Falcons Face Panthers Amid Quarterback Uncertainty
Atlanta's quarterback situation is in flux as the team prepares to host Carolina, with injuries sidelining top options.
The Atlanta Falcons are set to host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 20, at 1:00 p.m. EST, with both teams seeking their first win of the season. However, the Falcons are grappling with a significant quarterback dilemma.
Reports indicate that both starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and backup Tua Tagovailoa are injured, potentially forcing third-string quarterback Cooper Rush into the starting role. Rush himself dealt with back spasms prior to the Falcons' Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Rush is also unable to play, the team may turn to rookie Jack Strand, who was signed as an undrafted free agent.
The Falcons are coming off a 20-13 loss to the Steelers in their season opener. The Panthers, meanwhile, suffered a high-scoring defeat to the Chicago Bears, with a final score of 59-37.
Despite playing at home in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Falcons are listed as 1.5-point underdogs against the Panthers, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Fans can watch the game on FOX. For those without cable television, the game is available via live TV streaming services such as Sling TV. The Sling TV Select plan, which includes FOX, starts at $19.99 per month, while the Blue plan, also including FOX, costs $45.99 per month.