Should I start Cooper Rush in Week 2?
QB · ATL
Week 2 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 15 at 12:11 PM EDT
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Consensus QB32 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 2 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB32 | 30 | 38 | ±1.4 | — | 3.7 |
| Half PPR | QB32 | 30 | 38 | ±1.4 | — | 3.7 |
| Standard | QB32 | 30 | 38 | ±1.4 | — | 3.7 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- Cooper Rush throws one TD, two INTs in Week 1
Cooper Rush completed 12 of his 22 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in a 20-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 1.
Matthew Adam · FantasyPros · Sep 14, 5:46 AM EDT
- Cooper Rush (back) active for Week 1
Cooper Rush (back) is active for Week 1 for the Atlanta Falcons against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Chris Schommer · FantasyPros · Sep 13, 11:46 AM EDT
- Cooper Rush suffers back spasms, still expected to start Sunday
Falcons QB Cooper Rush experienced back spasms Saturday but is still expected to start in Week 1 against the Steelers.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 12, 7:56 PM EDT
- Cooper Rush will start Sunday for Falcons
Cooper Rush has been named the starter for the Falcons on Sunday against the Steelers.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 11, 1:30 PM EDT
- Cooper Rush takes first-team reps for Falcons Thursday
Cooper Rush told reporters he took all the reps with the first-team in practice on Thursday.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 10, 5:19 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Rush was pressed into action with both Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) and Michael Penix (knee) dealing with injuries. The veteran signal-caller struggled to move the ball against Pittsburgh's defense in the loss. Rush's lone touchdown pass went to Bijan Robinson for a 23-yard score in the first quarter. Rush could be in line to start again in Week 2 against the Panthers if Tagovailoa isn't ready to play.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 2 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #29Drew LockSit
- #30Cam WardSit
- #31Deshaun WatsonSit
- #32Cooper RushSit
- #33Kyler MurraySit
- #34Sam DarnoldSit
- #35Shedeur SandersSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Cooper Rush in Week 2?
- Sit. Consensus QB32 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #30 to #38. The consensus projection is 3.7 PPR points.
- Where is Cooper Rush ranked for Week 2?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Cooper Rush at QB32 for Week 2. The expert range runs from #30 to #38.