NFL Fantasy - The Athletic on Cooper Rush

ArticleFalcons QB Tua Tagovailoa suffers oblique injury, Cooper Rush steps inSeptember 10, 2026

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Rush is in line to start Atlanta's season opener against the Steelers in Pittsburgh if Tagovailoa can't play.

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Rush poised to start season opener if Tagovailoa unavailable.

Cooper Rush is in line to start Atlanta's season opener against the Steelers in Pittsburgh if Tagovailoa cannot play, positioning him as the primary backup with immediate starting opportunity.

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Rush started Week 1; not a streaming option with QBs ahead sidelined.

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Rush started Week 1; not a streaming option while Penix/Tua sidelined.

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Rush may be Atlanta's best QB despite depth chart placement.

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Rush's poor Week 1 (4 targets to London, underthrown Pitts) limits offensive upside.

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This chart shows ANY/A vs. Catchable Throw Rate for Week 1 (per @FantasyPtsData) - Geno Smith is the most accurate QB, thanks to the Jets OL looking...

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Ranked as QB32; avoid starting at all costs

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