FinnCast: Recent Episodes
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Every week Brian Finneran brings you a quick run through of the hottest Atlanta Falcons news, with look backs of his career and his insights to his unapparelled knowledge of the game. FinnCast is presented SCANA Energy, The Official Natural Gas Provider of the Atlanta Falcons.
With the Falcons' season over, the guys discuss the firing of Raheem Morries/Terry Fontenot, the hiring of Matt Ryan and the potential future coaches
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Finn talks about the resurgence of Kyle Pitts and Tyler rants about Raheem Morris being too friendly
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The title says it all...BUT! The guys discuss tonight's TNF matchup against Tampa, the Ray Ray controversy and should Terry stay or go?...
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Finn, Tyler and Groover discuss the win over the Saints and the resurgent Kirk Cousins
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Welcome back to Finn Cast, presented by Scana Energy, the official natural gas partner of your Atlanta Falcons. Brian Finneran and Tyler Nelson, with producer Andrew Groover behind the glass, break down a brutal stretch for this franchise on and off the field.
This episode dives into:
- Michael Penix Jr.’s viral press conference answer, the full context of the question, and what his response really says about the state of the team
- Raheem Morris revealing Darnell Mooney actually broke his collarbone on Day 1 of training camp after weeks of calling it a “shoulder injury”
- Why the Falcons never added another real wide receiver option and cut Ray-Ray McCloud out of nowhere
- A dejected Penix in Berlin and a defense that just gave up 323 rushing yards in an overtime loss
- The Falcons being dead last in the NFL in under-center snaps and why stubborn scheme decisions keep setting this offense back
- The word “farcical” as the perfect description for where this franchise sits right now
- A rematch with the Carolina Panthers after a 30-0 beatdown earlier this season, and why this is a game you absolutely cannot lose at home
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Finn Cast, presented by Scana Energy and hosted by former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Brian Finneran and Tyler Nelson, recapped Atlanta’s disappointing Week 7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, falling 20-10. The hosts analyzed the team’s offensive struggles and defensive lapses that contributed to the defeat, while turning their attention to Week 8’s home matchup against a reeling Miami Dolphins squad looking to regain form.
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After the Falcons impressive win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, Finn and Tyler look at the challenging game this Sunday against the 49ers in San Francisco.
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The boys do a quick Day-of version of Finncast leading up to tonights game
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After an abysmal, embarrassing 0-30 loss to the Panthers, the guys discuss the Falcons offense, the OC and the upcoming game against the Washington Commanders
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With the Falcons big win on the road over the Minnesota Vikings, Finn, Tyler and Groover discuss the high points and frustrations as well as this weekend's game against the Carolina Panthers
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Along with new producer Andrew Groover, Finn and Tyler discuss the Falcons' week one loss, the match against the Vikings coming up and Finn winning at life...again
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Welcome to a new season of FinnCast — hosted by former Falcons WR Brian Finneran and Tyler Nelson, produced by Andrew Groover.
In Episode 1, the crew dives deep into everything Falcons and NFL:
- 🔎 Falcons Roster Breakdown: Who’s ready to step up in 2025?
- 🧑🎓 Rookie Starters: Which first-year players will make the biggest impact?
- 💪 Pass Rush Outlook: Can Atlanta generate pressure without Grady Jarrett anchoring the middle?
- 📉 WR Depth Concerns: Is there enough outside of Drake London?
- ⚡ Right Tackle Battle: Jerrell (trade acquisition) vs. Elijah Wilkinson — who wins the job?
- 🌎 NFL Week 1 Storylines: Biggest matchups and league-wide trends to watch.
From Flowery Branch to the big stage, FinnCast delivers Falcons insight, bold NFL predictions, and Finn’s one-of-a-kind perspective.
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly episodes!
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The 2024 season comes to a terrible end after such a promising start. Finn, Tyler and Joe discuss the loss to Carolina, the systemic failures of the organization, the failures of the coaching staff and the potential new Defensive Coordinators Atlanta could hire
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Fresh off an...ugly, uncomfortable win in Vegas against the Raiders, The Falcons announce that Kirk Cousins is benched for the rookie, Michael Pennix Jr.
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Well....its another frustrating loss for the Falcons as Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota.
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Well....there isn't much to talk about Falcons-wise after an abysmal game in Denver, so we invited the recently retired Charlie Culberson to join us! We talk about Charlie's career as a utility player, how his career mirrored Finns and his new retirement.
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The Falcons drop Sundays' game to the 'Aints in New Orleans with Jung Hae Khoo missing 3 kicks....
