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Falcons – Steelers Week 1 fan discussion

The Atlanta Falcons travel to Acrisure Stadium for a 1 p.m. Eastern kickoff against the Pittsburgh Steelers to begin the 2026 NFL campaign.

Both teams enter transitional periods, with Pittsburgh launching head coach Mike McCarthy's tenure on their home turf. Atlanta encounters serious trouble under center heading into the opener, as Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out.

Former Dallas passer Cooper Rush was slated to step in as the starter, but recent injury concerns surrounding Rush could force the Falcons to delve even deeper into their quarterback depth chart.

Elsewhere around sports, Cleveland Browns defender Myles Garrett is scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure that will sideline him for four weeks. On the collegiate gridiron, Texas pulled off an unexpected win over Ohio State, while Oklahoma State knocked off Oregon.

Meanwhile on the tennis court, Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka.

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