Falcons to Start Tua Tagovailoa in Preseason Finale Against Dolphins

The Atlanta Falcons are set to finish their preseason with a game against the Miami Dolphins, where Tua Tagovailoa will start at quarterback. Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced this decision as Tagovailoa competes for the starting role against Michael Penix Jr., who has just returned to team drills.

This preseason game holds significance for Tagovailoa, who is looking to improve his standing after a lackluster training camp. He has struggled in recent performances, including a previous game against the Broncos where he completed 3 of 5 passes for 22 yards and lost a fumble.

Tagovailoa, entering his seventh NFL season, previously led the league in passing yards in 2023 but has since faced challenges, throwing for fewer than 3,000 yards in the last two seasons. If he secures the starting position, he will have access to strong offensive weapons, reminiscent of his 2023 Pro Bowl season.