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So, if you eat, sleep and breathe Falcons football? This is your inside edge — every update, every storyline, all in one place. And this week? There's been no shortage of news to break as the Falcons set to host the Washington Commanders Sunday at 1 p.m. ET inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The News, Now

Key developments on the field and roster move analysis

The biggest news of the week had to do with key coaching changes the Falcons made in the wake of their 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers last week.

For starters, Atlanta is moving offensive coordinator Zac Robinson down to the sideline to call plays. The reason for this, Falcons personnel said, is for more efficient communication.

"We need to be able to be more efficient, faster," head coach Raheem Morris said. "... Zac has been on the field his whole life. He sees the game just as well on the field as up in the box. ... Being on the grass, he provides a different type of energy when he is down there talking to everybody, wideouts, the quarterback, our o-line, our coaches all involved on the headset, but him being around everything will be good for all of us."

The Falcons also announced Monday they had released wide receiver coach Ike Hilliard from the coaching staff. Pass game coordinator T.J. Yates has assumed the receiver coaching responsibilities.

Asked about the decision Wednesday, Morris said it was "performance based."

"Right now, we have wideouts without touchdowns. Right now we have wideouts that are craving the ball," Morris said. "... I have to make directional decisions for our group. You need to have the environment, you need to have the coaching, you need to have the detail, you need to have everything right in order to get your offense in the right direction."

The main injury news coming out of the Falcons' camp this week still revolved around cornerback A.J. Terrell. Morris said he is still considered "week-to-week," and that the goal to get him back will likely be after the bye week. He was ruled out of Sunday's contest by Morris Friday. Dee Alford will continue to fill in in Terrell's absence.

You can view all three Falcons injury reports below:

Wednesday, Sept. 24: Kyle Pitts limited as Week 4 practice begin

Thursday, Sept. 25: Casey Washington logs first full practice after concussion

Friday, Sept. 26: A.J. Terrell ruled out for second consecutive game

How did the rest of the league fair in Week 3? Tori McElhaney breaks it down in her weekly power rankings, while Will McFadden highlights the NFC South's performance.

Plus, check out this week's mailbags where Tori and Will answer your burning questions about the state of the Falcons.

Falcons Mailbag, No 1 via Tori McElhaney: Inside Atlanta locker room reactions and search for offensive identity.

Falcons Mailbag, No. 2 via Will McFadden: Are this week's changes enough to improve Atlanta's offense?

Finally, this week's Nerdy Birds statistical spotlight zeroes in on Bijan Robinson, detailing why the running back is the "straw that stirs Atlanta's drink."

Fan Zone Highlights

Tweets, videos and podcasts you may have missed

In the Nest

Behind-the-scenes stories, locker room insight into team culture

After the Falcons' loss to the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Bijan Robinson's comments were the ones that mattered and reverberated through the Atlanta locker room throughout Week 4's prep.

"I believe this can either break a team or make a team. For us, this needs to make this team," Robinson said. "... This loss right here, when people look back at it, this needs to be the week where we come together and it changed everything so we can become the team we want to become."

Meanwhile, the Falcons' kicking situation remains somewhat of a question mark after Parker Romo went 0-for-2 in the shutout last weekend. Morris said Monday the Falcons will continue to bring in kicking competition.

"You have to do that until you get it right," Morris said.

After doing so, the Falcons signed kicker Ben Sauls to the practice squad. Morris said Friday, however, the Falcons will continue forward with Romo through the weekend.

Game Day Intel

Upcoming match previews and predictions

Falcons depth chart released for Week 4 vs. the Washington Commanders.

After going through the week preparing to face either Jayden Daniels or Marcus Mariota, the news broke Friday that it would be the latter suiting up as the Commanders' starting quarterback this Sunday. Daniels missed Week 3 — and now will miss Week 4 — with a knee injury.

"Doesn't matter who's the quarterback," Falcons safety Jessie Bates III said. "Whether it's Mariota or Daniels, they both have amazing talent with being able to extend plays."

Who do the experts have taking the win Sunday? Terrin Waack has got you covered with a comprehensive list in this week's Experts Picks.

Stats and milestones brought to you by StatsPerform:

• Twelve of the Falcons' 14 home games against the Commanders have been decided by single digits, including each of the last four home matchups. That four-game streak is Atlanta's longest active streak of home games decided by single digits vs. any NFC team.
• The Falcons have had their most success running up the middle and behind their left tackle this season. Atlanta is averaging 7.2 yards per rush up the middle and 7.0 yards per rush behind their left tackle, which rank first and third in the NFL, respectively.
• The Falcons defense is allowing 227.3 yards per game, second fewest in the NFL this season. It's Atlanta's second-lowest YPG average allowed through three games of a season all-time (1977 – 198.7).