Cooper Rush to start in Week 1

Atlanta Falcons QB Cooper Rush will start for the team in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. SOURCE: ESPN's Adam Schefter Why It Matters: Rush taking over could mean the team will lean on RB Bijan Robinson more heavily. It could also mean that Drake London and Kyle Pitts see fewer targets as we

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Falcons QB Cooper Rush will start for the team in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

SOURCE: ESPN's Adam Schefter

Why It Matters: Rush taking over could mean the team will lean on RB Bijan Robinson more heavily. It could also mean that Drake London and Kyle Pitts see fewer targets as well. As for Rush, he should not be started in fantasy in Week 1; if you are looking for an emergency option, look elsewhere.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cooper Rush to start in Week 1