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- Penix Jr. 'close' to return, still mum on Week 2 status
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Stefanski not ready to announce Falcons starting QB against Carolina as Penix nears his return
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- How an NFL Equipment staff prepares the team for game day | Atlanta Falcons
- Dave Archer: Reason to believe Cooper Rush will be better in Week 2 | The Morning Shift
- Who are the richest people in Georgia?
- Cooper Rush says he split reps with Michael Penix Jr. at Wednesday’s practice
- Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. Reveals Why He Isn’t Playing
- Atlanta Falcons Receive Bad Quarterback News Before Week 2
- Falcons HC Stefanski discusses QB status heading into Week 2
- Michael Penix: I’m dying to be out there, some goals I still have to achieve
- Falcons list 3 quarterbacks on injury report to begin Week 2
- Former Alabama defensive lineman to miss remainder of NFL season
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Michael Penix Jr. & Cooper Rush Media Availability | Wednesday, September 16th | Press Conference
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- Dave Canales brushes aside one major question surrounding Panthers upcoming matchup against the Falcons in Week 2
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The Falcons have a quarterback problem: ft. Joe Patrick: Falcoholic Live, Ep389
The Falcons kept four quarterbacks on their 2026 roster, and somehow couldn’t put a functional one on the field against the Steelers. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Joe Patrick to discuss the disastrous start…
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Falcons injury report: A.J. Terrell, Chris Lindstrom held out of practice
Atlanta also had three quarterbacks listed on its injury report ahead of its home opener against Carolina.
- Kevin Stefanski addresses Falcons’ uncertain QB situation ahead of Week 2
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How to buy Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers Week 2 NFL tickets
See ticket prices for this week’s game between the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Kevin Stefanski refuses to name starting QB amid Tua Tagovailoa injury update
Also ran in 1 other outlet: Yahoo Sports
- Penix (knee) ‘not yet ready’ for game action
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NFL spread, straight-up picks: 49ers, Eagles top confidence rankings for Week 2
Whether you're trying to win your office pool, playing for bragging rights or looking for the best best, we have you covered for NFL Week 2.
- Atlanta Falcons Land 6-Year NFL RB Before Panthers Game
- Bijan Robinson understands the No. 7 legacy in Atlanta
- Falcons ‘not ruling anyone out’ among 4 QBs to start vs. Panthers
- The Falcons’ pitiful QB situation somehow keeps getting worse
- Evan Silva’s Matchups: Panthers at Falcons
- Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. Return Date Hinted at by NFL Insider
- Bijan Robinson on Falcons QB: 'I know we're ready to see Mike'
- Bijan Robinson Makes Strong Statement on Michael Penix Return for Falcons
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Everything Kevin Stefanski said before Falcons' pivotal Wednesday practice
Kevin Stefanski's media session before Wednesday's practice was his biggest with the Atlanta Falcons.
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- Ben Roethlisberger Shares Big Concern for Steelers
- Falcons prepare for Panthers, QB status update
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Falcons 'not ruling anyone out' at QB for home opener vs. Panthers
As the preparation for Carolina begins in earnest, all options are on the table for Atlanta.
- Falcons say they still haven't decided on Week 2 QB, won't rule out undrafted rookie Jack Strand
- Panthers vs. Falcons preview Week 2
- Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. Injury Updates Provided by Falcons HC Ahead of Panthers Game
- Falcons’ QB Injury Updates a Mess for Week 2 vs. Panthers
- Panthers Could Face Falcons Fourth-String QB in Week 2
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Falcons’ starting QB for Sunday vs. Panthers still undecided
The Falcons’ quarterback situation seems even murkier after head coach Kevin Stefanski spoke to the media on Wednesday. But Stefanski said he isn’t frustrated. “We want to be able to win and play well regardless of…
- Falcons have not named a starting QB for home opener vs. Panthers
- Kevin Stefanski Leaves All Options on Table for Falcons Starting QB This Week
- Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski 'not ruling anybody out' at QB for Week 2 vs. Panthers
- “I know my mom she smiling down” ❤️ #football #atlantafalcons
- Panthers at Falcons: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 2 game
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Zachariah Branch’s unusual debut still gave Falcons something to be excited about
Zachariah Branch didn’t catch a pass in his Atlanta falcons debut, but the rookie still offered a glimpse of what he could become.
