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ESPN·United States·Friday, September 18, 2026 at 06:59 PM

With Penix not ready, Falcons again turn to QB Rush vs. Panthers

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Rich Cimini

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush is expected to start in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Friday.

The Falcons will again turn to Rush on Sunday with Michael Penix Jr. not yet ready to play as he continues to work his way back from left ACL surgery in November.

Rush was taking the majority of the throws with the starters during Friday's practice, while Penix was seen throwing to the practice squad receivers.

Tua Tagovailoa also remains unavailable for Atlanta as he deals with an oblique injury that popped up ahead of Week 1. He has not practiced this week.

Rush was 12-for-22 for 143 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions during the Falcons' season-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Information from ESPN's Marc Raimondi was used in this report.

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