Time may have already run out for former Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa in Atlanta
The Miami Dolphins former starting QB has run into a proverbial wall with the Falcons, and it may be the end of his career. At least in Atlanta.
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‘Wasn’t Up To Our Standard’: McCormick Vows Steelers O-Line Will ‘Be Better’
The Pittsburgh Steelers have invested heavily in their offensive line through recent drafts. However, as Week 1’s win over the Atlanta Falcons showed, the unit still has plenty of room for improvement. While the team has options to shuffle its starting combinations, most notably with rookie first-round pick Max Iheanachor waiting in the wings, the […]
Falcons Elevate DL Zach Harrison To Active Roster
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 .
Falcons vs. Panthers: A look at the series history going into 2026 (Part 1)
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 […]
Falcons Draft 2027: 11 2027 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch for the Falcons in Week 3 of College Football
The Atlanta Falcons have not made the beginning of this season easy on their fans. With constant questions at quarterback, including the potential mismanagement of communication surrounding Penix’s injury status, this season could go down sooner rather than later. However, there’s always one aspect of the weekend that will continue to shine through, regardless of […]
Steelers Spin: The Road Goes Through New England
In the second game of the young National Football League season, the Pittsburgh Steelers head off to Gillette Stadium after a surprisingly close shave against the injury-battered and hapless Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. This Sunday the Steelers face the New England Patriots, last year’s AFC Champion, in what should be a significant step up […]
Film Room: Robert Spears-Jennings Is Already A Special Teams Menace (And Maybe More)
The Pittsburgh Steelers kept all 10 of their rookie draft picks and an undrafted free agent at roster cutdowns. But only seven of them dressed for the team’s Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Who had the biggest impact of the bunch? That would be seventh-round safety Robert Spears-Jennings. The Steelers may have already found a special teams menace in Spears-Jennings—and perhaps much, much more. According to Pro Football Focus, 25 total special teams tackles were enough to lead the NFL ...
Film Room: Robert Spears-Jennings Is Already A Special Teams Menace (And Maybe More)
The Pittsburgh Steelers kept all 10 of their rookie draft picks and an undrafted free agent at roster cutdowns. But only seven of them dressed for the team’s Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Who had the biggest impact of the bunch? That would be seventh-round safety Robert Spears-Jennings. The Steelers may have already […]
Aaron Rodgers expresses faith in DK Metcalf after rough Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a quality performance against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Rodgers 24-40 for 221 yards and a touchdown stat line doesn’t necessarily tell the entire story, as Rodgers was consistently let down by his receivers in the contest. The veteran quarterback showed he still has the arm to make […]
Falcons vs. Panthers injury report: Michael Penix Jr. to miss second-straight game
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 […]
When Falcons ‘hope’ Michael Penix Jr. will start again over Cooper Rush
The Atlanta Falcons are winless after a Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that included a rough season-ending injury. Injuries to prospective starters Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa led to a Cooper Rush decision on Friday that fans hoped would not happen. As the news continued to pour in, ESPN reporter Ian Rapoport […] The post When Falcons ‘hope’ Michael Penix Jr. will start again over Cooper Rush appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former Steeler Predicts One Record Payton Wilson Will Break This Season
Payton Wilson got off to an excellent start in 2026 during the Steelers’ win over Atlanta. Wilson’s 13 total tackles led the team by a wide margin. Vince Williams owns the Steelers record for the most solo tackles in a game with 14. He was happy Wilson didn’t break his record, but he expects it to happen at some point this year. “He was flying around the field when he played against the Falcons, man. Thirteen tackles. Five solo tackles, two for a loss. How aggressive he was in the running game...
NFC Notes: Michael Penix Jr., Xavier Legette, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
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 ...
NFL reporter has perfect word to describe Joey Porter Jr.’s contract drama with Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers opened the season with a victory over the Atlanta Falcons and that allowed new head coach Mike McCarthy and the team’s fans to breathe a sigh of relief. The Steelers are playing their first season without Mike Tomlin on the sidelines, and that means the team’s overall consistency may not be able […] The post NFL reporter has perfect word to describe Joey Porter Jr.’s contract drama with Steelers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NFL reporter has perfect word to describe Joey Porter Jr.’s contract drama with Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers opened the season with a victory over the Atlanta Falcons and that allowed new head coach Mike McCarthy and the team’s fans to breathe a sigh of relief. The Steelers are playing their first season without Mike Tomlin on the sidelines, and that means the team’s overall consistency may not be able […] The post NFL reporter has perfect word to describe Joey Porter Jr.’s contract drama with Steelers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NFC Notes: Michael Penix Jr., Xavier Legette, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
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 .
Panthers Injury Report & Transactions – Week 2
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, […]
Falcons Name Starting Quarterback For Week 2 – Breaking News
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 .
“Spineless”: Steelers Slammed for Letting Joey Porter Jr. Off the Hook Without Punishment
The Pittsburgh Steelers thought they were finally getting closer to an answer with Joey Porter Jr. Instead, the cornerback’s latest practice update has only added another layer to this complicated situation. After Porter was cleared from the back injury that sidelined him in the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, the CB practiced on Thursday, […] The post “Spineless”: Steelers Slammed for Letting Joey Porter Jr. Off the Hook Without Punishment appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Can the Falcons win with Cooper Rush? Falcons vs Panthers Week 2 preview ft. Daniel Flick
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
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...
Roman Wilson Is Catching Merril Hoge’s Eye With Steelers, and Aaron Rodgers Knows Why
Roman Wilson may not have piled up big numbers in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opener; however, his role is starting to stand out to people watching the offense closely. The second-year receiver caught three of six targets for 26 yards against the Atlanta Falcons, yet former Steelers standout Merril Hoge came away impressed by what he […] The post Roman Wilson Is Catching Merril Hoge’s Eye With Steelers, and Aaron Rodgers Knows Why appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Falcons QB Cooper Rush Expected To Start Week 2
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 reportedly expected to start again at QB for Falcons in Week 2 vs. Panthers
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 ...
Michael Penix Jr.’s debut to be delayed again after Falcons update
The Atlanta Falcons face another quarterback decision heading into Week 2 as Michael Penix Jr. continues his recovery ahead of a potential return.
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