Falcons Leave Week 2 QB Decision Open as 3 Passers Remain in Play
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Sep 17
Falcons Leave Week 2 QB Decision Open as 3 Passers Remain in Play
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 17
Summary
Kevin Stefanski said he is “not ruling anybody out” for Atlanta’s Week 2 game against Carolina, leaving Cooper Rush, Tua Tagovailoa and Jack Strand all possible options.
Rush practiced fully Wednesday after a back spasm flared up before the opener, but Tagovailoa — out since suffering an oblique injury in practice before Week 1 — remained day to day and had not practiced.
Atlanta’s uncertainty follows a 20-13 loss to Pittsburgh in which Rush relieved Tagovailoa and threw for 143 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, including a pick-six by T.J. Watt.
Michael Penix Jr., the 2024 first-round pick, has been medically cleared from the ACL tear he suffered against Carolina last season, but recently said he still wants to feel closer to 100% before returning.
That leaves the Falcons heading into a home divisional game without a declared starter, even as Carolina arrives after giving up 59 points in its opener against Chicago.