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Behind the Steel Curtain fantasy football takes on Cooper Rush
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NegativeProjectionSep 12, 2026
Cooper Rush is starting for the Falcons in Week 1 after Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury in practice; multiple sources characterize Rush as a liability—described as a 'statue' and part of 'one of the worst quarterback rooms in the league,' with the Steelers' pass rush expected to exploit his immobility.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Backup quarterback set to start for the Falcons against the Steelers on Sunday due to injuries to primary quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Cooper Rush is now the starting QB for the Falcons in Week 1 vs. the Steelers after Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury during individual drills. Kevin Knight notes that Rush "may not be any worse than Tua based on the aforementioned preseason." For the Falcons to have a shot at victory, Rush must play efficient, mistake-free football, even if it's not particularly flashy.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Elevated to starting QB for Falcons in Week 1 vs. Steelers due to Tagovailoa's oblique injury; former Dallas backup with prior starting experience when Dak Prescott was injured. Steelers RB Rico Dowdle, who played with Rush in Dallas in 2024, endorsed his capabilities: 'He's going to take what the defense give him, and he can go out there and win games. I think he showed that in Dallas, so expect a decent quarterback to come in there.'NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Cooper Rush is elevated to starting quarterback for the Dolphins against Pittsburgh after Tua Tagovailoa's back injury in practice; the source notes this doesn't materially change the Steelers' defensive outlook, as the Steelers are expected to dominate and the Dolphins' pass rush will face a 'tee off session' from Pittsburgh's defense.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Rush took all first-team reps with the Falcons on Thursday and is familiar to Mike McCarthy from his time coaching him in Dallas. With Michael Penix Jr. inactive and Tua Tagovailoa's availability in question due to an oblique injury, Rush may be forced to start Week 1. He has a spotty track record throwing deep, with a career completion percentage of just 33.3% on throws 20+ yards downfield.PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026
Cooper Rush took first-team reps Thursday after Tagovailoa's back discomfort, positioning him as a potential Week 1 starter against the Steelers. At 32 years old, Rush is one of the NFL's longest-tenured backups with 39 games in eight seasons (20 TDs, 14 INTs). Should he start, the source notes it gives a huge advantage to the Steelers defensively.