the Saints will be a pushover this time around, I don’t think they will win either. The Falcons will end the season with a bounce-back win\u00a0over New Orleans at home. Could they be headed to the postseason? Pick: Falcons 28, Saints 21<\/p>\n
Falcons final record prediction: 11-6<\/p>\n
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