Falcons’ Rough Start Highlights Bijan & Smith | Atlanta Falcons News

The Falcons’ season opener was a brutal wake-up call: a tough road loss to Pittsburgh exposed shaky quarterback play, defensive flashes, and offensive line woes. Cooper Rush struggled mightily with back spasms, throwing for 143 yards, 1 TD, and 2 INTs — including a pick-six. But Bijan Robinson shined, carrying the offense with 173 yards on runs and catches, proving he’s an elite weapon. ZaDarius Smith made a strong debut with 2 sacks and 3 TFLs, while Jawaan Taylor’s poor performance against T.J. Watt raised serious concerns. This game offered a glimpse of a team in transition — full of potential, but far from polished. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://bloggingdirty.com/5-instant-takeaways-from-falcons-pathetic-season-opening-loss-vs-steelers-01m2e27n6ece More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/60c69c37cd924e8a Report issues to [email protected].