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- Kevin Stefanski Muddies Falcons QB Waters Ahead of Panthers Game
- Panthers Don’t Know Who Will Play QB for Falcons in Week 2
- The best stadium food is getting better. Mercedes-Benz gets new items
- Bijan Robinson can only do so much
- Panthers vs Falcons odds, point spread, moneyline, total for Sunday
- Kevin Stefanski Provides Zero Clarity for Falcons QB vs. Panthers
- Falcons QB unclear with injured Cooper Rush, Tua Tagovailoa
- Stefanski 'not ruling anyone out' as Falcons' starting QB for home opener
- Falcons’ running back Bijan Robinson can become the NFL’s next Marshall Faulk
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Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski comments on Bijan Robinson’s workload
Also ran in 1 other outlet: Yahoo Sports
- Falcons haven't made a QB choice for Week 2
- Former Crimson Tide defender out for the rest of the season
- Penn State places 48 former players on NFL opening week rosters
- Falcons place DL Da'Shawn Hand on IR
- Falcons Sign 2 Former 49ers 2nd-Round Pick and Bears RB
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T.J. Watt, Steelers stifle Falcons
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Head Coach Kevin Stefanski Week 2 Media Availability | Wednesday, September 16th | Press Conference
Also ran in 1 other outlet: Falcons.com
- Falcons star Kyle Pitts Sr predicts CFB players will unionize, says pro players returning to school is 'crazy'
- Waiting game continues as Falcons fail to name Week 2 starting QB
- WATCH: Rodgers on the win over the Falcons
- Kevin Stefanski gives update on Falcons starting QB for Week 2
- Falcons Sign RB With Bears, Bengals, Jets NFL Experience
- Step right up and spin the Falcons QB Wheel of Destiny
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Da'Shawn Hand's injury may help the Falcons offer a lifeline to Zach Harrison
The Atlanta Falcons finally have a reason (and the means) to elevate Zach Harrison to the active roster.
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The Falcoholic Reacts Survey: Key players stumble on opening day
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Falcons fans and fans across the country. While the Falcons fought valiantly in dire…
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Falcons put Da’Shawn Hand on IR, promote TE Nick Muse to active roster
The Atlanta Falcons have made it official, placing Da’Shawn Hand on injured reserve with an ailment that’s expected to knock him out for the rest of the season. The team has promoted tight end Nick Muse to the 53 man…
- Falcons Sign 49ers’ Former 2nd-Round Pick
- Falcons make roster changes, sign former Bears RB to practice squad
- Atlanta Falcons unveil new game-day foods, including a macaroni and cheese volcano wrapped in ribs
- Falcons Add 6-Foot-5 Tight End After Kyle Pitts Shutout
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Falcons place Da'Shawn Hand on IR, sign Nick Muse to active roster
Atlanta also filled out its practice squad with the additions of DE Drake Jackson and RB Khalil Herbert.
- Panthers in the power rankings before Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons
- Falcons’ Trade Proposals Tap Steelers, 49ers to Fix QB ‘Mess’
- TV broadcast maps and announcers for Week 2 of the 2026 season
- PHOTOS: Atlanta Falcons unveil new food options at Mercedes-Benz Stadium - WSB-TV
- All 4 Falcons QBs could end up starting at some point this season
- Falcons’ Penix Ruled Himself Out For Season Opener
- NFL Week 2 latest intel, buzz questions, news, fantasy tips
- Falcons named potential trade suitor for Steelers quarterback
- How much should Carolina scoring 37 points concern the Falcons?
- The Falcons starting Cooper Rush again is unjustifiable
- Underrated Falcons Defender Looking to Build on Strong Week 1 Against Panthers
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All signs point to Cooper Rush being Falcons’ Week 2 starter but don’t count on it
The latest Atlanta Falcons press conference news may signal toward another rough game on Sunday.
