Tua Tagovailoa struggles in Falcons preseason debut against Broncos
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa made his preseason debut for the Atlanta Falcons against the Denver Broncos on August 14, 2026. The Falcons trailed 24-0 at one point, with Tagovailoa completing 3 of 5 passes for 22 yards in limited action. He played two series, failing to lead the team to any points and was often pressured. The Broncos' defense showcased its strength, and Cooper Rush replaced Tagovailoa afterward. Michael Penix Jr. remains out with a knee injury, impacting the Falcons' quarterback competition.
- •Tagovailoa's debut saw the Falcons punt twice without scoring.
- •He faced significant pressure, completing just three passes for 22 yards.
- •The Broncos led 24-0 before Tagovailoa exited the game.
- •Michael Penix Jr. is still recovering from a torn ACL injury.
- •Cooper Rush replaced Tagovailoa but struggled as well.
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"It was not a great start for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in his debut for the franchise, as his team trailed 24-0 against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter on Friday night in NFL preseason action. Tagovailoa was 3-for-5 passing for 22 yards, and he didn’t throw a touchdown pass or an interception.
"Tua Tagovailoa’s Falcons debut didn’t go according to plan. Starting in place of the injured Michael Penix Jr., the veteran quarterback struggled to ignite Atlanta’s offense as the Broncos raced out to a stunning 24-0 lead.
"Tua Tagovailoa made his debut for the Falcons in their preseason game against the Broncos. Here's instant analysis and takeaways from that contest.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 1:08 AMTua Tagovailoa’s Falcons era begins with a brutal reality check against Denver
Tua Tagovailoa’s Falcons debut didn’t go according to plan. Starting in place of the injured Michael Penix Jr., the veteran quarterback struggled to ignite Atlanta’s offense as the Broncos raced out to a stunning 24-0 lead.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:31 AM‘Looks Impossibly Bad’ — NFL Analysts Call Out Tua Tagovailoa As Falcons QB Struggles in Preseason Debut for Atlanta
It was not a great start for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in his debut for the franchise, as his team trailed 24-0 against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter on Friday night in NFL preseason action. Tagovailoa was 3-for-5 passing for 22 yards, and he didn’t throw a touchdown pass or an interception.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:25 AMFalcons vs. Broncos instant takeaways as Tua Tagovailoa debuts for Atlanta
Tua Tagovailoa made his debut for the Falcons in their preseason game against the Broncos. Here's instant analysis and takeaways from that contest.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:10 AMTagovailoa, Falcons offense struggle to get started in his brief Atlanta debut
Tua Tagovailoa faced heavy pressure in his two series of work Friday night against the Denver Broncos.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:09 AMTwo drives, two punts for Tua Tagovailoa in Falcons debut
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa made his preseason debut with the Falcons on Friday night against the Broncos.
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