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sports20 days ago•1 min saved

Rush to Start as Falcons Face Panthers Amid QB Injury News

The Falcons will start Cooper Rush at quarterback for the second straight week in Week 2 against the Panthers, with Jack Strand likely backing him up. Rush’s Week 1 performance was modest, and the Panthers’ defense allowed a heavy points total to the Bears in Week 1. Separately, Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. are dealing with injuries, with Penix saying he’s “close” to playing, raising the possibility Rush’s fate could hinge on future returns.

via Bleacher Report|

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sports21 days ago•3 min saved

Rush to Start as Falcons Face Panthers in Week 2

Cooper Rush is set to start at quarterback for the Falcons in Week 2 against the Panthers after taking first‑team reps at practice. The 18th‑career start follows two Ravens starts last season; Atlanta will lean on Bijan Robinson, who piled up 83 rushing yards and 90 receiving yards in Week 1 and accounted for a large share of the offense. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 4-1 against Atlanta, with four straight wins, and Michael Penix Jr. remains unavailable as a potential alternative. Carolina has won three straight against Atlanta, setting the stage for Rush’s Falcons debut as they attempt to jump‑start their offense.

via NBC Sports|

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sports23 days ago•21 min saved

Falcons weigh Week 2 QB plans as Rush treats back injury

Falcons QB Cooper Rush is getting treatment for a back injury, leaving Week 2 quarterback plans uncertain with rookie Jack Strand possibly starting if Rush can’t go; Rush struggled in Week 1, and with other QBs dealing with injuries, Strand could become a fantasy sleeper pick.

via NBC Sports|

#back-injury #cooper-rush #falcons

sports24 days ago•4 min saved

Falcons hint Cooper Rush may start Sunday against Panthers

The Falcons have not announced a Week 2 starter yet, but signs point to Cooper Rush after he was added to the team’s media roster for a Wednesday press conference; the decision will likely come down to Wednesday’s first-team practice reps ahead of Sunday’s home game with the Panthers.

via NBC Sports|

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sports26 days ago•3 min saved

Zaccheaus to serve as Falcons' emergency quarterback option

With Tua Tagovailoa out and Michael Penix inactive, the Falcons reportedly plan Olamide Zaccheaus as an emergency QB option, while Cooper Rush starts and undrafted Jack Strand backs him up; Zaccheaus would also be third on the RB depth chart behind Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson.

via NBC Sports|

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sports27 days ago•1 min saved

Cooper Rush Set to Start for Falcons in Week 1 vs. Steelers Amid QB Health Questions

Cooper Rush will start at quarterback for the Falcons in Week 1 against the Steelers after back spasms sidelined him briefly, with Tua Tagovailoa ruled out due to an oblique injury and Michael Penix Jr. working back from ACL rehab. Jack Strand remains the only other quarterback on the roster behind Rush, and Atlanta has an emergency third QB available as the team monitors Rush’s status ahead of kickoff, which could also impact Strand’s NFL debut.

via Bleacher Report|

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sports27 days ago•3 min saved

Rush's back spasms won't sideline Falcons' Week 1 starter status

Cooper Rush is dealing with back spasms, but Atlanta still expects him to start Sunday vs. the Steelers; with Michael Penix out, undrafted rookie Jack Strand is the only other quarterback available, and Atlanta made several roster moves ahead of the game.

via NBC Sports|

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sports27 days ago•2 min saved

Tua Out; Cooper Rush to Start Falcons’ Week 1 at Pittsburgh

Tua Tagovailoa is sidelined for the Falcons’ season opener at Pittsburgh due to an oblique injury, with Cooper Rush starting at quarterback; a strong showing by Rush could renew questions about Tua’s future and benching, while undrafted rookie Jack Strand could debut if Rush is injured, and Pittsburgh has shifted to 6-point favorites.

via NBC Sports|

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sports28 days ago•4 min saved

Cooper Rush to Start for Falcons in Week 1 After Tagovailoa's Oblique Injury

Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out for Week 1 with an oblique injury, so Cooper Rush will start at quarterback for the Falcons against the Steelers, while Michael Penix Jr. remains out; Rush, signed after Tagovailoa’s back issue, will be backed up by undrafted rookie Jack Strand as Penix continues his recovery from ACL injury.

via Fox News|

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atlanta-falcons-injuries28 days ago•24 min saved

Cooper Rush to Start as Falcons’ Week 1 QB Tua Tagovailoa Is Out

Week 1 shaping up as a quarterback shuffle: Tua Tagovailoa is ruled out for the Falcons with an oblique injury, Michael Penix Jr. is also out, and Cooper Rush is expected to start against the Steelers. Steelers corner Joey Porter Jr. is questionable, while several Falcons players are listed as out or limited, setting the stage for Rush’s potential extended duties depending on Penix/Tagovailoa updates.

via The Falcoholic|

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sports28 days ago•2 min saved

Falcons lean on Cooper Rush as Tua Tagovailoa and Penix sit Week 1

The Falcons will be without Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) and Michael Penix Jr. for Week 1 against the Steelers, with Tagovailoa inactive and Penix not yet ready to play. Cooper Rush will start at quarterback, backed by rookie UDFA Jack Strand; Billy Bowman and Cam Williams are inactive, Za’Darius Smith is questionable, and there’s no emergency quarterback available for Sunday.

via The Falcoholic|

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sports28 days ago•3 min saved

Tagovailoa Absent From Falcons Practice as QB Plan Narrows

Tua Tagovailoa was absent from the Falcons’ open practice Friday due to an oblique injury, leaving Cooper Rush to run the first-team offense as Atlanta prepares for Week 1 against the Steelers; Michael Penix returned to practice but is ruled out for this week, which could push Tagovailoa’s start further out if he doesn’t appear on the field.

via NBC Sports|

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atlanta-falcons-news29 days ago•25 min saved

Oblique injury leaves Falcons' Week 1 fate in flux, Rush ready if needed

Tua Tagovailoa exited Falcons practice with an oblique injury, and with the severity unclear, Cooper Rush stands by as the next man up. If Tua isn’t cleared for Week 1 vs. the Steelers, Rush would start with Jack Strand backing him, and Atlanta could add another veteran QB to the practice squad. Rush would be making his 17th career start, and the Falcons may lean conservative offensively, featuring Bijan Robinson, while updates on Tua’s status roll in.

via thefalcoholic.com|

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sports1 month ago•38 min saved

Falcons stash four QBs as insurance policy ahead of Week 1

Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham defended opening the season with four quarterbacks (Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush and rookie Jack Strand) as an insurance policy due to Penix's knee recovery and Tagovailoa's concussion history; no Week 1 starter has been named, and Atlanta could move to three QBs if Penix proves ready, potentially reshaping the roster.

via NFL.com|

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sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Goodson Emerges as Falcons' No. 3 RB as QB Rhythm Remains a Work in Progress

Goodson appears to have locked Atlanta’s No. 3 RB spot amid strong training camp, while the Falcons’ first-team offense shows uneven rhythm as Tua Tagovailoa and Cooper Rush compete for consistency; Drake London highlighted the day with a leaping TD catch during joint practices with the Colts as Atlanta advances toward final roster decisions ahead of the preseason game.

via The New York Times|

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