Falcons QB change may take place ahead of division rivalry game
And now we know. On Thursday, the NFL released official schedules for the 2026 season and for the Atlanta Falcons, the year will begin with a season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers and three of their first four games on the road, however the question remains as to who will be the starting quarterback for the Falcons with Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa set to compete for the starting role.
“I think there’s the possibility that we do not have Michael Penix Jr. healthy enough for the start of the year,” 92-9 The Game’s Abe Gordon said as he explained why he believes Tagovailoa will likely start the season under center as Penix Jr. works his was back to full strength following a season ending surgery last year to repair a partially torn ACL, but sees a window of opportunity for a change to Michael Penix Jr. once he is healthy.
“I’m not expecting to beat him out, but if Tua [Tagovailoa] is “forced” to start the because of health of Michael Penix [Jr.], you have a perfect opportunity early in the season if it’s not going well for Tua [Tagovailoa] to make the quarterback change necessary and that is after Week 3 at Green Bay,” Gordon said, explaining why he believes the Falcons could make the switch at quarterback ahead of their Week 4 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. “It’s a perfect opportunity to do so,” Gordon said.Falcons have 'perfect opportunity' to make QB change before Saints matchup
Falcons have 'perfect opportunity' to make QB change before Saints matchup
