NFL
Atlanta Falcons
Takes
30
from 6 people
Linked games
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ATL 13@
PIT 20·Final·Close PIT -6.5→
CAR 34@ATL 3·Final·Close CAR -2.5→ATL 35@
GB 14·Final·Close GB -4.5→ATL@
NO·10/5 - 8:15 PM EDT·Close NO -1.5→
BAL@ATL·10/11 - 8:20 PM EDT·Close BAL -2.5→Takes about the Falcons
Graded so far: 4–3 (57%)
Transcripts don’t label speakers, so each take has a speaker confidence score for who said it (hover it for the reasoning). Each take also has a gradeability score: 100% means it can be cleanly confirmed or refuted, and 0% means pure opinion. Click a tier to filter.
- Ringer Wise Guys · Oct 5, 2026Bijan Robinson has a big rushing game against the Saints
“I expect them to do the same thing”
85%'Go off' is graded here as a big game: 75+ rushing yards.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Raheem Palmer)
Result: Game isn’t final yet
- Ringer Wise Guys · Oct 5, 2026The Panthers or Falcons win the NFC South
“i think it's between the panthers and the flowers”
90%The division winner is on record, though the call names two teams.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Raheem Palmer)
- Ringer Wise Guys · Oct 5, 2026Falcons-Saints ends around 28-24
“we enjoy a 28, 24 fantasy feast”
60%The final score settles it, but the score is offered loosely as an illustration.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Cousin Sal)
- Ringer Wise Guys · Oct 5, 2026The Falcons beat the Saints
A small moneyline bet he made on top of the Monday Night Football discussion.
“So Atlanta for me, I took a small play on the, on the money line, but nothing, nothing crazy that I'm like running to the window.”
100%Moneyline bet that settles on the Monday night result.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Anthony Dabbundo)
Result: Game isn’t final yet
- Ringer Wise Guys · Oct 5, 2026Falcons-Saints goes over 23.5 second-half points
“So yeah, I might blind bet that as well over 23”
90%Second-half scoring is in the box score; the bet is hedged with 'might'.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Cousin Sal)
- Ringer Wise Guys · Oct 5, 2026Bijan Robinson's longest rush goes over 16.5 yards
“My prop for that game is B. John Robinson over 16 and a half longest rush.”
100%The longest rush is listed in the public box score, and 17+ yards is a clear yes or no.
How it’s graded: Bijan Robinson's longest rush is 17+ yards in the first Falcons-Saints game played after Oct 5, 2026. Source: Official NFL box score (NFL.com or ESPN). Settles: Final whistle of that Falcons-Saints game.
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
Result: Game isn’t final yet
- Ringer Wise Guys · Oct 5, 2026The Saints beat the Falcons
A lean on top of his Olave touchdown play.
“I think the saints are going to win this game too”
100%The game result settles it.
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
Result: Game isn’t final yet
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 5, 2026The Falcons are a terrible team this season.
“I'm still gravitating toward the Falcons are terrible.”
40%'Terrible' needs a proxy, such as the Falcons' final record.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 1, 2026The Falcons aren't a good team this season.
“And I don't think the Falcons are good.”
45%'Good' needs a proxy such as record or playoffs.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 27, 2026The NFC South winner finishes 7–10.
Restated preseason call; asked to drop it to 6–11, Sal said 'Maybe soon.'
“You predicted that they would go four 7 -10 teams and 7 -10 with the division”
90%The division winner's record settles it.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 22, 2026The Packers beat the Falcons.
During a FanDuel 'early win' ad for Thursday's Falcons–Packers game: "Just bet the money line."
“I would do this with the Packers.”
90%The game result settles it; it's a lean during an ad read.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 21, 2026The NFC South winner finishes 7–10.
Restating Sal's preseason call on the NFC South.
“7 -10 is going to win this division.”
90%The division winner's final record settles it.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 21, 2026The Packers beat the Falcons (a teaser leg from −6.5).
Packers −6.5 against the Falcons on Thursday.
“Get your free teaser leg here.”
85%Graded as Packers −6.5 teased six points to −0.5; the teaser size is assumed.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Cousin Sal)
Result: Lost by 21
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 21, 2026The Falcons finish as one of the three worst teams in the league.