- Ottobock and Atlanta Falcons Announce First-Ever Official Adaptive Mobility Partnership
- Michael Penix Jr. could have been the difference for the Atlanta Falcons
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Falcons Week 1 3 up and 3 down: Defense is up, Offense is down
The Atlanta Falcons couldn’t bring home the win in the season opener, but it wasn’t due to the defensive performances we saw. Unfortunately, the offense and special teams unit let the team down, a story many fans are…
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Falcons rookie stock report after eye-opening Week 1 loss vs. Steelers
Evaluating how the Atlanta Falcons' rookie class fared in their NFL debuts against the Steelers on Sunday.
- Falcons fall to No. 29 in The Athletic's Week 2 power rankings
- Falcons’ QB Depth Chart Revealed for Week 2
- How to Watch Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons Live in the UK on DAZN
- Advanced stats say Falcons' opener wasn't as bad as it looked
- Falcons Defense Had Elite Showing in Week 1 According to Advanced Stats
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Falcons are being too cautious with Michael Penix Jr.'s recovery amid QB woes
The Atlanta Falcons have a clear answer to their quarterback problem but they refuse to let him play.
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- How to watch Panthers vs. Falcons: TV channel and streaming options for September 20
- Panthers vs Falcons Prediction & Picks
- Panthers vs. Falcons Week 2 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds
- NFL fixtures and schedule 2026: UK times for regular season games and post-season playoffs on road to Super Bowl LXI
Yesterday
- Falcons work out former 49ers second-round pick, 2 other players
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‘Just Absurd,’ ‘I’m Completely Out on This Regime’ — Falcons Fans Enraged As Atlanta Hints Cooper Rush May Start at QB Again vs. Panthers
Also ran in 1 other outlet: Pro Football Network
- Panthers release initial depth chart for Week 2 matchup vs. Falcons
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Panthers release depth chart ahead of Week 2 of the 2026 season
Also ran in 1 other outlet: Big News Network.com
- What makes Bijan Robinson one of the best players in the NFL 😮💨 #nfl #bijan #filmreview
- Jemele Hill suggests this NFL team should sign Colin Kaepernick to start right now
- Za’Darius Smith Embracing Football, Falcons Camaraderie After Dominant Debut
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Falcons’ Za’Darius Smith to bring hometown church congregation to home opener
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Za’Darius Smith is paying for his church congregation to attend Sunday’s home opener against the Carolina Panthers.
- Falcons release new depth chart: Who will start at QB in Week 2?
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Atlanta Falcons Week 2 depth chart vs. Carolina Panthers
The Falcons will host the Carolina Panthers in their Week 2 home opener.
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- Panthers vs Falcons Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for NFL Week 2
- Falcons vs Panthers Preview: How Atlanta can stop Bryce Young | Falcons Audible Podcast
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Falcons defense delivers, offense sinks in Week 1: Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon
The Falcons defense delivered a marquee performance, while the offense and special teams sank the team’s chances in Week 1. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down the film from a tough loss in Pittsburgh, discussing…
- New food at Mercedes-Benz Stadium 👀 #football #atlantafalcons
- Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus are here for the Bijan Robinson experience 😮💨 #nfl #highlights
- Bijan Robinson puts his full athletic arsenal on display versus Pittsburgh | Film Review
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What the Falcons' Week 1 snap counts say about this team's plans in 2026
The Atlanta Falcons’ snap count allocation following their 20-13 loss to the Steelers says an awful lot.
- Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons Picks and Prediction for Sunday September 20 2026
- Panthers vs Falcons Prediction & Tips
- Falcons Receive Scalding Reviews in Weekly NFL Power Rankings
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Tracking the NFC South: Division remains on equal footing after Week 1
No NFC South team gained an early lead after a winless Week 1 for the division.
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Falcons have nobody to blame but themselves after Cowboys poach Tyler Goodson
The Atlanta Falcons' attempt to be three steps ahead of the rest of the NFL just blew up in their faces.
