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This is an important weekend of games for the Atlanta Braves, who can clinch a playoff spot with a win (or Diamondbacks loss) on Friday night. A win would also trim the magic number to clinch the National League East to four (or even three) pending what the Phillies do at Citi Field on Friday […]
Anthony Franco Good afternoon, hope all is well! Looking forward to another of these, let’s get started Braves fan since 1968 Will the braves Target a short stop in the off-season Anthony Franco Yeah they’re going to have to. Dubón’s kind of a stopgap there. Even if they bring him back, he’s ideally a super-utility […]
The Atlanta Falcons are coming off a week one loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that they felt slip away. Late in the third quarter it was a 10-13 game, with the final reading 20-13. In week two they will take on the Carolina Panthers, a team coming off a massive loss to the Chicago Bears. […] The post Falcons Name Starting Quarterback For Week 2 – Breaking News appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
The Pittsburgh Steelers thought they were finally getting closer to an answer with Joey Porter Jr. Instead, the cornerback’s latest practice update has only added another layer to this complicated situation. After Porter was cleared from the back injury that sidelined him in the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, the CB practiced on Thursday, […] The post “Spineless”: Steelers Slammed for Letting Joey Porter Jr. Off the Hook Without Punishment appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Can the Falcons take down the rival Panthers with Cooper Rush at QB? Kevin Knight is joined by Daniel Flick (AJC) to break down the latest in Atlanta’s ongoing quarterback controversy, discuss the injury reports for the Falcons and Panthers, and take a closer look Sunday’s matchup. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the […]
Cooper Rush named starting QB for Falcons vs. Panthers The veteran will start his second game for Atlanta, and he will be backed up by rookie Jack Strand. Sep 18, 2026 at 02:26 PM Will McFadden Senior Reporter Copied! FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Cooper Rush will make his second consecutive start for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Friday after practice. Undrafted rookie quarterback Jack Strand will serve as Rush’s backup on Sunday, St...
The Hawks have requested waivers on big man Will Baker, the team announced today in a press release. The move opens up a second spot on Atlanta’s 21-man offseason roster, as the club now has 19 players under contract. Baker, who went undrafted in 2024 out of LSU, has spent the past two seasons in […]
It’s hard to believe, but there are just nine baseball games remaining in the regular season for the Atlanta Braves. The first of those nine will come on Friday night in Houston as the Braves battle with the Astros for first time in 2026. The Astros, despite a paltry 77-76 record and a -50 run differential, find themselves atop the abysmal American League West by a game over the Rangers. For comparison, a 77-76 mark would place Houston just ahead of the Marlins in the NL East, a rousing 12 gam...
The NL West crown has been secured, but the regular season grind carries on, with the next checkmark being a playoff bye, and if the Brewers stumble, maybe even the NL’s top record: the Dodgers open a series against the Giants, with the former looking like a near formality, four up on Atlanta with nine […]
Roman Wilson may not have piled up big numbers in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opener; however, his role is starting to stand out to people watching the offense closely. The second-year receiver caught three of six targets for 26 yards against the Atlanta Falcons, yet former Steelers standout Merril Hoge came away impressed by what he […] The post Roman Wilson Is Catching Merril Hoge’s Eye With Steelers, and Aaron Rodgers Knows Why appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
The Atlanta Hawks' decision to trade Luke Kennard for Gabe Vincent wasn't popular at first, but it still makes sense, even now that the latter is still available.
The Chicago Cubs have a real one in Pete Crow-Armstrong. To drive home that fact even further, Wednesday’s game at Wrigley Field against the Atlanta Braves showcased even more of the awesomeness exuding from the 24-year-old. More News: Chicago Cubs could lose free-agent star to division rival After a 3-for-4 game in an 8-4 win—posting [...] The post Chicago Cubs coach affirms PCA fear is real appeared first on ChiCitySports .
