What happened: Cooper Rush will start Sunday's season opener against Pittsburgh, [Fox Sports Radio reports](https://www.lvfoxsports.com/2026/09/11/falcons-name-cooper-rush-week-1-qb-tua-tagovailoa-has-oblique-issue/).

Why it matters: Atlanta changes quarterbacks four days after naming Tua Tagovailoa its Week 1 starter.

What to watch: Atlanta's next practice updates will be the checkpoint for Tua's availability beyond the opener.