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The Atlanta Falcons will be facing the Carolina Panthers in Week 2, and there seems to be uncertainty on who will be the quarterback on the field for the game. Throughout the week, Cooper Rush and Michael Penix Jr. have been splitting first-team reps, but the former didn’t play well in Week 1, and the […] The post Is Falcons’ QB woes proof that Kevin Stefanski is cursed? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ahead of the Week 2 matchup for the Atlanta Falcons against the Carolina Panthers, the fanbase has been wondering who would start at quarterback, with the room continuing to experience injuries. As there was chatter about the potential return of Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., it appears he’ll have to wait to start as Cooper […] The post Falcons make final QB decision for Week 2 vs. Panthers amid Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Falcons will start Cooper Rush at quarterback for the second straight week.
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 […] The post Falcons QB Cooper Rush Expected To Start Week 2 appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Update: The Falcons announced QB Cooper Rush will start Week 2, with Michael Penix Jr. ruled out and Tua Tagovailoa listed as doubtful. Coach Stefanski confirms Cooper Rush will be the starting QB on Sunday pic.twitter.com/79doTnEy28 — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 18, 2026 According to Jonathan Jones, Falcons QB Cooper Rush is expected to start […] The post Falcons QB Cooper Rush Starting Week 2 appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Steelers are 1-0 but hoping to build off a game against the Cooper Rush-led Falcons last week that was much closer than it needed to be. The Patriots, on the other hand, are still searching for their first win of the season after a low-scoring loss in a Super Bowl rematch to open the […]
Coming off a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 to start the Mike McCarthy era on a high note, the Pittsburgh Steelers now gear up for a historically difficult road trip to Foxboro to take on the New England Patriots. The last time the Steelers made the trek northeast, they forced five turnovers and squeezed out an ugly 21-14 win over the Patriots in Week 3 last season. The Steelers’ defense was dominant in Week 1, while their new-look offense has some kinks to work out. So, it could...
Coming off a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 to start the Mike McCarthy era on a high note, the Pittsburgh Steelers now gear up for a historically difficult road trip to Foxboro to take on the New England Patriots. The last time the Steelers made the trek northeast, they forced five […]
The NFL regular season is underway and each week we want to give you an update on former Orange in the NFL. Let’s get to this week’s recap Arizona Cardinals: Garrett Williams Williams did not play against the Chargers but is close to a return after his torn achilles. Atlanta Falcons: Matthew Bergeron Bergeron started […]
Bringing you guys another video today. Here, we break down the play of Pittsburgh Steelers TE Darnell Washington in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. We show why he is football’s unicorn. Not just for his viral stiff arm that helped seal the win, but for what he does as a route runner, pass blocker, […]
You guys love to talk about the Falcons, don’t you? I’m quite thankful for that. On Sunday, the network of SB Nation communities set a new record for most comments ever in a single day – and so did The Falcoholic. We’ve been around for 20+ years at this point, so please believe me when […]
With the way things are going, it looks like the standoff between Joey Porter Jr. and the Pittsburgh Steelers will last longer than the climate crisis. Porter and the Steelers have struggled to find a compromise regarding the star cornerback’s contract extension. He sat out their win against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. He […] The post Steelers rumors: Why ESPN source thinks Joey Porter Jr. may not play for Pittsburgh again appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Steelers playing a zone-heavy defense without Joey Porter Jr. on Sunday became a storyline. Cam Heyward explains the logic. On his Not Just Football podcast earlier this week, discussing the team’s Week 1 win, he didn’t specifically say that the scheme was because Porter didn’t play, but context indicates as much. The Falcons entered last week’s game down to their third quarterback, Cooper Rush. They also boast arguably the best skill position player in football in Bijan Robinson. Put thos...
The Steelers playing a zone-heavy defense without Joey Porter Jr. last Sunday became a storyline. Cam Heyward explained the logic. On his Not Just Football podcast earlier this week, he didn’t specifically say that the scheme was because Porter didn’t play in their 20-13 win, but context indicates as much. The Falcons entered last week’s […]
The Carolina Panthers scored 37 points in their home opener. The offense was clicking and picking up yards and scores at will. Unfortunately the defense let up an absurd 59 points in what ended up as a three score loss. In this space, we talked about the importance of Jalen Coker and Tetairoa McMillan beating […]
Sept. 17 – Ep. 115: For this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle discuss the Steelers’ Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. We talk about the defensive brilliance and the offensive sloppiness and one major silver lining for the offense moving forward. Next, we talk about the latest developments with Joey Porter Jr. including a trade request, no contract at the deadline, and a curious change in his injury designation ahead of Week 2. For the last topic, we preview the Steeler...
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Buccaneers Bucs HC Todd Bowles said that QB Baker Mayfield has to do a better job of taking care of the football and minimizing turnovers. “Well, he knows he’s got to take care of the football, and we don’t want the turnovers,” Bowles said, via Bucs Wire. “He doesn’t want them either. We’ve got to […] The post NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Michael Penix Jr, Jimmy Horn, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
We are trucking along as the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers both held their second practices of the week. There were some injuries we were keeping an eye on following Wednesday’s practice, so we now have some information to report. Let’s take a look! Falcons injury report Full • QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) • […]
Mike Florio evaluates the Patriots’ chances of bouncing back in Week 2 at home against the Steelers after a disappointing Week 1 outing. #NBCSports #NFL #profootballtalk #AtlantaFalcons » Watch Pro Football Talk live on Peacock weekdays 7a-9a: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Subscribe to NFL on NBC: https://www.youtube.com/NFLonNBC?sub_confirmation=1 » Get the latest from Pro Football Talk: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/ NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier li...
The Jaguars were the only team to defeat the Broncos at home last season. Denver will look to avenge that defeat and avoid falling to 0-2. #NBCSports #NFL #profootballtalk #AtlantaFalcons » Watch Pro Football Talk live on Peacock weekdays 7a-9a: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Subscribe to NFL on NBC: https://www.youtube.com/NFLonNBC?sub_confirmation=1 » Get the latest from Pro Football Talk: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/ NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier ...
There was a lot of buzz surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf entering Week 1 of the 2026 season. First-year head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Aaron Rodgers raved about the eighth-year veteran time and time again. Then, he fell flat in the Steelers’ win over the Atlanta Falcons. Though he hauled in four passes for 40 yards, Metcalf had one crucial drop on a ball that likely would have gone for a touchdown and had a play in the end zone he couldn’t complete after the b...
Tua Tagovailoa missed his debut as the Atlanta Falcons quarterback in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Everyone was talking about his injury, and a few people even joked that he missed the game on purpose. Now, as the Falcons gear up for Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers, it doesn’t look like he’ll be […] The post Concerns Over Tua Tagovailoa’s Status After Falcons Send Clear Message to QB Over Return appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their season with a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. For the Steelers, Roman Wilson stepped into a notable role as the team’s WR3, giving quarterback Aaron Rodgers an active downfield option within the passing game. However, Rodgers’ complete reaction provides additional insight into Wilson’s Week 1 showing […] The post Steelers WR Roman Wilson Gets Major Vote of Confidence From Aaron Rodgers appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
There was a lot of buzz surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf entering Week 1 of the 2026 season. First-year head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Aaron Rodgers raved about the eighth-year veteran time and time again. Then, he fell flat in the Steelers’ win over the Atlanta Falcons. Though he hauled in four […]