r/falcons • • 1d ago

Postgame Thread: Atlanta Falcons 29 vs San Francisco 49ers 20 (Week 7)

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r/falcons • • 16h ago

Analysis The History of Squirrel Time: From $10 Meme to Falcons Legend

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Hello fellow squirrel lovers.

Have you noticed how every time we win a game, there is a Squirrel Time video posted by /u/-muddy-water- on the subreddit that gets tons of love? The squirrel has become a tradition now for the past 3 seasons as a post-victory celebration, but how did it come to be? I've seen a bunch of people asking about that anytime the squirrel comes up. So, let me tell you the story.

I Paid An Editor $10 For This Edit

During September through October of 2021, there was a viral meme trend called "I paid an editor $10 for this" where the squirrel video was overlaid on a gaming clip or a sports highlight.

The one that matters for this story is the one that was posted by the LA Chargers social media team posted on X that also got popular on r/NFL on October 10, 2021.

A Pat On The Back... For Me

Not to toot my own horn... but this is where I enter the story. I saw the viral post and thought it was funny as hell. I had this meme on the back of my mind for the next few weeks.

Young Hoe Koo's Prime

Remember when Koo was a Pro Bowler and on the top of his game? Those were good times. During his prime, Koo made several kicks that ended up winning the game for the Falcons. On October 24th, 2021, Koo made a walk-off field goal to win the game against the Dolphins. Remembering the LA Chargers meme, Koo's win inspired me to make the first r/Falcons squirrel meme.

The original was called "I just paid an editor $10 for this".

Throughout the years, Koo made some amazing kicks to win more games which resulted in several more squirrel memes!

Bye Bye Koo, Hello -Muddy-Water-

On September 19th... our favorite Korean NFL kicker was unfortunately cut from the Falcons following a string of poor performances. And with this, I found no reason to continue the squirrel since, to me, it had always been tied to Koo's success. I buried the squirrel with full honors and thought the meme was finished. That is until...

On September 19th... our favorite squirrel meme poster /u/-muddy-water- created his Reddit account. Now, I'm not a conspiracy theorist and I'm not implying anything but... huh.

Muddy water is a huge Falcons fan, meme creator, and /r/nfcsouthmemewar contributor. He's had a history of posting a bunch of different NFL memes, but for the purposes of this story, his first squirrel meme was on October 25, 2023 titled "When you're 4-3 and King of Shit Mountain" Muddy Water would go on to post the same meme a few more times throughout the 2023 season.

Muddy's First "True" Squirrel Time

On September 16, 2024 Muddy posted what I would consider his first "true" squirrel time video since this is his first video that overlays the dancing squirrel onto Falcons game footage. This was a Falcons 22-21 win on Week 2 Monday Night Football against the Eagles. From this moment on, there was no stopping Muddy Water from bombarding us with squirrels.

A Cultural Icon

Muddy Water's work and our love for this meme has gotten so much traction within the Falcons community that even the Falcons social media team seems to have caught on. During the recent Sunday Night Football game against the Ravens, the squirrel made an appearance in one of the "GET HYPED, MAKE SOME NOISE FOR THE DEFENSE" segments of the game when the Ravens were going for the +2 to tie the game late in the game. I was a personal witness to this since I was at the game, although unfortunately I didn't get a video of it.

Also, apparently during the 49ers game, the squirrel made another appearance and Muddy Water was even given a shoutout on the Halo Board!

I don't even know whether Muddy Water took my concept and ran with it or came up with the idea completely independently and just happened to start posting it on r/Falcons after I gave up on the meme. Either way, Squirrel Time has been Muddy Water's thing for years now. We all love the meme, and I hope the Falcons continue to stack wins so we can get more squirrels from you, Muddy. Great work!


r/falcons • • 1h ago

Image Top defensive PFF grades among linebackers in week 7

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r/falcons • • 5h ago

[Kendall] Is Michael Penix Jr. doing enough to secure Falcons future? ‘He’s a franchise quarterback’

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r/falcons • • 5h ago

Song is a banger

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r/falcons • • 7h ago

#DirtyBirds

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Huge shoutout to our fans for holding it down against the Niners this past weekend. There were a ton of San Francisco fans in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but our crowd answered back every single time. Falcons fans are as fye as it gets, and while it was a bit bittersweet, I’m proud of us for repping red and black and refusing to get drowned out! WE HAVE TO KEEP SHOWING UP 4 THIS TEAM🔴⚫

We deserved this victory as homers, every team in Atlanta loss but them. This is the epitome of Atlanta


r/falcons • • 18h ago

Kurt Benkert - Penix Is Slinging 🎯

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r/falcons • • 14h ago

Image Top PFF pass blocking grades for offensive lineman in week 7

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r/falcons • • 21h ago

Image Enough said

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r/falcons • • 3h ago

Analysis 2026 Week 7 Analysis

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Despite coming off a tough loss to the Bears and a week of logo “controversy” fostered by people with the total gray matter of a broken crayon, the Falcons showed up when it mattered against the Niners, potentially changing the complexion of their entire season. 3-4 is way better than 2-5, and lands us within spitting distance of the division leader, i.e. the eternally schizo Panthers. Some specific thoughts:

  1. Penix continues to improve. This game showed what he can do when not asked to zip the ball out within two seconds every single snap. He was poised in what might have been his best performance yet.

