Inside The Nest | An Atlanta Falcons Audio Experience

Host Craig Green takes you Inside The Nest of the Atlanta Falcons, providing analysis and opinions on everything related to the Dirty Birds.

Week 18 Review: The Bitter End 01/09/2024

Week 18 Review: The Bitter End The Falcons went down 48-17 in New Orleans to their hated rivals, the Saints, in the season finale. With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeating the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte earlier in the afternoon, the Dirty Birds (7-10) were eliminated from playoff contention with a losing record for the sixth straight season, and third straigh under coach Arthur Smith. Host Craig Green breaks down the following topics: Injury updates Stats recap Scoring summary The good things from the Saints game The bad things from the loss at New Orleans Reaction to the Saints scoring a garbage time TD out of victory formation Falcons team stat leaders and rankings What's next for the Falcons and Inside the Nest Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports! *game audio courtesy of WZGC-FM (92.9 The Game) & Atlanta Falcons Radio network /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/29399718

Week 17 Review: UnBEARable 01/05/2024

Week 17 Review: UnBEARable After the Falcons dropped a 37-17 stinker to the homestanding Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, the Dirty Birds were eliminated from wild card contention, but somehow remained alive for a playoff berth via winning the NFC South division title in Week 18. Host Craig Green breaks it all down, including: Game and stats recap Injury updates The good things from the Falcons (were there any, really?) The bad things (a lot) Previewing the Falcons-Saints rematch in New Orleans How can the Falcons win the NFC South? Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports! /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/29361823

Week 16 Review: Santa Comes To Sacklanta 01/03/2024

Week 16 Review: Santa Comes To Sacklanta On Christmas Eve 2023, The Atlanta Falcons (7-8) delivered coal to the stockings of Colts fans by bludgeoning the visitors from Indianapolis (8-7), 29-10, behind six sacks by the Falcons defense, five Younghoe Koo field goals and the best game by Taylor Heinecke as a Falcon. The win sets up a crucial game versus the Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on New Year's Eve. Host Craig Green breaks down the following: Game recap injury updates The good from the Falcons win The bad from the Colts game Can the Falcons STILL make the playoffs?! Previewing the Chicago Bears game Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports! *press conference audio courtesy of AtlantaFalcons.com *game highlight audio courtesy of WZGC (92.9 The Game)/Atlanta Falcons Radio Network /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/29319718

Week 15 Review: Cat Scratched 12/27/2023

Week 15 Review: Cat Scratched Somehow, the Falcons managed to drop a 9-7 decision to the Carolina Panthers, who entered the contest with a record of 1-12, at a rainy and windy Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The loss drops the Falcons to 6-8 and puts them behind the proverbial 8-ball for playoff qualification. Because of the loss, the Falcons must rely on Tampa Bay to lose twice in their last three games (one against Carolina) to win the NFC South division title, and their NFC wild card hopes have taken a massive hit. Host Craig Green breaks it down: Injury updates Recap of the game The good (was there any?) The bad (a lot) The impact of this game on the season Preview of the Indianapolis Colts game next week Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports! *press conference audio courtesy of AtlantaFalcons.com /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/29244388

Week 14 Review: Three Yards Short 12/19/2023

Week 14 Review: Three Yards Short The Falcons fell 29-25 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, ending their brief two-game winning streak and vaulting the Bucs into first place in the NFC South via tiebreaker with four games left. A 'Hail Mary' pass from Desmond Ridder to Drake London connected, but London was tackled at the three-yard line to end the game. Turnovers and costly mistakes plagued the Falcons once again. Host Craig Green breaks down the following topics: Game recap injury updates State of the NFC South What the Falcons did good The bad Preview of the Panthers rematch in Charlotte Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports! *press conference audio courtesy of AtlantaFalcons.com *game highlight audio courtesy of Atlanta Falcons Radio Network /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/29152783

Weeks 12-13 Review: Twice As Nice 12/05/2023

Weeks 12-13 Review: Twice As Nice The Falcons came back from their Week 11 bye, got two wins and reclaimed the top spot in the NFC South with victories over the New Orleans Saints and New York Jets, respectively. Host Craig Green breaks down the games and covers the following: Injury report Game and stats recaps The good from the Saints & Jets games The bad from the past two weeks Previewing the Tampa Bay rematch in Week 14 Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports! *game highlight audio courtesy of AtlantaFalcons.com, NFL.com and 92.9 The Game (WGZC-FM, Atlanta) *Song used: "Rise Up" by Mr. 2-17. The content creator does not own this song. /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/28944093

Weeks 7-10 Review: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly...The Cardinals?! 11/16/2023

