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- No Penix, no Billy Bowman, and maybe no Chris Lindstrom for Atlanta heading into Week 2, as @evanbirchfield.bsky.social delivers the final injury report for Falcons-Panthers
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Tua Tagovailoa (ATL) QB -- Doubtful
Sep 18: Tagovailoa (oblique) is doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Out Doubtful
4 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- 1d David Furones (X) This was the game that started turning doubters into Tua believers. · Quoting Polymarket Football: 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 — 𝟒 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐨: Tua Tagovailoa entered the fourth quarter down 35-14 to Baltimore after already throwing two interceptions. He then threw FOUR TDs in the fourth quarter alone, finishing with 469 yards and 6 TDs as Miami somehow won 42-38.
- 1d ESPN NFL Injury Report Tua Tagovailoa (ATL) QB -- Doubtful
- 1d Marc Raimondi (X) Also have not seen Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) at practice. #Falcons
- 1d Daniel Flick (X) Falcons quarterbacks are out here, minus Tua Tagovailoa.
- 1d David Furones (X) 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 — 𝟒 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐨: Tua Tagovailoa entered the fourth quarter down 35-14 to Baltimore after already throwing two interceptions. He then threw FOUR TDs in the fourth quarter alone, finishing with 469 yards and 6 TDs as Miami somehow won 42-38.
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Falcons ruled out QB Michael Penix Jr. for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.
39 more updatesfrom 20 sources
- 1d Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Game statuses for Sunday Out QB - Kyler Murray, Sam Darnold, Michael Penix Jr. RB - Kene Nwangwu TE - Chig Okonkwo WR - Nico Collins, De'Zhaun Stribling, Jauan Jennings, Omar Cooper Jr., Marvin Mims Jr., Ashton Dulin Doubtful QB - Tua Tagovailoa TE - Brock Bowers WR - Zay Flowers+1
- 1d Adam Schefter (X) Players ruled out for Sunday include Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Joey Porter Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Nnamdi Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Michael Penix Jr., Teven Jenkins, Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marvin Mims, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Ronnie Harrison, Chop Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, Sam Darnold, Garrett Williams, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown (pictured), Ashton Dulin, Chamarri Conner, Josh Simmons.
- 1d Daniel Flick (X) Asked Kevin Stefanski if he feels like Jack Strand, given no practice snaps between preseason & last Thursday, then only running scout team this week, is ready if needed: “I mean, all of our players who are on the active roster, we trust them. They're ready to go, yes.”
- 1d Daniel Flick (X) Kevin Stefanski on whether improved health & increased practice rep counts alone are enough to help Cooper Rush elevate his performance from last week.
- 1d Falcons Team Site Cooper Rush named starting QB for Falcons vs. Panthers
- 1d The Falcoholic (Bluesky) There's a long line of poor decisions and bad luck that led to Cooper Rush starting Week 1 and 2 of the 2026 season under a new regime and if one of you builds a time machine I just need you to tell me as quickly as humanly possible
- 1d Pro Football Talk Michael Penix Jr. officially out, Tua Tagovailoa doubtful for Week 2+3
- 1d The Falcoholic (Bluesky) It's Cooper Rush time again+1
- 1d CBS Sports NFL Headlines Falcons to start Cooper Rush vs. Panthers as Michael Penix Jr. continues recovery+1
- 1d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Falcons ruled out QB Michael Penix Jr. for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.+3
- 1d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Falcons QB Cooper Rush will start Sunday vs. Carolina, Jack Strand will serve as Atlanta’s backup QB.+3
- 1d Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Penix ruled out, Cooper rush to start vs. Panthers
- 1d Daniel Flick (X) Asked Kevin Stefanski if there’s a chance Michael Penix Jr. plays next week on a short week. “There's a chance for anything,” he said. “I mean, I'm not even there. I'm focused on this one.”
- 1d Jeremy Fowler (X) Falcons have a quick Week 3 turnaround on TNF, which could affect QB prep for both Penix and Tua, who’s doubtful for Sunday. · Quoting Marc Raimondi: Michael Penix has been ruled OUT for Week 2. #Falcons
- 1d Josh Kendall (X) UDFA rookie Jack Strand will again be Atlanta's backup quarterback in Week 2
- 1d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Stefanski: Cooper Rush (back) will start Week 2. Jack Strand will serve as QB2. · Quoting NFL Daily News: Rap: Falcons QB Cooper Rush is now taking first-team reps and is expected to get the start in Week 2, with Michael Penix Jr. not yet ready to return.
- 1d Daniel Flick (X) Falcons have ruled out Michael Penix Jr. (knee) and Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) for Sunday's game vs. the Panthers. Questionable G Chris Lindstrom (concussion) CB A.J. Terrell (shoulder) Doubtful QB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique)
- 1d Josh Kendall (X) The Falcons have officially listed Michael Penix Jr. as OUT on the injury report.
