Tua Tagovailoa remains focused amid Falcons quarterback competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa expressed confidence regarding his role in the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback race after a preseason victory over the Miami Dolphins on August 28. Tagovailoa completed 7 of 8 passes for 95 yards and lost a fumble during the 17-12 win. He is competing with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting position, while both players continue to work on adjusting to the team's playbook. Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski noted the need to address pre-snap penalties and turnovers.
- •Tagovailoa completed 7 of 8 passes in the preseason win.
- •The Falcons scored two touchdowns in the first half.
- •Penix has not played this preseason due to recovery from ACL surgery.
- •Stefanski called the quarterback competition status 'day to day.'
- •Atlanta will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 13.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa unfazed about Atlanta Falcons quarterback starter race
"Tua Tagovailoa said he's not "worried about" his status in the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback battle after a preseason win Friday in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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