Atlanta Falcons' primetime TV stretch set to annoy NFL fans
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Key Points:
- The Atlanta Falcons have struggled early in the 2023 NFL season, starting 0-2 with poor quarterback play due to injuries to their top two QBs, Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., leaving third-string Cooper Rush and rookie Jack Strand to start.
- In Week 1, Rush threw a game-losing pick-six against the Steelers, and in Week 2, the Falcons managed only three points in a blowout loss to the Panthers, with multiple turnovers leading to a 34-3 defeat.
- The Falcons face an upcoming stretch of three consecutive nationally televised games, including Thursday Night Football against the Packers, Monday Night Football at the Saints, and Sunday Night Football hosting the Ravens, increasing exposure amid poor performance.
- There is a possibility that Michael Penix Jr. could return from injury for the Thursday game, which might improve the team's quarterback situation, but his readiness on short notice remains uncertain.
- This difficult national spotlight could exacerbate the Falcons' struggles, potentially resulting in an 0-5 start to the season while the broader football audience watches.
