Are the Chicago Bears dealing with legitimate long-term problems â or are Bears fans reacting to September issues that could look completely different by December? Haize breaks down three early-season storylines that deserve attention without jumping straight to panic. First, Gervon Dexter Sr. is off to a strong start in Atlanta after Chicago traded him for Clark Phillips III and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Through two games, Dexter owns a 78.7 PFF grade, an 83.2 pass-rush grade and eight pressur...
The Atlanta Falconsâ quarterback situation has been a nightmare so far this year, and it shows in their success, or lack thereof, this season. With Michael Penix Jr. recovering from an ACL injury, Tua Tagovailoa was supposed to start the season under center. However, the fellow lefty QB injured his oblique just days before the [âŚ]
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The Green Bay Packers have had a bit of a rocky start to the 2026 season. Green Bay is 1-1 after a close overtime win over New York in Week 2. Now the Packers face a short week against a beatable opponent. But what are they making about the teamâs mysterious starting quarterback? ESPNâs Jeremy [âŚ]
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The Green Bay Packers started the 2026 season on the wrong foot, dropping its Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings to fall to 0-1. The Packers responded in their next outing by rallying past the New York Jets, securing a 20-17 overtime victory and bringing their record back to .500. NFL Playoff Odds ahead [...]
The 2019 offseason was a busy one for Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst. In his second offseason at the helm of the franchiseâs personnel department, Gutekunst headed into the start of free agency with a plan: spend money to bolster a few position groups in desperate need of help, most significantly the edge [âŚ]
Getty Images Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks will undergo core muscle surgery and miss at least six weeks, the latest blow for the oft-injured former second-round pick, ESPN reports. Carolina will place him on injured reserve. Brooks left the Panthersâ 34-3 Week 2 win over the Falcons with what was deemed a groin injury, and after the game, he was seen walking with a heavy limp, according to ESPN. Brooks suffered a torn right ACL in 2023, his final season at Texas. Still, he was the firs...
With Michael Penix Jr. elevated to QB1 on the Atlanta Falcons depth chart, Tua Tagovailoa's services are no larger essential. Here's where he could end up via trade.
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. Itâs rare for a team that didnât make the playoffs to have three consecutive primetime games so early in the season. Why the schedule makers decided [âŚ]
Michael Penix Jr. is finally returning for the Atlanta Falcons, a development fans had been waiting the entire offseason for. It is an upgrade for the team, which had to turn to backup quarterback Cooper Rush for the past two games and struggled badly. Tight end Kyle Pitts looked to be happy with the news, [âŚ]
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We are moving right along on this short week, as the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers both held their first actual practices of the week. We received some injury updates, including some bad news for the Falcons. Letâs take a look! Falcons injury report Full ⢠CB Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) ⢠QB Michael [âŚ]
Kevin Stefanski, the Atlanta Falconsâ head coach, spent six seasons coaching the Cleveland Browns before being fired in January 2026. Stefanski was looking for a fresh start after becoming the Falconsâ new head coach, but his difficult beginning in Atlanta has already opened the door to sharp criticism. Ex-NFL WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh Rips Kevin Stefanski [âŚ]
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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter dive into this weekâs injury apocalypse, beginning with Jaxson Dartâs knee woes, including the breaking news he could be done for the season. They also break down the quarterback situations in Washington and Chicago before examining a few tight end rooms. Bookending the show are a recap of Giants/Rams and preview of Falcons/Packers, including Michael Penix Jr.âs return under center for Atlanta. #NBCSports #NFL #SundayNightFootball Âť Watch SNF on Pe...
If you love to hate certain athletes, and judging from your social media comments, you do, youâre going to be interested in a new docuseries all about the most âhatedâ athletes around. Per Variety, Vice TV has greenlit Everybody Hates, an anthology docuseries that digs into some of the most polarizing figures in sports, withâŚ
The Falcons struggled through a lifeless Week 2 loss to the Panthers, but hope is on the horizon with Michael Penix Jr. set to return in Week 3. Kevin Knight and TreâShon Diaz break down the important film notes from the Carolina game before discussing Penixâs return, the loss of A.J. Terrell, and how Atlanta can still bounce back after an 0-2 start. #falcons #nfl #nflnews #podcast Check out Quo here: https://www.quo.com/bleav This show is presented by FanDuel: https://www.fanduel.com/ Support...
