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Falcons fans chant for QB Jack Strand amid Cooper Rush struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:36 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Falcons fans chant for QB Jack Strand amid Cooper Rush struggles

Summary

During the Atlanta Falcons' Week 2 game against the Carolina Panthers, fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium chanted, 'We want Strand' in response to Cooper Rush's performance. Rush started in place of injured quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, but after a disappointing Week 1, fans are rallying for rookie Jack Strand, who impressed during preseason. Strand, an undrafted free agent, set several records in college and has gained a following among fans looking for a spark in the Falcons' offense. The game status remains ongoing as the Falcons seek a turnaround.

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Status Watch

•Fans chanted for Jack Strand during the Falcons' game on September 20, 2026.
•Cooper Rush started the game but faced criticism after Week 1 struggles.
•Strand is an undrafted rookie QB who excelled in preseason.
•Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa are currently out with injuries.
•The Falcons are looking for a boost in their performance during the ongoing game.

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9:36 PMYahoo Sports — ‘We Want Strand’ Chants Call for Falcons’ Backup QB

What they're saying

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Cooper Rush’s time as quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons has to be coming to an end soon. The fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium want to know if it’s going to happen on Sunday of Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. “We want Strand,” has broken out as an audible chant in the stadium multiple times. Strand, […] The post ‘We Want Strand’ Chants Call for Falcons’ Backup QB appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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