Pearce has been one of the league’s best rookie edge rushers this season. Per PFF, He is currently second amongst all rookie edge rushers in total pressures (23), second in hurries (18), third in sacks (3.0) and fourth in win percentage (11.7%).

Penix will miss at least four games and could be out for the season after suffering a knee injury. Kirk Cousins will start in his place.

When you thought the Atlanta Falcons' season couldn't get much worse for the product on the field and its fans, well, think again!

As the Atlanta Falcons continue to spiral, injury was added to insult.

No one would blame you if you looked at this weekend’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons and wondered aloud: Who are these guys? Because, quite frankly, both of them are difficult to figure out.

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris comments on injuries to Drake London, Michael Penix Jr., Divine Deablo and Matthew Bergeron.

Bill Simmons ripped apart Atlanta Falcons General Manager Terry Fontenot after his NFL Draft day trade with the Los Angeles Rams.

The Saints are 2-8 on the season now and have a chance to climb out of last place in the NFC South in Week 12. New Orleans will welcome the Atlanta Falcons to town and they are not expected to be at full strength. Atlanta has lost five games in a row anyway. Now, the team is expected to be without starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr.