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Rush started in Week 1 against the Steelers anyway out of pure necessity, and he looked abysmal, finishing 12 of 22 for 143 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. In Week 2 against the Panthers, Rush went 10 of 17 for 86 yards, two picks, and no touchdowns.
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Rush's two-week start: 22-of-39, 229 yards, 1 TD, 4 INTs; benched Week 2.

Rush started Weeks 1 and 2 for the Falcons and performed poorly: Week 1 against the Steelers, 12-of-22 for 143 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs; Week 2 against the Panthers, 10-of-17 for 86 yards, 0 TDs, 2 INTs. He was benched in Week 2 in favor of Jack Strand and hurt his back during the team's final walk-through of the week before Week 1.

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