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Every Atlanta Falcons conversation from the day's podcasts. One playlist.

The Cutdown listens to leading NFL podcasts every morning, keeps only the parts about your team, the Falcons, and cuts them into one playlist.

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This week in Falcons talk

The Falcons have been front and center in preseason talk, mostly for the wrong reasons. Tua Tagovailoa will start Week 1 with Michael Penix Jr. inactive after telling the coaching staff he's not ready, leaving the QB situation unsettled heading into the season. The shows have spent the week questioning Atlanta's pass rush, coaching, and overall roster construction, with several hosts taking the under on their win total and predicting Tampa Bay will run away with the NFC South.

Written by The Cutdown's reader from this week's clips.

12 clips · 39 min. Some clips only play in the app.

In this week's clips: Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr., Cooper Rush, Joey Porter Jr., Asante Samuel Jr., Bryce Young, Baker Mayfield, Bijan Robinson.

How it works

Only the Falcons talk. Every morning.

8 shows this morning1,300 minutes listened. 8 minutes kept.

1We listen to the NFL's biggest podcasts
NFL DailyHeed the CallThe Pat McAfee ShowBill Simmons PodcastThe Ryen Russillo ShowThe Mina Kimes ShowGreen Light with Chris LongPardon My TakeThe Ringer NFL ShowThe Athletic Football ShowFirst Things First
2We find the Falcons conversations
PanthersNFC South season predictions
FalconsTua starts Week 1 as Penix sits out
SaintsDarius Slayton free agent landing spots
BuccaneersBaker Mayfield contract and Bucs outlook
FalconsJoey Porter Jr. contract standoff ahead of Falcons opener
BuccaneersNFC South season predictions
FalconsNFC South season predictions

Scanned 8 shows · Cut 21h 32m · Kept 8m

Everything that isn't Falcons talk gets cut. Sorry, Panthers, Saints, Buccaneers.

3We create one Falcons playlist for you every morning
Your Falcons Feed
Wednesday, September 9
8 min
today
  • Tua starts Week 1 as Penix sits outNFL Daily · 4 min
  • Joey Porter Jr. contract standoff ahead of Falcons openerThe Pat McAfee Show · 2 min
  • NFC South season predictionsHeed the Call · 2 min
  • Tua named Week 1 starter, Penix third on depth chartThe Pat McAfee Show · 2 min
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11 NFL shows monitored/ seven mornings a week/ you pick the shows and the minutes

Talked Falcons most this week: NFL Daily (4), The Pat McAfee Show (2), Heed the Call (2).

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Common questions

Which podcasts get reviewed for Falcons conversations?

Bill Simmons Podcast, The Ryen Russillo Show, Pardon My Take, Heed the Call, The Mina Kimes Show, The Ringer NFL Show, The Athletic Football Show, The Pat McAfee Show, NFL Daily, Green Light with Chris Long, First Things First. Any time one of them has a substantive Falcons conversation, it becomes a clip.

What are the best Falcons podcasts right now?

Going by who actually talked about the Falcons this week: NFL Daily (4), The Pat McAfee Show (2), Heed the Call (2). The Cutdown reads all of the big national shows every morning and pulls the Falcons parts into one playlist, so you get the best of every one of them.

What are people saying about the Falcons today?

Lately: Tua starts Week 1 as Penix sits out, Joey Porter Jr. contract standoff ahead of Falcons opener, NFC South season predictions. Press play at the top of this page to hear it, or get the app for the full playlist every morning.

When is it ready?

By about 6:30am Eastern, seven mornings a week.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Free, and no account. Your follows and history stay on your phone.

Is this an official Atlanta Falcons app?

No. The Cutdown is independent and not affiliated with the Atlanta Falcons or the NFL. We just listen to the podcasts so you don't have to skip around.

Is there an Android version?

iPhone only for now.

Do you rehost the audio?

No. Every clip plays from the show's own servers, exactly like a podcast app, and every clip credits the show and links the full episode. We send listeners to shows.

Can I follow other teams too?

Yes, in the app. Follow as many teams as you want, NBA included, plus individual players, and every morning they all land in one playlist.

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