What happened: Michael Penix Jr. is out again, keeping Cooper Rush in place for Atlanta's game against Carolina. Atlanta also moved Jack Strand into the backup job as it kept the same quarterback plan later in the week.

Why it matters: Rush already opened the season for Atlanta after the Falcons named him their Week 1 starter, so this keeps the same setup in place rather than forcing a late switch. That continuity gives Carolina the same quarterback look Atlanta used when Penix was unavailable earlier this month.

What to watch: Atlanta's game-day inactives will confirm whether the quarterback room stays Rush over Strand once the roster is set. Penix's next status update will decide whether Atlanta carries the same arrangement into another week.