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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 11
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.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 11
Falcons make official Tua Tagovailoa announcement for Week 1
Tagovailoa's status for Week 1 was up in the air.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Pro Football Rumors / September 11
Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa To Miss Opener; QB Considered Week-To-Week
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will have to wait at least another week to make his Falcons debut. An oblique strain will shelve Tagovailoa for the Falcons’ season opener against the Steelers on Sunday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Kendal Daniels News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 11
Falcons Rookie Linebacker Set for Significant Role in Week 1 vs. Steelers
Kendal Daniels has spent the summer making a strong impression on the Atlanta Falcons. Now, the rookie linebacker is in position to make his first NFL start.
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
Falcons have new Tua Tagovailoa injury concern to monitor
Tagovailoa was named the starting QB for Week 1, with Michael Penix Jr. not yet fully ready while recovering from a torn ACL.
Darren Hall News / Viral Sports News / September 10
Falcons Suddenly Terminate Contract of 6-Year NFL Veteran
The Atlanta Falcons have terminated the contract of defensive back Darren Hall, releasing him from injured reserve with an injury settlement just days before the start of the regular season, via the NFL transaction log.
Jack Strand News / Yardbarker / September 7
Should Falcons give undrafted rookie QB Jack Strand a more serious look?
The Falcons have one of the worst QB situations in the NFL, and it became even bleaker on Monday.
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