Tua Tagovailoa makes Falcons debut in overtime loss to Ravens
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Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa made his Atlanta Falcons debut during Sunday Night Football against the Baltimore Ravens. After Michael Penix Jr. left the game due to injury, Tagovailoa entered as the backup. The game was tied at 23 at the end of regulation and went into overtime, where the Ravens took a 30-23 lead. Tagovailoa threw an interception as the Falcons attempted to respond, concluding a challenging night against Baltimore.
- •Michael Penix Jr. started but was injured during the game.
- •Tagovailoa entered in the fourth quarter, completing one pass for 14 yards.
- •Game tied at 23 at the end of regulation.
- •Ravens scored a touchdown in overtime for a 30-23 lead.
- •Tagovailoa's interception ended the Falcons' last chance to tie.
- 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — 3 Falcons to blame for heartbreaking Week 5 SNF loss to Ravens
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa makes Atlanta debut during SNF game vs. Ravens
"Coach Kevin Stefanski’s Atlanta Falcons looked to defend their home turf on Sunday Night Football against the Ravens in a game jump-started by a bonkers Jessie Bates return touchdown . Michael Penix Jr. started for the Falcons but eventually gave way to Tua Tagovailoa , who battled Penix for the starting job earlier in the season. Penix Jr. was […] The post Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa makes Atlanta debut during SNF game vs. Ravens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Coach Kevin Stefanski’s Atlanta Falcons fought hard on Sunday Night Football in a game that saw backup QB Tua Tagovailoa make his debut , but came out on the short end of the stick in a 30-23 loss. Things started out on a positive note for Stefanski’s team as Michael Penix Jr. was healthy and Jessie Bates sparked the defense with a bonkers return […] The post 3 Falcons to blame for heartbreaking Week 5 SNF loss to Ravens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 5:19 AM3 Falcons to blame for heartbreaking Week 5 SNF loss to Ravens
Coach Kevin Stefanski’s Atlanta Falcons fought hard on Sunday Night Football in a game that saw backup QB Tua Tagovailoa make his debut , but came out on the short end of the stick in a 30-23 loss. Things started out on a positive note for Stefanski’s team as Michael Penix Jr. was healthy and Jessie Bates sparked the defense with a bonkers return […] The post 3 Falcons to blame for heartbreaking Week 5 SNF loss to Ravens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 4:44 AMFalcons’ Tua Tagovailoa makes Atlanta debut during SNF game vs. Ravens
Coach Kevin Stefanski’s Atlanta Falcons looked to defend their home turf on Sunday Night Football against the Ravens in a game jump-started by a bonkers Jessie Bates return touchdown . Michael Penix Jr. started for the Falcons but eventually gave way to Tua Tagovailoa , who battled Penix for the starting job earlier in the season. Penix Jr. was […] The post Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa makes Atlanta debut during SNF game vs. Ravens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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