The Hometown Take with Dylan Mathews

Falcons DE James Pearce Jr gets legal clarity ahead of the NFL season

Dylan Matthews starts the morning with an exciting Braves win over theRed Sox. Braves get back in the win column in Boston. In the second segment, Dylan wonders if Falcons DE James Pearce Jr will miss much of the season after a legal update. Falcons DE James Pearce Jr gets legal clarity ahead of the NFL season. Plus, in the NFL, Derwin James Jr becomes the highest paid safety again?!

What are the Falcons’ expectations for Kyle Pitts this season?

Dylan Matthews starts the morning with an exciting Braves win over the Marlins. Did Dom Smith hit a triple or a little league homer? In the second segment, Dylan wonders if the Spurs can get past the reigning NBA Champs to reach the finals? The Thunder even the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs. Plus, in the NFL, what are the Falcons’ expectations for Kyle Pitts this season?

Who's the Falcons' best-kept secret heading into the 2026 season?

Dylan Matthews starts the morning with a Braves lopsided loss. The Marlins crossed the plate 12 times against the Braves?! In the second segment, Dylan wonders who’s a bit overlooked on the Falcons’ roster? Who's the Falcons' best-kept secret heading into the 2026 season? Plus, in the NBA, the Spurs took home court from the reigning champs in double overtime?!

Did Walt Weiss make a mistake by leaving Bryce Elder out there?

Dylan wrapped the show in his final hour by discussing the Falcons' schedule, the Braves loss last night, and finished with Grillin' Dylan!

Are Wednesday night NFL games too much?

In the second hour, Dylan takes a look at the NFL and their plans to expand their streaming programming. Are streaming exclusives actually good for the NFL? In the second segment, Dylan continues with the NFL as they also plan to expand their broadcasting nights. Are Wednesday night NFL games too much? Plus, in the last segment, did Cleveland blow their shot at the Eastern Conference Finals?