Falcons' QB Depth Chart Revealed for Week 2

The Atlanta Falcons entered Week 2 with more clarity on their quarterback depth chart after starting Cooper Rush in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. For the NFC South matchup with the Carolina Panthers, Tua Tagovailoa is listed as the starter. Rush is his direct backup, and undrafted rookie Jack Strand occupies the QB3 spot, while Michael Penix Jr. is placed in a reserve tier behind the other quarterbacks rather than on injured reserve. Tagovailoa missed the Steelers game after injuring an oblique in practice. Atlanta expects Penix to return from a season-ending knee injury cautiously, with recovery possibly requiring at least another week.