Atlanta Falcons
It’s Falcons opening week; here’s what you need to know to catch up
The home opener is Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Chris Blair (19) scores a touchdown after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, August 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Tennessee Titans won 23-20 over Atlanta Falcons. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
Buccaneers vs. Falcons
Kickoff: 1 p.m. Sunday, Mercedes-Benz Stadium
TV: Fox
Outlook: The Falcons have won four of the past five head-to-head meetings against Tampa Bay, including a 36-30 overtime victory on the road and a 31-26 win at home — both in October — last season. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. didn’t play in either matchup but he’ll be the focal point of this season.
General
Roster and position battles
- Falcons’ Raheem Morris ready to begin season with revamped roster
- Falcons set 53-man roster, Kaleb McGary out for the season
- Falcons will need strong Penix-to-London connection this season
- Elijah Wilkinson steps in at right tackle for Falcons
- ‘Project Pass Rush’ ready for first test in Falcons’ season opener vs. Bucs
- Falcons place starting tackle Kaleb McGary on season-ending injured reserve
- Falcons secondary is starting to take shape
- Falcons’ Bijan Robinson’s next step to greatness is both boring and telling
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