Falcons have no update on Week 2 QB starter

Sep 14, 2026

The Falcons are not ready to name a starting quarterback for Week 2.

Cooper Rush got bumped into the starting role after Tua Tagovailoa injured his oblique during practice last week and went 12-of-22 for 143 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in a 20-13 loss to the Steelers. Undrafted rookie Jack Strand was the only other available quarterback because Michael Penix was inactive and head coach Kevin Stefanski said that he never considered putting Strand in against Pittsburgh.

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Ian Rapoport is reporting Tua is considered day to day with an oblique strain while also adding it might be too early for Penix to play recovering from his ACL injury.

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Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) day to day

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While Raiders tight end Brock Bowers underwent a knee procedure last week, there appears to be a real possibility that he could play in Week 2.

Head coach Klint Kubiak told reporters on Monday that Bowers is characterized as day-to-day.

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The Raiders will likely be smart with their top target, the story pointed out, but Via Sam Warren of TheAthletic.com, Kubiak added that Bowers is “working his tail off to get back out on the field,” and that it’s “really important to him to play as soon as possible.” There was a report that surfaced Sunday that Bowers has a real chance to play in Week 2. At this point we likely have to wait for practice reports later this week to get a better idea. The Raiders are at the Chargers in the later window of Sunday's games.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker (ankle) doesn't expect to miss time

Mike Kaye on X

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Panthers WR Jalen Coker (ankle) said he doesn’t expect to miss time.

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Coker had a boot on his left foot in the locker room after the game, but the post said Coker commented, “Just rolled my ankle a little bit.” The post went on to say the injury happened in the first quarter and this boot is precautionary. It's good news Coker returned and put up big numbers, but it's still worth keeping an eye on as players tend to be optimistic about their status. Coker is going to be a huge waiver wire pickup this week in typical leagues. He had a line of 8-132-2 in Week 1.

Browns expected to go with QB Deshaun Watson for Week 2

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"I anticipate Deshaun Watson will be our starter," Week 2 for the Browns, per Todd Monken.

Related players: Shedeur Sanders

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Watson finished with 205 yards passing, a touchdown and an interception. He also had at least one pass that could have been a second interception. Watson added 38 yards rushing on six carries. It was a rough start for Watson and the Browns were down 24-0 at the half. His lone TD pass came in the fourth quarter and by that point the score was 34-3. Watson seemed to be on a two-week trial before the Browns returned home in Week 3. One would think Watson will need to play very well in Week 2 to have any chance of playing in front of the home fans he has an unsteady relationship with in Week 3.