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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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...

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 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.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Atlanta Falcons Week 2 depth chart vs. Carolina Panthers

The Falcons will host the Carolina Panthers in their Week 2 home opener.

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...

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.

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.

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' $9M versatile pass rusher suffers season-ending injury, extending never ending nightmare

Injuries have already plagued the Atlanta Falcons season. It looks like the injury bug is in full effect as a crucial player will miss the entire season

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

Monday, September 14, 2026
Falcons DE Hand (quad) likely out rest of year

Falcons defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand has a quad injury that will require what is expected to be season-ending surgery.

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.

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...

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.

Aaron Rodgers calls out refs for actions in Steelers-Falcons game

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodger is not happy.

Why Falcons likely won't bench Cooper Rush for beloved UDFA after rough Week 1

This beloved UDFA quarterback isn't likely to start for one reason.

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.

Falcons may lose DL Da’Shawn Hand for the season

The Atlanta Falcons have lost Jalon Walker for the season, seen James Pearce Jr. suspended for eight games, started their third-string quarterback, and lost a road game featuring awful turnovers,...

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.

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.

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

Atlanta was dealt a tough hand going against the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road with a limited Cooper Rush under center. They looked at their cards, arched an eyebrow, and proceeded to play that...

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 news: Week 1 is not the time to panic, despite Steelers loss

Good morning Falcoholics. I was hoping to be able to kick off today’s post with a “happy victory Monday,” but after learning of Cooper Rush’s back spasms late last night (after Arthur Smith gave...

Sunday, September 13, 2026
NFC South Week 1 Standings: Everyone’s a Loser

There’s nothing like NFC South football. It is reserved for only the most tormented fans. Trying to predict who comes out on top this year? You’ve got better luck predicting the Powerball numbers....

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.

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.

Steelers offense struggles vs. Falcons: Who's to blame, what needs fixing

Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh gained just 264 yards in a 20-13 win

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.

Falcons vs Steelers Week 1 Snap Reactions

Atlanta Falcons football is back (derogatory). The Dirty Birds’ offense and special teams were a mess and wasted a good defensive performance—a far too familiar story. Here are the Week 1 Snap...

Falcons vs Steelers Week 1 postgame show: QB play tanks a winnable game

The Falcons fell to the Steelers in a frustrating Week 1 loss punctuated by a horrible performance by backup quarterback Cooper Rush. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk break down the defeat, including...

Falcons at Steelers instant recap: A new season features a familiar sort of falling short

The Atlanta Falcons came into this game with a third string quarterback, which increased the degree of difficulty significantly. They looked like a team starting their third string quarterback....

Game Breakdown: What happened in Falcons vs. Steelers

The main takeaways and observations from Atlanta's first regular season game of the 2026 season.

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.

A.J. Terrell injury update: Latest news on Falcons CB's status in Week 1 game

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell is dealing with an injury in the second half of the Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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.

Falcons – Steelers Week 1 fan discussion

The Atlanta Falcons face the Pittsburgh Steelers today with their third-string quarterback. If they can gut out a road win to open the season with Cooper Rush under center against a team they’ve...

Olamide Zaccheaus could play WR, RB and QB in Falcons’ wild emergency plan

The Falcons are turning to Cooper Rush against the Steelers, but Atlanta’s emergency plan gets even more interesting with Olamide Zaccheaus prepared to fill multiple roles if disaster strikes.

Atlanta Falcons inactives for Week 1 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

QBs Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. among those inactive.

Cooper Rush teams timeline: Full history of Falcons QB's career, from time with Cowboys to Lamar Jackson's backup

Cooper Rush has been in the NFL since 2017 and has become one of the more well-known backup quarterbacks. Here is a look at the teams that he has played for in his career.

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.

Intriguing players to watch in Falcons vs. Steelers

The Atlanta Falcons kick off the 2026 NFL season against a formidable foe in the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Falcons have never won a game in Pittsburgh, and the last two times they opened the season...

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

NFL Week 1 weather forecasts: Steelers-Falcons, Bengals-Bucs, Jaguars-Browns have concerns

The Week 1 games between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons, the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cleveland Browns all have inclement...

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.

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