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NFL·PREVIEW·September 16, 2026 05:12 PM ET

Falcons split first-team quarterback reps at practice

Week 1 opener is five days away.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 161 min read
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Rush says they divvied up the first-team reps between him and Penix today. #Falcons Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Atlanta divided first-team quarterback work on Wednesday instead of giving one passer the full run with the starters. The shift came after Atlanta set an opener plan last week.

Why it matters: Shared starter reps this late in game week can slow continuity with the first offense and keep the quarterback picture unsettled into the opener. Practice distribution over the next two sessions now carries more weight than a single depth-chart label.

By the numbers: Atlanta put three quarterbacks through camp on July 29, and Wednesday's split arrived five days after the club set its Week 1 quarterback plan on Sept. 11.

What to watch: Thursday and Friday should show whether this was a one-day rotation or a real shift in how Atlanta plans to open the season.

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