Episode
Hr1 - Falcons Start Tua Tagovailoa as Michael Penix Jr. Remains Inactive
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- Dukes & Bell
- Published
- Sep 8, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2400
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Summary
In the first hour of today's show, Carl and Mike react to news that Tua Tagovailoa will start for the Falcons in Week 1 while Michael Penix Jr. remains inactive due to health concerns. They discuss the fan base's frustration with the quarterback situation and later welcome Tony Gwynn Jr. to analyze the Braves' rotation and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s performance vs the Phillies. They also recap a chaotic night in Tallahassee where a stadium power outage overshadowed the Florida State game. 01:50 - Falcons Week 1 Starter 05:30 - Penix Jr. Injury Concerns 09:15 - Steelers Defense Matchup Analysis 13:00 - Professional Athlete Injury Mindset 17:35 - Tony Gwynn Jr. Interview 21:15 - MLB Pitching Staffs Comparison 24:15 - Cubs and MVP Storylines 31:40 - Falcons vs Steelers Preview 36:00 - Kirk Cousins Comparison Discussion 41:30 - Tallahassee Stadium Power Outage