- 1d Josh Kendall (X) QB Cooper Rush expected to start Falcons’ Week 2 game vs. Panthers: Source
- 1d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Rapoport] 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 not quite ready.+2
- 1d ESPN NFL News Sources: Falcons again turn to QB Rush vs. Panthers
- 1d Josh Kendall (X) A good time to read this if you're still (very understandably) confused about what's going on in the Falcons' QB room. https://t.co/Ql7LjBIJYh · Quoting Jonathan Jones: As it stands this afternoon, QB Cooper Rush is expected to start Week 2 for the Falcons against the Panthers, source tells @TheAthletic.
- 1d Darin Gantt (Bluesky) There's your answer. Cooper Rush this week. He beat the Panthers in 2024 with Dallas. · Quoting NFL Daily News: Rap: Falcons QB Cooper Rush is now taking first-team reps and is expected to get the start in Week 2, with Michael Penix Jr. not yet ready to return.
- 1d Judy Battista (X) Timeline narrows further for Tua Tagovailoa to be the starting QB, as Penix continues ramping up. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: #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 not quite ready.
- 1d Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix is throwing to the practice squad receivers right now in the routes on air drill. Cooper Rush is taking the majority of the throws with the starters. This is how last Friday looked as well. #Falcons
- 1d Daniel Flick (X) While Cooper Rush warms up with the starting receivers (and Jack Strand watches), Michael Penix Jr. is throwing to the practice squad players on the far side of the field.
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#Panthers OLB Pat Jones (back) is questionable, DT Bobby Brown (back) is OUT vs. Falcons.
WR Jalen Coker (ankle) is good to go.
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 1d Panthers Team Site Three takeaways from Friday, including a new look on defense
- 1d Mike Kaye (Bluesky) #Panthers OLB Pat Jones (back) is questionable, DT Bobby Brown (back) is OUT vs. Falcons. WR Jalen Coker (ankle) is good to go.+1
- 1d Panthers Team Site Week 2 Friday Injury Report: Bobby Brown ruled out
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No Bobby Brown (back) all week at #Panthers practice.
Could be a very young DL group on Sunday vs. Bijan Robinson.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 1d Kyle Odegard (X) After an 8-catch, 90-yard, TD performance in the opener, Falcons RB Bijan Robinson is inching closer to becoming the modern-day version of his idol. Full interview: https://
- 1d Mike Kaye (X) No Bobby Brown (back) all week at #Panthers practice. Could be a very young DL group on Sunday vs. Bijan Robinson.
- 1d Panthers Team Site Panthers' run defense focus shifts to the league's reigning scrimmage leader, Bijan Robinson
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Falcons' injury report:
Full:
Michael Penix Jr. (Knee)
Cooper Rush (Back)
A.J. Terrell (Shoulder)
Limited:
Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles)
Kendal Daniels (Achilles)
Chris Lindstrom (Concussion)
DNP:
Za'Darius Smith (Rest)
Jawaan Taylor (Knee)
Tua Tagovailoa (Oblique)
10 more updatesfrom 7 sources
- 2d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Falcons QB updates, per @rapsheet.bsky.social: • Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) won't play Week 2 • Michael Penix Jr. (knee) return is "coming soon" • Cooper Rush (back) will likely start Week 2
- 2d Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., who has yet to play as he recovers from a torn ACL, was a full participant in today’s practice — as he was last week. Cooper Rush was also a full participant, as well. Tua Tagovailoa was a DNP.+1
- 2d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Falcons’ QB practice report: 🏈Michael Penix Jr. and Cooper Rush were full participants today. 🏈Tua Tagovailoa did not practice today.+1
- 2d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Falcons QBs Michael Penix Jr. (knee) and Cooper Rush (back) fully practiced again Thursday.
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Falcons' injury report: Full: Michael Penix Jr. (Knee) Cooper Rush (Back) A.J. Terrell (Shoulder) Limited: Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) Kendal Daniels (Achilles) Chris Lindstrom (Concussion) DNP: Za'Darius Smith (Rest) Jawaan Taylor (Knee) Tua Tagovailoa (Oblique)
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Here’s a couple Michael Penix Jr. throws during routes on air — one to Drake London, the other to Olamide Zaccheaus. Cooper Rush led the unit through warmups but Penix threw a few to the first-team offense, too. Jack Strand worked with the reserves.
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Tommy Rees on Michael Penix Jr." "You don't see a ton of rust in the timing."
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Tommy Rees said he'll let the medical staff handle their duties, but he thinks Michael Penix Jr. has been sharp. "I think Mike looks good, man. I really do. He's moved in the pocket, he's gotten outside the pocket."
- 2d Mike Garafolo (X) From last night’s episode of The Insiders on @nflnetwork on #Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. still working his way back to playing, while taking reps and (unintentional hits) in practice.
