Falcons replace QB Cooper Rush with Jack Strand during Panthers game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:23 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons made a quarterback change in the third quarter of their home game against the Carolina Panthers on September 20, 2026. Rookie Jack Strand entered after Cooper Rush threw his second interception, contributing to a total of five turnovers for Rush this season. The Panthers are leading 27-3 with 4:27 left in the third quarter. The Falcons are hopeful that quarterback Michael Penix will return soon from a torn ACL, or that Tua Tagovailoa can play after an oblique injury. If neither is able to return, Strand may be called on to make his first NFL start on Thursday night.
- •Jack Strand replaced Cooper Rush in the second half against the Panthers.
- •Rush has five turnovers in less than six quarters this season.
- •The Panthers lead by 24 points late in the third quarter.
- •Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa are potential returnees for upcoming games.
- •Falcons are scheduled to play again on Thursday night.
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons turn to Jack Strand at QB with Panthers up 27-3
"The Falcons have made a quarterback change in the third quarter of Sunday's home game against the Panthers.
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