Episode
Hr1 - Cooper Rush Named Falcons Starter as Michael Penix Jr. Stays Inactive
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- Dukes & Bell
- Published
- Sep 18, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2391
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Summary
In the first hour of today's show, Carl Dukes and Mark Zinno discuss the news that Cooper Rush will start over Michael Penix Jr. for the Atlanta Falcons. Bryant McFadden joins the program to break down the quarterback situation and provide analysis on Josh Allen and Caleb Williams. They examine the strategic decisions of the Falcons organization as fans voice their frustration over the team's direction. (00:01:50) Falcons Quarterback Update (00:05:30) Michael Penix Jr. Strategy (00:09:00) Franchise Quarterback Pressure (00:13:30) Fan Frustration and Calls (00:18:39) Bryant McFadden Interview (00:25:42) NFL Week 2 Roundup (00:35:05) Coaching Decision Reaction