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Full practice for Cooper Rush
Falcons QB Cooper Rush practices in full and seems on track to start
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Do not see QB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) at practice today. #Falcons
6 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- 2d Yahoo Fantasy Football Tua Tagovailoa misses practice on Thursday ahead of Week 2 with an oblique injury.+4
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Here are the Falcons’ quarterbacks at practice. Tua Tagovailoa isn’t out here. Rush, then Penix, then Strand in warm-up drills.
- 2d Marc Raimondi (X) Do not see QB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) at practice today. #Falcons
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Falcons injury report: Tua Tagovailoa does not participate in Thursday's practice
Atlanta saw improvement in the statuses of A.J. Terrell and Chris Lindstrom, who were both able to return to practice in some capacity.
5 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- 2d Josh Kendall (X) A.J. Terrell said he’s good to go for Sunday. Jawaan Taylor I believe is mostly a scheduled maintenance deal.
- 2d Pro Football Talk A.J. Terrell, Chris Lindstrom return to Falcons practice
- 2d Falcons Team Site Falcons injury report: Tua Tagovailoa does not participate in Thursday's practice
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) A.J. Terrell practiced today and said he expects to play Sunday.
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Jeff Ulbrich says A.J. Terrell is "the best boundary corner in the NFL, in my opinion."+1
- [Raimondi] Falcons injury report for Thursday. Bowman, Daniels, Taylor and Smith had scheduled limitations today.
- #Falcons injury report for Thursday. Bowman, Daniels, Taylor and Smith had scheduled limitations today
- From @SportsCenter: Aaron Rodgers’ arm is feeling “great” after throwing 40 times vs. the Falcons. And from the looks of the practice report, Joey Porter Jr.’s back is feeling pretty great, too
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Falcons injury report:
Full participation
- CB Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles)
- QB Michael Penix Jr. (Knee)
- QB Cooper Rush (Back)
Limited participation
N/A
Did not participate
- OG Chris Lindstrom (Concussion)
- QB Tua Tagovailoa (Oblique)
- CB A.J. Terrell (Shoulder)
29 more updatesfrom 9 sources
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) Here’s Michael Penix Jr. on readiness for this week, physical hurdles, Patrick Mahomes’ timeline vs. his, biometrics & power of decisions. “Mentally, I want to be out there with the guys. I want to be going to war with them and winning football games.”
- 3d Falcons Team Site Michael Penix Jr. says 'I want to be out there' but has physical goals to hit first
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) Drake London on Michael Penix Jr.: “It's always good to see Mike out there. That's what he loves to do & that's slinging the pill. So, it was really, really good to see that, and it's cool to see him fight back that hard to get back for this team. “And he's been looking great.”
- 3d ESPN NFL News Falcons' Penix Jr. 'close' but still uncertain for Week 2
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) Falcons injury report: Full participation - CB Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) - QB Michael Penix Jr. (Knee) - QB Cooper Rush (Back) Limited participation N/A Did not participate - OG Chris Lindstrom (Concussion) - QB Tua Tagovailoa (Oblique) - CB A.J. Terrell (Shoulder)
- 3d Pro Football Talk Cooper Rush says he split reps with Michael Penix Jr. at Wednesday's practice+3
- 3d Pro Football Talk Michael Penix: I'm dying to be out there, some goals I still have to achieve
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) Biggest thing from a hectic last 15 minutes: Michael Penix Jr. took snaps with first-team offense today, splitting with Cooper Rush.
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) Cooper Rush said he divied first-team snaps with Michael Penix Jr. today. Rush said physically he feels good. "I think it's been a lot better since Sunday," Rush said of his back.
- 3d Josh Kendall (X) "I’ve got the final say because I’m the only person who knows how my body feels." · Quoting Josh Kendall: Michael Penix Jr. has not ruled out playing Sunday: "I’m working each and every day. Today I felt good in practice."
- 3d Zach Klein (X) Michael Penix Jr on comparisons to Patrick Mahomes: You can't compare everyone's injury to mine. Not all ACL injuries are the same. He had his patella tendons. I also had an operation on my lateral side. After my first ACL injury in '16 I was back in 6 months. This is my 3rd one.
- 3d Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. has not ruled out playing Sunday: "I’m working each and every day. Today I felt good in practice."
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr.: "I didn't say this week wasn't possible."
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr., asked about Patrick Mahomes returning before him, said he was back within six months after his first ACL tear and doesn't think it's fair to compare their recovery timelines. The general idea: "I got more done to my knee than he did," Penix said.
- 3d Josh Kendall (X) "I am running my own race. It’s not really a mental thing. Mentally, I want to be out there with the guys. I want to be out there with the guys.” · Quoting Josh Kendall: Michael Penix Jr.: "I'm still working (toward playing). I'm close. I'm close. I know I've been saying that, but I'm close. ... There are just some goals I want to hit. I am going to keep those to myself."
