The Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons are preparing to battle in Week 2. Both teams, as well as the two other teams in the NFC South, lost in Week 1.
The Atlanta Falcons announced Saturday that they’ve elevated DL Zach Harrison to their active roster for Week 2’s game against the Panthers. Harrison, 24, was named First-team All-Big Ten for Ohio State in 2022. The Falcons drafted him in the third round with the No.
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ATLANTA – The Atlanta Falcons are looking to bounce back after a Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they will face an important test as the defending NFC South champions come to town for the home opener. They will look for an emotional boost after a sluggish offensive effort, led by third-string quarterback Cooper Rush .
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The Atlanta Falcons face a tough start to their season as Michael Penix Jr. will miss his second consecutive game. This injury news confirms that Cooper Rush must step in again for the Sunday matchup against the Carolina Panthers.
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The Atlanta Falcons are winless after a Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that included a rough season-ending injury. Injuries to prospective starters Michael Penix Jr.
Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.
The Pittsburgh Steelers soap opera with Joey Porter Jr. reached its next act on Friday afternoon when the team officially ruled the cornerback out for their Week 2 game against the New England Patriots on Sunday.
Atlanta has more than a few question marks at quarterback, while Carolina is coming off a disastrous defensive performance when the Panthers visit the Falcons on Sunday.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush took the first-team reps at practice on Friday and is expected to make his second straight start on Sunday, NFL Network reported.
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Update: The Falcons announced QB Cooper Rush will start Week 2, with Michael Penix Jr. ruled out and Tua Tagovailoa listed as doubtful. According to Jonathan Jones, Falcons QB Cooper Rush is expected to start Week 2 against the Panthers. Ian Rapoport confirms that Rush is taking all first-team reps in practice, and Michael Penix Jr.
According to Jonathan Jones, Falcons QB Cooper Rush is expected to start Week 2 against the Panthers. Ian Rapoport confirms that Rush is taking all first-team reps in practice, and Michael Penix Jr.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — A.J. Terrell is back on the practice field and preparing for one of the more challenging passing attacks the Atlanta Falcons will face early in the season.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missed a second straight practice Thursday because of an oblique injury, leaving his availability for Sunday’s home opener in serious doubt.
The Atlanta Falcons helped tease a possible Michael Penix Jr. return on Wednesday. This update comes amid Tua Tagovailoa and even Cooper Rush feeling banged up already.
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As of Thursday morning, the 0-1 Atlanta Falcons had not yet confirmed who will be the team's starting quarterback in Week 2.
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Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski isn’t announcing a starting quarterback for Week 2, and that’s because he hasn’t made a decision just yet. In Week 1, it was Cooper Rush who started as Tua Tagovailoa was dealing with an injury and Michel Penix Jr.
Penix is still recovering from ACL surgery.
Defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand lasted just seven snaps in his Falcons debut on Sunday, and it may go down as his only action of the season. The 30-year-old is feared to have suffered a torn quad in the team’s 20-13 loss to the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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