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- Depth Chart & UsageSep 11, 2026
Cooper Rush starting for Falcons in Week 1 vs. Steelers
Cooper Rush is expected to start at QB for the Atlanta Falcons in their Week 1 opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury at Thursday's practice and did not participate, while Michael Penix Jr. (knee) has already been ruled out. According to Adam Schefter, Rush will be under center Sunday despite the offseason debate centering entirely on Tagovailoa and Penix.
Read article - Depth Chart & UsageSep 7, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa named Falcons starting QB vs. Steelers
Tua Tagovailoa is the Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Steelers. Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive because he is not physically ready. Cooper Rush is the backup.
Read article - Depth Chart & UsageSep 2, 2026
Fernando Mendoza won't start Week 1 for Raiders
Fernando Mendoza, QB for the Las Vegas Raiders and the No. 1 overall pick, will not start on opening day, per Adam Schefter. Veteran Kirk Cousins is expected to open as the team's QB1, with Mendoza developing before taking over. Fantasy managers should treat Cousins as the Raiders' starter early in the season and monitor when the handoff happens.
Read article - Depth Chart & UsageAug 24, 2026
Deshaun Watson named Browns starting QB for Week 1
Deshaun Watson has been named the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback for Week 1 against Jacksonville, ending the competition with Shedeur Sanders. Watson's selection shapes fantasy strategy at QB and across the entire Browns skill group.
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