Cooper Rush Will Start for Falcons vs. Panthers amid Tua Tagovailoa, Penix Injuries
The Atlanta Falcons will start Cooper Rush at quarterback for the second straight week.
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The Atlanta Falcons will start Cooper Rush at quarterback for the second straight week.
According to Jonathan Jones, Falcons QB Cooper Rush is expected to start Week 2 against the Panthers. Ian Rapoport confirms that Rush is taking all first-team reps in practice, and Michael Penix Jr. still isn’t ready to return from his ACL injury. Tua Tagovailoa also missed Week 1 after suffering an oblique injury and doesn’t […] The post Falcons QB Cooper Rush Expected To Start Week 2 appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 2 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Devaughn Vele, Stefon Diggs, Mike Evans, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Romeo Doubs, Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Alec Pierce. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and […]
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams came into the 2026 season on a wave of hype. He then followed through by leading a 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers. But Williams still isn’t a finished project and is trying to reach the highest ceiling possible. One clear area of improvement Chicago is looking for is the [...] The post Bears’ Ryan Poles sends Caleb Williams strategic ‘papercuts’ message appeared first on ChiCitySports .
The Cleveland Browns announced they have officially signed WR Jimmy Horn Jr. to the practice squad. The Browns released WR Kole Wilson from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Horn, 24, started his career at South Florida and was first-team All-AAC in 2022 before transferring to Colorado. The Panthers selected him with the No. […] The post Browns Officially Sign WR Jimmy Horn Jr. To Practice Squad appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Hello CSR! Welcome to Brian Answers, part two of your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! Following a mixed bag (pun intended) on Sunday, the Panthers face their division rival as the entire NFC South started the season 0-1, which is par for the course with this division. We’ll get to see the Panthers offense […]
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Bills WR D.J. Moore suffered an AC joint sprain in the team’s Week 2 win over the Lions. Rapoport adds it’s not a serious injury, but his Week 3 status is uncertain at the moment. Moore, 29, is a former first-round pick of the Panthers back in 2018. He was […] The post Bills WR D.J. Moore Suffered AC Joint Sprain, Week 3 Status In the Air appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Bears On Tap reviews the all-22 tape of the Bears offensive line from their week 1 victory over the Panthers! Ron and Q answer questions about the Bears OL performance as they review the tape from Braxton Jones, Joe Thuney, Garrett Bradbury, Jonah Jackson, and Darnell Wright! Jump in to talk through the trenches with Bears On Tap! #Bears #ChicagoBears #offensiveline #NFLPlayoffs #DarnellWright Support the show! Purchase the most comfortable Chicago Bears gear that you can own from our partners...
Welcome back to our updated fantasy football trade value chart for Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season. In this article, you'll find our updated trade rankings, along with several buys and sells for fantasy football, including Chuba Hubbard, Jeremiyah Love, Parker Washington, and more. While there may have been only one week of NFL […]
The Carolina Panthers scored 37 points in their home opener. The offense was clicking and picking up yards and scores at will. Unfortunately the defense let up an absurd 59 points in what ended up as a three score loss. In this space, we talked about the importance of Jalen Coker and Tetairoa McMillan beating […]
There’s a lot to love about Ben Johnson but his focus on hunting explosive plays may be my favorite part of his football philosophy. The Bears logged nine explosive plays (a run of 10 or more yards or a pass of 20 or more yards) in Sunday’s monster victory against the Carolina Panthers. Four of […]
The Chicago Bears took the NFL world by storm with their legs in Week 1, rushing for 291 yards and six touchdowns in their 59-37 victory. However, the Bears must be concerned with how opposing teams will attack their own run defense. In Week 1, the Carolina Panthers managed to gain 125 yards and two [...] The post Chicago Bears won’t face Minnesota Vikings’ top rushing threat in Week 2 appeared first on ChiCitySports .
The Minnesota Vikings travel to the unfriendly confines of Soldier Field for Week 2. The Vikings roll into Chicago riding high after destroying the Green Bay Packers in the 4th quarter last week. However, the Bears (at least the offense) had a great time Week 1 against the Panthers. They went on the road to […]
The 2024 IU football team had four receivers who would go on to make an NFL roster: Ke’Shawn Williams, Myles Price, Omar Cooper, Jr., and Elijah Sarratt. A fifth, E.J. Williams, just signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad, and a sixth, Charlie Becker, appears certain to get drafted next spring. That wide receiver room [...]
