Falcons’ Mario Kart Schedule Video Mocks Belichick, Hudson, and DeflateGate

The Atlanta Falcons took the NFL schedule release to a whole new level with a Mario Kart 64-themed video that threw some serious shade. Featuring stars like Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Michael Penix Jr. as playable characters in "ATL Kart," the video races through Atlanta’s skyline with Mercedes-Benz Stadium gleaming in the background. Ludacris, the hometown rap legend, kicks off the countdown, setting the stage for a wild ride.

As the Falcons’ opponents appear as rival drivers, the video swerves into a cheeky jab at Bill Belichick and his partner Jordon Hudson. A beach scene pans to two characters with a sign reading, "We’re not talking about this"—a direct nod to Hudson’s now-infamous CBS interview quip. Belichick, who was passed over for the Falcons’ head coaching gig in favor of Raheem Morris, clearly left an impression. Morris now leads the team, while Belichick coaches at UNC.

The Falcons didn’t stop there. A subtle dig at Tom Brady and the DeflateGate scandal popped up when the New England Patriots’ character rolled in with flat tires next to a "Free Air" sign. Ouch. This bold video comes after a rocky season where Atlanta, despite high hopes with Kirk Cousins, finished 8-9 and missed the NFC South title, which went to the Bucs.

With this schedule release, the Falcons aren’t just announcing games—they’re signaling they’re ready to play hard, on and off the field.