Locked On Falcons

The Falcon Squad breaks down Atlanta's devastating 30-27 overtime loss to Carolina, marking their fifth consecutive defeat. Hosts Tenitra Batiston, Aaron Freeman, and Jarvis Davis process the crushing news that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is headed to IR with a knee injury requiring potential ACL reconstruction—his third career ACL tear. The crew analyzes Kirk Cousins' struggles as the backup, examining his limited mobility and questionable decision-making that offers little hope for salvaging the season. They dissect the defense's collapse against Bryce Young, special teams miscues, and critical situational football failures that have plagued this Falcons team. With Drake London also sidelined and the playoff hopes extinguished, the discussion turns to the future: Should Arthur Blank clean house with GM Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris? The squad explores whether injuries excuse poor performance or expose deeper organizational problems, questioning what comes next for a franchise without a first