Atlanta’s 2025 season is on the brink of disaster. Once viewed as a team on the verge of a breakthrough, the [Falcons](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/atlanta-falcons) are now staring down a likely eighth straight year without a playoff appearance—their longest drought since the 1980s.
The latest blow? Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is out for the season with another serious injury, leaving fans and league insiders to [wonder if this team is headed for a major shakeu](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-12-news-storylines-shedeur-sanders-makes-first-start-vs-raiders/)p.
Head coach Raheem Morris is under pressure after a five-game losing streak, including painful overtime defeats, and GM Terry Fontenot faces scrutiny for roster moves that haven’t yet translated to wins. While the team has undeniable talent and a roster built to compete, injuries and missed opportunities—like trading away a potential top-10 2026 draft pick—have added fuel to speculation about change. League sources note that there’s still desire to coach this roster, but the stakes couldn’t be higher with just six games left in the season.
Owner Arthur Blank has been famously patient, but a strong finish in the final stretch could determine whether the Falcons salvage some hope or head into the offseason with major questions about coaching, management, and the roster itself.