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QB Cooper Rush to start for Falcons as Tua Tagovailoa declared out

Veteran Cooper Rush will start at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in their season opener on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Friday.

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Tua Tagovailoa’s Week 1 status has been revealed

Tua Tagovailoa’s debut for the Atlanta Falcons will have to wait at least one week. Tagovailoa has been ruled out for the Falcons’ season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 11

Falcons make official Tua Tagovailoa announcement for Week 1

Tagovailoa's status for Week 1 was up in the air.

More information revealed on why Falcons made Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. decision

Should Falcons give undrafted rookie QB Jack Strand a more serious look?

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team

Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Tua Tagovailoa News / Pro Football Rumors / September 11

Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa To Miss Opener; QB Considered Week-To-Week

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will have to wait at least another week to make his Falcons debut. An oblique strain will shelve Tagovailoa for the Falcons’ season opener against the Steelers on Sunday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

NFL Week 9: Picks and preview

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.

Kendal Daniels News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 11

Falcons Rookie Linebacker Set for Significant Role in Week 1 vs. Steelers

Kendal Daniels has spent the summer making a strong impression on the Atlanta Falcons. Now, the rookie linebacker is in position to make his first NFL start.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team

Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.

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Cooper Rush News / Pro Football Rumors / September 10

Falcons Could Start QB Cooper Rush In Week 1

The Falcons could be forced to start Cooper Rush at quarterback on Sunday against the Steelers following an injury to starter Tua Tagovailoa. He appeared to hurt his back early in Thursday’s practice, per ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, giving Rush all of the first-team reps with just three days until Atlanta’s regular-season opener.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 10

Bijan Robinson’s ‘most random’ text he’s received from Matthew McConaughey is heartwarming

The Atlanta Falcons will be opening their season against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the hope is that their offense can take things to another level. That will depend on a lot of things, but one of the main factors will be Bijan Robinson, who has put himself in the conversation for the best running back in the league.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / September 10

Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) hurt, Cooper Rush takes Falcons' QB1 reps

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was added to the team's injury report on Thursday after sustaining an oblique injury during practice. The Falcons listed Tagovailoa as a limited practice performer.

Atlanta Falcons News / EasySportz / September 10

The Falcons Somehow Built the Worst Quarterback Plan in Football

The Atlanta Falcons finally have a quarterback plan. That might be the problem. Tua Tagovailoa will start Week 1 against Pittsburgh. Michael Penix Jr. is waiting in the wings.

Tua Tagovailoa News / Yardbarker / September 10