Falcons release new depth chart: Who will start at QB in Week 2?

The Atlanta Falcons have released a new depth chart for this Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, however, their starting quarterback for Week 2 remains a mystery.

Tua Tagovailoa is still listed as the starter, but he's dealing with an oblique injury. Michael Penix Jr. is currently fourth-string due to his knee injury. Both quarterbacks missed Week 1 and it's not clear when either will return.

Cooper Rush got the start in Week 1 but underwhelmed in his Falcons debut, passing for 143 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, including a pick-six to Steelers edge T.J. Watt.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski is expected to provide an update on Wednesday, but all signs currently point to Rush.

I checked on this with the team and was told it listed

Rush based on no new information. However, Coach Kevin Stefanski will announce who the QB is, whenever he decides to make his decision public. So per this release, Rush, for lack of a better term, is a placeholder - for now https://t.co/Y9VnRdsp2y

— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) September 15, 2026

Aside from the quarterback controversy, the only change on this week's depth chart is the removal of offensive tackle Cameron Williams. Have a look at the Falcons' full Week 2 depth chart below.

Quarterback

1. Tua Tagovailoa (1)
2. Cooper Rush (13)
3. Jack Strand (18)
4. Michael Penix Jr. (9)

Running Back

1. Bijan Robinson (7)
2. Brian Robinson Jr. (15)

Wide Receiver

1. Drake London (5)
2. Chris Blair (19)

Wide Receiver

1. Jahan Dotson (4)

Wide Receiver (Slot)

1. Olamide Zaccheaus (14)
2. Zachariah Branch (17)

Tight End

1. Kyle Pitts (8)
2. Austin Hooper (81)

Tight End

1. Charlie Woerner (89)

Left Tackle

1. Jake Matthews (70)
2. Michael Jerrell (72)

Left Guard

1. Matthew Bergeron (65)
2. Kyle Hinton (68)

Center

1. Ryan Neuzil (64)
2. Corey Levin (62)

Right Guard

1. Chris Lindstrom (63)

Right Tackle

1. Jawaan Taylor (71)
2. Michael Jerrell (72)
3. Ethan Onianwa (75)

Defensive End

1. Brandon Dorlus (54)
2. Samson Ebukam (52)
3. Jared Ivey (51)

Defensive Line

1. Maason Smith(92)
2. Gervon Dexter (95)

Defensive Line

1. LaCale London (94)
2. Da'Shawn Hand (90)

Defensive End

1. Cameron Thomas (99)
2. Za'Darius Smith (55)
3. Yasir Abdullah (22)

Inside Linebacker

1. Divine Deablo (0)
2. Christian Harris (45)
3. Josh Woods (42)

Inside Linebacker

1. Kendal Daniels (53)
2. Harold Perkins Jr. (56)

Cornerback

1. A.J. Terrell (24)
2. C.J. Henderson (26)

Cornerback

1. Mike Hughes (21)
2. Mike Ford (28)
3. Malcolm DeWalt (36)

CB3/Nickel

1. Avieon Terrell (12)
2. Billy Bowman Jr. (33)

Safety

1. Jessie Bates III
2. DeMarcco Hellams

Strong Safety

1. Xavier Watts
2. Sydney Brown

Special Teams

• LS: Liam McCullough (49)
• K: Nick Folk (6)
• P: Jake Bailey (16)
• KR: Brian Robinson Jr. (15)
• PR: Zachariah Branch (17)

The Falcons will kick off their home opener against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET inside Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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