Reacting to the Packers being only 6.5-point favorites over Atlanta.
“it's a Thursday night game against one of the three worst teams in the league”
45%Graded as a bottom-three final record; it's framed as a current assessment.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 17, 2026The Panthers cover −2.5 against the Falcons.
Sunday-pick lean.
“I'm probably leaning toward the Panthers.”
60%Settles on the spread, but a soft lean he expects to talk himself out of.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Won by 31
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 13, 2026The Commanders and Falcons both win fewer than 8.5 games.
Bet at +112; he says there's no chance either team wins nine.
“I had Washington, Atlanta, under 8.5 wins for plus 112”
100%Final win totals settle both legs.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 13, 2026Neither Washington nor Atlanta wins 9 games
“it's like, there's no chance either of those teams”
95%Both teams’ final win totals
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 13, 2026The NFC South winner finishes 7–10 or worse.
Restated preseason call after the NFC South went 0-4.
“predicted that the winner would go 7 -10 and I think I was just a little bit generous there”
85%The division winner's record settles it; he now says it could go as low as 6-11 or 4-13.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Cousin Sal)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 13, 20266-point teaser: Falcons +4.5 and Panthers +7.5 in the same game.
Teaser idea: tease both sides to try to middle it.
“You could have the Falcons plus four and a half and the Panthers plus seven and a half and just try to middle it.”
70%Both legs settle from the final score, but he only 'might' bet it.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: 2-leg teaser
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 10, 2026The Falcons finish with the worst record in the NFC.
“the Falcons have a chance to be the worst team in the league or at least the worst team in the NFC”
45%'Have a chance' is hedged, though the final NFC standings can check it.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 10, 2026The Steelers beat the Falcons.
A moneyline lean on top of his Steelers −4.5 Ringer 107 pick.
“but I, I like that Steelers money line was something else”
95%Straight-up result; offered as a parlay leg rather than a firm standalone bet.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Won by 7
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 10, 2026The Steelers cover −4.5 against the Falcons.
Ringer 107, Week 1 pick.
“So I'm going to hold my nose and I'm going to do Steelers minus four and a half against a Falcons team.”
100%Settles from the final score against the line.
Who said it (100%): Ringer 107 pick, from the picks segment
Result: Won by 7
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 10, 2026The Steelers beat the Falcons
“Pittsburgh Steelers at home beating the Atlanta Falcons at home.”
100%The final score shows a clear win or not.
How it’s graded: The Steelers win their 2026 Week 1 game against the Falcons. A tie or a Falcons win grades as a miss. Source: Official NFL final score (NFL.com or ESPN box score). Settles: Final whistle of the 2026 Week 1 Steelers-Falcons game.
Who said it (90%): House’s own moneyline parlay, Eagles and Steelers
Result: Won by 7
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 6, 2026Aaron Rodgers looks good against the Falcons
“to look good.”
45%“Look good” needs a stand-in, e.g. his yards per attempt
Who said it (85%): Sal reading his own Steelers–Falcons guess
Result: Rodgers averaged 5.5 yards per attempt in a punchless Week 1 win (The Smashmouth Giants, 00:57:56).
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 6, 2026The Falcons and Dolphins both finish last in their divisions.
Futures draft parlay, +343.
“I honestly can't figure out how either of these teams don't finish fourth.”
100%Final division standings settle both legs.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 6, 2026Washington and Atlanta both go under 8.5 wins (+112)
“both under eight and”
100%Both teams’ final win totals
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 6, 2026Washington and the Falcons both win 8 or fewer games.
Futures draft parlay, +112.
“both under eight and a half wins.”
100%The standings settle both win totals.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 6, 2026Bijan Robinson leads the NFL in rushing yards.
Futures draft, +750.
“Most rushing yards, plus 750.”
100%League rushing leaders settle it.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Cousin Sal)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 6, 2026The Falcons win 5 or fewer games.
Futures draft, +190.
“I'm going to follow that up with Falcons under five and a half wins plus 190.”
100%The final win total settles it.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Currently 1–2, 2nd in the NFC South (as of 2026-10-05)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 6, 2026The Falcons finish with a top-5 draft pick.
“I think they will have a top 5 pick next year”
95%The draft order settles it.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
