Breaking: Georgia Democrats flip Republican state House seat in Athens area
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons

Vote: Will Falcons defeat Eagles?

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%

About the Author

From the sports staff of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Follow AJC Sports on facebookFollow AJC Sports on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris looks down on the sideline as his team trails against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Credit: AP

The Falcons are already looking ahead to 2026 after another lost season

With a month to go in the regular season, the Atlanta Falcons are already looking ahead to 2026

Another miserable season in the A-T-L as Falcons lock up eighth straight losing record

As the final seconds ticked away on a thoroughly dismal performance, at least the Atlanta Falcons didn’t have to worry about hearing any more boos from the home fans

On the hot seat for Falcons: Special teams haven’t been very special

After basically costing the team the game against the Jets, Atlanta's special teams units will be on the hot seat when they face the Seahawks Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The Latest

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka scores a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (Jason Behnken/AP)

Credit: AP

Falcons-Buccaneers on Thursday night: A battle of two slumping teams

Falcons’ Raheem Morris feels he has 100% of Arthur Blank’s support

Falcons try to rebound after getting blown out

Featured

Jo'wan Bellamy taught in the GNETS program for 17 years and recently transferred to Atlanta’s new behavioral program at Crawford Long Middle School. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

Georgia districts forge their own way as troubled program faces a crossroads

School districts are dropping out of GNETS to serve students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Ex-Truett McConnell VP indicted in case tied to sex abuse probe

A White County grand jury has indicted a former Truett McConnell University vice president, accusing him of lying to a county sheriff investigator.

Dickens asks top donors for $250K to help fund inauguration events

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is soliciting up to $250,000 from top donors to sponsor three days of events celebrating his second-term inauguration.