QB - Atlanta Falcons
- 6' 3"
- 224 lbs
- Age 32
- Central Michigan
81°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- QB #49
- Proj.
- 0 pts
- Matchup (?)
Availability
Cooper Rush will be the Falcons' emergency third QB for their game against the Packers.
Fantasy Impact
Rush was awful in his chances as a starter through two weeks, so heaven forbid he see his name called up again.
Cooper Rush completed 10 of 17 passes for 86 yards with two picks in the Falcons' 34-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday. He also ran twice for 20 yards and lost a fumble.
Fantasy Impact
It was an abysmal showing for Rush, who was benched halfway through for Jack Strand, who wasn't much, if any, better. Michael Penix is rumored to return to the lineup for Thursday's game, but if he doesn't, it's not worth starting any Falcon aside from Bijan Robinson.
Cooper Rush (back) is expected to start at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 according to Ian Rapoport.
Fantasy Impact
Rush continues to fight through a back issue that popped up for head coach Kevin Stefanski, but barring any setbacks is poised to start behind center with Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) and Michael Penix Jr. (knee) still sidelined. The quarterback underwhelmed in a Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and should not be considered starter-worthy against the Carolina Panthers Sunday.
Cooper Rush (back) officially logged a full practice session on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
The veteran quarterback was able to log another full practice session on Thursday and should be fully good to go for Week 2. It's still unclear who will be Atlanta's starting quarterback on Sunday, but it looks like it's between Rush and Michael Penix Jr. (knee) at this point with Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) still not back at practice.
Cooper Rush (back) and Michael Penix Jr. (knee) were both throwing passes with Atlanta's starters on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Rush was the starter for Atlanta in Week 1, and with Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) still not practicing, it looks like the starting nod in Week 2 will be between him and Michael Penix Jr. (knee). They were both practicing with the starters on Thursday, so it seems like the team has yet to make a decision on who will be at the helm for them against the Panthers this week.
