Episode Details

Atlanta Falcons face new quarterback turmoil as Tua Tagovailoa suffers another injury setback just days before their Week 1 clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With Cooper Rush taking first-team reps and Michael Penix likely inactive, is Jack Strand the next man up? The swirling quarterback uncertainty raises critical questions about the Falcons' season outlook and offensive identity.

Aaron Freeman and Jarvis Davis (Locked On Georgia Tech) examine the potential impact on Atlanta’s offense, spotlighting Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts as key playmakers tasked with carrying the load. Special teams aces Nick Folk, Jake Bailey, and Zachariah Branch could prove to be game-changers in what’s expected to be a tightly contested battle. Plus, the hosts break down injury concerns for Jawaan Taylor and Za'Darius Smith, defensive X-factors like Kendal Daniels, and offer bold predictions on whether Kevin Stefanski’s Falcons can snap their Pittsburgh losing streak. Can Atlanta overcome adversity and start strong?

#atlantafalcons #nfl #nflweek1 #pittsburghsteelers #tuatagovailoa #michaelpenixjr #kevinstefanski #cooperrush #jackstrand #bijanrobinson #drakelondon #kylepitts #jakebailey #nickfolk #zachariahbranch #kendaldaniels #jawaantaylor #tjwatt #cameronheyward #nflpredictions

Photo Credit: Rich Storry, Brett Davis - Imagn Images

Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms
🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-falcons/

Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More
🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl

Become a Locked On Falcons Insider for in-depth analysis every day! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonfalcons

Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/lockedonfalcons

Everydayer Club
If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonfalcons.supercast.com/

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

HomeChef
For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to http://HomeChef.com/LOCKEDONNFL.

Quo
Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/LOCKEDONNFL.

Indeed
Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.

PrizePicks
Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!

Odoo
Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.

Gusto
Try Gusto today at http://gusto.com/LOCKEDONNFL, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.

KALSHI
For a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10.

Gametime
T