  2. I have never been high on Pitts, but I have to give credit where due. He’s continuing to make solid plays, and notched another touchdown this game.

  3. The rumors of Bates falling off were apparently false. He played well all game, and notched what might have been the single best display of athleticism and timing this year with a highlight-reel worthy interception out of bounds.

  4. I know it’s one of the toughest penalties to clean up, but we still need to work on getting the guys to ease off these holds.

  5. With the defense banged up, hats off to the guys who held the line and kept pressure, especially early on when things could have gotten away from us. Maason Smith and Lacale London quietly disrupted the Niners offense in particular, as did their peers.

  6. After years of our team having quality starters and then shaky depth, this game should make every fan feel better about the competent team building afoot.

  7. Dotson needs to do some work this week, especially on synching up with Penix. He’ll get there.

  8. I’m not worried about Baker this week. It’s that defense we need to watch out for.


r/falcons • • 59m ago

2027 NFL Draft order entering Week 8: Eagles holding top-five pick

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Biggest Needs for the Falcons are the following: Offensive Tackle, Edge Defender, Interior Offensive Lineman (Center), Tight End and Quarterback according to NFL.com

Any suggestions?


r/falcons • • 1d ago

Crowd pop on the Kendal Daniels interception

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r/falcons • • 20h ago

Anyone else saw this live? lol

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He got pushed away 😂 bro forgot he ain’t a HC no more!


r/falcons • • 21h ago

Penix Excels Reading Through Options

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It matters if a QB is only going to their first read or if they are able to quickly flow through the target options.


r/falcons • • 20h ago

Hey y'all! I've made a Falcons artwork!

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I have worked on NFL arts for each team this season and Falcons time has come!

I tried to find a falcon pose that is similar to the logo (especially the throwback, because I like it), and tried to make the colors work in a way that bring the same vibe. Let me know what you think.

A little bit of the process in the second pic 🫡


r/falcons • • 1d ago

Image Love him or hate him yall gotta give Penix his flowers. #1 thing you never want your Qb to ever do!!

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That's my QB !!!!!!! shout-out to the 49ers, they could have easily won the game right here and ended our season


r/falcons • • 1d ago

In his first draft, Cunningham has already found 3 plus players without a R1 pick

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R2 Avieon Terrell, R4 Kendal Daniels, R6 Harold Perkins

Excluding R1s, TF at most found 2 positive players (and I'm using the term "positive" generously).

Good GMs cook in R2 and beyond. Hopefully Ian can keep this up!


r/falcons • • 18h ago

SF played a TERRIBLE game...but we took advantage, didn't break...and FOUND A WAY TOOO...

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....lol

Enjoy your flight Home Raheem.


r/falcons • • 23h ago

Views from the 49ers game

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Sat in section 110C Row 7. This was the first time I’ve been to an NFL game. These seats were amazing, we even got to watch the players walk in from the locker room. Couldn’t have asked for a better first game to goto either


r/falcons • • 11m ago

Who is JPJ supposed to replace when he comes back?

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Y'know, assuming he's in playing shape out the gate since he hasn't been allowed to practice with the team


r/falcons • • 19h ago

Penix progression

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First time I’ve actually really seen him go through his reads and make a throw. It seems in the past he would mainly go for his first read and even force it if it wasn’t there. If the first read not trueee he almost looked flustered.

Was this due to a weak pass rush from San Francisco? Or maybe he’s finally getting a feel for the system.

Either way if he can continue having games like this where he go through his progression and make reads we may have something great.


r/falcons • • 19h ago

Ian Rapoport

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I’m glad you people in the Sub aren’t GM’s


r/falcons • • 22h ago

Overreaction Monday: Tired of Seeing Away Fans Take Over the Benz, so I Got Tickets to Chiefs & Lions!!

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overreaction monday: i can't stand to watch opposing teams travel so well at home I decided to put my money where my mouth is and got some tickets for a few of the remaining home games which should be great games vs. the Chiefs and Lions!

also, any HD backyard tailgaters accept MARTA riders with a six pack of troppys and some Fox Bros wings??

LFGGGGGG RISE UP!!!!!!


r/falcons • • 16h ago

Just in case you need some trash talk for the Saints fans in your life.

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The Louisiana Purchase treaty was completed and signed on April 30, 1803 (with the actual document signed on May 2, 1803, in Paris, France).

Key dates related to the acquisition include:

• Agreement Date: April 30, 1803 (negotiations completed and antedated)

• Signing Date: May 2, 1803 (in Paris, France, by Robert Livingston and James Monroe)

• Senate Ratification: October 20, 1803 (approved by the U.S. Senate 24–7)

• Formal Transfer of Sovereignty: December 20, 1803 (flags switched in New Orleans)

• On October 25, 2026, the state of Louisiana tried to negotiate a return of the New Orleans Saints football team to France. Rumor was that the negotiations became so advanced that they actually flew the team over to Paris while citizens rioted and revolted in the streets in opposition to this fascist move. At the end of the day, Emmanuel Macron gathered his marbles up and stood up to the Benson Family and said "nah fam, we good, take them shits back to yo trap"


r/falcons • • 1d ago

PFF’s Top 5 highest graded offensive and defensive Falcons players vs the 49ers

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