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Falcons vs. Steelers Week 1 injuries: Tua Tagovailoa ruled out for Sunday
The Falcoholic • • general
Key Points:
- The Atlanta Falcons will start Cooper Rush at quarterback on Sunday, as Tua Tagovailoa is sidelined with an aggravated oblique injury and Michael Penix Jr. is still not deemed ready to play despite being healthy from a previous ACL injury.
- Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski indicated that Penix is not currently at the level needed to start, suggesting Rush may remain the starter beyond this week.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have only one player on their injury report, cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who is dealing with a back issue but is expected to play in the season opener.
- Both teams have been preparing throughout the week for their Week 1 matchup, with injury updates providing clarity on key player availability.