- 3d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) said he’s “close” to playing.
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. said he's gotten "enough" team reps in practice over the last week and a half.
- 3d Zach Klein (X) Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr: We're working... we are close.. we are close. There are a few things I want to achieve before I hit the field. I want to be out there, but at the same time, I have to think about how I feel
- 3d Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr.: "I'm still working (toward playing). I'm close. I'm close. I know I've been saying that, but I'm close. ... There are just some goals I want to hit. I am going to keep those to myself."
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr., asked if he's ready to play, said "We're working" and remains "close." "I'm working extremely hard. I want to be out there. I'm dying to be out there."
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) Latest · Quoting Daniel Flick: For the beginning of the routes on air portion, Cooper Rush threw to the Falcons’ starters w/ Michael Penix Jr. watching. Then, Penix did the same, tossing to Pitts, London, Dotson & Zaccheaus. Jack Strand throwing to the practice squad guys behind them. Here’s Penix to Pitts.
- 3d Sheena Quick (X) Kevin Stefanski has said the #Falcons are not ruling anybody out at QB for Sunday. #Panthers · Quoting Josh Kendall: Michael Penix Jr. is throwing, and he’s drawn a crowd. Penix opened practice today throwing while the rest of the group went through it’s normal stretching warm-up.
- 3d Zach Klein (X) RT @AlisonWSB: All three quarters back now going through warm ups Michael Penix Jr. Cooper Rush Jack strand. Tua is not out here practici…
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) I view this as an encouraging step forward for Penix. Late last week, Penix threw to the reserves while Strand joined Rush in routes on air. Perhaps that was just for game-prep purposes, but this is nonetheless warmup work with starters, which is better than last week. · Quoting Daniel Flick: For the beginning of the routes on air portion, Cooper Rush threw to the Falcons’ starters w/ Michael Penix Jr. watching. Then, Penix did the same, tossing to Pitts, London, Dotson & Zaccheaus. Jack Strand throwing to the practice squad guys behind them. Here’s Penix to Pitts.
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) For the beginning of the routes on air portion, Cooper Rush threw to the Falcons’ starters w/ Michael Penix Jr. watching. Then, Penix did the same, tossing to Pitts, London, Dotson & Zaccheaus. Jack Strand throwing to the practice squad guys behind them. Here’s Penix to Pitts.
- 3d Marc Raimondi (X) During warmups at practice today, Michael Penix Jr. was off on an adjacent field throwing with a coach. #Falcons
- 3d Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. is throwing, and he’s drawn a crowd. Penix opened practice today throwing while the rest of the group went through it’s normal stretching warm-up.
- Falcons place Da'Shawn Hand on IR, promoted Nick Muse to 53, signed Drake Jackson, Khalil Herbert to practice squad
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The Falcons' QB4 is at least on the table as they sort through their starter for Week 2... · Quoting Marc Raimondi: Stefanski: Jack Strand is not being ruled out for this game. #Falcons
4 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- 3d The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Jack Strand should try this · Quoting Razzball: Tommy Pham is batting cleanup today, because he threatened to beat the shit out of the GM last night
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) While Cooper Rush & Jack Strand stretch with the rest of the team, Michael Penix Jr. is throwing off to the side.
- 3d Yahoo Fantasy Football Falcons say they still haven't decided on Week 2 QB, won't rule out undrafted rookie Jack Strand+1
- 3d Field Yates (X) The Falcons' QB4 is at least on the table as they sort through their starter for Week 2... · Quoting Marc Raimondi: Stefanski: Jack Strand is not being ruled out for this game. #Falcons
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- If the Falcons want to have more success with their short passing game, they should ensure Zachariah Branch is more involved in Week 2, writes @falcfans.bsky.social
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Falcons have elevated DL Zach Harrison from the practice squad to the active for Sunday’s game against the Panthers, according to the team.
First of three P-squad elevations for Harrison.
4 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- 11h Aaron Wilson (X) #Falcons elevate Zach Harrison+4
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#Falcons worked out Michael Jordan, Colby Sorsdal
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Panthers promote two from the practice squad for Week 2
- There are questions in Atlanta beyond the quarterback position heading into Sunday's home opener against Carolina. We take a look at them here:
- Malcolm DeWalt was done. He quit football, quit Juco and spent the next 18 months back home, working from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day at Metagenics. Six years later, he made the Falcons’ roster out of camp. Free read on the unlikeliest of rises:
- 5 things to watch as Panthers begin division race in Atlanta
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Updated Start/Sit Chart - All Remaining Week 2 Fantasy Football Matchups and Player Ratings
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- 19h FantasyPros (YouTube) AVOID These 3 Landmines in Week 2 of Fantasy Football! #shorts
- 20h RotoBaller NFL Updated Start/Sit Chart - All Remaining Week 2 Fantasy Football Matchups and Player Ratings
- Week 2 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Weekend Updates
- Breaking down the #Panthers’ injury statuses before the Week 2 matchup vs. Atlanta:
- Breaking down the #Panthers’ injury statuses before the Week 2 matchup vs. Atlanta:
- The Kyle Pitts experience 😩 | @laquanjonesnfl.bsky.social
- "high concept sci-fi tinged with transcendental terror" could also describe the Falcons
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Thrilled to have this color combo back for Panthers-Falcons. Red jerseys for Atlanta take this rivalry to another aesthetic level.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- 1d Mike Kaye (X) The pics from this game will POP for sure. · Quoting NFL Fashion Advice: Thrilled to have this color combo back for Panthers-Falcons. Red jerseys for Atlanta take this rivalry to another aesthetic level.
