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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026
Rush may very well be the best QB on Atlanta's roster, even if he is listed behind Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa on the depth chart; the source notes his strong performance against the Steelers in Week 1 was not meaningless despite being against a third-string QB.NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026
Third-string quarterback for the Falcons in Week 1; the Falcons were reduced to starting Cooper Rush, which affected Kyle Pitts' production with only one target and no catches.NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026
Rush was sacked four times and threw four interceptions in Week 1 against the Steelers, with the Falcons losing 20-13. This poor performance makes Atlanta an attractive matchup for Carolina's defense in Week 2.NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026
Rush started for Atlanta due to injuries ahead of him on the depth chart and struggled to do anything other than checkdowns to Bijan Robinson, limiting the passing game.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
Rush started for the Falcons in Week 1 against the Steelers, completing 12-of-22 for 143 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in a 20-13 loss. He was sacked four times and threw four interceptions, with his availability previously in question due to back spasms.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Rush was signed by the Falcons as a veteran backup signal-caller, providing contingency coverage with both Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa dealing with injuries.