Kevin Stefanski prepares for season opener with the Atlanta Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski is emphasizing a week-by-week approach as his team prepares to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in their season opener. Stefanski, who joined Atlanta following his departure from the Cleveland Browns, stated he is focusing strictly on the upcoming game rather than future schedule developments or long-term personnel decisions. The Falcons entered the preseason with a lingering quarterback question before ultimately naming Tua Tagovailoa as the starter for Week 1. Michael Penix Jr. remains inactive for the opener while continuing his recovery from an injury. This marks Stefanski’s first season in Atlanta, where he aims to avoid the uncertainty that surrounded his final days with the Browns.
- •Kevin Stefanski leads the Atlanta Falcons against the Pittsburgh Steelers for Week 1.
- •Tua Tagovailoa will start at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.
- •Michael Penix Jr. is inactive for the season opener due to an injury recovery.
- •Stefanski previously coached the Cleveland Browns before being fired after the 2025 season.
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Stefanski Reveals His Blinders-On Approach Ahead of Browns Season Opener
"Kevin Stefanski is not letting the Atlanta Falcons get ahead of themselves, and with the Falcons finally set to open the season, the head coach is taking a simple approach: focus on the game directly in front of him and nothing beyond it. That mindset is especially interesting given how much attention surrounded Stefanski’s first […] The post Kevin Stefanski Reveals His Blinders-On Approach Ahead of Browns Season Opener appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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