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The Falcons' quarterback mystery is back for Week 2

FILED SEP 17, 2026TEAMS ATLSTATUS ACTIVE

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Unresolved starting quarterback decision + Tua injury return + multiple QBs in mix + coach not ruling anyone out + clear Week 2 start resolution

The Falcons' quarterback mystery is back for Week 2. Atlanta still has not named its starter against Carolina, and Tua Tagovailoa is trying to return from the oblique injury that kept him out of Week 1. Tua suffered the oblique injury during Thursday's practice before the opener. Cooper Rush then took the first-team reps and started Week 1 against Pittsburgh. Tua remained out of practice Wednesday as he continued his recovery, while Michael Penix Jr. and Rush both practiced. Kevin Stefanski said he is not ruling anyone out for Week 2. Atlanta entered the season with one of the NFL's most interesting quarterback rooms, and the uncertainty continues.

Source: Atlanta Falcons · Sep 17, 2026 · Read original →
Corroborating: Tua missed Week 1 with an oblique injury and remained out of practice Wednesday. Cooper Rush and Michael Penix Jr. both practiced, while Kevin Stefanski said he was not ruling anyone out for the Week 2 start.

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