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The first practice reports of the week.

The Falcons have fallen to 6-6 amidst the worst stretch of the season and now risk missing out on the playoffs entirely despite a 6-3 start. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Eric Robinson to discuss Atlanta's potential for a turnaround.

Very little work for rookies against the Chargers, but Ruke Orhororo is on his way back and Michael Penix may not be far away.

With Kirk Cousins receiving more scrutiny than ever, it's overshadowing the other major concerns surrounding Atlanta's offense that fall directly on the coaching staff.

It's two would-be NFC playoff squads, with the surging Vikings facing off against the floundering Falcons.

Big yikes.

Things are getting heated atop the division.

After a four interception day from Kirk Cousins wiped out an otherwise stellar performance from the Falcons defense, Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz take a closer look at the declining play of Cousins to determine the issues.

He did not defy gravity, but his interceptions did defy explanation.

The defense thrived, and it was more about players stepping up than any major lineup shuffling.