- Said he was “not mentally sharp” in Week 1.
- Played through back spasms that he says feel “a lot better.”
- Plans to focus on footwork, reads and efficiency if given another start.
- Rush and Michael Penix Jr. shared first-team repetitions in practice Wednesday.
- Tua Tagovailoa remained sidelined during the week with an oblique issue.
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski has not announced a Week 2 starter.
- Atlanta hosts Carolina on Sunday in its home opener (1 p.m. ET, FOX).
- Rush said he prepares the same way as a career backup despite uncertainty.
- Falcons seek improved offensive execution after a 20-13 loss to Pittsburgh.
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