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With Penix back at quarterback, Falcons show resiliency in win that restores hope for the season

Only four days after their most lopsided home loss ever at Mercedes-Benz Stadium had fans booing in the opening quarter, the Atlanta Falcons pulled off an overwhelming bounce-back...

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Inactive against Green Bay Strand (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Packers.

Impact Strand saw some action in relief of Cooper Rush in the 34-3 loss to Carolina in Week 2. However, he didn't play well, throwing for 59 yards and one interception off 8-for-15 passing, adding two carries for 16 yards. With Michael Penix (knee) and Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) back in the mix, and Rush serving as the emergency signal-caller, Strand's services won't be needed in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' Javon Hargrave, Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa active for Green Bay's home opener

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave is active for Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons after missing one game

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Falcons hoping Penix's return sparks their offense as they visit the Packers

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s return comes at a time when the winless Atlanta Falcons need someone to provide a jolt for their lifeless offense

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Inside The 'Psychological Warfare' When NFL Backups Suddenly Become QB1

Everyone thinks it's easy to be a backup quarterback. But these NFL journeymen spill the secrets about performing a very difficult job.

SEPTEMBER 23 • FOX SPORTS

Inside The 'Psychological Warfare' When NFL Backups Suddenly Become QB1

A stunning early QB injury wave leaves up to 6 teams already turning to backups

The NFL hasn’t seen an early-season injury epidemic at quarterback quite like this in a long time

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Penix excited in his return as Falcons starting QB

Michael Penix Jr. says he's excited to finally be making his season debut

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

NFL Best And Worst: Chiefs Find Their Perfect Match While The Dolphins Are Overmatched

It's only Week 2, but it's already clear that Kenneth Walker is a match for K.C., Bills QB Josh Allen is unmatched and Miami is outmatched.

SEPTEMBER 22 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Best And Worst: Chiefs Find Their Perfect Match While The Dolphins Are Overmatched

NFL Catchup: Caleb Williams Avoids Major Injury; Latest On Other QB Ailments

Here's the latest from around the NFL on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 22 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Catchup: Caleb Williams Avoids Major Injury; Latest On Other QB Ailments

Falcons announce Michael Penix Jr. will make 2026 debut as starting QB against Packers

A struggling Atlanta Falcons offense in desperate need of improved production at quarterback will have Michael Penix Jr. make his first start in Thursday night’s game at Green Bay

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Falcons' Jack Strand joins two Super Bowl champions with INT history on first NFL pass | Sporting News This isn't the kind of start Strand wanted to have, but he's got some good company.

SEPTEMBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kevin Stefanski is the person to blame for Jack Strand's brutal Falcons debut Jack Strand's lackluster Atlanta Falcons debut was the victim of some serious coaching malpractice.

SEPTEMBER 21 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Jack Strand's debut, Harold Perkins Jr.'s versatility and more notes from Panthers vs. Falcons Catching you up on the news, notes and quotes from the Falcons' season opener.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

NFL Week 2 Defining Stats: Records Fall, Stars Make History

Dak Prescott etched his name into the Cowboys record books, while one rookie quarterback made some unfortunate history. See the stats that d...

SEPTEMBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 2 Defining Stats: Records Fall, Stars Make History

Shows little in relief of Rush Strand completed just eight of 15 passes for 59 yards and an interception in the Falcons' 34-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Cooper Rush was benched after going 10-for-17 passing with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Strand came on in relief and was just as bad. The 22-year-old is an undrafted rookie who played his college football at tiny Minnesota State-Moorhead, so it's no surprise he wasn't ready for the NFL in his first regular-season game action. With Michael Penix (knee) likely back for Thursday night's game at Green Bay, Strand will be a cut candidate. He'd make more sense on the practice squad where he can learn in a no-stress environment.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Rush, Jack Strand, & more speak after Atlanta Falcons' Week 2 loss | Press Conference Cooper Rush, Jack Strand, & more speak after Atlanta Falcons' Week 2 loss | Press Conference

SEPTEMBER 20 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons QB situation worsens as Cooper Rush struggles and gets benched in blowout loss to Panthers

The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback situation is getting worse

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Jack Strand Joins Elite Company By Throwing Pick-Six On First Career Pass Attempt

With the offense stalling, the Atlanta Falcons finally gave fans what they wanted. They brought in undrafted Minnesota State Moorhead rookie...

SEPTEMBER 20 • FOX SPORTS

Jack Strand Joins Elite Company By Throwing Pick-Six On First Career Pass Attempt

Strand first pass is a pick 6!

Strand first pass is a pick 6!

SEPTEMBER 20 • FOX SPORTS

Jack Strand and Jameis Winston share first passes

Jack Strand and Jameis Winston share first passes

SEPTEMBER 20 • FOX SPORTS

Jack Strand makes unfortunate history during Sunday's Falcons-Panthers game It wasn't a good day for Jack Strand and the Atlanta Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 20 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Falcons waited way too long to replace Cooper Rush with rookie Jack Strand The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback woes are self-inflicted and nor just Cooper Rush's fault.

SEPTEMBER 20 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Young throws 3 TD passes, including 2 to Waller, as Panthers dominate short-handed Falcons 34-3

Bryce Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Darren Waller, Carolina’s Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown and the Panthers...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Why Jack Strand took over as Falcons QB after Cooper Rush's poor day | Sporting News Cooper Rush doesn't look to have much longer as Atlanta's starting QB.

SEPTEMBER 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Falcons Bench Cooper Rush, Insert Jack Strand Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jack Strand gets his first NFL action in Week 2 after Cooper Rush is benched

SEPTEMBER 20 • SI.COM