Weeks 7-10 Review: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly...The Cardinals?! Inside The Nest is back with a special episode, catching up on the past four weeks of Atlanta Falcons football. Host Craig Green takes you through his perspective on where the Dirty Birds sit after the past four weeks. Discussed on this episode: NFC South overview Recap of Weeks 7-10's results Injury updates The good stuff from the past four games The bad stuff (it's a lot!) What is next for the Falcons? Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports! *press conference audio & game highlights courtesy of AtlantaFalcons.com & NFL.com /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/28667633

Week 6 Review: Falcons Losing Command 10/18/2023

Week 6 Review: Falcons Losing Command This past Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Atlanta Falcons drop a close contest to the visiting Washington Commanders, dropping their record to 3-3 at the one-third mark of the NFL regular season. The loss was highlighted by costly mistakes and untimely turnovers. Despite the loss, the Dirty Birds are within striking distance of first place in the NFC South, and will travel to Tampa Bay to play the Buccaneers on October 22nd. Host Craig Green breaks down the following: Falcons injury report from the Commanders game Stats recap The good from the loss v. Washington The bad from the loss Sneak preview of the Falcons' game against Tampa Bay Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports! *press conference sound & game highlights courtesy of AtlantaFalcons.com & NFL.com /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/28359239

Week 5 Review: Ridder Rises Up 10/10/2023

Week 5 Review: Ridder Rises Up The Atlanta Falcons, led by signal caller Desmond Ridder, get back on track with a 21-19 victory this past Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against the visiting Houston Texans, led by rookie quarterback CJ Stroud. The Falcons go above .500 again and get ready for a matchup against the Washington Commanders. Host Craig Green breaks down the following: Injury report Game recap The good from the win Desmond Ridder rises to the occasion The bad things from the win Washington Commanders preview Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports! *Game highlights courtesy of Atlanta Falcons radio network *Postgame press conference sound courtesy of AtlantaFalcons.com *Segments of "Rise Up" by Mr. 2-17 uxed. Craig Green & Ichiban Media do not own this song. /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/28272158

Week 4 Review: London Broiled 10/01/2023

Week 4 Review: London Broiled The Atlanta Falcons traveled to London, England and took their second consecutive loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 23-7 at Wembley Stadium. Craig Green breaks it down and discusses the following: Falcons injuries Game recap Former Falcons playing against Atlanta The good The bad What's next for the Dirty Birds Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports! *press conference sound and game highlight sound courtesy of AtlantaFalcons.com and NFL.com /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/28191791

Week 3 Review: Motor City Unpretty 09/24/2023

Week 3 Review: Motor City Unpretty The Falcons fell 20-6 on the road to the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit. Atlanta falls to 2-1, suffering their first loss of the season. Host Craig Green breaks down the game and discusses the following: Injury updates to key players The good from the loss at Detroit The bad (there's a lot!) Quick preview of the Falcons' trip to London to play the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4 Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports! *Falcons interview & game audio courtesy of Atlanta Falcons Radio Network & National Football League /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/28127378

Week 2 Review: No Love For Cheese and Packers 09/19/2023

Week 2 Review: No Love For Cheese and Packers The Atlanta Falcons are 2-0 after pulling out a come-from-behind victory this past Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against the visiting Green Bay Packers and their new starting quarterback, Jordan Love. Host Craig Green breaks down the game and discusses the following: Injury updates on Jeff Okudah & Cordarrelle Patterson The good from the Packers game The bad from the Packers game Previewing the Detroit Lions matchup in Week 3 Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports *game highlight and Desmond Ridder interview audio courtesy of Atlanta Falcons Radio Network & NFL. *clipped version of "Rise Up" by Mr. 217 used. Ichiban Media does not claim to own the rights to that song. /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/28076418

Week 1 Review: Falcons Feasting on the Young 09/12/2023

Week 1 Review: Falcons Feasting on the Young In the 2023 season opener, the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Carolina Panthers, 24-10 in a NFC South matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The win gives Atlanta an early edge in the NFC South standings, sitting in first place via tiebreakers with a divisional win in their pocket. Host Craig Green breaks down the game and also discusses: Injury updates on Cordarrelle Patterson & Jeff Okudah Positives and negatives from the Panthers game Why you should be satisfied with the result, regardless of the stats Green Bay Packers preview Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports! *audio highlights courtesy of Atlanta Falcons Radio Network & NFL /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/28013718

Training Camp 2023, Pt.4: The Final 53 08/29/2023

Training Camp 2023, Pt.4: The Final 53 The Atlanta Falcons' 2023 training camp has come and gone. Head coach Arthur Smith and general manager Terry Fontenot have began the process of trimming the roster from 90 players to 53. Host Craig Green provides insight as to who will rock the black and red on September 10th against the Carolina Panthers. Topics discussed: -Brief breakdown of the final preseason game vs. Steelers -Injury update -Jalen Mayfield waived by Falcons -53-man roster predictions Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports! Sources cited for copyrwritten audio: Portion of "International Statement" by Roger Dexter & Alan Bell used. © NFL. /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/27882114

