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Tua Tagovailoa struggles in Falcons debut; Taulia leads Team USA to loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:18 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Tua Tagovailoa struggles in Falcons debut; Taulia leads Team USA to loss

Summary

Tua Tagovailoa's Atlanta Falcons debut against the Denver Broncos saw him complete only 3-of-5 passes for 22 yards with no touchdowns, as Atlanta fell behind 24-0 in the second quarter. He acknowledged his performance was below standard and plans to improve before the season. In a contrasting event, his brother Taulia Tagovailoa played for American Samoa, leading them to a surprising 38-32 victory over Team USA in flag football, marking the U.S. team's first loss in 14 years. Tua will focus on addressing issues in practice while Taulia celebrates the notable win.

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By the Numbers

•Tua Tagovailoa struggled in his first start for the Falcons.
•He completed 3-of-5 passes for 22 yards and no touchdowns.
•Falcons fell 24-0 early against the Broncos.
•Taulia Tagovailoa led American Samoa to defeat Team USA in flag football.
•USA's loss is their first in 14 years of competition.

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4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa Struggles in Falcons Debut While His Brother Taulia Hands Team USA Its First Loss in 14 Years

What they're saying

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Tua Tagovailoa’s first outing in the Atlanta Falcons uniform came with plenty of hype attached. However, the quarterback’s debut didn’t unfold the way fans had envisioned.
— Yahoo Sports

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