Michael Penix Jr and Tua Tagovailoa have already given us a potential 'Meme of the Year' contender
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Key Points:
- During the Atlanta Falcons' preseason game against the Denver Broncos, Michael Penix Jr. was captured making a bewildered "Can you believe this?" face while pointing at new quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on the sidelines, sparking a viral meme.
- Penix, expected to be the Falcons' starting quarterback, did not play due to injury recovery, while Tagovailoa completed 3 of 5 passes for 22 yards in limited action.
- Backup quarterbacks Jack Strand and Cooper Rush saw the majority of snaps; Strand threw for 50 yards and a touchdown, whereas Rush struggled with 62 yards and two interceptions in the Falcons' 27-7 loss.
- The meme featuring Penix is gaining traction as a standout moment of the NFL preseason, highlighting the league's ongoing culture of humorous and viral content.
