The Falcons are considering starting quarterback Cooper Rush in their Week 1 game against the Steelers, according to reporting from Yahoo Sports. The possibility comes amid expectations that Pittsburgh may not have its top options available at quarterback.
Other coverage notes that the Steelers could be facing a backup or even third-string quarterback, which would shape how both teams approach the matchup. The Yahoo Sports brief also frames the Steelers’ situation as one where they may be working with a backup signal-caller, while the Falcons’ decision centers on whether Rush is the starter. Across the sources, the core point is the anticipated quarterback matchup: Rush for Atlanta and a Steelers quarterback who is not the primary starter.
The reports do not provide additional detail on the underlying reasons for the potential quarterback availability, focusing instead on who each team could start at quarterback for the season opener.