- Falcons May Have Revealed Week 2 Starting QB with Scheduled Press Conference
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Cooper Rush seems likely to start at QB for Falcons vs. Panthers in Week 2
We’ll know for certain on Wednesday. But there was a change to the Falcons media availability schedule for this week that hit my inbox Tuesday morning, and the “starting QB” press conference scheduled for Wednesday now…
- Panthers vs Falcons Match Player Stats | 2025 NFL Playoffs 2 Sunday
- Falcons Have Clear Preference for Starting Quarterback, According to Report
- Odds for Falcons' Week 2 matchup with Panthers
- Zadarius is getting the whole crew together 🙌 #nfl #zadarius #celebration #interview
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It took 1 game for Za'Darius Smith to prove the Falcons right for signing him
One game with the Atlanta Falcons was all it took for Za'Darius Smith to turn back the clock a half-decade.
- Know Your Foe: Week 2, Atlanta Falcons
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Cowboys poach RB Tyler Goodson off Falcons practice squad
Looking for some good news? Well, too bad. The Falcons lost Tyler Goodson, who was a productive runner and receiver this summer and was the team’s de facto third running back, to the Dallas Cowboys. Because Goodson was…
- Falcons Week 1 wrap-up: Steelers win opener 20-13
- Falcons on track for top-5 draft pick after Week 1 loss
- Dallas Cowboys Signing Running Back Off Atlanta Falcons' Practice Squad
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Devastating Da'Shawn Hand injury will test the strength of Falcons' DL depth
The Atlanta Falcons may be without Da'Shawn Hand for the rest of the 2026 season, which is truly brutal.
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Falcons snap counts 2026: Who played in the Week 1 loss to the Steelers?
We’ve had a day to sit and ponder this Week 1 loss, and I know what you’re thinking: Snap counts would help me process this. Fortunately, I have those for you to start your Tuesday morning off right. Offense QB Cooper…
- Falcons Recap: PFF grades, injury news, QB update
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Who starts at QB for the Falcons? Stefanski needs more time after Cooper Rush struggles
The Falcons enter Week 2 with the same question they were asking throughout Week 1: Who is going to start at quarterback?
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Kyle Pitts' box score no-show is further proof Falcons need their QBs back
Kyle Pitts' hopes of another career year are being dashed by less-than-competent quarterback play.
- 2026 NFL picks, score predictions for every Week 2 game
- Panthers vs. Falcons Prediction, Odds, Spread, Injuries, Trends for NFL Week 2
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NFL Week 2 power rankings: Rams, Chargers slide as 49ers, Bears and Giants surge
The 49ers rise to the top after upending the "superteam" Rams, while the Bears and Giants used big wins to move up in our rankings.
- Panthers vs Falcons Prediction & Preview - 9/20/2026
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Monday, September 14
- NFC South Standings: Falcons bailed out by NFL's worst division
- Za’Darius Smith breaks down his sack celebration 😂 #football #atlantafalcons #nfl
- Jahan Dotson is Mic'd Up for Week 1 of the NFL Season | Atlanta Falcons
- Falcons Chris Lindstrom a Doubt after Picking Up Injury vs. Steelers
- Falcons' quarterback questions persist after shaky effort by Cooper Rush in opening loss to Steelers
- Michael Penix Jr., Tua Injury Updates in New Rumors on Falcons QBs for Week 2 vs. Panthers
- 'At the end of the day Falcons season opening loss was embarrassing'
- Atlanta Falcons players Za’Darius Smith and Brandon Dorlus speak to the media | Press Conference
- Falcons' Da'Shawn Hand needs quad surgery, likely out for '26
- Falcons say no updates on starting QB entering Week 2
- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers breaks down Week 1 win vs. Atlanta Falcons
- Head Coach Kevin Stefanski Week 2 Media Availability | Monday, September 14th | Press Conference
- Watching this snag from Bijan Robinson on repeat 🔁 #nfl #atlantafalcons #football #highlights
- Panthers at Falcons Game Center: How to Watch, Kickoff Time, TV, Odds & More
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DL Da'Shawn Hand out for the year, plus other injury news ahead of Week 2
Hand suffered a quad injury in the Falcons' Week 1 loss to the Steelers.
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Falcons vs. Panthers, Week 2: Kevin Stefanski declines to name starting QB Monday
There’s a specific question on the mind of pretty much every Falcons fan: Who’s the starting quarterback for Week 2? Kevin Stefanski spoke to the media Monday afternoon (I was in a meeting and couldn’t join the Zoom…
- Kevin Stefanski: No decision made on Falcons starting QB for Week 2 vs. Panthers
- Falcons QB Cooper Rush Struggled. When Will Jack Strand Get His Chance?
