Falcons expected to start Tua Tagovailoa against Steelers in Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons will likely start Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback in their Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Michael Penix, Tagovailoa's competitor for the starting role, has not been cleared, leading to this decision. Tagovailoa previously faced the Steelers in 2025, where Pittsburgh secured a 28-15 victory. The game is scheduled for September 10, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium.
- •Falcons host Steelers in Week 1 on September 10, 2026
- •Tua Tagovailoa likely to start at QB
- •Michael Penix has not been cleared for action
- •Pittsburgh won the last matchup 28-15 in 2025
- •Game will be broadcast on Fox
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers get clarity on Falcons QB plan ahead of Week 1 matchup
"Steelers get clarity on who the Falcons will start at QB in Week 1.
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