Cooper Rush starting for Falcons in Week 1 vs. Steelers
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Cooper Rush starting for Falcons in Week 1
Adam Schefter reports Cooper Rush will start at QB for the Atlanta Falcons against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their Week 1 opener, a result nobody saw coming after months of debate between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.
Tagovailoa was named the starter earlier this week, but suffered an oblique injury during individual drills at Thursday's practice and did not take first-team reps. Ian Rapoport has reported Tagovailoa is day to day, with his status officially listed as to be determined. Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is already ruled out for Week 1, leaving Rush as the last man standing.
What this means for your roster
Rush is a streaming option at best in a pinch, and the Falcons' pass-catchers take a real hit in value if he starts. Tagovailoa's status is still technically unresolved as of Schefter's post, so monitor his practice participation and any official ruling before Sunday. If Rush does start, expect a conservative game plan from Atlanta, which pushes any Falcons skill players down your lineup.