Tua Tagovailoa named Falcons' Week 1 starter
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Atlanta named Tagovailoa its Week 1 starter against Pittsburgh, while Penix will be inactive as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. The announcement settles the immediate quarterback decision but does not establish a longer-term depth-chart commitment.
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Fantasy impact
Tagovailoa is the Falcons quarterback to consider for Week 1. Treat Penix as unavailable for the opener and avoid assuming the decision extends beyond the reported game.
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- Nick ShookPrimary
NFL.com writer Nick Shook reported that the Falcons announced Tua Tagovailoa will start Week 1 against Pittsburgh. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Michael Penix Jr., who is returning from a knee injury, will be inactive, with Cooper Rush serving as the backup.