Falcons name Tua Tagovailoa Week 1 starter over Michael Penix

The Atlanta Falcons have named Tua Tagovailoa as their starting quarterback for the season opener against the Steelers. The decision was primarily driven by Michael Penix Jr.'s recovery from an injury, leaving him not yet fully ready to start. The team faces a challenging early schedule, and the performance of the offense under new head coach Kevin Stefanski will be a key focal point.