Here are some helpful links to get your day started:
Sports Illustrated writes about the Falcons being ready for a big season full of high expectations.
AOL Fanhouse's Ray Glier writes a bit about how much the Falcons will need to depend on the secondary.
USA Today gives some insight into the choice of Dennis Dixon as the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback for Sunday.
The AJC's D. Orlando Ledbetter tells you why [Dunta Robinson isn't happy to be facing Dixon.
CBSSports.com picks the Falcons to go 11-5 this year, just behind the Saints at 12-4.