Cooper Rush’s Rough Falcons Debut | Atlanta Falcons News

Atlanta Falcons stumble in Week 1 loss to Steelers, as rookie QB Cooper Rush, making his first-ever start after Tua Tagovailoa’s injury, threw two picks—including a pick-six by T.J. Watt—that sealed the defeat. Rush finished with 143 yards and a TD but was sacked four times and didn’t run at all. Coach Stefanski stuck with him over undrafted rookie Jack Strand, despite Strand’s potential. The only bright spot? Bijan Robinson rushed for 83 yards and scored a TD. Falcons now turn their focus to Week 2 against the Panthers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/falcons-news-kevin-stefanski-not-075553577.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d0b24062da74d946 Report issues to [email protected].