Here are five things to know on Tuesday:

1. Braves lose to Cubs, 4-3

The Atlanta Braves fell short of a ninth inning comeback on Monday night in a 4-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs. The Braves play the second of three games against the Cubs on Tuesday night at 7:35 p.m. from SunTrust Park.

2. The psychological hurdle ahead of the Falcons

D. Orlando Ledbetter reports on what lies ahead of the Atlanta Falcons as they work to erase the stench of the 31 unanswered points allowed in February's Super Bowl loss.

3. Sean Rodriguez back in Braves lineup

Braves veteran Sean Rodriguez was activated from the disabled list on Monday after undergoing shoulder surgery on Feb. 14. Rodriguez played third base in the Braves series opener against the Cubs. David O'Brien writes about the emotion of Rodriguez's return and the tragic accident that put him on the disabled list.

4. Swanson sits against Cubs

Braves manager Brian Snitker told media rookie shortstop Dansby Swanson would not be in the everyday lineup for the time being and did not rule out a return to the minors for the former Vanderbilt infielder. In 88 games, Swanson has a .220 average with a .297 on-base percentage.

5. Michael Vick tells Colin Kaepernick to "get a haircut"

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick said if quarterback Colin Kaepernick wants to repair his image from the National Anthem protests last season, he needs to get a haircut. Watch Vick's comments on the AJC.com.

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