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The Falcons took care of "America's Team", the Dallas Cowboys, at the Benz last Sunday. Finn, Tyler and Joe discuss the highs and lows, as well as teen drama tv!
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Is it too negative to focus on the Falcons flailing defense after a big win and season sweep of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Tune in and find out
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After the Falcons win on the road over the Carolina Panthers, Finn, Tyler and Joe discuss how the Falcons might actually be a team to watch.
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The Falcons beat the hated Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, with another division rivalry game only five days later! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are here for Thursday Night Football, Finn, Tyler and Joe discuss.
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The Falcons drop a winnable game to the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, but this is Hate Week, as the Falcons prepare to face the Saints at home.
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Wow...what an incredible win and finish to the game on Monday night football! The Falcons beat the eagles in the last few moments to move to 1-1. Finn, Tyler and Joe discuss the win and the upcoming Chiefs game
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Finn, Tyler & Joe T. Virgin discuss the Falcons disappointing season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the upcoming Monday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Well, in a major move the Atlanta Falcons sign QB Kirk Cousins to a 4 year deal. The Falcons FINALLY have a QB again!!
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Finn, Tyler and Joe discuss the hiring of Raheem Morris, Zac Robinson and Jimmy Lake
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Well...the season is over once again for the Atlanta Falcons, ending at 7-10 for the third straight year. Coach Arthur Smith is fired, Arthur Blank and Rich McKay give a press conference....and the process starts over again...
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With an absent Finn, Tyler and Joe discuss the Falcons win and what that means for Arthur Smith's job and the playoffs....and Finn calls in.
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The Falcons found a way to lose to the 1-12 Panthers. Desmond Ridder is benched again, and this franchise is in turmoil. Again.
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The Falcons blow the home game against the Bucs....after a disappointing game, Finn and Tyler discuss and wish new member of the team, Joe Virgin, a happy 24th birthday.
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After big Falcons win over the Saints at home, Finn and (a congested) Tyler discuss the game, the upcoming matchup against the Jets and John Candy movies...
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What else is there to say?....The loss to the Arizona Cardinals SUCKED
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Josh Dobbs, the third string QB comes in a puts the Falcons away in Atlanta. Finn and Tyler discuss the awful loss and the upcoming game against the 1-8 Arizona Cardinals.
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After a Falcons loss in Nashville to the Titans, there is a lot for Finn and Tyler to discuss. The QB Change, Grady Jarett out for the season, and what we can expect moving forward
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Despite Desmond Ridder giving the ball away like it was Halloween candy, the Falcons prevailed in Tampa Bay to take the lead in the NFC South! Finn and Tyler discuss the win and the Dirty Birds face-off against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday
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Finn lays out what went wrong for the Falcons against the Washington Commanders, namely sloppy play and three interceptions. With the Dirty Birds now at 3-3, Finn and Tyler also discuss the coming game on the road against the division-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Finn tells us about his trip to London with the Falcons and to Ireland with his family before diving into Desmond Ridder's triumphant performance over the Houston Texans. Finn then gives us a quick look at the game this Sunday at "The Benz" against the Washington Commanders.
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Well....bad day at the office for the Falcons against the Detroit Lions. In the wake of their touchdown-less loss, Finn and Tyler discuss the teams shortcomings over the weekend as well as their upcoming trip to London...and Finn's upcoming trip to London and Ireland!
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For the first time in years, the Atlanta Falcons are 2-0 to start the season! Finn and Tyler discuss the Falcons big win over the Green Bay Packers and the many dynamics that led to it. Finn breaks down the reason the Falcons might have an easier path to victory in Detroit this coming weekend
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Finn and Tyler discuss the Atlanta Falcons' Week One win over the Carolina Panthers and the upcoming home game against the Green Bay Packers.
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It can be hard to talk about serious stuff with your kids, but we’ve brought together experts on the topics and paired them with athletes to provide some guidelines about the best way to handle it.
Former Atlanta Falcon Brian Finneran talks to Rachel, the Director of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Disabilities along with her daughter Aubrey, a high school athlete about why and how you can support the mental health of your kids and their friends.
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Finn and Tyler talk about their thoughts for this Falcons team...the positives and areas of need before discussing the playoffs.
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Finn and Tyler talk about the Falcons win over the Arizona Cardinals, propelled by rookie QB, Desmond Ridder...as well as this Sunday's game against the loathsome Tampa Bay Bucs and Tom Brady
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With Finneran out sick, Finn's teammate on 'The Locker Room' and former Falcons' sideline reporter, John Michaels, fills in!
