From Atlanta: Cooper Rush will start as quarterback on Sunday after Tua Tagovailoa was ruled out with an oblique injury. The decision was made on Friday, leading to a late change in plans.

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski announced the starting quarterback and also named the backup, undrafted rookie Jack Strand.

Further details about the change and its impact are available from the source, which reported on the Falcons' updated plans for the season opener at Pittsburgh.