What happened: Kevin Stefanski said Nick Folk "will be better" and "will come through" for Atlanta after two missed field goals. The remarks amount to a clear endorsement of Folk as the Falcons move deeper into the opening stretch of the season.

Why it matters: If Folk settles quickly, Atlanta avoids turning an early special-teams problem into a roster search. It also lands after Stefanski handled other Falcons opener questions, adding kicking consistency to the team's early pressure points.

What to watch: Folk's next field-goal chances will show how quickly that vote of confidence turns into points.