Dirty Birds and Brews: an Atlanta Falcons podcast

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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The Falcons announced their initial 53-man roster, and have since made a number of waiver claims and corresponding releases including a surprise one in defensive lineman Zach Harrison. Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz discuss who made it and who didn't, along with thoughts on Atlanta's ongoing QB competition, Harrison's release, and more.

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The third and final preseason game is over for the Falcons, and it’s time for Kevin Knight's final roster predictions. We go through all 53 players, and the practice squad, looking at the winners and losers from each position group. Who wins the QB1 job? Will Jack Strand make the roster? Do any intriguing UDFAs make the cut?

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The Falcons are in the midst of a battle at starting quarterback heading into the final week of the 2026 NFL preseason. Kevin Knight and Joe Patrick discuss the chance for Michael Penix Jr. to win the job with less than three weeks to go before Week 1 and break down what we hope to see against the Dolphins on Friday.

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