- 1d Mike Kaye (X) Thrilled to have this color combo back for Panthers-Falcons. Red jerseys for Atlanta take this rivalry to another aesthetic level.
- Bralen Trice 'had the time of my life' playing in first meaningful NFL game
- You've got a much better chance of making it work than you did against Pittsburgh, at least!
- I think the best hope is that a large part of his problems last week were owing to back problems, but I'm not sure how much stock to put into that I do think he'll be better, the question is whether he can be anywhere near "good" when the Panthers offense has given this team fits
- Until the Falcons quarterback thing is settled, I'm just going to do that "taps the sign" think with this column.
- The Fernando Mendoza Energy and the Kirk Cousins Energy are basically identical. · Quoting Sam Warren: Fernando Mendoza wore his helmet for his entire first NFL game despite not playing a single snap. The Raiders backup quarterback did so to hear head coach Klint Kubiak's play call and go through his own process on the sidelines. Any other way didn't register with the rookie. My full exclusive with Mendoza on how he's handling QB2 duty in Las Vegas, free to read @TheAthletic:
- Updated story on Atlanta's plan at quarterback heading into Sunday's home opener against Carolina.
- Fast Friday notes, including a new look up front on defense this week. Plus more on the Falcons QB decision, and remembering Kippy Brown.
- Coker (ankle) will play in Week 2 vs. Falcons
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Lindstrom (concussion) and AJ Terrell (shoulder) are questionable. #Falcons
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- 1d Marc Raimondi (X) Lindstrom (concussion) and AJ Terrell (shoulder) are questionable. #Falcons
- 1d Daniel Flick (X) I didn't see A.J. Terrell working with the Falcons' corners during individual periods.
- Stefanski on Penix: It's a progression. Feel really confident in the plan. #Falcons
- Stefanski said he wouldn't speculate on Rush's health, but he's practicing and "doing better." #Falcons
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Kyle Pitts Sr., Isaiah Likely, Juwan Johnson, Dallas Goedert, Mark Andrews, George Kittle, Jake Ferguson, Tyler Warren, Pat Freiermuth
- Fit Check Friday: Week 2 at Atlanta
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The Falcons have nine DL/OLBs on their roster. Four weren't here a month ago.
Jared Ivey is living in an Airbnb. Yasir Abdullah's new apartment has clothes, toiletries & loads of unpacked boxes.
Yet the early returns on ATL's rebuilt pass rush? Positive:
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- 1d Daniel Flick (X) Thought this, from outside linebacker Jared Ivey, was good perspective on the adjustment required when joining the Falcons’ attack-style defensive front. https://t.co/dARhy90aEk · Quoting Daniel Flick: The Falcons have nine DL/OLBs on their roster. Four weren't here a month ago. Jared Ivey is living in an Airbnb. Yasir Abdullah's new apartment has clothes, toiletries & loads of unpacked boxes. Yet the early returns on ATL's rebuilt pass rush? Positive:
- 1d Daniel Flick (X) This didn’t make the story, but I felt like it was a really good & valuable quote from Yasir Abdullah on the quality of the Falcons’ front: “Everybody’s young and versatile, so everybody can do anything. You can run games that don't even make sense and they’ll still look good.” · Quoting Daniel Flick: The Falcons have nine DL/OLBs on their roster. Four weren't here a month ago. Jared Ivey is living in an Airbnb. Yasir Abdullah's new apartment has clothes, toiletries & loads of unpacked boxes. Yet the early returns on ATL's rebuilt pass rush? Positive:
- 1d Daniel Flick (X) The Falcons have nine DL/OLBs on their roster. Four weren't here a month ago. Jared Ivey is living in an Airbnb. Yasir Abdullah's new apartment has clothes, toiletries & loads of unpacked boxes. Yet the early returns on ATL's rebuilt pass rush? Positive:
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Jalen Coker was 19, living in a hotel in Massachusetts while quarantined with COVID and considering giving up football.
How his mom's pep talk refocused him and put him on his path to Panthers playmaker.
