Tua Tagovailoa Named Falcons Week 1 Starter

The Atlanta Falcons have officially named Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback for the Week 1 opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tagovailoa beat out Michael Penix Jr. for the role. He ranked fifth among qualifying quarterbacks in perfectly accurate throw rate in 2025. This start marks a significant return to Pittsburgh, the site of his final start with the Miami Dolphins.