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Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss (22) and a trainer check on right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) after he was hit in the shin by a ball during the third inning of an MLB game against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank enters the field moments before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Za’Darius Smith (55) reacts during warm-ups before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) runs with the ball during warm-ups before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) attempts a pass during warm-ups before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Za’Darius Smith (55) is seen during warm-ups before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) catches the ball during warm-ups before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo (0), left, and Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) share a moment during warm-ups before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Za’Darius Smith (55) runs a drill with Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (71) during warm-ups before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs with the ball during warm-ups before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) catches the ball during warm-ups before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) rushes with the ball on his first play, just before a fumble, during the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) watches the ball be stripped for a fumble on his first play of the game during the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott (21), left, celebrates with Carolina Panthers safety Zakee Wheatley (20) after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott (21), left, celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski watches the screens after quarterback Cooper Rush (13) fumbles during the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) receives assistance from the medical staff after an injury timeout in the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. (9) and Tua Tagovailoa (1) watch the game from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. (9) and Tua Tagovailoa (1) react from the sidelines after a play in the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) attempts a pass in the first half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Terah Edwards (93) in the first half of an NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18), center, kneeling as the Carolina Panthers celebrate a touchdown after a fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) leaves the field following the Falcons’ 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Carolina Panthers players celebrate after a touchdown following a fumble recover from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) during the second half of an NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom (63)and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) kneel down as Carolina Panthers celebrate a touchdown after a fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) leaves the field following the Falcons’ 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Rush was replaced by Jack Strand (18) in the second half. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) and Atlanta Falcons linebacker Christian Harris (45) walk with their heads down as they leave the field after losing 34-3 to the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) throws an interception on his first pass attempt in the second half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

An Atlanta Falcons fan reacts as the team struggles to find answers in the second half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons players, including running back Bijan Robinson (7), look down during the second half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski gives directions during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons fans react after an interception from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) in the second half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) attempts a pass against Carolina Panthers linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in the second half of an NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, many fans left the stadium as the Falcons lost to the Carolina Panthers 34-3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank and his son, Joshua Blank, watch their team at the end of the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. The Falcons lost 34-3. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand (18) tries to recover after a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. (9) and Tua Tagovailoa (1) watch from the sidelines following a play in the second half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks in disbelief after seeing his team fail to get offensive plays in the second half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski tries to speak with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) after an interception during the second half of an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank enters the field moments before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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