Falcons drop to No. 29 in The Athletic's Week 2 power rankings

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Falcons drop to No. 29 in The Athletic's Week 2 power rankings
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The Atlanta Falcons have fallen three spots to No. 29 in The Athletic's NFL Week 2 power rankings after a disappointing road loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite solid defensive performance, the team struggled offensively, particularly at quarterback and kicker, with only star running back Bijan Robinson showing effectiveness. Atlanta is expected to prioritize the quarterback situation, with hopes for Michael Penix to possibly start against the Carolina Panthers in a critical match, though he is not yet fully prepared for game action. Cooper Rush is also a candidate for another start in Week 2.

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  • Falcons rank No. 29 in Week 2 power rankings by The Athletic.
  • Team struggles offensively despite good defensive showing against Steelers.
  • Bijan Robinson was the only standout on offense in the last game.
  • Michael Penix's readiness for the next game remains uncertain.
  • Cooper Rush may start again if Penix is not available.
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Falcons fall three spots in The Athletic's NFL Week 2 power rankings

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