Tua Tagovailoa likely to be backup for Falcons against Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:54 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons are set to face the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated that Tua Tagovailoa is trending in the right direction to serve as the backup quarterback. Tagovailoa, who missed Weeks 1 and 2 due to an oblique injury, returned to practice fully this week. Michael Penix Jr. will start after his own return. The Falcons are looking for a resurgence after a 34-3 loss against the Carolina Panthers.
- •Tua Tagovailoa may back up Michael Penix Jr. on Thursday night.
- •He missed the first two weeks of the season due to injury.
- •The Falcons are seeking to rebound from a heavy loss to the Panthers.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime.
- 3:54 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons HC gives update on Tua Tagovailoa's status vs. Packers
"Tua Tagovailoa on track to be QB2 vs. Packers, per Kevin Stefanski
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