Rush Steps In as Falcons Face Steelers | Atlanta Falcons News

Falcons’ Week 1 QB drama unfolds as Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. sit out — Tagovailoa sidelined by oblique injury, Penix deemed unready — leaving veteran Cooper Rush to start against the Steelers, backed up by rookie Jack Strand. Coach Stefanski remains confident, praising Rush’s preparedness and flexibility of game plans. With no third QB available under league rules, all eyes are on Rush to lead Atlanta’s opening drive. 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/ef313e206a997053