Already in an 0-2 hole, the Falcons will go at least four games without one of their top defenders. The team has placed cornerback AJ Terrell on IR with a groin injury. In a corresponding move, the Falcons signed defensive lineman Zach Harrison from their practice squad. Now in his seventh year, Terrell had never missed more than three games in a season entering 2026. That streak will snap this year, though, after groin and head injuries limited Terrell to six snaps in a 34-3 blowout loss to t...
With the Atlanta Falcons facing the Green Bay Packers in Week 3 on Thursday Night Football, the game is going to feature the return of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., as itâs been a long recovery from a partially torn ACL last season. As Penix was named the Falconsâ starter after a 0-2 start to the [âŚ]
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Derek, Dave, and DJ are BACK and is Michael Penix Jr! The guys recap a tough loss to Carolina, how you bounce back on a short week, and why Penixâs return could mean big things on Thursday night and help the Falcons leave Lambeau with a victory. 0:00 â Intro 1:21 â Falcons fall to Panthers 34-3 9:45 â Rebounding after a loss 16:06 â Penix to start vs Packers 21:25 â Falcons-Packers Preview 33:05 â Keys to the Game & Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Falcons injury report: QB Tua Tagovailoa returns to full participation Starting right tackle Jawaan Taylor and defensive end Brandon Dorlus returned to full participation status, too. Sep 22, 2026 at 03:49 PM Tori McElhaney Senior Reporter Copied! FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. â After placing starting cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. on injured reserve early Tuesday afternoon, the Falcons did receive positive progress reports on a number of players who could impact the game day roster this Thursday night in ...
Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers have suffered an early setback in the 2026 NFL season. They opened the season with a good 20-13 win against the Atlanta Falcons but lost embarrassingly to the New England Patriots in the Week 2 game. They lost with a score of 20-3, failing to score a single touchdown. [âŚ]
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The Falcons struggled through a lifeless Week 2 loss to the Panthers, but hope is on the horizon with Michael Penix Jr. set to return in Week 3. Kevin Knight and TreâShon Diaz break down the important film notes from the Carolina game before discussing Penixâs return, the loss of A.J. Terrell, and how Atlanta [âŚ]
Atlanta already lost Tyler Goodson to the NFC East this season after the Cowboys swiped him off their practice squad. Now the Falcons are returning the favor, sort of, by poaching a practice squad player from another NFC East team. With A.J. Terrell on injured reserve, Atlantaâs taking Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Robert Longerbeam from Phillyâs [âŚ]
Mike and Wes review the overtime victory over the Jets, including the standout performance by Lukas Van Ness (:45), the big play defensively by Evan Williams (6:30), the spark provided by the special teams (9:22), the key injuries (14:05), and the penalties (18:36). They also preview the matchup with the Falcons, as QB Michael Penix Jr. is back (29:50) and the keys to victory include containing RB Bijan Robinson (31:35) and improving on third downs (34:15). See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. â After a winless first weekend in the NFC South, the division began to space out ever so slightly in Week 2. The Panthers and Saints took an early 1-game lead over the Falcons and Buccaneers, and they now sit tied atop the standings. Atlanta can close that gap on Thursday night, as it kicks off Week 3 in the NFL against the Green Bay Packers in prime time. Throughout the season, this piece will check in on the four teams in the division, tracking their performance and noti...
There are now three things that I am certain of in this world: death, taxes, and the Carolina Panthers using the Atlanta Falcons for a âget rightâ game. I donât know why, but quite frankly I donât care to overthink it. Whether itâs Sundayâs 34-3 blowout or 2025âs franchise record breaking performance from Bryce Young, [âŚ]
Following the news that A.J. Terrell is heading to the IR with a groin injury, the Falcons are signing cornerback Robert Longerbeam off the Eagles practice squad, per Mike Garafolo. The #Falcons are working to sign CB Robert Longerbeam to their active roster off the #Eaglesâ practice squad, sources say. A sixth-round pick for the [âŚ]