Alright, so here’s the deal: Cooper Rush is reportedly lining up under center for the Atlanta Falcons again this week, and yeah, that’s two straight starts for him. This whole thing against the Panthers just got a lot more interesting, and maybe a little nerve-wracking for Falcons fans.
The QB Room Is a Mess
Man, the Falcons’ quarterback situation is getting wild early in the season. Tua Tagovailoa, their main guy, didn’t even practice on Thursday, all thanks to an oblique injury. That’s a huge blow and exactly why Rush is getting the nod. And it’s not like they’ve got Michael Penix Jr. ready to step in either. Dude’s still not in full game shape after a long recovery from an ACL tear. Talk about being short-handed!
Rush Gets Another Shot
So, it’s Cooper Rush’s show again. You gotta wonder how the team’s feeling about this. He’s reportedly expected to start for the second week in a row, according to insider reports from Ian Rapoport at ESPN and NFL Network, plus Jonathan Jones over at The Athletic. They’re both confirming the news. It means Rush is gonna have to carry the load against the Panthers, and that’s a tough spot to be in when your other two QBs are sidelined.
This Sunday’s game against the Panthers just became a massive test for the Falcons and for Rush. With Tagovailoa out and Penix still recovering, every snap for Rush is gonna count big time. Atlanta needs him to step up and deliver, especially with their primary signal-caller on the mend. You know the Panthers are going to be smelling blood, so let’s see what Rush can do!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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