The Chicago Bears are coming off an impressive, record-setting performance against the Carolina Panthers, but can they keep the momentum going this Sunday against a division rival, the Minnesota Vikings? On the latest Mac & Read show, Evan McLean and Ross Read preview Sunday’s game by spotlighting some of the key player matchups and also […]
With Week 2 starting today, let’s take a look at some underrated and risky fantasy football wide receiver options for this week. You can also check out my full fantasy football wide receiver rankings for Week 2. Underrated Fantasy Wide Receiver Options for Week 2: Tetairoa McMillan: McMillan and the Panthers are coming off a rough 59-37 loss to the Chicago Bears in their home opener. Despite quarterback Bryce Young throwing for 361 yards and three touchdowns, McMillan wasn’t super more The p...
The Chicago Bears, specifically their offense, are the talk of the NFL coming out of Week 1 after they put up 59 points against the Carolina Panthers. However, that will lead to even loftier expectations. Weekly, the Bears will now be predicted to be one of the league’s highest scorers. If they’re not, the franchise [...] The post Bears’ Ben Johnson spits 8-word bar over high scoring expectations appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Caleb Williams impressed last year and started this season with a strong performance. The Chicago Bears quarterback is gaining more fans who believe in his ability to lead the team to a Super Bowl, including Stephen A. Smith. Williams led Chicago to a 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. He completed 21-of-29 [...] The post ‘I’m dead serious’: Stephen A. Smith has words for Bears QB Caleb Williams appeared first on ChiCitySports .
On this edition of the C3 BeatCheck, join Cody, as he talks with sports director of WCNC Charlotte Nick Carboni! They talk the Panthers abysmal defensive performance against the Chicago Bears, and how they can rebound against the division rival Atlanta Falcons this Sunday! 💥 Become a C3 Super Fan! Hit the JOIN button for just $1.99/month to unlock custom badges, emojis, and eligibility for giveaways & prizes! 💰 BET ON ANYTHING. ANYWHERE. ANYTIME WITH MYBOOKIE! Want a 100% Bet Back Bonus up to ...
Buccaneers Bucs HC Todd Bowles said that QB Baker Mayfield has to do a better job of taking care of the football and minimizing turnovers. “Well, he knows he’s got to take care of the football, and we don’t want the turnovers,” Bowles said, via Bucs Wire. “He doesn’t want them either. We’ve got to […] The post NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Michael Penix Jr, Jimmy Horn, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift is having quite the start to his 2026 season. First, he signed a new three-year contract with the franchise. Then, he was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after running for 124 yards and three touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers. After seeing that performance, the Bears have to [...] The post D’Andre Swift’s extension looks even better for Bears after details revealed appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the best offensive contributors from the Carolina Panthers’ season opener against the Bears, and they debate who can step up to support Bryce Young moving forward. The Drive with Tim Donnelly is presented by Magnolia Healthcare and Aesthetics. magnoliahealthcareaesthetics.com
Tom Brady went on NFL on FOX and said that Caleb Williams “is on MVP watch” following his Week 1 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes, and Danny Parkins ask if Caleb can keep up his momentum and determine who has more to prove tonight in the TNF matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions. Plus, Danny and Nick discuss the Kansas City Chiefs’ dominant Week 1 performance and ask if they’re the real deal. #FirstThingsFirst #NFL #CalebWilliams Down...
Laurence & Spiegs reacted to the Bears 59-37 win over Carolina last week with former Bears Head Coach Dave Wannstedt.
9 interesting things said by Bears coordinators in advance of home opener Sep 17, 2026 at 03:23 PM Larry Mayer Senior Writer Copied! Bears coordinators Dennis Allen (defense), Press Taylor (offense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media Thursday at Halas Hall. Here are the nine most interesting things they said: (1) Taylor’s favorite pass thrown by Caleb Williams in last Sunday’s 59-37 season-opening win over the Panthers was his 22-yard touchdown to Cole Kmet. With perfect ...