Falcons pick Tua Tagovailoa as their Week 1 starting quarterback
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Key Points:
- Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been officially named the starter for Sunday's game against the Steelers, six days before the regular season begins.
- Tagovailoa was the favorite for the starting role, but head coach Kevin Stefanski delayed the announcement; Michael Penix, recovering from a torn ACL, was not a serious contender.
- The Falcons have four quarterbacks on the roster: Tagovailoa, Penix, Cooper Rush, and Jack Strand, with the No. 2 quarterback for Sunday’s game yet to be decided.
- Sunday's matchup will be Tagovailoa’s second consecutive game in Pittsburgh, where he previously played his last game with the Dolphins before being benched.
- Stefanski’s delayed decision suggests that Tagovailoa’s position as starter may be contingent on his performance, with potential for a quick change if he struggles.