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Falcons' Week 1 mess makes it impossible to grade Kevin Stefanski's debut
Here's what to make of Kevin Stefanski's up-and-down head coaching debut with the Atlanta Falcons.
- Injury-laden Falcons fall to the Steelers, 20-13
- Falcons’ Drake London Gets Bad News in Week 1
- Panthers vs Falcons Prediction, Picks & Early Odds: NFL Week 2
- ESPN insider reviews Falcons' QB situation after Week 1 loss
- Panthers vs Falcons Prediction & Picks: Week 2
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Cooper Rush gave the Falcons no choice but to start Michael Penix Jr. in Week 2
The Atlanta Falcons can't keep starting Cooper Rush after what we witnessed in the season opener.
- NFL news roundup: Vikings' Kyler Murray in concussion protocol; Eagles placing Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson on injured reserve
- NFL insider provides injury update on Falcons defensive tackle
- Panthers vs Falcons picks, predictions, odds for NFL Week 2 game
- Panthers vs. Falcons (Sep 20, 2026) Odds and Spread
- Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers » Best Odds and Stats
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Falcons' pathetic Week 1 showing avenged by NFC South's unwatchable dreck
The Atlanta Falcons' poor Week 1 showing against the Pittsburgh Steelers was softened by the NFC South around them also struggling in Week 1.
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Bijan Robinson surpasses Devonta Freeman and more notes from Falcons vs. Steelers
Catching you up on the news, notes and quotes from the Falcons' season opener.
- Falcons’ New-Look Pass Rush Gives Reason For Optimism
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Bijan Robinson's workload in Falcons' Week 1 loss is begging to end poorly
The Atlanta Falcons are playing a dangerous game with the amount they are getting Bijan Robinson the ball.
- Falcons - Steelers recap: New faces, an all-too-familiar result
- Cam Newton Offers 1-Word Response as Calls Mount for Falcons to Sign Him After Tua Tagovailoa's Injury
- 5 takeaways from Falcons' loss to Steelers in NFL Week 1
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3 winners (and 4 losers) from Falcons' predictable Week 1 loss vs. Steelers
The Atlanta Falcons' ugly Week 1 loss had no shortage of obvious losers.
- Falcons Opening Drive: Week 1 is not the time for the Falcons to panic
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Sunday, September 13
- Labriola on the win over the Falcons
- Ranking the Saints, Bucs, Falcons and Panthers as NFC South goes winless
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Kevin Stefanski on Falcons' miscues vs. Steelers: 'Hard to win on the road when you do those things'
Untimely penalties and a minus-one turnover margin worked against Atlanta in its season opener.
- 3 Winners, 3 Big Losers from Falcons 20-13 Loss to Steelers
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Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons opening odds
The Carolina Panthers made history today by playing stunningly poor defense against an excellent quarterback. Part of that equation seems destined to change next week, regardless of what the Atlanta Falcons manage to…
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- Opinion: It’s a sad start to the season for star-crossed Falcons
- Steelers 20-13 Falcons (Sep 13, 2026) Game Recap
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The Falcons’ quarterback question remains unanswered, and they have no hope until it is
Cooper Rush threw two interceptions and was sacked four times in the Falcons' 20-13 season-opening loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
- Tom Brady Shows Off Offensive Play Sheet From Super Bowl LI Win Over Falcons
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Cooper Rush's brutal Falcons debut saw Kevin Stefanski mismanage the QB room
The Atlanta Falcons started the wrong quarterback in their Week 1 loss against the Steelers.
