Falcons Get Michael Penix Jr Update as Tua Tagovailoa's Debut Raises Questions

The Falcons got an update on Michael Penix Jr.'s return timeline, right after Tua Tagovailoa's rough preseason debut.

Is Tua Tagovailoa’s NFL career in jeopardy after ugly Falcons debut?  MARCA

Michael Penix Jr.'s bewildered sideline reaction pointing at Tua Tagovailoa during the Falcons' preseason opener is already going viral as a meme.

This problem for the Falcons might not have an easy solution.

At least it’s just the preseason. Tua Tagovailoa’s first chance to impress with the Falcons did not go as planned, with the quarterback lamenting his team’s performance in a 27-7 home loss to the Broncos in the preseason opener at home on Friday night. The ex-Dolphin completed 3 of 5 passes for 22 yards. Atlanta Falcon

The Broncos won 27-7 as Atlanta posted nearly as many punts (eight) and penalties (nine) as first downs (11).

'Frustrated' Tua has Falcons fans already concerned after alarming Atlanta debut  talkSPORT

Tua Tagovailoa faced heavy pressure in his two series of work Friday night against the Denver Broncos.

Tua Tagovailoa to start Friday, not yet named Falcons' QB1  ESPN