The Falcons played on Thursday Night Football in Week 3, an impressive victory over the Green Bay Packers, and then don't return to action until the final game of Week 4, Monday Night Football against the Saints, and Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski detailed some of the challenges of having such a long time between games.
How do Falcons take advantage of layoff? Get fresh while staying sharp

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 24: Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Atlanta Falcons looks on prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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