# BOMBSHELL: Atlanta Falcons NAME Tua Tagovailoa Week 1 Starter | Why Michael Penix Still Isn't Ready

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Podcast: [Locked On Falcons - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Falcons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-falcons-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-falcons-165088)
Published: 2026-09-08T04:00:00+00:00
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Tua Tagovailoa named Falcons Week 1 starter vs. Steelers. Hosts discuss QB decision impact and Atlanta's game plan for the 2026 NFL season opener.

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