With Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa dealing with an oblique injury ahead of Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, it has put his regular-season debut with his new team in doubt. As Tagovailoa wasn’t seen at Falcons practice on Friday, the news has come out that he won’t be playing in Sunday’s game against the […]
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will miss his team's season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers with an oblique injury, per head coach Kevin Stefanski, who told reporters that the signal-caller is now "week-to-week."
The Atlanta Falcons have ruled out quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) for Sunday’s Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at […]
The Atlanta Falcons released their final injury report ahead of their Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. They have ruled out four players ruled out, while one other is questionable for Sunday. Most notable is the Falcons ruling out starting QB Tua Tagovailoa along with Michael Penix Jr., leaving former Mike McCarthy QB Cooper […]
Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski announced they’ve ruled out QBs Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. from Week 1, per Josh Kendall. This means Cooper Rush will be set to start the season opener for Atlanta. Stefanski added that he is unsure when Tagovailoa will be able to return, per Kendall. Tagovailoa briefly went to the […]
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As Week 1 approaches for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, the football world is wondering what the situation looks like for star Joey Porter Jr. and his contract situation. While rumors surround the Steelers and Porter, the cornerback would speak on Friday about where everything stands. According to Brooke Pryor, Porter […]
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The Atlanta Falcons will start backup quarterback Cooper Rush against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday. Rush will get the nod over Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered an oblique injury during Thursday’s practice. The Falcons ruled Tagovailoa out for Sunday’s game. Cooper Rush has been named starting quarterback for Week 1 pic.twitter.com/mh6BXC8S4j — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September […]
Mike McCarthy’s top priority during the offseason was making sure his team made it through the summer healthy and available for when the games started to count. It was a change from Mike Tomlin’s physical approach, and one that was criticized in the media. But given the Steelers’ health entering Week 1, the decision to dial back the physicality may already be looking like a smart move. “You look at the Falcons’ injury report comparatively, and they got like eight guys on there. The Steelers ar...
The wait is finally over! The Pittsburgh Steelers kick off the 2026 season at home against the Atlanta Falcons, marking Mike McCarthy’s first regular-season game as Steelers head coach. Joe and Brian preview Sunday’s matchup, including Atlanta’s quarterback situation, questions at right tackle for both teams, and what to expect from Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh’s new-look offense. They also discuss Joey Porter Jr.’s status, the challenge of containing Bijan Robinson, key matchups that could sw...
With a contract extension still not done with the Steelers, Joey Porter Jr. wouldn't commit to playing Sunday's season opener against the Falcons at Acrisure Stadium. He is officially questionable for the game with a back injury, but the lack of progress on a contract extension is undoubtedly a variable in the equation.
The Atlanta Falcons will be opening their season against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and though they named a starting quarterback at the start of the week, there is still uncertainty about who’ll be taking the snaps. Tua Tagovailoa was slated to be the QB1, but he suffered an oblique injury during practice, which led Cooper Rush […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to roll on Sunday and begin the season against the Atlanta Falcons, but the bigger question is: who will be the starting quarterback? Last year’s starter is still working back from an injury, and Tua Tagovailoa injured his back in practice opening the door for Cooper Rush to start against […]
We’ve made it. After a long eight months marked by change, the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to open the 2026 season Sunday on the North Shore against the visiting Atlanta Falcons at 1 PM/ET. Some familiar faces will be on the sideline for Atlanta with former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and former Miami […]
Season openers can be many different things. They can be trials, making teams test their mettle against terrific opponents, as was the case with the Patriots-Seahawks Wednesday night matchup. They can also be divisional rock fights, like the Thursday night battle in Australia between the 49ers and Rams. They can even be cupcakes, like the […]
Tua Tagovailoa came to Atlanta Falcons this offseason chasing a fresh start after Miami parted ways with him. He capped off a strong preseason with a win over his old team, the Dolphins, and was named the Falcons’ Week 1 starter days later. But on a routine Thursday at practice, something happened that could change […]
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Week 1 is here, and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first game is only days away. They’re playing the Atlanta Falcons, who are dealing with a host of issues. That includes some uncertainty under center. They named Tua Tagovailoa their Week 1 starter earlier this week, but he suffered an injury on Thursday that has left his […]
The regular season is back, and so are Read & React’s game previews. This week, we’ll take a look at the Atlanta Falcons, who finished 2025 with an 8-9 record and third place in the NFC South. Atlanta, like Pittsburgh, will be debuting a new head coach in Week 1. The Falcons fired Raheem Morris […]
As we’ve done for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. This year, Jake Brockhoff and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on the scheme and Josh will analyze the players. Today, we are scouting the Atlanta Falcons defense ahead of the Week 1 game in Pittsburgh. Alex’s Scheme Report Falcons’ Run Defense The Falcons deploy a base four-down front. Atlanta, like many de...
As we’ve done for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. This year, Jake Brockhoff and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on the scheme and Josh will analyze the players. Today, we are scouting […]
As we’ve done for many years now, we break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual player standpoint. Like last year, Josh Carney and I will cover the opposing team’s offense. I will focus on the scheme, Josh on the players. Today, our scouting report […]
Steelers rookie Kaden Wetjen seems to have had the Falcons’ attention long before his punt return touchdown in the preseason. No doubt a player they spent time scouting this offseason, he featured heavily in Atlanta’s pre-game special teams press conference. Watch: Kaden Wetjen Turns On The Jets In 45-Yard Punt Return TD Coordinator Craig Aukerman […]
Hello Falcoholics, and welcome to Friday’s Falcons Opening Drive. Today, of course, is the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11th. Our hearts go out to the survivors, to those who lost their lives that day or as a result, to those who still mourn loved ones they’ve lost, and to all of us who bore witness. […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading into Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, but DK Metcalf found time to have some fun with Cam Heyward and the latest conspiracy chatter. ESPN’s Brooke Pryor asked Metcalf about teammates joking over his Antarctica theories, which recently drew attention after he said he believes Antarctica is “another world” and […]
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The Friday Five is BACK! Tori and Will breakdown the Atlanta Falcons’ season opener vs the Pittsburgh Steelers from every angle imaginable; from what the Falcons’ QB situation looks like to what Pittsburgh might look like in their post-Mike Tomlin era. They also debate the on field identities of each team and how they see it playing out on the field this Sunday. 0:00 – Intro & Disclaimer 3:00 – 2-minute drill 5:35 – Tua named QB1 on Monday 12:00 – Preparing for Pittsburgh 16:00 – Post-Tomlin S...
Will the Cowboys be a playoff team this year? How big of a turnaround will the Giants have under John Harbaugh? What are the updates on Sam Darnold and A.J. Brown’s injuries? What do you make of Tua Tagovailoa’s situation in Atlanta? NFL analyst Luke Willson joins SC with Jay Onrait to discuss.