- NFL world reacts to Falcons' 20-13 loss to Steelers in Week 1
- Atlanta Falcons Undone By Mistakes in Loss to Pittsburgh Steelers
- Falcons QB Cooper Rush Critical of His Performance vs. Steelers
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Falcons fall short in Pittsburgh after two costly turnovers
Linebacker T.J. Watt returned an interception 35 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, powering the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
- Atlanta Falcons vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: Game Highlights
- NFL Week 1 Recap: Atlanta Falcons 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 20
- Game Highlights: Atlanta Falcons vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 1
- Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson's best plays from 173-yard game vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
- Breaking down the Falcons' 20-13 loss to Steelers in NFL Week 1
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5 instant takeaways from Falcons' pathetic season opening loss vs. Steelers
There were a lot of storylines to take note of in the Atlanta Falcons' Week 1 defeat against the Steelers.
- Pittsburgh Steelers' top plays vs. Atlanta Falcons | Week 1
- Falcons vs Steelers Week 1 Snap Reactions
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T.J. Watt dominates Falcons offense slowed by QB issues. Is Steelers star poised for bounce-back?
Pittsburgh notched a 20-13 win over the Cooper Rush-led Falcons to start the Mike McCarthy era.
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Falcons drop opener to Steelers, begin 0-1 for 8th time in last 9 years
Atlanta, with Rush filling in for injured Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., could muster little beyond what running back Bijan Robinson could provide to spoil the debut of coach Kevin Stefanski.
- Can't-Miss Play: Darnell Washington's stiff-arm strength is off the charts against Falcons
- Steelers top Falcons, 20-13, in season opener
- What we learned from Steelers’ win over the Atlanta Falcons
- Nine Big Takeaways from Atlanta Falcons 20-13 Loss to Pittsburgh Steelers
- Falcons at Steelers instant recap: A new season features a familiar sort of falling short
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Game Breakdown: What happened in Falcons vs. Steelers
The main takeaways and observations from Atlanta's first regular season game of the 2026 season.
- Nick Folk gets Falcons within 7 of Steelers with 43-yard FG
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When do the Atlanta Falcons play next? NFL Week 2 schedule, opponent
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- Can't-Miss Play: Pick-six alert! T.J. Watt scores 33-yard TD after snatching Rush's pass behind LOS
- Bijan breaks off big 20-yard run
- Watt wraps Rush for a sack on second down
- T.J. Watt takes 35-yard pick six to the house, extending Steelers lead over Falcons | NFL Highlights
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Latest A.J. Terrell injury updates after Falcons cornerback exits game vs. Steelers
The Atlanta Falcons saw star cornerback A.J. Terrell go down with an injury during the Week 1 matchup.
- Atlanta Falcons Get Major Injury Update on Michael Penix Jr.’s Injury Status for Week 2
- Chris Boswell cuts the Falcons' lead to 1 with 28-yard FG
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Joey Porter Jr.'s absence gives Falcons a glimmer of hope in opener vs. Steelers
The Atlanta Falcons' upset hopes are still alive due to some major injuries to their Week 1 opponent.
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- Why Cooper Rush Is Playing QB for Falcons, not Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix
- Steelers inactives for Week 1 vs. Falcons
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Atlanta Falcons inactives for Week 1 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
QBs Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. among those inactive.
- Olamide Zaccheaus will be the Falcons’ emergency option at QB
- PREGAME PHOTOS: Week 1 vs Falcons
- Atlanta Falcons Reveal Emergency 3rd QB Plan for Pittsburgh Steelers
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Cameron Thomas has a lot to prove to Kevin Stefanski in Falcons' season opener
The Atlanta Falcons' dge tushing room has seem Kevin Stefanski trust an old friend more than expected.
- ARRIVAL PHOTOS: Week 1 vs Falcons
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Where to watch Atlanta Falcons vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
All the information you need to watch, stream or listen to the Falcons' season opener against the Steelers.
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3 Falcons who enter 2026 with everything to prove (or lose)
A QB problem, a new starting RT, and a trade addition enter 2026 with everything to prove as the Falcons begin a new era
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Cooper Rush may force the Falcons to turn to Jack Strand sooner than expected
Jack Strand has become the Atlanta Falcons' obvious answer to their quarterback issues in Week 1.
- Falcons 2026 season predictions: What should we expect?
- Falcons vs. Steelers Prediction, Odds, Pick For NFL Week 1
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Saturday, September 12
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If Cooper Rush gets hurt, who's next? | Atlanta Falcons Week 1
In the event that Rush experienced an injury, the team's fourth-string rookie quarterback would be next in line.
