Rush Struggles, Strand Stays On Bench | Atlanta Falcons News

The Falcons stumbled in their opener, falling 20-13 to the Steelers with QB Cooper Rush throwing two picks—including a touchdown—under center. Despite buzz around undrafted rookie Jack Strand, head coach Kevin Stefanski stuck with Rush, refusing to bench him even as things spiraled. Stefanski praised Strand’s growth while acknowledging his tough backup role. Now, with a home divisional clash against the Panthers looming, the Falcons’ QB dilemma remains unresolved—and both teams are desperate for a win. 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-qb-cooper-rush-struggled-183001391.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c979198e82fa6c5 Report issues to [email protected].