Kevin Stefanski just took the reins of the Atlanta Falcons for the 2026-27 NFL season, and already, things are… well, they’re wild. The front office brought in this award-winning coach, clearly believing he has what it takes to become a household name in Atlanta, and the team was supposed to be on an upward trajectory. After the first three games though, the picture is anything but clear.
Stefanski’s Start: Brutal Losses, Then a Stunner
The Falcons were talking about a “fresh start” and having “no place to go but up” under their new head coach, but the initial results were a gut punch. Week 1 saw them fall to the Steelers 20-13, a tough opener. Then came Week 2, a brutal 34-3 blowout loss to the Panthers that had to leave fans wondering if “up” meant further down. Just when you think you have a read on this team, they flip the script. In Week 3, on Thursday Night Football, the Falcons absolutely exploded, taking down the Packers with a dominant 35-14 win. That’s the kind of performance that makes you scratch your head and re-evaluate everything you thought you knew. Can this squad really “return to glory this NFL season?” Right now, they’re showing flashes of both total disarray and incredible potential, truly oscillating on the field.
The Road Ahead: Consistency Is Key
This team needs to figure out who they are, fast. That 35-14 win over Green Bay showed what’s possible, but the earlier results proved they can also be completely flat. Fans will be watching intently to see if they can build on that momentum or if the inconsistency will persist. They’ve got some big games coming up, starting with a Monday, October 5 matchup on the road against the Saints at 8:15 p.m. ET, followed by a Sunday Night Football clash against the Ravens at home on October 11. Later in the season, they even head to Madrid to face the Bengals on November 8, and host the Chiefs on November 15. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which opened in 2017 and hosts 71,000 fans, is known as “one of the best environments in the NFL,” and the team is gonna need that energy from every single fan to push through this roller coaster season. Tickets to every Falcons game are available on StubHub, and it’s recommended to grab your parking passes in advance too.
What’s next for this Falcons team? They’re heading to New Orleans for a Monday night divisional showdown. That game against the Saints is huge. Can Stefanski’s squad show us the team that absolutely dismantled the Packers, or will we see the one that folded against the Panthers? This early season is already a wild ride, and we’re all looking to see if they can finally get on that “upward” path.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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