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Falcons rookie QB Jack Strand inactive vs. Green Bay Packers
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The Atlanta Falcons have played two different quarterbacks through the first two weeks of the season, but both Cooper Rush and Jack Strand will be inactive for tonight's prime-time matchup against the Green Bay Packers .
With Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa finally healthy, the team did not see a need to keep any other active quarterbacks on its game-day roster. Penix will start for the Falcons for the first time since his tearing his ACL last season against the Carolina Panthers .
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Rush struggled in his two starts, passing for 229 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions. Strand finally got in against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2 and didn't fare much better. The undrafted rookie out of MSU-Moorhead went 8/15 for 59 yards and a pick-six.
Tagovailoa missed the first two weeks of the season due to an oblique injury, but now that he's back, he'll serve as the No. 2 quarterback behind Penix in Week 3.
Falcons inactives list: Strand, Rush ruled out
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QB Cooper Rush (Emerg. 3rd QB)
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QB Jack Strand
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DB Malcolm DeWalt IV
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OL Ethan Onianwa
Packers inactives list: 5 players ruled out
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WR Jayden Reed
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OL Zach Bako-Bewele
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OL Aaron Banks
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DT Anthony Campbell
Thursday's prime-time game against the Packers starts at 8:15 p.m. ET at Lambeau Stadium in Green Bay .
OL: Bill Fralic (2026 Class)
DE: John Abraham (2026 Class)
QB Matt Ryan (2024 Class)
Owner: Arthur Blank (2024 Class)
OL: Todd McClure (2022 Class)
WR Roddy White (2019 Class)
RB: Warrick Dunn (2017 Class)
RB: Gerald Riggs (2013 Class)
DB: Deion Sanders (2010 Class)
DL: Claude Humphrey (2008 Class)
OL: Mike Kenn (2008 Class)
OL: Jeff Van Note (2006 Class)
LB: Jessie Tuggle (2004 Class)
LB: Tommy Nobis (2004 Class)
QB: Steve Bartkowski (2004 Class)
RB: William Andrews (2004 Class)
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OL: Bill Fralic (2026 Class)
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Who are the 16 members of the Falcons Ring of Honor?
OL: Bill Fralic (2026 Class)
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Who are the 16 members of the Falcons Ring of Honor?
DE: John Abraham (2026 Class)
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Who are the 16 members of the Falcons Ring of Honor?
QB Matt Ryan (2024 Class)
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Who are the 16 members of the Falcons Ring of Honor?
Owner: Arthur Blank (2024 Class)
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Who are the 16 members of the Falcons Ring of Honor?
OL: Todd McClure (2022 Class)
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Who are the 16 members of the Falcons Ring of Honor?
WR Roddy White (2019 Class)
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Who are the 16 members of the Falcons Ring of Honor?
RB: Warrick Dunn (2017 Class)
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Who are the 16 members of the Falcons Ring of Honor?
RB: Gerald Riggs (2013 Class)
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Who are the 16 members of the Falcons Ring of Honor?
DB: Deion Sanders (2010 Class)
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Who are the 16 members of the Falcons Ring of Honor?
DL: Claude Humphrey (2008 Class)
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Who are the 16 members of the Falcons Ring of Honor?
OL: Mike Kenn (2008 Class)
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Who are the 16 members of the Falcons Ring of Honor?
OL: Jeff Van Note (2006 Class)
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Who are the 16 members of the Falcons Ring of Honor?
LB: Jessie Tuggle (2004 Class)
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Who are the 16 members of the Falcons Ring of Honor?
LB: Tommy Nobis (2004 Class)
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Who are the 16 members of the Falcons Ring of Honor?
QB: Steve Bartkowski (2004 Class)
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RB: William Andrews (2004 Class)
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) greets Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) on the field after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) greets Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) on the field after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) speaks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) leaves the field during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) makes a catch for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) makes a catch for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) rushes /dq/ against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) rushes during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) rushes during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws a pass as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo (0) defends during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) runs after making a catch as Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) tackles during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; An Atlanta Falcons cheerleader looks on during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) rolls out and looks to pass during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) rushes during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) drops back in the pocket during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) rushes during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (25) rushes during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (25) rushes and is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback C.J. Henderson (26) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (25) rushes and is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback C.J. Henderson (26) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) prepares to take a snap during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) rushes during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; An Atlanta Falcons cheerleader performs during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers place kicker Ryan Fitzgerald (10) kicks a field goal during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers place kicker Ryan Fitzgerald (10) kicks a field goal during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Cam Jackson (99) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) returns a kick during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) runs after making a catch as Carolina Panthers linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) tackles during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson Jr. (15) rushes during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks on during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) rushes during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) prepares to take a snap during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) runs after making a catch as Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) defends during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) runs after making a catch as Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) defends during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; An Atlanta Falcons fan cheers before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons place kicker Nick Folk (6) kicks a field goal during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski leaves the field after the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) greets Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) on the field after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) greets Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) on the field after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) speaks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) leaves the field during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) makes a catch for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) makes a catch for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) rushes /dq/ against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) rushes during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) rushes during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws a pass as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo (0) defends during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) runs after making a catch as Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) tackles during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; An Atlanta Falcons cheerleader looks on during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) rolls out and looks to pass during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) rushes during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) is tackled following an interception during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) drops back in the pocket during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) rushes during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (25) rushes during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (25) rushes and is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback C.J. Henderson (26) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (25) rushes and is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback C.J. Henderson (26) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) leaves the game with an apparent injury during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) prepares to take a snap during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Avieon Terrell (12) and Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) celebrate after a play during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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NFL analyst thinks Falcons RB will 'cook the 49ers' in Week 7
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) rushes during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; An Atlanta Falcons cheerleader performs during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers place kicker Ryan Fitzgerald (10) kicks a field goal during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers place kicker Ryan Fitzgerald (10) kicks a field goal during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Cam Jackson (99) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) returns a kick during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) runs after making a catch as Carolina Panthers linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) tackles during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson Jr. (15) rushes during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson Jr. (15) rushes during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks on during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) rushes during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) prepares to take a snap during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Best photos from Week 2 matchup in Atlanta
Sep 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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