NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Atlanta Falcons are in the lead for the biggest jab thrown in a schedule release video. All 32 NFL teams' schedules were released on Wednesday night, and over the years,

The Atlanta Falcons surprised the football world last year by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of

The biggest story of the offseason for the Atlanta Falcons has revolved around Kirk Cousins and whether or not he will be still be a member of the team for the 2025 season. The Falcons signed Cousins to a lucrative contract prior to the 2024 campaign but ultimately had to bench him for rookie Michael Penix Jr.

From primetime games and a tough stretch to the effects of an early-season bye week, here are the top takeaways from the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 schedule.

Penix exploded onto the scene after taking over for Kirk Cousins with three games left to go in the 2024 season. While the Falcons went 1-2 in that stretch, a porous defense was largely to blame for Penix not going a perfect 3-0 as starter. He was pretty sensational for only having played in three NFL games.

The Atlanta Falcons newly released schedule features a few bright spots for a hot start, and an international game

On Wednesday evening, the NFL unveiled the 2025 regular season schedule for all 32 teams. The Atlanta Falcons have five prime-time games, an International Series matchup in Germany, and a Week 1 matchup against the reigning NFC South champions.

ESPN's Don Graziano predicts that the tides are shifting towards the 36-year-old, 37.5 million dollar man, staying put in 2025.