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Michael Penix Jr. Michael Penix Jr. Stellar in season debut
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 11:27 PM
Penix completed 18 of 25 passes for 256 yards with one touchdown and one interception while rushing twice for minus-2 yards in the Falcons' 35-14 win over the Packers on Thursday. He also threw a two-point conversion pass.
Analysis: Playing in his first game since Week 11 of last season, Penix started off sluggishly Thursday before finding a rhythm and putting together a near-flawless performance. Penix threw his one interception four plays into the night on a pass intended for Jahan Dotson, but he went on to record only five more incompletions the rest of the way while connecting with Austin Hooper for a five-yard touchdown pass just before halftime. Penix also had his connection with Drake London in fine form over the last three quarters, and he hit his No. 1 target for gains of 68 and 40 yards in the fourth quarter to help close out the upset victory. Penix should only get more comfortable the further removed he is from the third ACL surgery of his playing career, and he'll look to carry over the considerable momentum from his season debut into a Week 4 road divisional showdown against the Saints on Monday, Oct. 5. |
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Drake London Drake London Career-high receiving yards in win
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 10:37 PM
London secured nine of 10 targets for 194 yards in the Falcons' 35-14 win over the Packers on Thursday.
Analysis: London and Michael Penix got their first 2026 game together off to a very quiet start, but once the duo began clicking, they helped fuel the surprising road rout. Two of London's fourth-quarter catches accounted for 108 of his yards, the first a 68-yarder early in the period on which he appeared he could have scored but was caught from behind at the Packers' 16-yard line. London then struck again with just over five minutes remaining, recording a 40-yard grab where he ran away from a fallen defender to Green Bay's 13-yard line to set up the final touchdown of the night. The receiving yardage tally was a new career high for the 2022 first-round pick, while his nine receptions were his most since Week 9 of last season. London will take a 15-274-0 line into a Week 4 divisional road clash against the Saints on Monday, Oct. 5. |
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Bijan Robinson Bijan Robinson Dominates throughout blowout win
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 10:30 PM
Robinson rushed 29 times for 194 yards and two touchdowns and brought in both targets for 19 yards in the Falcons' 35-14 win over the Packers on Thursday.
Analysis: Robinson's night on the ground was every bit as dominating as his final line suggests, as the star running back repeatedly ripped off chunk gains against an overwhelmed Packers defense. Robinson got the night off on the right foot by netting 21 yards on the Falcons' first two plays, and he struck for his game-long 55-yard run on Atlanta's third possession to set himself up for a three-yard touchdown rush two plays later. The 2023 first-round pick went on to add a three-yard touchdown run to close out the scoring with just over three and a half minutes remaining, and he came just a yard short of equaling the career-high 195 rushing yards he hung on the Rams in Week 17 of last season. Robinson already has 543 rushing yards and three total touchdowns through three games heading into a Week 4 road matchup against the Saints on Monday, Oct. 5. |
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Jack Strand Jack Strand Inactive against Green Bay
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 6:18 PM
Strand (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Strand saw some action in relief of Cooper Rush in the 34-3 loss to Carolina in Week 2. However, he didn't play well, throwing for 59 yards and one interception off 8-for-15 passing, adding two carries for 16 yards. With Michael Penix (knee) and Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) back in the mix, and Rush serving as the emergency signal-caller, Strand's services won't be needed in Week 3. |
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Cleared to play in Week 3
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 6:12 PM
Bowman (Achilles) is available for Thursday's game versus the Packers.
Analysis: Bowman sustained a season-ending Achilles injury ahead of the Week 12 meeting with the Saints during the 2025 campaign. It's unknown if the 23-year-old will be eased back into action. However, Bowman's return, even if it's in a limited capacity, couldn't come at a better time, considering A.J. Terrell (groin) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. The 2025 No. 118 overall pick finished his inaugural year by accruing 26 total tackles (15 solo), 1.5 sacks, one interception and one pass defended in six regular-season games. |
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Cooper Rush Cooper Rush Inactive, available as emergency QB
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 6:01 PM
Rush (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game versus Green Bay.
