### **Rush is finding a comfort zone with the Ravens.**
Rush is a proven NFL backup who has a 9-5 record as a starter over a seven-year career.
In this game, he played like the quarterback Baltimore expected when he was signed to a reported two-year contract worth up to $12.2 million, including $4.2 million guaranteed. Baltimore wouldn't have made that move without believing in Rush's ability to handle the job.
It's been an adjustment for Rush, learning a new offense and joining a team with Super Bowl aspirations and a two-time MVP quarterback in Lamar Jackson. However, neither the Ravens nor Rush panicked, even after the preseason opener when Baltimore produced just 59 passing yards against the Indianapolis Colts.
Rush had a strong week of practice after the Colts game, and it carried over against the Cowboys. He made strong throws even when under duress and moved calmly in the pocket to buy more time. On his touchdown pass to Keith Kirkwood on fourth-and-goal, Rush rolled to his right and calmly held the ball while he surveyed the end zone. That gave him time to loft a high, catchable pass to Kirkwood, who made a leaping grab.
That was a savvy play by an experienced quarterback, and this game helped him find his rhythm. Rush's performance was more impressive than his stat line (20 for 30, 198 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions). The two turnovers weren't entirely on Rush. LaJohntay Wester looked like he was late locating a pass that Andrew Booth returned for a pick-six. On Rush's second interception, the ball slipped through running back Rasheen Ali's hands.
Neither of those miscues flustered Rush, as he played the entire first half before giving way to Devin Leary. Once the regular season begins. Jackson will be at the helm, but Rush will be at the ready.