Slated to start Thursday in '26 debut
The Falcons announced that Penix (knee) has been named the team's starting quarterback for Thursday's game against the Packers, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
With Penix having now logged several full practices since being cleared to take part in team drills in late August, he's been cleared to make his 2026 debut. With Penix back in the fold, Cooper Rush -- who started the first two games of the season -- could be inactive for Week 3 Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) is available to back up Penix.
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Tua Tagovailoa
Limited on estimated report
Tagovailoa (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Brian Robinson
Limited estimate Monday
Robinson (ankle) was estimated as a limited participant on Monday's practice report, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Brian Robinson
Totals 67 yards in Week 2 blowout loss
Robinson rushed 11 times for 51 yards in Sunday's 34-3 loss to the Panthers. He added two catches for 16 yards on two targets.
Cooper Rush
Benched after rough showing
Rush completed 10 of 17 passes for 86 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing twice for 20 yards before being benched in the third quarter of the Falcons' 34-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Kyle Pitts Sr.
Records first catch of season
Pitts brought in one of three targets for 15 yards in the Falcons' 34-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Drake London
Leads team with modest totals
London brought in four of five targets for 51 yards and rushed once for minus-2 yards in the Falcons' 34-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Bijan Robinson
Subdued production in ugly loss
Robinson rushed 16 times for 72 yards and brought in three of four targets for nine yards in the Falcons' 34-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Tua Tagovailoa
Out for Week 2
Tagovailoa (oblique) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Michael Penix Jr.
Could start in Week 3
Penix (knee), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, could be cleared to start Thursday's game against the Packers in Week 3, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Cooper Rush
Announced as Week 2 starter
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Rush will start Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.