Tua Tagovailoa to start for Falcons in preseason opener against Broncos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to start on Friday night in the team's preseason opener against the Broncos, according to coach Kevin Stefanski. The decision aligns with the Falcons' preparations for the upcoming season. Tagovailoa has been working to solidify his position as the team's starting quarterback. This game will be an opportunity for him to showcase his abilities ahead of the regular season.
- •Tagovailoa will start Friday night against the Broncos.
- •Coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed the decision on Wednesday.
- •This preseason game is critical for player evaluations.
- •Tagovailoa aims to strengthen his claim as QB1.
- •The Falcons are preparing for their upcoming season.
- 6:52 PMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa named starting QB for preseason Week 1 against Broncos
- 6:50 PMESPN — Tua to start Friday, not yet named Falcons' QB1
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons reveal starting QB for preseason opener vs. Broncos
"Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will start Friday night in the team's preseason opener against the Broncos, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.
"Tua will get his chance to make his case for the regular season starting job in Friday’s preseason action.
"Is Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa playing in Friday's preseason opener vs. the Broncos?
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:52 PMTua Tagovailoa named starting QB for preseason Week 1 against Broncos
Tua will get his chance to make his case for the regular season starting job in Friday’s preseason action.
- ESPNAug 12, 2026, 6:50 PMTua to start Friday, not yet named Falcons' QB1
Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will start Friday night in the team's preseason opener against the Broncos, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 5:02 PMFalcons reveal starting QB for preseason opener vs. Broncos
Is Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa playing in Friday's preseason opener vs. the Broncos?
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