Falcons’ QB Battle: Rush or Strand? | Atlanta Falcons News

Atlanta Falcons face a quarterback quandary for their season opener: with Tua Tagovailoa sidelined and Michael Penix Jr. still rehabbing, veteran Cooper Rush gets the start against the Steelers — but his shaky preseason performance and past struggles under pressure raise serious concerns. Rookie Jack Strand, who dazzled in preseason with his mobility and playmaking ability, could be the unexpected answer if Rush falters against Pittsburgh’s elite front seven. With the stakes high and the future uncertain, the Falcons may have to make a bold move — handing the reins to Strand before halftime if things go south. 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://bloggingdirty.com/cooper-rush-may-force-the-falcons-to-turn-to-jack-strand-sooner-than-expected-01m1ykvp0888 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/214aeb8ad8d0f17c Report issues to [email protected].