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The Atlanta Falcons announced Saturday that they’ve elevated DL Zach Harrison to their active roster for Week 2’s game against the Panthers. Harrison, 24, was named First-team All-Big Ten for Ohio State in 2022. The Falcons drafted him in the third round with the No. 75 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. He signed a […] The post Falcons Elevate DL Zach Harrison To Active Roster appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Week 2 doubles down as Atlanta’s home opener and the opening to their 2026 account of divisional matchups when the Carolina Panthers come down I-85 for a meeting at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This is the NFC South matchup that’s been the most fruitful for the Birds in their history in terms of win percentage, but recent […]
For the second straight week, the Panthers announced they have elevated S Isaiah Simmons and LB Jeremiah Moon to their active roster. Simmons, 27, was a two-year starter at Clemson and won the Butkus Award as college football’s best linebacker in 2019. The Cardinals used the No. 8 overall pick in the 2019 draft on […] The post Panthers Elevate S Isaiah Simmons & LB Jeremiah Moon For Week 2 appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Caleb Williams picked up where he left off during Sunday’s NFL season opener against the Carolina Panthers. The Chicago Bears quarterback delivered an impressive performance to lead the team to a winning start. The NFL made an announcement involving one of his plays from Week 1. Williams completed 21-of-29 passes for 269 yards and two [...] The post NFL makes Caleb Williams announcement after Bears game appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Most, understandably, believe that Week 2’s matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers is all about QB Baker Mayfield’s revenge. While there might be some of that, Mayfield has been more positive, in general, about his time in Cleveland in the ramp-up to this week’s game. The former Browns, Carolina Panthers, and Los […]
You may have heard that the Carolina Panthers allowed the most points that they ever have in a game to the Chicago Bears in what became the highest scoring Week 1 game in NFL history. It was not a good look for defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero or his players. It did, however, help underscore that […]
Colston Loveland and the Chicago Bears are busy preparing for their matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. It’s their home opener after winning last Sunday over the Carolina Panthers 59-37. The second-year tight end announced a personal move away from the NFL two days before the Week 2 game. Loveland failed to record a reception on [...] The post Bears TE Colston Loveland announces personal move away from NFL appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Friday is upon us, as the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers wrapped up their final practices of the week. We have been monitoring the health of both teams, in particular the Falcons’ quarterback situation, and we now know how that will go in Week 2. Let’s take a look! Falcons injury report Full • CB […]
D.J. Beal and Bahakel Sports Director Jeff Taylor discuss how the Panthers can respond to a historically horrible week one performance.
Falcons Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski isn’t ready to name a starter for this week, but RB Bijan Robinson said that the team is ready for QB Michael Penix to return. “I know we’re ready to see Mike,” Robinson said, via Falcons Wire.. “I know Mike’s ready for himself. Forget what we think. It’s him. I know he wants to play football. I pray for the guys every day, all of the quarterbacks, but I know he wants to get out there & play because it’s been a long time.“ Panthers Panthers WR Xavier Legette ...
