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Mike Tomlin critiques Tua Tagovailoa during NFL broadcasting debut on NBC

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:30 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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Status Watch
  • •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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  • 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Tomlin chides Tua Tagovailoa ahead of Falcons-Steelers game
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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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Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had a stellar debut during NBC’s broadcast of the Patriots vs. Seahawks game. Tomlin was comfortable in his role, gelled well with his fellow Sunday Night Football co-host, and had a viral moment at the expense of the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons start their season against the Pittsburgh Steelers, […] The post Steelers news: Mike Tomlin's Pittsburgh-Falcons preview comes with savage Tua Tagovailoa roast appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Following his 19-year stint as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin has joined NBC’s Football Night in America crew as a studio analyst. After debuting to rave reviews in his new role ahead of the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame game, Tomlin made his first regular-season studio appearance on Wednesday for the…

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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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