Tua Tagovailoa struggles in Falcons preseason opener against Broncos

Tua Tagovailoa's debut with the Atlanta Falcons in their 2026 NFL preseason opener highlighted struggles during a single drive against the Denver Broncos. He completed just 22 yards and faced criticism as Falcons fans reacted with memes on social media. Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski opted to limit Tagovailoa to one series, emphasizing the team's anticipation for improvement from the former Miami Dolphins quarterback. Tagovailoa's ongoing issues with inconsistency and turnovers from last season continue to concern fans. Despite the rough start, the Falcons offer stronger offensive weapons like Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts, aiming for a better result this season.

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