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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) leaves the field after the game on Sunday, Sept. 8, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 18-10 (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez

Credit: Miguel Martinez

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) leaves the field after the game on Sunday, Sept. 8, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 18-10 (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
By AJC Sports
Updated Sept 16, 2024

OK, we’ve given yo some time to mourn/grieve/get over last week’s season-opening home loss to the Steelers. (Poll results below.)

It’s time to move forward.

Next up: The Falcons travel to the Eagles for a Monday Night Football clash in Philadelphia. Well, that didn’t get any easier.

Vote and let us know what you think.

For the record, last week’s poll results before an 18-10 loss to the Steelers were:

  • Close win: 53%
  • Close loss: 20%
  • Rout win: 20%
  • Rout loss: 7%

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