Falcons coach confirms Tua Tagovailoa trending toward backup role for Week 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Tua Tagovailoa is projected to serve as the backup quarterback in their upcoming Week 3 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Tagovailoa has been sidelined with an oblique injury, missing the first two games of the season. Michael Penix Jr. will start, and Tagovailoa's return is a significant development for the team's quarterback situation. The Falcons seek their first win of the season after losing their opening two games.
- •Tua Tagovailoa expected to be backup against Packers on Thursday night.
- •Michael Penix Jr. named starter despite Tagovailoa's return.
- •Falcons are seeking their first win after two losses this season.
- •Cooper Rush and Jack Strand started in Tagovailoa's absence.
- •Tagovailoa's return adds depth and continuity at quarterback.
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons HC reveals big Tua Tagovailoa news for Week 3 Packers matchup
"This is some big news for the Falcons' quarterback room.
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