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NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Falcons, Packers, Vikings

Falcons QB Kirk Cousins was unhappy with his performance against the Steelers in Sunday’s loss and commented that the team needs to play better and did not play up to their standards at home against Pittsburgh.

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Falcons play-calling leads to big questions about Kirk Cousins' health

The Atlanta Falcons are facing a lot of questions following their listless Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Falcons’ Week 1 game plan raises fresh questions about Kirk Cousins’ health

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The Falcons clearly think Cousins is healthy enough to be out there, but his effectiveness was lacking on Sunday.

At some point in the not-too-distant future, Kirk Cousins will look more like the Kirk Cousins the Atlanta Falcons wanted to run their offense. The rhythm will return like it did for a brief stretch against the Steelers when Cousins went 7/7 and a touchdown, he’ll feel more comfortable moving around the pocket and getting outside of...

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Let's overreact to NFL Week 1: Graziano on Justin Fields, Deshaun Watson and Dallas' next contract dilemma

Could Fields keep his starting job in Pittsburgh ... and should Watson keep his in Cleveland? We decided which Week 1 takeaways are overreactions.

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Kirk Cousins 'Disappointed' After Loss to Justin Fields, Steelers in Falcons Debut

Kirk Cousins wasn't happy with his performance after the Atlanta Falcons' offense struggled during a Week 1 defeat at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers on…

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Fields 'solid as a rock' in his Steelers debut

Justin Fields, who made his starting debut for the Steelers on Sunday, completed 17 of 23 attempts for 156 yards, as Pittsburgh outlasted the Falcons in Atlanta 18-10, telling reporters afterward, 'I came here to win. So that's the only focus I had."

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Falcons drop opener; Kirk Cousins, Raheem Morris turn page to Philly

Ten points is not what Raheem Morris and Kirk Cousins had in mind for their opening act with the Atlanta Falcons. Even with a backup quarterback at the controls for the Pittsburgh Steelers, there was never an evident comfort zone for the Falcons and Morris in the regular-season opener Sunday.

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Derrick’s Dudes & Duds: Steelers vs. Falcons, Opening Day Edition

In true Pittsburgh Steelers fashion, they pulled off an ugly upset win to knock off the new-look Atlanta Falcons in week one. Tomlin’s crew fought through some adversity in this one, having to pivot to their backup quarterback late in the week with Russell Wilson banged up.

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Snap reactions to the Falcons 18-10 loss to the Steelers

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We now have more questions about this team than when the afternoon began.

The Falcons are 0-1, but remember, this isn’t the worst loss of 2024, just the worst loss so far.

The Atlanta Falcons have welcomed back football the only way they know how: through heartbreak and embarrassment. The Falcons needed to answer many questions today (a couple of them landed on the inactive list), and unfortunately, they have us walking away with more than we...

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Dave Choate

Falcons - Steelers instant recap: A season-opening embarrassment

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The Falcons defense largely did their job. The Falcons offense fell down on the job.

There was joy, there was tragedy, there was a lot of weird stuff. It was a Falcons football game, and unfortunately, that meant the joy was fleeting and the tragedy and weirdness dominated.

The Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers faced off in a game that promised to feature some rust and weirdness, as most Week 1 games do, and the game delivered. There were...

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Falcons vs Steelers Week 1 postgame show: The Falcoholic Live

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The Falcons fell completely flat in an 18-10 dismantling at the hands of the Steelers, opening the season 0-1 and flooding fans with familiar disappointment. Hosts Kevin Knight and Allen Strk break down the game on our live postgame show.

Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to The Falcoholic Live’s Week 1 postgame show! The Atlanta Falcons fell completely flat in an 18-10 dismantling at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers, opening the season 0-1 and...

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Falcons - Steelers second half open thread

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Atlanta has a narrow lead heading into the half.

The Atlanta Falcons are knocking off some rust, and it shows. For all the mishaps along the way, including a Kirk Cousins interception and some unfortunate defensive lapses, the team has a 10-9 lead at halftime and were showing signs of reviving on the offensive side of the ball.

Here’s your open thread for the second half. Please use it, and please go Falcons!

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Steelers to start QB Justin Fields Sunday against Falcons

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With Russell Wilson dealing with a calf injury, Pittsburgh switches things up.

Mike Tomlin warned Raheem Morris to prepare for Justin Fields, and well, we certainly hope the Atlanta Falcons chose to heed that warning.

Fields will start today against the Falcons, per multiple reports, and the Falcons now have a very different Steelers offense to prepare for.

Justin Fields will start at QB today for the Steelers. (via @MikeGarafolo)...

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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons: Inactives for Week 1 contest

The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced their list of inactives for Sunday’s Week 1 road contest against the Atlanta Falcons. Russell Wilson, who was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday with calf tightness, is listed as the emergency third quarterback.

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Dave Choate

Falcons announce Ruke Orhorhoro, Brandon Dorlus among Week 1 inactives

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The first surprise of the season? Atlanta’s two promising rookie defensive linemen sitting.

The Atlanta Falcons took great pains to stock their defensive line depth and build toward the future in the 2024 NFL Draft, adding Ruke Orhorhoro, Brandon Dorlus, and Zion Logue in April. The first two, in particular, were heralded as pieces the Falcons would likely need this year with an older group up front, and as potential difference makers for the...

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Falcons - Steelers Week 1 open thread

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Let’s watch the Falcons play some football.

Raheem Morris versus Mike Tomlin, Kirk Cousins versus Justin Fields, Arthur Smith versus the organization that just fired him earlier this year, an offense loaded with playmakers versus a defense loaded with playmakers. It’s about time for Atlanta Falcons versus Pittsburgh Steelers, with both teams making their 2024 season debuts.

We’ll be hoping Atlanta beats Pittsburgh without the franchise’s customary...

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Pat Freiermuth Looks Forward to Crucial Matchup Against Falcons Elite Safety Duo

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth joined Zachary Smith of Steelers Now for the debut episode of Steelers Saturday SitDAHN to discuss signing a new extension with the team, how he feels like the offense is coming together and goals (both individual and team) he has in mind for 2024-25.

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Final score predictions for Falcons - Steelers in Week 1

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Who will triumph in the season opener?

No Week 1 game can be said to be a truly must-win contest, especially not an out-of-conference one. What this game is, however, is a compelling early test for these Atlanta Falcons, and one where a victory would give them an early leg up on the NFC South and a banked win before they play arguably their toughest stretch of the season.

Will the Falcons win? Our staff weighed in before today’s game.

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Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Depth Chart – Week 1 at Atlanta Falcons

ATLANTA — How will the Pittsburgh Steelers line up for their Week 1 date with the Atlanta Falcons? The Steelers Now depth chart has you covered. The Steelers are set to start the 2024 NFL season with a road trip to a familiar place.

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What if the Falcons win/lose against the Pittsburgh Steelers

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A new football season is upon us.

And we are back, once again. Following another long spring and summer, another training camp, three more preseason games and then everything in between, we have finally reached the starting point to another NFL season.

The Atlanta Falcons have been busy since last year’s season finale in New Orleans. They started things off by firing head coach Arthur Smith and eventually replacing him with former interim head...

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