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Falcons training camp: Highlights from Sunday’s practice

The Atlanta Falcons took the field for their fourth training camp practice on Sunday, and this time it was wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus who came away with the highlight of the day.

The Atlanta Falcons took the field for their fourth training camp practice on Sunday, and this time it was wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus who came away with the highlight of the day.

Savor this beautiful grab by Zaccheaus on a picture-perfect pass from quarterback Matt Schaub, along with the rest of the day’s highlights below.

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WATCH: Olamide Zaccheaus catches bomb from Matt Schaub

Russell Gage enters the year as the team’s primary slot receiver, but the No. 4 WR spot is likely to come down to Olamide Zaccheaus and Laquon Treadwell.

The battle for the Falcons’ fourth wide receiver spot is sure to be a good one. Russell Gage enters the year as the team’s primary slot receiver, but the No. 4 is likely to come down to either Olamide Zaccheaus or Laquon Treadwell.

While neither receiver has a proven track record, both have things they do well. For Zaccheaus, it’s his ability to use his speed to get behind defenses, as he showed in 2019 by recording Atlanta’s longest offensive play of of the season — a 93-yard touchdown catch against the Panthers.

Zaccheaus continues to show that deep speed at Falcons training camp.  Watch below as he catches a beautifully thrown deep ball from backup QB Matt Schaub in practice.

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Falcons 2020 training camp: Saturday practice highlights

Falcons rookie cornerback A.J. Terrell stole the show during the team’s Saturday practice.

Falcons rookie cornerback A.J. Terrell stole the show during the team’s Saturday practice.

Atlanta’s first-round pick intercepted quarterback Matt Ryan, flashing his athleticism by out-jumping wide receiver Calvin Ridley. You can see Terrell’s big play and highlights from the Falcons’ Saturday practice below, courtesy of the team’s Twitter account.

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Deion Sanders didn’t want Todd Gurley wearing No. 21 for Falcons, later says it was just a joke

Former Georgia football RB Todd Gurley says Deion Sanders did not want him wearing No. 21 for the Atlanta Falcons.

After being drafted by Atlanta, Deion “Prime Time” Sanders played cornerback for the Falcons from 1989-1993 wearing the No. 21 jersey.

Prime Time recently commented on the Falcons new jerseys and according to Sanders, no one should be wearing No. 21 in Atlanta, even recently signed Todd Gurley.

“Only thing I don’t like about the Falcons uniforms is I really do think they need to take No. 21 and put it up in the rafters and leave it alone,” Sanders said. “Leave it alone!”

While Sanders comments didn’t keep Gurley from choosing to wear No. 21, the former Georgia running back did hear a few words from Deion on the matter.

 “Prime was hatin’ on me. He told me don’t wear it,” Gurley told 92.3 The Game in Atlanta. “If I was Prime, I wouldn’t want nobody be wearing my number either.”

Deion spent time with the San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens so does he really deserve that No. 21 in Atlanta retired in his name?

Don’t get me wrong, Sanders is one of the greatest Falcons of all-time and the NFL Hall of Famer deserves his accolades, but he may be reaching a bit.

After the news got out, Prime took to Twitter to say it was just a joke and that Gurley will “represent it (the number) right.”

I think if Sanders had his way every team in the NFL would have the No. 21 in the rafters.

Atlanta Falcons will enter 2020 with new jerseys of their own

The Atlanta Falcons have unveiled their fresh new look for 2020.

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveiled their new-look uniforms for the 2020 season, saying goodbye to the jerseys they introduced back in 2014. For the most part, fans seemed on board with the team’s redesign, which will help usher in the Tom Brady era in Tampa.

But, the Bucs won’t be the only NFC South team with a new look come the fall. Not to be outdone, the Atlanta Falcons have unveiled their fresh new threads after leaks surfaced yesterday. Take a look at the new Falcons design below.

I actually think it’s a major upgrade from their old look, which they’ve basically had since the early years of the Michael Vick era.

One Twitter account, however, couldn’t help but have some fun at Atlanta’s expense.

It never gets old.

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How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Falcons, NFL Week 12 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

Stream Buccaneers vs. Falcons Live Online.

NFC South divisional rivals Tampa Bay and Atlanta face-off for the first of two meetings this season on Sunday afternoon. Both teams have identical 3-7 records. The Falcons lead the all-time series 27-24 and have won the last five games, including a 34-32 victory on the road last year. The last time the Bucs defeated the Falcons in Atlanta was on Sept. 11, 2016.

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Buccaneers vs. Falcons

When: Sunday, November 24

Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

TV: FOX

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

The Buccaneers have one of the best offenses in the league, but turnovers once again cost Tampa Bay in a 34-17 home loss to NFC South opponent New Orleans. Jameis Winston completed 30 of 51 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns, but also four interceptions. Winston is third in the NFL with 3,078 yards, but he also leads the league with 18 interceptions this season. Those turnovers helped the Saints jump out to a 20-0 lead early. The running game was non-existent with just eight plays. If the Bucs can establish the run game, they can open up the play-action pass where Winston can be a little more mobile and throw to arguably the best 1-2 wide receiver combination in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Evans and Godwin are ranked second and third in receiving with 993 and 887 yards, respectively.

Tampa’s defensive front is one of the best in the league and it is ranked second when it comes to stopping the run. Last weekend they were limited to just one sack. Drew Brees threw for 228 yards and three touchdowns, including numerous balls to Michael Thomas. It doesn’t get any easier with a much improved Falcons offense led by quarterback Matt Ryan and speedy wide receivers Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley. Tampa Bay is last in points allowed (31.3) and second to last in pass yards allowed (290.9). 

After starting 1-7, the Falcons have won their last two games and it couldn’t have come at a better time. They beat NFC South opponents, New Orleans and Carolina, holding them to just 12 combined points. Against the Panthers, Matt Ryan threw for 311 yards and one touchdown for the third best passing attack in the league with an average of 300.3 YPG. While the Bucs have a solid 1-2 punch, the Falcons do as well with Jones and Ridley. Last weekend, Ridley led the team with eight catches for 141 yards and one touchdown, while Jones hauled in six balls for 91 yards. Jones is ranked fifth in the league with 992 yards and is certain to break the 1,000 mark on Sunday.

Offensive coordinator Dierk Koetter and Raheem Morris, the Falcons assistant head coach and secondary coach, both spent time as the head coach of the Buccaneers. We’ll see how that helps on Sunday. One area that hasn’t needed a ton of help has been the defense. The unit has held the Saints and Panthers in back-to-back weeks to no offensive touchdowns and combined for 11 sacks.  Last weekend, the defense picked off Kyle Allen four times led by De’Vondre Campbell, who had 12 tackles and one interception. If the Falcons defense can force Jameis Winston out of his rhythm and create turnovers, this game will play right into Atlanta’s hands.

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