Falcons leverage southpaw quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa
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Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons are utilizing southpaw quarterbacks, including Michael Penix Jr., who is starting on Thursday, and Tua Tagovailoa, currently on the roster. This approach is relatively rare in the NFL, where left-handed quarterbacks have historically faced challenges. The team's strategy could reshape how left-handed quarterbacks are viewed in the league. The game takes place in the context of Penix's growing influence on the field.
- •Michael Penix Jr. starts for the Falcons on Thursday.
- •Tua Tagovailoa is also part of the team's quarterback lineup.
- •The use of left-handed QBs is uncommon in the NFL.
- •Penix's presence signifies a potential shift in quarterback dynamics.
- 12:10 PMESPN — 'Ugh,' a lefty QB: Why the NFL has struggled with southpaw quarterbacks, and the one team leaning into it
"With Michael Penix Jr. starting Thursday and Tua Tagovailoa on the roster, the Falcons enter a rare NFL realm.
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