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Falcons Rookie Avieon Terrell Can Step Out of Brother’s Shadow vs. Aaron Rodgers

Avieon Terrell is entering his first act in the NFL regular season as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting nickelback. Cracking the starting lineup means that Terrell will be lined up next to his older brother, AJ, who’s starting at cornerback. Atlanta is on the road in Week 1 to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept.

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'I Ain’t Seen Nobody Hitting': Steelers Legend Brutally Mocks Tua Tagovailoa After QB’s Injury Video Surfaces Online

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was announced as the starter for Week 1 of the 2026 season. However, a non-contact injury during Thursday’s practice has sidelined him for at least the opener.

Malik Verdon News / Viral Sports News / September 12

Falcons Terminate Contract of Young Defender Before Week 1

The Atlanta Falcons have waived 23-year-old linebacker Malik Verdon from injured reserve, ending his brief and injury-marred tenure with the club. The move, announced via the NFL transaction log, takes Verdon off Atlanta’s roster and puts him on waivers.

Bijan Robinson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 11

Which legendary RB did Falcons’ Bijan Robinson study to improve his skills?

The Atlanta Falcons will be without projected starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for Sunday’s Week 1 opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, which could mean a bigger dose of star running back Bijan Robinson in offensive coordinator Tommy Rees’ attack.

NFL Week 9: Picks and preview

Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 11

Dan Orlovsky drops wild Falcons’ Cooper Rush, Tua Tagovailoa take before Week 1

With the Atlanta Falcons facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season, the starting quarterback for the game is one that not many people expected.

Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team

Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Kyle Pitts News / EasySportz / September 11

Steelers vs. Falcons Week 1 Preview: Pittsburgh Begins a New Era

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons will open their 2026 NFL seasons Sunday afternoon in a matchup featuring two franchises entering new eras. The Falcons will travel to Acrisure Stadium for a 1 p.m.

Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team

Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / September 11

QB Cooper Rush to start for Falcons as Tua Tagovailoa declared out

Veteran Cooper Rush will start at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in their season opener on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Friday.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 11

4 Reasons Steelers Should Be Concerned About Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers are just days away from opening the 2026 season against the Atlanta Falcons, and there are plenty of reasons for optimism in Pittsburgh.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 12

Tua Tagovailoa's Falcons career may be over before he starts a game

The Atlanta Falcons confirmed some expected news on Friday when they announced that veteran backup Cooper Rush will be the team's starting quarterback over Tagovailoa for this coming Sunday's Week 1 game at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cowboys get tough injury news right before season opener vs. Giants

Patriots making significant A.J. Brown move after concerning injury report

Cardinals receive key Jeremiyah Love update ahead of Week 1

Raiders are officially on Brock Bowers watch with latest injury update

Seahawks' Sam Darnold is dealing with an 'unusual' injury

Patrick Mahomes has three final words about his Week 1 availability

Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Tua Tagovailoa’s Week 1 status has been revealed

Tua Tagovailoa’s debut for the Atlanta Falcons will have to wait at least one week. Tagovailoa has been ruled out for the Falcons’ season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

Cooper Rush News / Pro Football Rumors / September 10

Falcons Could Start QB Cooper Rush In Week 1

The Falcons could be forced to start Cooper Rush at quarterback on Sunday against the Steelers following an injury to starter Tua Tagovailoa. He appeared to hurt his back early in Thursday’s practice, per ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, giving Rush all of the first-team reps with just three days until Atlanta’s regular-season opener.

Atlanta Falcons News / EasySportz / September 10

The Falcons Somehow Built the Worst Quarterback Plan in Football

The Atlanta Falcons finally have a quarterback plan. That might be the problem. Tua Tagovailoa will start Week 1 against Pittsburgh. Michael Penix Jr. is waiting in the wings.

Tua Tagovailoa News / Yardbarker / September 10