Dirty Birds and Brews: an Atlanta Falcons podcast

The Falcons turned the ball over 5 times and delivered a noncompetitive performance behind quarterback Cooper Rush against the rival Panthers. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk discuss the decision to start Rush once again, Atlanta's special teams struggles, and thoughts on the defense's issues.

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Can the Falcons take down the rival Panthers with Cooper Rush at QB? Kevin Knight is joined by Daniel Flick (AJC) to break down the latest in Atlanta's ongoing quarterback controversy, discuss the injury reports for the Falcons and Panthers, and take a closer look Sunday's matchup.

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The Falcons kept four quarterbacks on their 2026 roster, and somehow couldn't put a functional one on the field against the Steelers. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Joe Patrick to discuss the disastrous start for Cooper Rush, Michael Penix's return timeline, and the chances that we'll see a different starter emerge for Week 2 against the Panthers.

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The Falcons defense delivered a marquee performance, while the offense and special teams sank the team's chances in Week 1. Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz break down the film from a tough loss in Pittsburgh, discussing the good and bad from Atlanta's first game of the year.

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The Falcons fell to the Steelers in a frustrating Week 1 loss punctuated by a horrible performance by backup quarterback Cooper Rush. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk break down the defeat, including questioning Kevin Stefanski's decision to play a clearly-injured Rush over Jack Strand, special teams miscues, and the outstanding play of the defense.

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Can Atlanta finally win in Pittsburgh? Kevin Knight is joined by Jarrett Bailey (SB Nation) to discuss the Falcons Week 1 clash with the Steelers, including the latest injury report, thoughts on the 2026 iteration of both teams, and how Atlanta's offense and defense matchup with their Pittsburgh counterparts.

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At long last, we've reached Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season with the Falcons traveling to face the Steelers on Sunday. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Dave Choate and Tre'Shon Diaz to discuss the latest on Tua being named the starter, Atlanta's initial injury report, and thoughts on the team's outlook this season.

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The Falcons lost their two top edge rushers in Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. to injury and suspension, and will need to get creative to generate a pass rush in their absence. Kevin Knight discusses Atlanta's options, including leaning on a talented interior defensive line and a number of intriguing young linebackers.

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The Falcons are facing a bit of a QB conundrum, with the team delaying their decision on the starter until the very last minute. Kevin Knight brings you his reasoning for why Michael Penix Jr. should be Atlanta's starter this season, touching on salary, years of team control, and Penix's encouraging moments from 2025.

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The Falcons finalized their 2026 roster and practice squad after a flurry of moves early in the week, but we've still gotten little clarity on the starting QB heading into Week 1. Kevin Knight is joined by Aaron Freeman (Locked On Falcons) to discuss Atlanta's extended QB competition between Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa, unusual roster structure, and some surprise cuts and practice squad additions.

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