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Defensive end Za'Darius Smith, linebacker Christian Harris, quarterback Cooper Rush, quarterback Jack Strand, offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa, defensive back Malcolm DeWalt IV, and defensive back Robert Longerbeam are inactive for Atlanta. Rush is the emergency third quarterback.

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Rush inactive but emergency third QB for Falcons Week 5.

Cooper Rush is inactive for the Falcons in Week 5 but serves as the emergency third quarterback, providing backup depth behind the starting quarterback.