Free Friday AM link:
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- 1d Josh Kendall (X) The Falcons gave up Tetairoa McMillan's career high last year. Jalen Coker had his career high last week. A conundrum. · Quoting Joe Person: Jalen Coker was 19, living in a hotel in Massachusetts while quarantined with COVID and considering giving up football. How his mom's pep talk refocused him and put him on his path to Panthers playmaker. Free Friday AM link:
- 1d Josh Kendall (X) Jalen Coker was 19, living in a hotel in Massachusetts while quarantined with COVID and considering giving up football. How his mom's pep talk refocused him and put him on his path to Panthers playmaker. Free Friday AM link:
- NFL Expert Picks: Who will win in Week 2, Falcons or Panthers?
- #Panthers QB Bryce Young has been kryptonite for the Falcons over the past two seasons, particularly in Atlanta. Breaking down Young’s back-to-back career games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, his pre-NFL dominance in Atlanta and what he could do in Week 2: https://t.co/vWi6TQC3H9 · Quoting Carolina Panthers Football Communications: In the @Panthers last two games in Atlanta (both wins), Bryce Young has totaled 8 touchdowns (6 passing, 2 rushing) and no interceptions for a 123.3 passer rating. His 8 TDs are the most by any QB in the NFL on the road against a single opponent since 2024.
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Fantasy Football Start or Sit Lineup Advice: Experts Pick Who To Start Week 2 (2026)
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- 1d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Luther Burden, Terry McLaurin, Bhayshul Tuten, Quinshon Judkins, Dontayvion Wicks, Jayden Reed, Drake London, Michael Wilson, D'Andre Swift
- 1d FantasyPros (YouTube) Fantasy Football Start or Sit Lineup Advice: Experts Pick Who To Start Week 2 (2026)
- Falcons QBs getting work in
- Oldest vs. youngest this Sunday. · Quoting Jonathan Jones: NFL Week 1 roster stats Oldest: 49ers Youngest: Dolphins Most experienced: Falcons Least experienced: Dolphins Heaviest: Bengals Lightest: 49ers Tallest: Panthers Shortest: Browns and Lions
- 31 of 32 NFL teams reached the red zone in Week 1 The Falcons did not 31 of 32 NFL teams completed at least 10 passes to their WRs/TEs in Week 1 The Falcons completed 4 We need much better QB in a hurry in Atlanta
- Jawaan Taylor (ATL) OT -- Questionable
- Kendal Daniels (ATL) LB -- Questionable
- NFL Week 1 roster stats Oldest: 49ers Youngest: Dolphins Most experienced: Falcons Least experienced: Dolphins Heaviest: Bengals Lightest: 49ers Tallest: Panthers Shortest: Browns and Lions
- Falcons’ QB update: Repost of @marcraimondi:
- Falcons’ QB update: · Quoting Marc Raimondi: Rush and Penix both threw to starters in the routes-on-air drill today during the media viewing portion of practice. #Falcons
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Chris Lindstrom, who didn’t practice yesterday because of a concussion, is at practice today.
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 2d Josh Kendall (X) Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) was not practicing · Quoting Josh Kendall: Chris Lindstrom and A.J. Terrell both practicing today. And Michael Penix is throwing and taking reps.
- 2d Josh Kendall (X) Chris Lindstrom and A.J. Terrell both practicing today. And Michael Penix is throwing and taking reps.
- 2d Marc Raimondi (X) Chris Lindstrom (concussion) and AJ Terrell (shoulder) were both at practice today. #Falcons
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Chris Lindstrom, who didn’t practice yesterday because of a concussion, is at practice today.
- Rush and Penix both threw to starters in the routes-on-air drill today during the media viewing portion of practice. #Falcons
- The Falcons rudely have not decided on a quarterback, but I plowed ahead with a Falcons-Panthers preview regardless. Suffice to say that QB play is the most vital factor for both teams
- #Falcons QBs getting some play-action drills in
- We've re-fired the Dirty Birds Dispatch at the @ajc. In this week's edition, we talked starting QB odds for this week, offense/defense challenges, Brandon Dorlus not knowing the Falcons/Panthers are a rivalry, and plenty more. It's fun:
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Falcons ST coordinator Craig Aukerman said he thought Zachariah Branch did "a really good job" in the return game against the Steelers.
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- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Falcons ST coordinator Craig Aukerman on Nick Folk’s two misses: “First one, I thought he struck the ball really well. I think he just pushed it over to the right side. Second one, I think he just didn't hit the ball as well as he could. “Uncharacteristic of him missing those.”
- 2d Josh Kendall (X) Falcons STC Craig Aukerman checked on Nick Folk after Folk's second miss Sunday in Pittsburgh. "He just gives me the look like ‘I’m good, don’t worry about it.’ We were really happy with the way he responded after that. … I know he’s excited to get back out there."
