Cooper Rush

Cooper Rush

31-Year-Old QuarterbackQB
Baltimore Ravens
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Rush comes to Baltimore as Lamar Jackson's new backup after seven seasons in Dallas. Previously, Baltimore had backups with similar skill sets to Jackson. What Rush lacks in comparables to Jackson he makes up for in being experienced and serviceable when called upon. He's gotten extended run on multiple occasions, most recently in 2024 when he took over for an injured Dak Prescott and posted a 12:4 TD:INT at 6.1 YPA while starting the last nine games of the season. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a two-year, $6.2 million contract with the Ravens in March of 2025.
Benched in loss to Rams
QBBaltimore Ravens
October 12, 2025
Rush completed 11 of 19 passes for 72 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Rams. He also had one rush for zero yards while losing a fumble.
ANALYSIS
Rush drew his second straight start in the absence of Lamar Jackson (hamstring). He ran a decent first possession that resulted in a field goal, completing both of his passes for 12 yards while also scrambling for seven. However, he was intercepted on Baltimore's following drive and the team had several additional miscues before Rush was finally pulled after losing a fumble deep in Rams territory late in the third quarter. Jackson is expected back in Week 8 following Baltimore's bye, and Rush could be in danger of being demoted to the third-string quarterback.
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    The percentage of passes that were considered to be poorly thrown.
  • Avg Target Depth
    The average number of yards thrown per pass by the quarterback – including incomplete passes.
  • Sack Rate
    The percentage of dropbacks where the quartback was sacked. The longer the bar below, the more often they are sacked relative to other QBs.
  • Avg Receiver YAC
    The average number of yards after the catch that receivers gained on passes thrown by this quarterback.
  • Receiver Drop %
    The percentage of passes dropped by receivers on passes thrown by this quarterback. The longer the bar, the more sure-handed his receivers have been.
Bad Pass %
15.4%
 
Avg Target Depth
6.7 Yds
 
Sack Rate
1.9%
 
Avg Receiver YAC
4.1 Yds
 
Receiver Drop %
3.8%
 
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Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
225 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.93 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.47 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.23 sec
 
Vertical Jump
27.0 in
 
Broad Jump
105 in
 
Hand Length
9.13 in
 
Arm Length
32.38 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Rush was relegated to mop-up duty last season, as Dak Prescott was healthy for a full season for the first time in four years. Rush didn’t do much when he did get on the field, posting a 6.0 YPA with only two completions longer than 20 yards (on 24 attempts). The Cowboys seem content with Rush’s game-managing skills, and Trey Lance, for whom Dallas traded just before Week 1 last season, never challenged him for the backup job. Perhaps that changes this season. Lance certainly is more physically skilled than Rush and far more mobile -- in the last three seasons, Rush has -7 rushing yards on 30 carries. If Lance’s accuracy finally comes around, he would have more upside, both to the Cowboys and fantasy owners, than Rush.
Another Dak Prescott injury landed Rush under center again in 2022, and the 29-year-old Central Michigan product won four straight starts before falling to the Eagles in Week 6. His efficiency took a step back, however, and those victories owed more to Dan Quinn's defense than Rush's arm. With coordinator Kellen Moore leaving to take over the Chargers offense, Rush's knowledge of Moore's scheme no longer is a plus, and he could face a stiff challenge for the No. 2 quarterback job in training camp from the more athletically gifted Will Grier, a third-round pick of the Panthers in 2019, and Trey Lance, for whom the Cowboys traded in late August.
Rush claimed the No. 2 job behind Dak Prescott in camp last year and made himself a fan favorite Week 8 by leading the Cowboys to a win at Minnesota in his only start of the season. The 28-year-old doesn't offer much in the way of arm strength or athleticism, but he knows the scheme and makes good decisions. He again is positioned for the backup role in 2022, but he might have to fend off Will Grier to hang onto it.
Rush has thrown a combined three passes over his first two seasons in the league, but he was nonetheless given a vote of confidence as the primary backup in 2018, and there's little to suggest that will change in the upcoming season. He'll have to hold off Mike White in the preseason, though White did not see a single snap of action in his 2018 rookie campaign. Even if Rush gets an opportunity, the uncertainty limits his fantasy viability, even in dynasty and deeper 2-QB leagues.
Rush saw brief action in two games last year after replacing Kellen Moore as Dak Prescott's backup. He'll face competition for the job from fifth round pick Mike White, but Rush's experience in the Cowboys' system could give him a slight edge.
Rush will attempt to follow in the footsteps of Tony Romo as one of the rare undrafted free agent quarterbacks to succeed in the NFL. With a similar profile to current Cowboys backup Kellen Moore, Rush makes up for what he lacks in arm strength with football IQ. Nonetheless, Rush requires time on the practice squad to re-shape his body and improve his throwing mechanics.
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Another spot start on tap
QBBaltimore Ravens
October 10, 2025
Rush will start Sunday against the Rams after the Ravens ruled out Lamar Jackson (hamstring) for that contest, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
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Picked off three times
QBBaltimore Ravens
October 5, 2025
Rush completed 14 of 20 passes for 179 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions in Sunday's 44-10 loss to the Texans.
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Drawing start in Week 5
QBBaltimore Ravens
October 3, 2025
Rush is slated to start at quarterback in Sunday's game against the Texans, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
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Looks poised for Week 5 start
QBBaltimore Ravens
September 30, 2025
Rush appears likely to start Sunday's game against the Texans with Lamar Jackson (hamstring) expected to be sidelined, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
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On track to start preseason finale
QBBaltimore Ravens
August 19, 2025
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday that Rush will likely start Saturday's preseason game against the Commanders, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
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Officially starting vs. Rams
QBBaltimore Ravens
October 10, 2025
Rush will start a second consecutive game against the Rams on Sunday due to Lamar Jackson being officially ruled out due to his hamstring injury, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
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Rush threw for 179 yards but also tossed three interceptions in a 44-10 loss to the Texans in Week 5, the first game of Jackson's current absence. The veteran backup does have plenty of starting experience from his days backing up Dak Prescott in Dallas, and another week of first-team reps in addition to any rust he may have knocked off in last week's start could set Rush up for a smoother performance, albeit while facing another talented defense.
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