- Cooper Rush expected to start despite back spasms Saturday
- The Falcoholic Reacts: The countdown to Michael Penix Jr.’s return
- Falcons' Matt Ryan Among NFL Execs to Scout Dante Moore at Oregon's Upset Loss to Oklahoma State
- Falcons Draft 2027: Way-Too-Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft 1.0
- Falcons QB Rush still slated to start despite back spasms
- Falcons Suffer Another QB Injury Scare, Elevate 2 Practice Squad Players
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Falcons elevate Bralen Trice, Nick Muse for Steelers game; place Cameron Williams on IR
Atlanta has made its first practice squad elevations of the season ahead of its matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Falcons vs. Steelers: A look at the series history going into 2026
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Christian Harris’ Falcons future is getting complicated before his season debut
Christian Harris is watching Falcons rookies Kendal Daniels and Harold Perkins Jr. steal his role in real time
- NFL news roundup: Raiders TE Michael Mayer agrees to three-year, $45M extension
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Falcons' Avieon Terrell couldn't ask for a better Week 1 breakout opportunity
The Atlanta Falcons are asking a lot of rookie cornerback Avieon Terrell in his NFL debut.
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Brandon Dorlus' position change paved the way for breakout Falcons DL to shine
Brandon Dorlus moving to edge rusher helped one Atlanta Falcons DT jump into the starting lineup.
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Can Falcons affect Aaron Rodgers after their edge-rushing losses? Week 1 questions abound
The Falcons open the NFL season against the Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday with questions swirling.
- Cooper Rush is starting against the Steelers — but will it actually change the Falcons’ game plan?
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Tua Tagovailoa's injury may see his Falcons career come to a screeching halt
Tua Tagovailoa's oblique injury is the worse thing to happen to his career with the Atlanta Falcons.
- Predicting the Panthers' first four games of a crucial 2026 season
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The most underrated quarterback in the NFL is the one on your team
Last month, The Athletic released Mike Sando’s Quarterback Tiers — the definitive annual survey assessing NFL quarterbacks, according to a panel of NFL coaches, executives and other insiders. Quarterback Tiers has been…
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Friday, September 11
- Carolina Panthers 2026 Game-by-Game Prediction
- Falcons vs. Steelers Week 1 injuries: Tua Tagovailoa ruled out for Sunday
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Unknown Falcons defender is about to embark on a career-defining season
There is a lot on the line for Atlanta Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams in 2026.
- Week 1 Injury Report (Falcons)
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Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush, Michael Penix Jr.: Everything we know about the state of the QB in Atlanta
Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out of Sunday's game. Cooper Rush will start.
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Tua Tagovailoa will miss Week 1 but the Falcons' path to victory is the same
The Atlanta Falcons will have to play their season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers without Tua Tagovailoa, but the path to victory is still the same.
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Atlanta Falcons name new starting quarterback for Week 1 after Tagovailoa ruled out
Veteran journeyman Cooper Rush will open the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
- Latest fantasy football news: Cooper Rush replaces Tua Tagovailoa for Falcons
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Ian Cunningham's early Falcons tenure is becoming impossible to evaluate
Atlanta Falcons fans are growing uncertain about Ian Cunningham after some surprising roster decisions in Year 1 as GM.
- Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. both inactive for Week 1, no timetable for return
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Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa ruled out for season opener with oblique injury
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out of Sunday's season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers after suffering an oblique injury during practice.
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Falcons Game Report: QB Tua Tagovailoa ruled out of Sunday's game
The veteran quarterback has an oblique injury.
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Falcons to start Cooper Rush at QB with Tua Tagovailoa ruled out
Jack Strand, the undrafted rookie out of Division II Minnesota State-Moorhead, will be Rush’s backup against the Steelers.
- Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) out vs. Steelers; Cooper Rush to start
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Zachariah Branch's place on Falcons' depth chart doesn't tell the full story
The Atlanta Falcons not naming Zachariah Branch a Week 1 starter doesn't reveal very much.
- What to know about Falcons - Steelers in Week 1
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NFL Expert Picks: Who will win in Week 1, Falcons or Steelers?
