Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike get back into some more Falcons talk and continue to share thoughts on Michael Penix Jr.'s season ending surgery he is set to have and share thoughts on the potential timeline of what his return may be and how it could impact the Falcons 2026 season.

Carl and Mike open up the show with Falcons talk as they react to the news of Michael Penix Jr. set to have season ending surgery to repair a partially torn ACL. As they discuss and share their thoughts, they agree in feeling bad for the second year QB, however they believe the situation places the Falcons in a position in which they have to "protect themselves" in regards to how they decide to move forward with Penix Jr.'s absence.

The full 11-18-25 show from Dukes and Bell.

Will Michael Penix Jr. injury lead Falcons back into quarterback business? Ole Miss needs to 'push every chip in' on efforts to retain Lane Kiffin. Why Falcons failures began by not drafting a successor for Matt Ryan?

Is the Falcons process set up for head coaches to make right decisions? Dave Archer: Why can't Falcons 'finish the game?' Why Falcons players and coaches need to be held more accountable for issues.

Georgia helping prove how good of a coach Kirby Smart is. Falcons losing close games may be enough for Raheem Morris to be back. Gunner Stockton beats Arch Manning and wins his grandpa's award.

Falcons don't need a 'gap quarterback' if Michael Penix Jr. misses time. Falcons not making the gaming winning plays. 'Ultimate answer' from Falcons must be where they go from here.

Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the Falcons and their status as we await the latest on Michael Penix Jr.'s injury. They then get into some Hawks talk and react to a call by Steve Holman in which he calls Dillon Brooks a "horrible person". After they get a laugh out of the Holman call, they discuss if the Hawks can maintain how well they have been playing even once Trae Young returns.

Carl and Mike get into more Falcons talk as they discuss the injuries of Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London and what it means for the future for the team, especially in regards to Penix Jr. As their conversation continues, they share thoughts on if Penix Jr. will indeed miss significant time, how the team will address the quarterback position.

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk and share more thoughts on their conversation with Dave Archer in which Carl notes Archer's comments in regards to the team being in majority of the games they have loss and why that may be the saving grace in regards to Raheem Morris and the team keeping him on board as the head coach.

Carl and Mike are joined by Connor Riley to discuss the Georgia Bulldogs win over Texas and how Kirby Smart is proving just how good of a coach Kirby Smart is.

Carl and Mike are joined by Dave Archer as they discuss the latest on the Falcons including the team's inability to not be able to "finish the game" in several situations which they could have won.

Carl and Mike are joined by The Water Boyz as they discuss the Falcons and the state of the franchise and the mood amongst the fanbase as they share their thoughts on if the team needs to make changes in the front office, coaching staff and player personnel.

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk and share thoughts on why the Falcons went wrong a long time ago when they did not draft a successor for Matt Ryan knowing his time was winding down.

Carl and Mike get into some of the latest headlines as they share thoughts on reports of Lane Kiffin denying Ole Miss gave him an ultimatum in regards to if he plans to remain with the Rebels program or move on. As they discuss, Carl notes he believes Ole Miss needs to 'push every chip in' on an offer to Kiffin to prove to the fanbase they were willing to go all in on keeping Kiffin in Oxford.

Carl and Mike open up the show with Falcons talk and share their thoughts on whether or not the team may find themselves back in the quarterback business as Michael Penix Jr. has been placed on the IR with the potential of the injury being season ending and could result in missing time next season as well.

The full 11-17-25 show from Dukes and Bell.

'Feels unrealistic' to believe Falcons will reach the playoffs. Falcons searching for 'real answers to turn the corner' and start winning. Falcons' special teams 'continue to hurt' them and need more accountability

Falcons 'have to find a way out' and create a winning culture. Why Falcons must looking in the mirror from top to bottom to fix problems. Falcons need to get ahead of NFL with necessary changes for a 'new plan'.

Why a coaching change now could make Falcons fans more apathetic. James Franklin to Virginia Tech is no surprise. Falcons need 'everyone' to go back and evaluate themselves