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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 call, but I caught part of it on NFL Network), and confirmed he will not have an […]
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, tons of penalties, and missed field goals. We are only one week into the season and struggling to keep the vibes positive, and today’s news […]
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 lousy hand…well, let’s say not as well as you’d like. Rush was as abjectly bad, as you’d expect for a guy […]
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 me flashbacks to his Falcons offense in Ohio State-Texas), I was pretty sure I wouldn’t have the opportunity. Sadly, I was […]
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. Here’s the Week 1 NFC South Review: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1) Week 1 Result: Buccaneers 27 – Bengals 33 Week 2 Opponent: […]
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 Reactions: Special Teams comes out cold Nick Folk missed one kick in 2025, he doubled that in his Falcons debut. While the offense was […]
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 questioning Kevin Stefanski’s decision to play a clearly-injured Rush over Jack Strand, special teams miscues, and the outstanding play of the defense. Fellow […]
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. Because the Steelers are shaky themselves and because the defense largely was game, Atlanta hung around in this one until very late. But the team looked […]
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 historically struggled against, it’ll be cause to stand up and pay attention. If they lose, well, none of us can say we’re […]
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 against the Steelers, they couldn’t beat a pair of backup quarterbacks: Justin Fields (2024) and Dennis Dixon (2010). If the […]
Falcons 2026 season predictions: What should we expect?
We know the schedule, we’ve circled the games we’re most interested in, and we’ve prepared to slog through some sleep-deprived workdays during that early season stretch of three straight primetime games. Now it’s time to talk about our record predictions, how we think this season will unfold, and what that might mean for 2027. Read […]
Cooper Rush expected to start despite back spasms Saturday
The Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback situation has somehow become even more complicated ahead of their Week 1 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team announced on Saturday that quarterback Cooper Rush is dealing with back spasms. Despite the issue though, Rush remains on track to start against Pittsburgh, and on Sunday morning Adam Schefter confirmed that. […]
The Falcoholic Reacts: The countdown to Michael Penix Jr.’s return
Tua Tagovailoa’s latest injury setback may accelerate the push to get Michael Penix Jr. back on the field. An oblique injury has ruled out Tagovailoa against the Steelers on Sunday. That leaves Cooper Rush as the default starter in what has quickly become a dire situation in Atlanta. After giving Tagovailoa an opportunity to revive […]
Falcons Draft 2027: Way-Too-Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft 1.0
The Atlanta Falcons are in dire straits heading into the first week of the 2026 NFL season, as both projected starters at the quarterback position are out for the first game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. But that’s not why we’re here. Draft season is year-round nowadays, and the Falcons need multiple players throughout the roster […]
Falcons vs. Steelers: A look at the series history going into 2026
The Falcons open their season by making the journey up to Western Pennsylvania to face one of the NFL’s blue bloods and a team that has absolutely owned them throughout their respective histories. The Steelers are on the shortlist of the most successful NFL franchises in history — tied with the New England Patriots with […]
Falcons Draft 2027: 12 Prospects to watch in week two of CFB
College football is in full swing and Falcons fans are getting close to shifting focus to the draft without playing a game. However, the Falcons are projected to have seven picks in next year’s draft, and they must get those picks correct to build the foundation of a contending Falcons roster. Okay, enough talking about […]
How Cooper Rush starting at QB changes the Falcons’ offensive game plan
Tua Tagovailoa’s back is tighter than a clam with lockjaw, and Michael Penix Jr. doesn’t trust his knee as far as he can throw it. It’s Cooper Rush time. For some, this feels like the worst-case scenario for the Atlanta Falcons quarterback room, but is the drop-off from Tagovailoa to Rush really all that significant […]
Falcons vs. Steelers Week 1 injuries: Tua Tagovailoa ruled out for Sunday
The final practice leading up to Week 1 games is in the books. Both the Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers have been prepping all week to face off in their season debuts, and we have been closely monitoring the health of both teams. We learned quite a bit on Friday, so let’s dive into the […]
Can Atlanta finally win in Pittsburgh? Falcons vs Steelers Week 1 preview ft. Jarrett Bailey
Can Atlanta finally win in Pittsburgh? Kevin Knight is joined by Jarrett Bailey (SB Nation) to discuss the Falcons Week 1 clash with the Steelers, including the latest injury report, thoughts on the 2026 iteration of both teams, and how Atlanta’s offense and defense matchup with their Pittsburgh counterparts. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode […]
Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. both inactive for Week 1 Falcons vs. Steelers
The official injury report hasn’t been released as I write this, but the team confirmed to onsite media after practice that both Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive against the Steelers in Week 1. This, of course, comes on the heels of Tagovailoa being named the starter just this past Monday. The […]
What to know about Falcons – Steelers in Week 1
Season openers can be many different things. They can be trials, making teams test their mettle against terrific opponents, as was the case with the Patriots-Seahawks Wednesday night matchup. They can also be divisional rock fights, like the Thursday night battle in Australia between the 49ers and Rams. They can even be cupcakes, like the […]
Falcons news: Tua Tagovailoa lands on injury report with oblique. What does it mean?
Hello Falcoholics, and welcome to Friday’s Falcons Opening Drive. Today, of course, is the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11th. Our hearts go out to the survivors, to those who lost their lives that day or as a result, to those who still mourn loved ones they’ve lost, and to all of us who bore witness. […]
Tua Tagovailoa exited practice with oblique injury, Cooper Rush next man up
Cooper Rush is about as good of a third quarterback as you’ll find in today’s NFL, and is certainly one of the most experienced. That said, when you’re staring down the barrel of starting your QB3 in Week 1 of the NFL season, something has gone terribly awry. We’ll get more updates tomorrow, but that […]
Falcons vs. Steelers: What will Week 1’s win or loss mean for Atlanta?
We’re at the starting line of yet another NFL season, as the Atlanta Falcons look to fight their way out of the wilderness. The team made headlines this offseason by cleaning house from top to bottom and replacing all of the primary decision makers in Flowery Branch, booting away Raheem Morris, Terry Fontenot and Rich […]
Atlanta Falcons 2026 game-by-game jersey schedule
The 2026 NFL season is officially here, which means it’s time to look ahead at what the Atlanta Falcons will be wearing every week. With the new uniforms in rotation, they’re going to look good no matter what—but the team does plan to wear their perfect 1966-inspired throwbacks for two games this season. Let’s take […]
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