NFL Week 1 highlights: Lions beat Rams in overtime; Bears, Bucs secure wins
SEPTEMBER 9
Week 1: Falcons vs. Steelers | Atlanta Falcons Pregame Show
SEPTEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE
NFL Week 1: What we learned from all 13 games on Sunday
FOX Sports' NFL experts break down what we learned from every game on Sunday and provide analysis on what it means for every NFL team.SEPTEMBER 9
Limited to three targets London recorded two receptions on three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.
Impact London was expected to reach a new level of production this season with a modernized offense in Atlanta and Kirk Cousins under center. However, his Week 1 performance left plenty to be desired, as he finished with fewer targets than Ray-Ray McCloud and Bijan Robinson. Despite the disappointment, Cousins was uncharacteristically inefficient in his first game action in 10 months, meaning it's too early to panic.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Falls flat in team debut Cousins completed 16 of 26 passes for 155 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Cousins did not have a good Falcons debut, as he struggled with both inefficiency and untimely mistakes. Each of his interceptions led directly to a field goal for the Steelers, and Cousins appeared out of sync in the offense as the team lost a fumble due to mistimed motion. Cousins also managed only 6.0 yards per attempt, and his longest completion went for just 20 yards. The considerable rust is understandable given that it's been 10 months since he appeared in game action, though Cousins and the Falcons will face another tough test in Week 2 against the Eagles.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Falls flat in ATL debut Cousins completed 16 of 26 passes for 155 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Cousins did not have a good Falcons debut, as he struggled with both inefficiency and untimely mistakes. Each of his interceptions led directly to a field goal for the Steelers and appeared out of sync in the offense as the team lost a fumble due to mistimed motion. Cousins also managed only 6.0 yards per attempt and his longest completion went for just 20 yards. The considerable rust is understandable given that it's been 10 months since he appeared in game action, though Cousins and the Falcons will face another tough test in Week 2 against the Eagles.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Finds end zone in Week 1 Pitts recorded three receptions on three targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.
Impact The distribution of targets in Atlanta was surprising, as Ray-Ray McCloud led the team with seven looks followed by Bijan Robinson. In that context, Pitts had a decent showing that was highlighted by a 12-yard touchdown late in the first half. Pitts has never found the end zone more than three times in a season and hadn't scored earlier than Week 5 entering 2024. Despite the disappointing result Sunday, Kirk Cousins should elevate the Falcons' offense, in turn improving Pitts' production.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
A season of high expectations begins with a thud for the Atlanta Falcons
A season of high expectations began with a thud for the Atlanta FalconsSEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good usage with new staff Robinson rushed the ball 18 times for 68 yards in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers. He added five receptions on five targets for 43 yards.
Impact Robinson had a disappointing day from an efficiency perspective, but there was still good news in terms of his usage. He accounted for 18 of Atlanta's 21 carries out of the team's backfield and also led the team in targets. Robinson's 23 touches matched his career high, a mark he reached only two times in his rookie campaign.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Good usage with new staff Robinson rushed the ball 18 times for 68 yards in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers. He added five receptions on five targets for 43 yards.
Impact Robinson had a disappointing day from an efficiency perspective, but there was still good news in terms of his usage. He accounted for 18 of Atlanta's 21 carries out of the backfield and also led the team in receptions. Robinson's 23 touches matched his career high, a mark he reached only two times in his rookie campaign.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta Falcons wear T-shirts honoring school shooting victims before season opener
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and head coach Raheen Morris wore Apalachee High School T-shirts during warmups before the NFL team's season opener, honoring the victims o...SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fields steps in for Wilson, Boswell boots 6 field goals to lead Steelers past Falcons 18-10
Justin Fields stepped in to lead the Steelers to a 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons with Russell Wilson’s Pittsburgh debut put on hold by a calf injurySEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russell Wilson sits out season opener for Steelers with a calf injury. Justin Fields get the start
Russell Wilson’s debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to waitSEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inactive for opener Dorlus (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Dorlus is one of four Falcons rookies who were healthy scratches ahead of Sunday's regular-season opener. Kentavius Street, Eddie Goldman, Ta'Quon Graham and James Smith-Williams will be Atlanta's defensive line depth options versus Pittsburgh.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Won't debut Week 1 Orhorhoro (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Orhorhoro battled a shoulder injury during training camp but was omitted from the Falcons' Week 1 injury reports. However, the rookie won't make his NFL regular-season debut versus Pittsburgh after being a healthy scratch. With Brandon Dorlus (coach's decision) also inactive, the Falcons may have to rely heavily on their starting defensive line -- Grady Jarrett, David Onyenmata and Zach Harrison.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable for Week 1 Washington (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact A rookie sixth-round pick out of Illinois, Washington's NFL regular-season debut will be put on hold after he was a healthy scratch for Week 1. The Falcons elevated Chris Blair from their practice squad Saturday. Blair will join Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge as depth wideouts behind Drake London and Darnell Mooney versus Pittsburgh.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive for Week 1 McClellan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact A rookie sixth-round pick out of Alabama, McClellan's NFL regular-season debut will have to wait after the running back was a healthy scratch for Week 1. The Falcons will have three active running backs versus Pittsburgh, with Tyler Allgeier and Avery Williams operating as backups to Bijan Robinson.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
How to Watch Falcons vs. Steelers: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2024 Week 1
Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the NFL Week 1 Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers game, Sunday, Sept. 8.SEPTEMBER 7 • DATA SKRIVE
Elevated to active roster Blair was elevated to the active roster for the Falcons' regular-season opener against the Steelers on Sunday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
Impact Blair played in all three exhibition games for the Falcons, and he finished fourth in the league with 154 yards on eight catches during the preseason. He appeared in one game for Atlanta in 2023, playing in 19 snaps (nine on offense, 10 on special teams) without registering a catch in Week 12 against New Orleans.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
FOX Super 6 contest: Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's NFL Week 1 picks
Enter the free NFL Week 1 Super 6 Contest for a chance to win cash prizes! And if you need help with your picks, Chris "The Bear" Fallica ha...SEPTEMBER 7
Falcons vs. Steelers 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Sep 8
Preview the Week 1 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and...SEPTEMBER 6 • DATA SKRIVE
Ruled out to face Steelers Hamilton (groin) did not practice Friday and is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Impact Hamilton was not listed on Wednesday's injury report, but he popped up as a limited participant Thursday before missing practice entirely Friday. The veteran's next chance to suit up will come Week 2 versus the Eagles on Monday Night Football.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to take on Steelers Landman (quadriceps) practiced in full Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Impact Landman began the week as a limited participant in practice, but he's ready to suit up Week 1. He projects to handle a rotational role at inside linebacker behind Kaden Elliss and Troy Andersen.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Sunday Pitts (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Pitts was limited Wednesday before resuming full practice participation Thursday and Friday. He should be ready for a full workload in his first game with QB Kirk Cousins and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson -- a duo that many expect to propel Pitts to a breakout season.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Let's talk Falcons vs. Steelers matchups! #atlantafalcons #nfl #football
SEPTEMBER 6 • YOUTUBE
