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Mike Tomlin critiques Tua Tagovailoa during NFL broadcasting debut on NBC

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:38 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Mike Tomlin critiques Tua Tagovailoa during NFL broadcasting debut on NBC

Summary

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin joined the NBC broadcast team during the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots game on Wednesday. While discussing the upcoming Sunday matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons, Tomlin offered a critical assessment of Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tomlin referenced a 2025 loss in Pittsburgh that resulted in the quarterback being benched, noting that he anticipates a successful outing for Falcons coach Mike McCarthy. Tagovailoa enters this season as the starter for Atlanta ahead of Michael Penix Jr. following his tenure with the Miami Dolphins. The Steelers are preparing for a season that marks the 22nd year in the NFL for Aaron Rodgers.

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By the Numbers

•Mike Tomlin made his NBC broadcasting debut on September 10, 2026.
•The Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons in their season opener on Sunday.
•Tomlin expressed skepticism regarding Tua Tagovailoa’s performance based on past matchups.
•Tagovailoa secured the Falcons' starting quarterback job over Michael Penix Jr.
•Aaron Rodgers enters his 22nd NFL season as a member of the Steelers.

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12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Tomlin tears into Tua Tagovailoa live on NBC debut during Aaron Rodgers prediction

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Mike Tomlin made his regular season debut on NBC during Wednesday night’s broadcast of the Seattle Seahawks’ game against the New England Patriots. The former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach made a few headlines after some early errors in his broadcasting career.
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