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Two drives, two punts for Tua Tagovailoa in Falcons debut
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Key Points:
- Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa made his preseason debut for the Falcons against the Broncos, completing three of five passes for 22 yards with a passer rating of 70.4.
- In two drives led by Tua, the Falcons punted twice, including a three-and-out and a drive that gained a first down before punting again.
- Tua also fumbled a shotgun snap but recovered the ball before exiting the game for Cooper Rush.
- Tagovailoa is currently the Falcons' first-string quarterback, while Michael Penix Jr. remains sidelined recovering from a torn ACL and is not yet cleared for team activities.
- The Falcons begin their regular season on September 13 against the Steelers, a team linked to a pivotal moment in Tua's career when a loss against Pittsburgh led to his benching and eventual move from the Dolphins to the Falcons.
