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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 […]
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 […]
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 ...
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 .
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...
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 ...
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 .
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 .
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 .
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, […]
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 .
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 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 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 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 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 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 ...
The Atlanta Falcons face another quarterback decision heading into Week 2 as Michael Penix Jr. continues his recovery ahead of a potential return.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Falcons are expected to start Cooper Rush for their home opener against the Panthers, with Michael Penix Jr. not yet ready to make his debut. #Falcons QB Cooper Rush is taking the first-team reps now and is expected to start Week 2, sources say. No surprise, with Michael Penix Jr […]
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.