Falcons QB Battle Prediction: Tua Tagovailoa vs. Michael Penix Jr.

Predicting Falcons QB battle as Kevin Stefanski discusses expectations for Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr.

Let's take the temperature of the upcoming competition in Atlanta

Falcons QB battle prediction: Tua Tagovailoa vs. Michael Penix Jr.

Let's take the temperature of the upcoming competition in Atlanta.

Falcons' Kevin Stefanski Sends Strong Message About Tua Tagovailoa

The Atlanta Falcons are heading into a new era of football with head coach Kevin Stefanksi leading the way. His first job will be navigating an intriguing quarterback situation, with both Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa on the roster.Penix, who was the Week 1 starter a year ago, missed much of the 2025 NFL season due to injury. Kirk Cousins was the starter in his place, but the Falcons decided to move on from him this offseason.To replace C…

NFC Notes: Tua Tagovailoa, Kevin Stefanski, Zach Wilson, Falcons, Saints

Falcons Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski answered questions about the decision to bring in former Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to compete with first-round pick QB Michael Penix Jr., as well as giving an update on Penix’s injury status. “Tua was a good fit for us,” Stefanski said, via NFL.com. “I think the football fit, the personal fit, I think he’s looking for a place where he can go and compete for a starting job, and that’s what we are offering to hi…

Falcons' Kevin Stefanski shares chip on shoulder with Tua Tagovailoa: 'You want to prove people wrong'

Copied! The name of the game in the Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback room is competition. After Atlanta made the shrewd business move of bringing Tua Tagovailoa in on the veteran minimum, general manager Ian Cunningham made it clear Tagovailoa would compete with Michael Penix Jr. Tagovailoa said he is embracing competing against his new teammate during his first media session with team reporters. On Sunday, head coach Kevin Stefanski revisited the s…