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How the Falcons can recover from hitting rock bottom

The Falcons have had their share of 0-2 starts over the years. It’s hard to recall a bleaker beginning to the season. While they were competitive against Pittsburgh, the number of missed opportunities left a bitter taste. They were uncompetitive…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 3:30 PM
How the Falcons can recover from hitting rock bottom
Key Things to Know
  • The Atlanta Falcons opened the season with an 0-2 record following losses to Pittsburgh and Carolina.
  • Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is set to return for Thursday's game against the Green Bay Packers.
  • Backup quarterback Cooper Rush struggled while dealing with back spasms in relief.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Atlanta Falcons have started their season 0-2 under Kevin Stefanski following losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers. The team struggled significantly on offense with quarterback Cooper Rush playing through back spasms during their recent defeat against Carolina. Atlanta now faces three consecutive primetime matchups, starting with an away game against the Green Bay Packers.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is scheduled to return to the starting lineup for the upcoming Thursday night contest. The Falcons offense aims to revitalize targets including Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Jahan Dotson, with coaches Kevin Stefanski and Tommy Rees planning to utilize more vertical concepts downfield.

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