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Falcons ST coordinator Craig Aukerman said he thought Zachariah Branch did "a really good job" in the return game against the Steelers.
- Aukerman says Branch has a lot of confidence in himself as a returner, but needs to learn that multiple cuts might not be as effective in the NFL as it was in college. Aukerman wants one cut and then go upfield. #Falcons
- Rees said Penix had a throw to London "where the timing was exactly where you want it." Rees: "He's done a nice job. ... You don't see a ton of rust with the timing and stuff like that." #Falcons
- When it comes to Bijan's touches and target share last week, Rees said he'd rather the #Falcons be more balanced.
- In the @Panthers last two games in Atlanta (both wins), Bryce Young has totaled 8 touchdowns (6 passing, 2 rushing) and no interceptions for a 123.3 passer rating. His 8 TDs are the most by any QB in the NFL on the road against a single opponent since 2024.
- Tommy Rees said the game-plan install is probably made to be a "grander" challenge on the outside than it is for coaches with the Falcons' QB position still unsettled. Hardest part is splitting reps when there's only a finite number.
- Rees says Penix looks sharp and his arm talent is "easily seen." #Falcons
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Jeff Ulbrich on Falcons’ Week 1 pass rush & only having 12% blitz rate:
“I thought it was a good starting point for sure. I always try to let the game kind of dictate whether we rush four or not. So when we're rushing well and the guys are winning, I allow them to do that.”
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- 2d Josh Kendall (X) Jeff Ulbrich very complimentary of Bryce Young today. It sounds like the Falcons want to keep him in the pocket Sunday: "He’s better off the spot than on the spot. We have to keep him where he’s not very comfortable."
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Jeff Ulbrich on his comfort level in the Falcons' secondary in man coverage: "I feel like it's one of our strengths. The back end, in general, is one of our strengths."
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Jeff Ulbrich on Falcons’ Week 1 pass rush & only having 12% blitz rate: “I thought it was a good starting point for sure. I always try to let the game kind of dictate whether we rush four or not. So when we're rushing well and the guys are winning, I allow them to do that.”
- Ulbrich says Sydney Brown has "DB movement" but has the strength and size of a linebacker. #Falcons
- Where to watch Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons
- Ulbrich says he has been "blown away" by Za'Darius Smith. #Falcons
- Fantasy Football Week 2 Rankings & Tiers | WR Studs, Busts & Sleepers (2026)
- #Falcons' Penix 'close' to return, still mum on Week 2 status
- Dave Canales on not knowing Falcons QB: Have to study history of Kevin Stefanski's offenses
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“I feel like every single time he goes to Atlanta, he just makes the plays.”
#Panthers QB Bryce Young is 4-1 vs. the #Falcons. And when he plays in Atlanta, he typically puts on a show.
After clearing Cam Newton’s passing record last year, what’s next?
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- 2d ESPN NFL News Bryce Young's 4-1 record vs. Falcons a harbinger for Week 2?
- 2d Mike Kaye (Bluesky) “I feel like every single time he goes to Atlanta, he just makes the plays.” #Panthers QB Bryce Young is 4-1 vs. the #Falcons. And when he plays in Atlanta, he typically puts on a show. After clearing Cam Newton’s passing record last year, what’s next?+1
- Are you more confused than ever about what’s going on in Atlanta quarterback room? Let’s take a deep dive into it.
- Asked and Answered: Sept. 17
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For Bryce Young, memories of Atlanta recede, but everyone else remembers
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- 3d Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Bryce Young wasn't biting, he's locked in on the right now. But plenty of other people were willing to look back on the epic no-look touchdown in Atlanta, and how Young has grown in confidence since then.
- 3d Panthers Team Site For Bryce Young, memories of Atlanta recede, but everyone else remembers
- Here's a healthy batch of takeaways from Wednesday, including how the Panthers plan for the Falcons QB situation, Jalen Coker's prognosis, hoping to bring back Jimmy Horn, and more.
- Five takeaways from Wednesday, including planning for Atlanta's QB situation
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A.J. Terrell did not practice today due to the shoulder injury he suffered in Sunday’s game.
The full injury report:
Questionable Out DNP
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- 3d Josh Kendall (X) A.J. Terrell did not practice today due to the shoulder injury he suffered in Sunday’s game. The full injury report:
- 3d Marc Raimondi (X) QB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique), OL Chris Lindstrom (concussion) and CB AJ Terrell (shoulder) were out of practice Wednesday. #Falcons
- 3d ESPN NFL Injury Report A.J. Terrell Jr. (ATL) CB -- Questionable
- Rush says they divvied up the first-team reps between him and Penix today. #Falcons
- Rush says his back is feeling "a lot better." #Falcons
- Penix: I've got the final say, because I'm the only one who knows how my body feels. #Falcons
- Penix: I know what I can do whenever I'm healthy. #Falcons
- Penix: Whenever my knee feels good, I'm gonna be out there. #Falcons
- Penix said playing Sunday is still a possibility. #Falcons
- Penix: I've gotta focus on what I can do to get better every day. #Falcons
- Penix says he had more surgeries than what Mahomes had. #Falcons
- Penix: It's not a mental thing. ... Physically, I need to hit a couple more goals. #Falcons
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Chris Lindstrom is not practicing today as he remains in concussion protocol. Would almost certainly be Kyle Hinton if Lindstrom not cleared.
