‘Better than both of them’ – Fans erupt as Falcons turn to Cooper Rush as starting QB over Tagovailoa and Penix Jr
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What happened
The Atlanta Falcons will open their 2026 NFL season with Cooper Rush as their starting quarterback, a decision that has immediately caught the attention of fans. Rush will take over under centre for the Falcons as they prepare to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, with the team’s quarterback situation taking an unexpected turn heading into the season opener.
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