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The Falcons lost to the Steelers at home, all but officially eliminating hopes for the playoffs. Finn and Tyler discuss the loss, Desmond Ridder and the upcoming game against The Saints
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Another whimsical loss by our Falcons....and still only half a game back in the division. Finn and Tyler discuss the loss to Washington, the coming game at home against the Steelers, what someone from Pittsburgh is called and Kyle Pitts injury.
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The Falcons win a close one over the Chicago Bears with some notable injuries and one really cool record set. Next week, the Washington Commanders...
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Finn and Tyler recap the Falcons Thursday night loss to the "Charlotte" Panthers, talk about the likelihood of seeing Desmond Ritter making a debut and look forward, briefly, to our next game in ten days against the Chicago Bears.
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The Falcons drop one to the Bengals, but due to a Tampa Bay loss as well, the Dirty Birds are still tied for control of the division! Finn and Tyler discuss that, Matt Ryan and this weekend's game against the Carolina Panthers
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The Dirty Birds are back in (tied) first place of the division with a big win over the 49ers and then go up to Cincinnati this Sunday to take on the Bengals. Tyler and Finn discuss!
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After a short discussion on Tom Brady's lesser points, Finn breaks down what the Falcons are up against Sunday, facing the San Francisco 49ers at home.
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Finn and Tyler cover the Falcons week four home win over the Browns before Finn lays out what the Falcons will face in Tampa Bay this Sunday
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Yeesh....what a loss to the Saints....plus the new segment "FinnCash" ft. The Great Gordini and a preview of Falcons vs. Rams
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Finn and Tyler discuss the first game of the next era of Falcons football....and it all starts off against the hated New Orleans 'Aints!
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Lot's going on in the wake of the end of the regular season! Former Falcons GM, Thomas Dimitroff, stopped into 680 The Fan this week AND Tom Brady retires?! Finn also discusses how his retirement from the NFL went...
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With the Falcons loss Sunday, Finn and Tyler discuss the Falcons playoff hopes being over and the sad loss of both Coach Dan Reeves and John Madden
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Finn and a congested version of Tyler discuss the Falcons big win of the division rival Carolina Panthers, as well as the parity around the NFL and the upcoming game against the 49ers.
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Finn and Tyler start by going through the Bulldogs loss in the SEC Championship before dissecting the Falcons loss to the Bucs.
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Finn and Tyler discuss the finer points of the Falcons win over the Jaguars, parity in the NFL and what a big football weekend in Atlanta we're about to have...
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This week we have a special episode as Tyler got the chance to talk with Pro Football Hall of Fame RB, Eric Dickerson! Dont miss it
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What an exciting week in Atlanta! The Falcons win, the Dawgs are number 1 and the Braves are in the World Series!
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On the Bye Week, Finn gives some behind the scenes insight on what coaches and players are doing with the free time and previews what we can expect from the Miami Dolphins
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The Falcons get a win over the flailing NY Jets, and Finn explains why he didnt have a Bloody Mary during the game...
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sigh The Falcons are 1-3 and Finn details what went wrong, even though Matt Ryan and Cordarrelle Patterson shined.
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Finn and Tyler review the Falcons week 3 win over the NY Giants, discussing what they improved on, and looking ahead to next weeks game against the Washington Football Team
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Finn and Tyler discuss the week 2 loss to the Super Bowl Champion Buccaneers, and the positive takeaways. Matt Ryan hits another milestone and Finn's Ring of Honor if a notable name...
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Well....it wasn't a great start to the Falcons season and Finn explains what he saw in game 1 against the Eagles. The good news - Finn and Tyler both have the same silver lining!
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Football season is finally here! Finn breaks down the Falcons depth chart and hopes for the season, and the guys talk to long-time 680 The Fan host, John Kincade! John gives insight to the Philadelphia Eagles roster, and his predications for the game.
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The Falcons made their final cuts of the preseason this week! Finn shares his experience of getting cut early in his career
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Finn and Tyler discuss the loss of AJ McCarron, the addition of Josh Rosen and more, as the NFL preseason starts to wind down. Tyler finds the best Atlanta Athlete ever to wear the #86....
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Finn discusses the Falcons pre-season practice at Mercedes-Benz, vaxing in the NFL, and a Finn's Ring of Honor inductee we can all agree on!
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Finn remembers the late Greg Knapp, talks Matt Ryan being live in studio at 680 The Fan and how hard...or not...the game has been through the past decades
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The maiden voyage of FinnCast! Finn talks about the Julio Jones trade and the TE position and more!
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