From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: The #Falcons are down to their QB3 for the opener. But Cooper Rush has been here befor Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Rush took every first-team rep Thursday, giving him practice time with the starting offense ahead of Week 1. [Atlanta Falcons](https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/cooper-rush-takes-first-team-reps-in-wake-of-tua-tagovailoa-s-oblique-injury)

Why it matters: Rush has previous experience stepping into the starting role, a point @RapSheet emphasized on NFL Network's The Insiders.

What to watch: Watch how Atlanta shapes its passing offense around Rush on Sunday.

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