Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson caught strays from the Atlanta Falcons in their schedule release video, stemming from their viral CBS interview.

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.

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.

Considering Atlanta's cap limitations, the team did a decent job at addressing needs and adding depth. Pro Football Focus released offseason grades for all 32 teams, giving the Falcons a "C+" for their moves in free agency and the draft:

Hudson recently trolled the Falcons with a Super Bowl shirt, and the team repaid the favor by making fun of Belichick and Hudson's awkward interview fiasco with CBS News Sunday Morning. You can find the Falcons' trolling at the 1:12 mark in the video.

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons will feature in five primetime games during the 2025 NFL season, league sources told 11Alive's Maria Martin on Wednesday. The news comes as the NFL will unveil its full 2025 league schedule later on Wednesday night .

Atlanta Falcons first-rounder James Pearce Jr. has been named as one of the five rookies under the most pressure to make an immediate impact.

Dec 29, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws the ball against the Washington Commanders during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at Northwest Stadium.