Now healthy, the Chicago Bears are counting on Jaylon Johnson to lead their cornerback room. But to do so, Johnson knows he needs to improve on his performance from Week 1. The Carolina Panthers threw for 353 yards and three touchdowns against the Bears. While Johnson can’t take the blame for all the secondary’s struggles, [...] The post Bears’ Jaylon Johnson gets brutally honest on performance vs. Panthers appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Falcons Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski isn’t ready to name a starter for this week, but RB Bijan Robinson said that the team is ready for QB Michael Penix to return. “I know we’re ready to see Mike,” Robinson said, via Falcons Wire.. “I know Mike’s ready for himself. Forget what we think. It’s him. I […] The post NFC Notes: Michael Penix Jr., Xavier Legette, Falcons, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The obvious story between the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2 is the quarterbacks. The Browns got rid of QB Baker Mayfield after acquiring QB Deshaun Watson in a huge trade that has been an abject failure. Mayfield remade himself with the Bucs after quick stops with the Carolina Panthers and Los […]
The Bears ran for chunk gains, protected Caleb Williams well enough to let him thrive, and bullied Carolina at the point of attack. A closer look at the All-22 shows why optimism about this offensive line is justified. The post The Bears Offensive Line Passed Its First Test appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Buccaneers Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan appears ready to make his season debut in Week 2 after missing the season opener with a knee injury. Tampa Bay WR Emeka Egbuka thinks McMillan’s downfield route running with strong hands will make the offense much harder to stop. “He is super dynamic and is a downfield threat, great […] The post NFC Notes: Jalen McMillan, Christian Parker, Buccaneers, Cowboys, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Carolina Panthers front office is busy throughout the season with transactions, roster moves, and injury updates. Here’s what’s happening at Mint Street this week. Injuries The 0-1 Panthers go on the road to face the Atlanta Falcons in an NFC South rivalry game. Games between the Panthers and the Falcons are almost always bruising, physical affairs, […]
Carolina deliberately kicked away from Bears rookie Zavion Thomas in Week 1, prompting Richard Hightower to devise ways to put the ball in his hands moving forward.
The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears will square off this week in a battle between two 1-0 division rivals. The Vikings are coming off a last minute win over the Packers while the Bears are coming off a dominant win over the Panthers. However, the Vikings are going into this contest with major question marks […] The post Breaking: Vikings Name Starting Quarterback For Week 2 Vs Bears appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
The Atlanta Falcons are coming off a week one loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that they felt slip away. Late in the third quarter it was a 10-13 game, with the final reading 20-13. In week two they will take on the Carolina Panthers, a team coming off a massive loss to the Chicago Bears. […] The post Falcons Name Starting Quarterback For Week 2 – Breaking News appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Can the Falcons take down the rival Panthers with Cooper Rush at QB? Kevin Knight is joined by Daniel Flick (AJC) to break down the latest in Atlanta’s ongoing quarterback controversy, discuss the injury reports for the Falcons and Panthers, and take a closer look Sunday’s matchup. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the […]
Cooper Rush named starting QB for Falcons vs. Panthers The veteran will start his second game for Atlanta, and he will be backed up by rookie Jack Strand. Sep 18, 2026 at 02:26 PM Will McFadden Senior Reporter Copied! FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Cooper Rush will make his second consecutive start for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Friday after practice. Undrafted rookie quarterback Jack Strand will serve as Rush’s backup on Sunday, St...
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker rolled his ankle during the first quarter of Week 1 against the Chicago Bears. Coker toughed it out and led the team in every receiving category, hauling in eight receptions on nine targets for 138 yards and two touchdowns on 84% of offensive snaps. After the game, the underrated […] The post Carolina Panthers: Deliver Massive News for $35 Million Playmaker appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
The Chicago Bears offense will face a much tougher challenge in Week 2 than they did against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. The Bears put up 59 points in a thrilling 59-37 win over the Panthers. Chicago will face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2, who came from behind to beat the Green Bay [...] The post Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson worried about Vikings’ All-Pro appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Falcons According to Jonathan Jones, Falcons QB Cooper Rush is expected to start Week 2 against the Panthers. Ian Rapoport confirms that Rush is taking all first-team reps in practice, and Michael Penix Jr. still isn’t ready to return from his ACL injury. Tua Tagovailoa also missed Week 1 after suffering an oblique injury and doesn’t appear to be on track to play in Sunday’s game. Rush, 32, went undrafted out of Central Michigan back in 2017. He later signed a three-year, $1.66 million contrac...
Cooper Rush is expected to get the starting nod again under center for the Atlanta Falcons this week, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Friday. Mike Garafolo, also of NFL Network, noted that Michael Penix Jr. is “getting closer” but is “not there yet” in his return to game action after recovering from a partially torn ACL that required season-ending surgery last year. Tua Tagovailoa remains sidelined by the oblique issue that he sustained during practice in the lead-up to a season opener he ...