It’s hard to believe, but there are just nine baseball games remaining in the regular season for the Atlanta Braves. The first of those nine will come on Friday night in Houston as the Braves battle with the Astros for first time in 2026. The Astros, despite a paltry 77-76 record and a -50 run […]
The magic numbers for the Atlanta Braves are starting to get lower and lower now that we’re entering the final portion of the regular season. As far clinching Atlanta’s first Postseason bid since 2024 and their eighth playoff appearance in the past nine seasons, the math is as simple as it gets. The Braves get in here on Friday, September 18 with either: A win over the Astros, OR A Diamondbacks loss That’s it. Just one of those things need to happen and the Braves will be sharing firm handshak...
Falcons According to Jonathan Jones, Falcons QB Cooper Rush is expected to start Week 2 against the Panthers. Ian Rapoport confirms that Rush is taking all first-team reps in practice, and Michael Penix Jr. still isn’t ready to return from his ACL injury. Tua Tagovailoa also missed Week 1 after suffering an oblique injury and doesn’t appear to be on track to play in Sunday’s game. Rush, 32, went undrafted out of Central Michigan back in 2017. He later signed a three-year, $1.66 million contrac...
The Atlanta Hawks have a true hidden gem in their frontcourt with Asa Newell, and the league is just now starting to take notice.
Cooper Rush is expected to get the starting nod again under center for the Atlanta Falcons this week, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Friday. Mike Garafolo, also of NFL Network, noted that Michael Penix Jr. is “getting closer” but is “not there yet” in his return to game action after recovering from a partially torn ACL that required season-ending surgery last year. Tua Tagovailoa remains sidelined by the oblique issue that he sustained during practice in the lead-up to a season opener he ...
The Atlanta Falcons face another quarterback decision heading into Week 2 as Michael Penix Jr. continues his recovery ahead of a potential return.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Falcons are expected to start Cooper Rush for their home opener against the Panthers, with Michael Penix Jr. not yet ready to make his debut. #Falcons QB Cooper Rush is taking the first-team reps now and is expected to start Week 2, sources say. No surprise, with Michael Penix Jr […]
The magic numbers for the Atlanta Braves are starting to get lower and lower now that we’re entering the final portion of the regular season. As far clinching Atlanta’s first Postseason bid since 2024 and their eighth playoff appearance in the past nine seasons, the math is as simple as it gets. The Braves get […]
The Atlanta Falcons will be facing the Carolina Panthers in Week 2, and there seems to be uncertainty on who will be the quarterback on the field for the game. Throughout the week, Cooper Rush and Michael Penix Jr. have been splitting first-team reps, but the former didn’t play well in Week 1, and the […] The post Is Falcons’ QB woes proof that Kevin Stefanski is cursed? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ahead of the Week 2 matchup for the Atlanta Falcons against the Carolina Panthers, the fanbase has been wondering who would start at quarterback, with the room continuing to experience injuries. As there was chatter about the potential return of Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., it appears he’ll have to wait to start as Cooper […] The post Falcons make final QB decision for Week 2 vs. Panthers amid Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Falcons will start Cooper Rush at quarterback for the second straight week.
According to Jonathan Jones, Falcons QB Cooper Rush is expected to start Week 2 against the Panthers. Ian Rapoport confirms that Rush is taking all first-team reps in practice, and Michael Penix Jr. still isn’t ready to return from his ACL injury. Tua Tagovailoa also missed Week 1 after suffering an oblique injury and doesn’t […] The post Falcons QB Cooper Rush Expected To Start Week 2 appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Update: The Falcons announced QB Cooper Rush will start Week 2, with Michael Penix Jr. ruled out and Tua Tagovailoa listed as doubtful. Coach Stefanski confirms Cooper Rush will be the starting QB on Sunday pic.twitter.com/79doTnEy28 — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 18, 2026 According to Jonathan Jones, Falcons QB Cooper Rush is expected to start […] The post Falcons QB Cooper Rush Starting Week 2 appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .