T.J. Houshmandzadeh criticizes Kevin Stefanski amid Falcons' struggles

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

T.J. Houshmandzadeh criticizes Kevin Stefanski amid Falcons' struggles
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Kevin Stefanski, in his first season as Atlanta Falcons head coach, faces criticism for the team's poor offensive performance. Former Pro Bowler T.J. Houshmandzadeh expressed concerns on the 'Speakeasy' podcast, questioning Stefanski's ability to maximize the talent on the roster, which includes standout players like Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts. Atlanta has scored only 16 points in its first two games and has not executed an offensive play in the red zone. Houshmandzadeh pointed out the uncertainty at quarterback but insisted that this cannot solely account for the failures. He is set to face greater scrutiny as the team prepares for its upcoming matchup against Green Bay with quarterback Michael Penix expected to start.

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  • Falcons have only 16 points in two games this season.
  • T.J. Houshmandzadeh criticizes Stefanski's offensive system.
  • Michael Penix is expected to start at quarterback against Green Bay.
  • Atlanta has not run a play in the opponent's red zone yet.
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Kevin Stefanski’s first season with the Atlanta Falcons has become a difficult one to explain. The offense has struggled to generate anything consistently, while uncertainty at quarterback has made the situation even harder to stabilize.

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