Michael Penix Jr. ruled out for Week 2, Tua Tagovailoa doubtful
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:47 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Michael Penix Jr. will not play in Week 2 due to a knee injury, as announced by Atlanta. Tua Tagovailoa's status is uncertain for his upcoming game, with reports indicating he may not be available. In other news, Cooper Rush is set to start for his team against the Panthers, with Jack Strand as the backup. The situation regarding Tagovailoa will be clarified closer to the game.
- •Penix misses Week 2 due to knee injury.
- •Tagovailoa is doubtful for his game's kickoff.
- •Cooper Rush named starter against the Panthers.
- •Jack Strand will be Rush's backup.
- 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons news: Penix Jr. poised to start Week 3 vs. Packers, so what will happen with Tua
- 5:45 PMNBCSports.com — Michael Penix Jr. officially out, Tua Tagovailoa doubtful for Week 2 - NBC Sports
"The Atlanta Falcons faced a challenging quarterback decision in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers due to injuries to Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa . As a result, Cooper Rush took first-team reps once again. Ian Rapoport reported on X that Penix was still not ready to return after recovering from his ACL injury. However, the outlook for […] The post Falcons news: Penix Jr. poised to start Week 3 vs. Packers, so what will happen with Tua appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Cooper Rush is officially set to start Sunday's game against the Panthers, with Jack Strand as his backup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 1:47 PMFalcons news: Penix Jr. poised to start Week 3 vs. Packers, so what will happen with Tua
The Atlanta Falcons faced a challenging quarterback decision in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers due to injuries to Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa . As a result, Cooper Rush took first-team reps once again. Ian Rapoport reported on X that Penix was still not ready to return after recovering from his ACL injury. However, the outlook for […] The post Falcons news: Penix Jr. poised to start Week 3 vs. Packers, so what will happen with Tua appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- NBCSports.comSep 18, 2026, 5:45 PMMichael Penix Jr. officially out, Tua Tagovailoa doubtful for Week 2 - NBC Sports
Cooper Rush is officially set to start Sunday's game against the Panthers, with Jack Strand as his backup.
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