Training Camp 2023, Pt. 3: Welcome to The (Cincy) Jungle 08/22/2023

Training Camp 2023, Pt. 3: Welcome to The (Cincy) Jungle The Atlanta Falcons returned home from South Florida with a W in their carry-on, courtesy of a 19-3 defensive domination of the Miami Dolphins. They turned their attention to a second preseason matchup, this time at home against the Cincinnati Bengals, which ended in a dramatic 13-13 tie. Host Craig Green discusses the following topics: Injury report Recap of the Bengals game Notable performances Likes and dislikes from the game Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports! Sources cited: https://stock.adobe.com/audio /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/27825663

Training Camp 2023, Pt. 2: Life's a (South) Beach 08/16/2023

Training Camp 2023, Pt. 2: Life's a (South) Beach Atlanta Falcons training camp is in full swing. After two weeks of getting practice reps against their own teammates, the Dirty Birds fly south to Florida to take on the Miami Dolphins in their first of three preseason games prior to the start of the 2023 NFL season. Host Craig Green will discuss: -Players making an early impression -Training camp news and notes -Falcons owner Arthur Blank's thoughts on the 2023 season & QB Desmond Ridder -Analysis of the Dolphins game -Previewing the August 18th game vs the Cincinnati Bengals Follow Craig on most social media platforms @CraigGSports! Sources cited for this podcast: /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/27766356

Training Camp 2023, Pt. 1: The Dirty Birds of Summer 07/27/2023

Training Camp 2023, Pt. 1: The Dirty Birds of Summer The Atlanta Falcons began their training camp this week in Flowery Branch, Ga. Host Craig Green tells you the top storylines heading into camp, as well as his projected starters on offense and defense for Week 1 against Carolina. Follow Craig on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Threads and Twitter @CraigGSports Sources cited: AtlantaFalcons.com ESPN.com NFL.com /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/27579705

Helmets & Shorts: What You Need To Know About Rookie Minicamp & OTAs 06/06/2023

Helmets & Shorts: What You Need To Know About Rookie Minicamp & OTAs The Falcons are wrapping up offseason workouts before cranking things up for a mandatory minicamp in the middle of June. Host Craig Green breaks down the structure of the program and provides listeners his thoughts on several key topics surrounding the Falcons right now. Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports! Sources cited: /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/27055134

Smithers, Release The Schedule! 05/18/2023

Smithers, Release The Schedule! The Atlanta Falcons' 2023 regular season schedule has been released by the National Football League. Host Craig Green breaks down each game, one by one. In addition, Craig offers his way-too-early prediction of the Falcons' record and where they can finish in the NFC. Follow Craig on most social media @CraigGSports Audio sources cited for this podcast: /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/26885286

Dirty Birds Draft: Full Breakdown 05/02/2023

Dirty Birds Draft: Full Breakdown Welcome Inside The Nest! Host Craig Green talks about the entire Atlanta Falcons' draft class, headlined by Texas running back Bijan Robinson. Craig breaks down the Falcons' draftees, what they bring to Atlanta and how their draft class was viewed from a national perspective. Follow Craig on most social media platforms @CraigGSports! Sources: Clark Phillips highlight sound courtesy of Pac-12 Networks Falcons press conference and game highlight sound courtesy of AtlantaFalcons.com NFL Draft sound courtesy of NFL.com /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/26715933

Dirty Birds Draft: Night 1 Review 04/28/2023

Dirty Birds Draft: Night 1 Review During Night 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected Texas running back Bijan Robinson with the eighth overall pick. Host Craig Green goes in-depth with this selection and tells you why Robinson is a fit with the Falcons' offense. Follow Craig on most social media platforms @CraigGSports. /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/26685804

You Mocking Me, Bro?! 04/16/2023

You Mocking Me, Bro?! Host Craig Green reveals his one and only Atlanta Falcons mock draft, with analyis and thoughts behind each selection. Follow Craig on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and YouTube @CraigGSports /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/26553699

Ridder Me This: Desmond is QB1 04/02/2023

Ridder Me This: Desmond is QB1 During the recent NFL owners' meetings in Arizona, Falcons head coach Arthur Smith officially announced that Desmond Ridder would be the Falcons' starting quarterback in 2023. We will talk about what led to this announcement and break down the Falcons' offense as it currently stands. Sources cited in this episode: Follow Craig on social media @CraigGSports. This podcast is hosted by /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/26553690

Free Agency, QB Talk & Draft Needs 03/26/2023

Free Agency, QB Talk & Draft Needs This week, host [Craig Green] covers..... The top three Falcons' free agent signings Why the Falcons passing on Lamar Jackson makes sense Dirty Bird draft needs - what to do at pick #8? Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by /episode/index/show/5bf8459c-983f-4c49-a7a3-c43f708b5fac/id/26553693

Inside The Nest | An Atlanta Falcons Audio Experience

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