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- 3d Falcons Team Site Falcons injury report: A.J. Terrell, Chris Lindstrom held out of practice
- 3d Marc Raimondi (X) OL Chris Lindstrom was at practice, but not dressed. He was in concussion protocol as of Monday, per Stefanski. #Falcons
- 3d Josh Kendall (X) Chris Lindstrom is not practicing today as he remains in concussion protocol. Would almost certainly be Kyle Hinton if Lindstrom not cleared.
- Penix says mentally he wants to play, but he can't go out there unless he feels right physically. #Falcons
- Penix: I'm dying to be out there. At the same time, I have to think about how I feel. #Falcons
- Penix: I'm still working toward [playing]. We're working right now. I'm close. I know I've been saying that. #Falcons
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Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Dallas Goedert, Harold Fannin Jr., George Kittle, Tyler Warren, Kyle Pitts Sr., Dalton Schultz, Tucker Kraft, Brenton Strange, Michael Mayer
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- 3d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Michael Pittman, Drake London, DK Metcalf, Dontayvion Wicks, Jakobi Meyers, Quentin Johnston, Josh Downs, Romeo Doubs, Rashee Rice
- 3d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Dallas Goedert, Harold Fannin Jr., George Kittle, Tyler Warren, Kyle Pitts Sr., Dalton Schultz, Tucker Kraft, Brenton Strange, Michael Mayer
- Rams’ decision not to draft a linebacker could cost them
- And by that point Andy Herman might be their starting QB · Quoting Andy Herman: Falcons come to town a week from tomorrow.
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Kevin Stefanski on Bijan Robinson: "Do I think he’s going to touch it 29 times each game? I don’t know. I think he wants to. That’s what he’s told me."
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- 3d Daniel Flick (X) Here's our @ajc story on the Falcons' QB unknowns & why Kevin Stefanski is confident Cooper Rush can be better: “Coop’s a veteran. Like any player, there are plays you want back, but also understand that with more reps comes experience, comes confidence.”
- 3d Zac Jackson (X) Stefanski had 12 starting QBs over six seasons in Cleveland - 10 after the acquisition of Deshaun Watson in March 2022. · Quoting Josh Kendall: The Falcons "are not ruling anybody out" at quarterback, Kevin Stefanski says. "We are working through it. Tua is not goig to practice today but he is getting better. Mike and Cooper will practice."
- 3d The Falcoholic (Bluesky) The Falcons declined to announce a starting quarterback on Wednesday, writes @jeannakelley.com, and she has Bijan Robinson's perspective on what that means
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) Bijan Robinson: “I know we’re ready to see Mike. 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.”
- 3d Josh Kendall (X) Bijan Robinson: "I know we’re ready to see Mike. I know Mike is ready for himself. I know he wants to play football. I just pray for those guys every day, all three of the quarterbacks."
- 3d ESPN NFL News Coach Stefanski on Falcons QB situation: 'Not ruling anybody out'
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) Bijan Robinson on prepping for a game where any of four QBs can play: “A little bit of a challenge, but for us, we just learn how to adapt. “For us as skill players, we got to bring that energy to practice and we got to bring it with the right focus, the right mindset.”
- 3d Pro Football Talk Falcons haven't made a QB choice for Week 2
- 3d Daniel Flick (X) Kevin Stefanski, asked if Michael Penix Jr., a full participant, is working with the ones in practice: “Not going to get into specifics as you can imagine with all of our rep plans, but continues to progress.”
- 3d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Kevin Stefanski on Bijan Robinson usage, via Josh Kendall: "Do I think he’s going to touch it 29 times each game? I don’t know. I think he wants to. That’s what he’s told me."+1
- 3d Darin Gantt (Bluesky) So there's a chance it could still be Billy Joe Tolliver or Dave Archer, I suppose. · Quoting Andrew Siciliano: Who's starting at QB for the Falcons Sunday? Kevin Stefanski: "We'll work through it. I'm not ruling anyone out."
- Rush and Penix were throwing to the starters during the routes on air drill today. Strand was throwing to the reserves on the other side of the field. Last week, Penix was throwing to the reserves and running the scout team. Not sure what that means (if anything), but that's what was observed during the media viewing period of practice. #Falcons
- Falcons come to town a week from tomorrow.