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The Falcons have agreed to a three-year extension with TE Kyle Pitts worth $54 million, according to multiple reports. That includes $36 million in guarantees. Atlanta applied the franchise tag in March to keep Pitts from hitting the free-agent market.

The Falcons plan to use the franchise tag on TE Kyle Pitts, according to multiple reports. Pitts would be set to hit free agency for the first time without the tag. Instead, he'll get a one-year deal that's expected to be worth a little more than $16 million.

Falcons beat writer Josh Kendall expects Falcons QB Michael Penix to remain the starting QB "in 2026 and beyond." The second-year QB made nine appearances last season before suffering a partial tear of his left ACL.

Falcons WR Drake London (knee), WR Darnell Mooney (knee), and TE Kyle Pitts (knee) are all active for today’s game vs. the Saints. All three guys were limited in practice throughout the week and won’t be at 100% for this one. Pitts is the most comfortable fantasy start of the trio. London has not looked right the last two weeks, totaling just four catches and 31 yards.

Falcons WR Drake London (knee), WR Darnell Mooney (knee), and TE Kyle Pitts (knee) are listed as questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Saints after being limited in practice all week. HC Raheem Morris said Friday that all three guys are expected to play. London has struggled returning from his PCL injury, catching just four balls for 31 yards over the last two weeks. Pitts is a more comfortable fantasy start, although it's possible that this knee issue contributed to his Week 17 dud. We'll get Atlanta's inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday.

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (knee) is not listed on the final Week 16 injury report. He was added on Thursday but was able to get in a limited practice on Friday. We’ll look for any further updates on his status, but Pitts should be ready for his usual role vs. the Cardinals this weekend. He remains a strong fantasy play, despite WR Drake London’s expected return.

Falcons WR Drake London (knee) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Cardinals. He was limited on Wednesday and Thursday but did not practice on Friday. HC Raheem Morris said that he expects London to play, though. We’ll look for further updates on London, who would come with elevated risk in his first action since suffering a PCL injury back in Week 11. But he’d be very tough to keep out of fantasy lineups if he plays. London sits third among WRs in PPR points per game and topped 100 yards in five of his last six outings. His return dings TE Kyle Pitts’ target outlook, but he remains a solid Week 16 fantasy start.

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts was added to the injury report with a knee and limited in practice on Thursday. We don't have any other details, but Pitts' status will be worth checking on again tomorrow. WR Drake London (knee) got in his second straight limited practice on Thursday.

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts was dominant in Thursday night's win over the Buccaneers, racking up 11 catches for 166 yards and three TDs. His 45.6 PPR points were the most by any TE in a game this season and the fifth most by a TE in NFL history. Pitts put the entire repertoire on display in this one. He ran crisp routes, made contested grabs, and picked up big yardage after the catch. He looked like the guy that was the No. 4 pick in the 2021 draft -- and the guy that topped 1,000 receiving yards as a rookie.

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (knee) is active for tonight’s game vs. the Buccaneers. He was limited in practice on the short week and listed as questionable, but we never heard anything to suggest that the knee is a real concern. Pitts is safe to keep in Week 15 fantasy lineups.

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game vs. the Buccaneers. He was limited in practice all week. We haven't heard anything to suggest Pitts is in danger of missing this one, but we'll look for updates on his status and get Atlanta's inactives a little before 7 pm ET tomorrow.

Falcons WR Drake London (knee) is out for Thursday night's game vs. the Buccaneers. HC Raheem Morris has been calling London "day to day" for two weeks now, but he's yet to return to practice. We wouldn't consider London a lock to make it back for Week 16. TE Kyle Pitts has been the top dog in Atlanta's passing game with London out the last three weeks, totaling 23 targets, 15 catches, and 197 yards. WR Darnell Mooney has totaled just 12 targets, six catches, 105 yards, and one TD over that stretch.

Falcons WR Drake London (knee) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Seahawks. He didn’t practice all week but did some running off to the side. We’ll see if London can make it back for Week 15. TE Kyle Pitts has been Atlanta’s best target bet with London out the past two weeks.

Falcons HC Raheem Morris called WR Drake London (knee) "doubtful" for this weekend's game vs. the Jets. It's not surprising that London will miss multiple games with his PCL injury. He's worth keeping stashed in all fantasy leagues but should be on benches for Week 13. WR Darnell Mooney, TE Kyle Pitts, and RB Bjian Robinson will be the best target bets for the Falcons in New York on Sunday.

Falcons HC Raheem Morris confirmed on Wednesday that WR Drake London (knee) will not play vs. the Saints this weekend. Morris added that he's "hopeful" London will be back for Week 13. Consider it a win if London misses just one game with his PCL injury. We'll keep you updated on his status next week. London's absence leaves WR Darnell Mooney and TE Kyle Pitts as the top two targets in Atlanta's passing game (with RB Bijan Robinson in that mix, too). Neither Mooney nor Pitts is an exciting fantasy play with QB Kirk Cousins under center, although Pitts did catch all nine of his targets for 59 yards with Cousins back in Week 8.

The Falcons announced Wednesday that QB Michael Penix Jr. will miss the rest of the season after further evaluation determined that he needs surgery. Penix partially tore his left ACL. That officially puts the offense under Kirk Cousins' control the rest of the way, with Easton Stick the likely backup.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Falcons WR Drake London suffered a PCL sprain in his left knee in Sunday's loss to the Panthers. Rapoport says London is "out this week and potentially more." The Falcons visit the Saints in Week 12 and then the Jets in Week 13.

Falcons QB Michael Penix (knee) is off the final Week 9 injury report and will start Sunday’s game vs. the Patriots. It’s good news for Atlanta’s offense after what we saw from QB Kirk Cousins last week, but Penix is no better than a lower-end QB2 in fantasy lineups.

Falcons HC Raheem Morris said Wednesday that he feels "really good" about QB Michael Penix's chances of playing vs. the Patriots this weekend, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Penix remains "day to day" with the bone bruise in his knee, Morris added. We'll keeps tabs on his practice participation over the next few days. Penix has been inconsistent this season. But, after what we saw from QB Kirk Cousins last week, Penix's return would be good news for Atlanta's offense.

Entering Week 8, Falcons WR Darnell Mooney appeared positioned for strong volume. The team ruled out WR Drake London, which removed a 31% target share. But strong fantasy numbers never materialized, as Mooney caught only 1 of 4 targets (12.9%) for 11 yards alongside backup QB Kirk Cousins.