Grading NFL head coach hires: What the Lions were looking for with Dan Campbell
How did the Lions, Chargers, Falcons, Jaguars and Jets fare with their hires? Here's what our experts think of each.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
4-12, 4th in NFC South
Which path will Falcons GM Terry Fontenot choose: Win now or rebuild?
While owner Arthur Blank thinks the Falcons could contend again quickly, their GM is charged with finding the best way to "sustained success."
New Falcons coach, GM vow collaborative effort
New Falcons coach Arthur Smith and general manager Terry Fontenot both insisted Tuesday that they will collaborate on deciding the makeup of the Falcons' roster.
Saints' Fontenot named Falcons general manager
The Falcons have named Terry Fontenot their new general manager.
NFL overhaul tiers: Which teams will look most different in 2021?
From franchises that will tear it all down to those that just need a few tweaks, here are the offseason priorities for every team no longer playing.
Sources: Falcons to hire Saints' Fontenot as GM
The Falcons are expected to hire Saints front-office executive Terry Fontenot as their next GM, sources told ESPN.
Titans OC Smith signs to become Falcons coach
Arthur Smith, who has served as the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans the past two seasons, has signed with the Falcons to be the team's new head coach.
Arthur Smith brings optimism, but the Falcons will need patient approach
Smith brings impressive credentials to Atlanta, but with several key veterans facing uncertain futures, a quick turnaround could be a challenge.
Falcons hire Arthur Smith as head coach (1:23)
Divisional Round Preview: Can Drew Brees take down Tom Brady a 3rd time?
The NFL Live crew previews and makes game picks for the upcoming weekends Divisional Round. Could Tom Brady and the Bucs make it past Drew Brees and the Saints? Who will win the battle between Jalen Ramsey and Devante Adams? And can Urban Meyer be the man to turn things around in Jacksonville?
Falcons offer former Titans OC Smith head coach position (0:49)
Sources: Falcons offer Smith head-coaching job
The Atlanta Falcons have made an offer to Arthur Smith to become their next head coach, sources told ESPN's Dianna Russini.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Former Falcons' HC Dan Quinn and the Cowboys reach agreement for him to become Dallas' defensive coordinator, per source.
Who should coach the Texans, Eagles and Chargers? Try our NFL head coach carousel
Which candidate is the perfect match for each of the seven vacancies? Pair Marvin Lewis, Eric Bieniemy, Robert Saleh and more with a team.
Sources: Saints' Fontenot finalist for Falcons GM
Terry Fontenot, the Saints' vice president/assistant GM of pro personnel, is one of "two or three finalists" for the Falcons GM job, league sources told ESPN.
Latest buzz on NFL head coach and GM openings: Everything we're hearing
Is Urban Meyer the favorite for the Jacksonville job? Could Eric Bieniemy get passed over again? Who's in line for the six GM openings?
Who are the Falcons talking to fill their head-coaching, GM openings?
The Falcons have been busy, having finished or scheduled interviews with eight candidates each for their open head-coaching and GM jobs.
Best fit for Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy? A look at the five teams with which he's interviewed
Bieniemy interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers and New York Jets this week.
Mike Triplett ESPN Staff Writer
Here are the opponents for the Atlanta Falcons for the 2021 regular season: Home: Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Football Team, Detroit Lions. Away: Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers.
Veteran QB Schaub retires after 16 seasons
Veteran quarterback Matt Schaub, 39, is retiring after 16 seasons in the NFL.
Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27
— Tom Brady threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns Sunday, helping the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch the fifth seed in the NFC with a 44-27 regular season-ending win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Can Bucs put together complete game in playoff tuneup vs. Falcons?
What are the Bucs playing for? With a win against Atlanta or a Rams loss, Tampa Bay will secure the NFC's top wild-card seeding.
When teams' social media feeds got real, made friends and started beefing
It wasn't long ago that a team's social media feed was schedules, brief news and maybe some photos. Those days are gone. They have personalities now. The people behind the avatars are trying to bring the Twitter and Instagram feeds to life.
Three Falcons whose futures will be a priority for the cash-strapped new regime
Once the Falcons hire a new GM and coach, they must make decisions on the futures of Todd Gurley, Keanu Neal and Younghoe Koo.
Are Falcons closer to being a contender than their 4-11 record suggests?
"The biggest takeaway is that we can play with anybody," Raheem Morris said of the 17-14 loss to the 14-1 Chiefs. "I think we are close. "
2020 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 482 | 337 |
| Tampa Bay | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 492 | 355 |
| Carolina | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 350 | 402 |
| Atlanta | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 396 | 414 |
2020 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards272.75th
Rushing Yards95.827th
Points For24.816th
Points Against25.914th