Michael Penix Jr. Goes Viral in Falcons Meme Amid Tua Tagovailoa’s Debut

Amid Tua Tagovailoa's struggles in a Falcons preseason game, a sideline moment featuring Michael Penix Jr. became a viral 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 Tagovailoa has Falcons fans already concerned after alarming Atlanta debut  talkSPORT

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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