What happened: Stefanski set Atlanta's game-day quarterback order with Cooper Rush on top and Jack Strand behind him. Earlier drill work this week had Michael Penix Jr. second and Strand third, so the backup designation is the new wrinkle.
NFL·PREVIEW·September 18, 2026 10:58 PM ET
Rush gets Falcons start; Strand moves to backup
Tua Tagovailoa was absent from QB drills
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