Falcons Start Cooper Rush Against Steelers | Atlanta Falcons News

The Atlanta Falcons are throwing a curveball by starting Cooper Rush at QB for their opener against the Steelers, after Tua Tagovailoa went down with an oblique injury and Michael Penix Jr. is still rehabbing from ACL surgery. Rush, once third on the depth chart, now gets the reins — and some analysts warn that if he delivers early, Tagovailoa may struggle to reclaim his spot. Fans are split, debating whether Rush’s experience should outweigh Tagovailoa’s talent, especially given contract implications. Penix Jr., meanwhile, is close to full strength and expected back early in the season — but the Falcons are being cautious. With QB chaos swirling, one thing’s clear: this could be Rush’s breakout moment — or the start of a wild ride. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/416cd9469ffe6c40