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ArticleTua Tagovailoa is out for Sunday at PittsburghSeptember 11, 2026

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Veteran Cooper Rush will get the start against the Steelers.

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Rush gets Week 1 start; strong performance could earn Week 2 opportunity.

Veteran Cooper Rush will start against the Steelers in Week 1 with Tagovailoa ruled out; his performance could determine the Falcons' quarterback depth chart going forward, with a strong showing potentially earning him a second start in Week 2 vs. the Panthers.

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Cooper RushNeutralRole

Cooper Rush starting early season; potentially better option than Tua Tagovailoa.

The Falcoholic

Cooper RushNegativeRole

Rush starts for injured Tagovailoa; McCarthy familiar but still a downgrade.

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Cooper RushNegativeRole

Rush starts for injured Tagovailoa; source calls it a clear QB downgrade.

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Cooper RushNegativeInjury

Rush aggravates back spasms but expected to start Week 1 vs. Steelers.

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Cooper RushNegativeInjury

Back spasms threaten Rush's Week 1 start vs. Pittsburgh

The Falcoholic

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Rush is interim starter but unlikely to hold job if Penix Jr. is healthy.

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