Analysis: Rush started for Atlanta in the team's first two games of the 2026 campaign. However, the signal-caller struggled overall, throwing for 229 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions while completing just 56.4 percent of his attempts. With Michael Penix (knee) and Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) back in the equation, Rush will be inactive against the Packers, though he will be available in an emergency situation. |
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Won't play at Green Bay
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 6:26 PM
Ebukam (hamstring) is officially listed as out for Thursday's game against the Packers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Ebukam was not able to practice during the week, and he'll now have to miss at least one game as he recovers from the hamstring injury he suffered during Atlanta's loss versus the Panthers in Week 2. In his absence, Jared Ivey figures to see increased reps on the edge. |
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Questionable for Thursday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 6:21 PM
Bowman (Achilles) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game at Green Bay, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Atlanta only held a walkthrough practice Wednesday, but Bowman was estimated as a full participant, so it seems he's trending in a positive direction ahead of Thursday's contest. If he's not able to make his 2026 debut in Week 3, however, rookie second-rounder Avieon Terrell could continue to see an expanded role in the secondary. |
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Practices fully Tuesday
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:29 PM
Taylor (ribs) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Taylor injured his ribs during the Falcons' 34-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday. However, his full participation in Tuesday's practice means he'll start at right tackle against the Packers on Thursday. |
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Signed to active roster
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:28 PM
The Falcons signed Harrison to the active roster from their practice squad Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Harrison will rejoin the active roster after having been waived late last month before catching on with the team's practice squad. With Da'Shawn Hand (quadriceps) on injured reserve, Harrison will likely serve as Atlanta's primary rotational defensive end behind LaCale London and Brandon Dorlus. |
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Nick Muse Nick Muse Logs full practice Tuesday
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 6:24 PM
Muse (shoulder) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Muse popped up on Monday's estimated practice report due to a shoulder injury, but he was cleared to participate fully in Tuesday's practice and is on track to play against the Packers on Thursday. The fifth-year tight end has contributed on both offense as a blocker and on special teams, though he's yet to record a target through two regular-season games. |
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Practices in full Tuesday
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 6:22 PM
Dorlus (thumb) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Dorlus injured his thumb during the Falcons' 34-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday, but his full participation in Tuesday's practice indicates he'll be available for Thursday's road game against the Packers. The third-year pro has four tackles (three solo) through the first two games of the regular season, though he's yet to record a sack after posting 8.5 sacks across 15 regular-season games in 2025. |
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Stepping into starting role
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 6:11 PM
Henderson is expected to step into a starting role at cornerback in Week 3, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.
Analysis: Henderson has compiled five solo tackles and two passes defensed while playing 66 snaps on defense and 16 snaps with the special-teams unit over Atlanta's first two games of the season. The cornerback will now take over a starting role in the secondary after A.J. Terrell (groin) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. |
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Brian Robinson Brian Robinson Upgrades to full activity
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 3:12 PM
Robinson (ankle) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Listed as a limited participant for Atlanta's walk-through session Monday, Robinson was able to take every rep during Tuesday's session to clear up any concern about his availability heading into Thursday's game at Green Bay. While working in a backup role behind Bijan Robinson for the Falcons' first two games, Brian Robinson has carried 20 times for 82 yards and has recorded two receptions for 16 yards. |
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Tua Tagovailoa Tua Tagovailoa Turns in full practice
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 3:08 PM
Tagovailoa (oblique) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Tagovailoa took part in his first full practice since Sept. 9, after he sustained an oblique injury a day later that kept him from playing in either of the Falcons' first two games of the season. The 28-year-old had been poised to direct the offense for Atlanta in Week 1 before the oblique injury cropped up, but he'll now have to settle for the No. 2 role with Michael Penix (knee) getting cleared to make his 2026 debut as the team's starting quarterback Thursday versus the Packers. |
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Lands on IR with groin issue
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 12:09 PM
The Falcons placed Terrell (groin) on injured reserve Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Terrell will be sidelined for at least the Falcons' next four games after sustaining the groin injury in the first quarter of Sunday's 34-3 loss to the Panthers. C.J. Henderson ended up filling in at the boundary corner spot opposite Mike Hughes and appears primed to make regular starts so long as Terrell is out of action. The 27-year-old Terrell totaled six tackles and two pass breakups through the Falcons' first two contests of 2026. |
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Zachariah Branch Zachariah Branch Catches both targets in loss
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 9:56 PM
Branch caught both of his targets for 14 yards and returned one punt for seven yards in Sunday's 34-3 loss against the Panthers.
Analysis: Branch saw 14 offensive snaps and 11 special-teams snaps in Sunday's contest. The wide receiver had a better Week 2 performance after not showing up in the box score for the Falcons' Week 1 loss to the Steelers. Branch remains the No. 1 punt returner for the team as well as a depth option at wide receiver. |
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Austin Hooper Austin Hooper Catches two targets in loss
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 9:46 PM
Hooper caught two of his four targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 34-3 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: Hooper garnered significant attention for a No. 3 tight end. The 31-year-old saw the second-most targets for the Falcons, behind wide receiver Drake London. With Cooper Rush or Jack Strand at the helm of the offense, Hooper's large catch radius and vast experience in the NFL could keep netting him consistent attention and production. |
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Olamide Zaccheaus Olamide Zaccheaus Plays versatile role in loss
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 9:38 PM
Zaccheaus caught one of three targets for three yards while returning four kicks for 79 yards in Sunday's 34-3 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: Zaccheaus played 30 offensive snaps and seven special-teams snaps in Sunday's contest. The wide receiver and returner is a jack-of-all-trades, filling in and assisting wherever he can for a Falcons team that lacks depth in multiple areas due to injuries. |
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Jahan Dotson Jahan Dotson Two catches in blowout loss
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 9:31 PM
Dotson caught two of four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 34-3 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Dotson was on the field for 52 of the team's 69 offensive snaps, but it didn't really matter much as the Falcons' put together another putrid offensive performance. The wide receiver will look to be more productive with Michael Penix (knee) making his return to action Thursday night against the Packers. |
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