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Atlanta Falcons’ offense sputters as Bijan Robinson shoulders the load in a narrow 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. With quarterback woes front and center, Robinson racks up 173 all-purpose yards while turnovers from Cooper Rush prove costly. Can Kevin Stefanski’s ongoing quarterback carousel find answers with Michael Penix or Tua Tagovailoa waiting in the wings, or will questionable play calling continue to haunt the team?

Aaron Freeman breaks down the Falcons’ gritty defensive performance, highlighting the retooled front seven's strong run-stopping and timely pressure, but raises red flags about A.J. Terrell and a shaky secondary. Offensive line penalties and inconsistent special teams, including missed kicks from Nick Folk and a wiped-out Zachariah Branch return, further cloud Atlanta’s outlook. Will adjustments on offense and a steadier quarterback bring a much-needed win against the Carolina Panthers?

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