Falcons QB unclear with injured Cooper Rush, Tua Tagovailoa
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Key Points:
- Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski has not confirmed the starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, stating he is "not ruling anybody out."
- Third-string quarterback Cooper Rush started in Week 1 but struggled, completing 12 of 22 passes for 143 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, resulting in the lowest QBR in the league.
- Tua Tagovailoa remains day-to-day with an oblique injury and will not practice Wednesday, while Cooper Rush is recovering from back spasms but will fully participate in practice.
- Michael Penix Jr., returning from ACL surgery, is cleared for practice but not yet ready for game action, and undrafted rookie Jack Strand, who performed well in preseason, remains a potential option for the starting role.
