Tua Tagovailoa analyzes pick-six during joint practice with Colts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Tua Tagovailoa addressed a pick-six thrown during the Atlanta Falcons' joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts on August 20, 2026. Tagovailoa, who is the Falcons' starting quarterback at the moment, acknowledged issues with ball placement on the interception that Colts cornerback Justin Wiley returned for a touchdown. The practice was intended to serve as crucial preparation ahead of the Falcons' upcoming preseason game. With turnover issues from last season lingering, Tagovailoa's performance is critical as he competes for the starting role, especially with Michael Penix Jr. on the sidelines due to injury.
- •Tagovailoa threw a pick-six to Colts cornerback Justin Wiley.
- •The interception occurred during a joint practice on August 20, 2026.
- •Tagovailoa cited poor ball placement as a reason for the interception.
- •He faces competition for the starting job from Michael Penix Jr.
- •The joint practice precedes the Falcons' second preseason game.
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa explains what happened on pick-six vs. Colts
"Falcons QB breaks down his pick-six in first joint practice vs. Indy
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