The Falcons begin their 2026 season on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers. See who the experts predict to win
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Falcons' defense is being hit with the perfect recipe for regression in 2026
There are a lot of factors working against Jeff Ulbrich and the Atlanta Falcons this upcoming season.
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Tua Tagovailoa isn't the only factor that could spoil Falcons' season opener
Tua Tagovailoa having a successful Atlanta Falcons debut falls on more than just his own shoulders.
- Predicting Panthers Games Ahead of Daunting 2026 Schedule
- Falcons Opening Drive: Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush, and bold Steelers predictions
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Raheem Morris' stellar 49ers debut makes his Falcons failure sting even worse
It took one game with the San Francisco 49ers for Raheem Morris to make the Atlanta Falcons look silly.
- How to watch Falcons - Steelers in Week 1
Thursday, September 10
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Atlanta Falcons shares World Cup memories
Players describes watching the World Cup in the backyard and explains how fatherhood built his patience for sports. Messi sparked a 3-2 Argentina victory after trailing.
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Atlanta fire station hosts Falcons player visit
Samson Ebukam and Atlanta Falcons teammates visited Atlanta Fire Stations 1 and 7 to honor local firefighters. Players handed out game tickets and tested equipment during the visit.
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Atlanta Falcons launch Sundays clothing collection
The Atlanta Falcons retail team unveiled the 2026 Sundays collection during a kickoff party held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The new apparel line features a graphic tee designed with a birds eye view photo series.
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Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa injured in practice
Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was added to the team’s injury report Thursday.
- Tua Tagovailoa exited practice with oblique injury, Cooper Rush next man up
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Cooper Rush takes first-team reps in wake of Tua Tagovailoa's oblique injury
Tagovailoa was limited in Thursday's practice with an oblique injury.
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Falcons fans have no reason to freak out about Tua Tagovailoa's injury scare
Tua Tagovailoa getting injured is brutal for the Atlanta Falcons, but it could be a whole lot worse.
- Tua Tagovailoa limited at Falcons practice with oblique injury; Cooper Rush takes first-team reps
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Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa suffers oblique injury, Cooper Rush steps in
Rush is in line to start Atlanta's season opener against the Steelers in Pittsburgh if Tagovailoa can't play.
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Falcons Injury Report: QB Tua Tagovailoa added to Thursday report
The veteran quarterback was limited with an oblique injury.
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Falcons keep getting reminded letting Tyler Allgeier walk was the right choice
Brian Robinson Jr. has become the Atlanta Falcons' new Tyler Allgeier for a much cheaper price tag.
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Kevin Stefanski is already facing a familiar problem in Year 1 with the Falcons
Kevin Stefanski is facing quarterback uncertainty with the Atlanta Falcons just like he did in Cleveland.
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Bijan Robinson details Tua Tagovailoa's X-factor that will make Falcons offense click
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson hyped Tua Tagovailoa and his experience as an X-factor that can set the offense apart in 2026.
- Matt's Stats: Week 1 vs. Falcons
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Falcons finish with a not-so-ideal record in this season prediction
The Atlanta Falcons enter an uncertain season that could easily result in yet another losing season.
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Falcons unveil 2026 uniform schedule
Atlanta will have a whole new look for the 2026 season.
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Kendal Daniels keeps reminding the Falcons they found a diamond in the rough
The Atlanta Falcons drafted one of the steals of the 2026 NFL Draft in fourth-rounder Kendal Daniels.
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Tua Tagovailoa sees Falcons' starting QB job as a chance to change perceptions
Tagovailoa will be the 14th quarterback to start a regular-season game for Kevin Stefanski when the Falcons face the Steelers on Sunday.
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The 5 2027 QBs Falcons fans must get acquainted with Tua Tagovailoa starting
It's time for the Atlanta Falcons to get studying up on the quarterbacks in the upcoming 2027 NFL Draft.
Wednesday, September 9
- Falcons’ 2026 jersey schedule unveiled
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Billy Bowman Jr. is back at practice, and he doesn't take it for granted
An unexpected Achilles injury forced Bowman to step away from the game he loves, but the months away gave him a perspective he never expected to gain.
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