Michael Penix Jr. Goes Viral in Falcons Meme Amid Tua Tagovailoa’s Debut
Summary
The Atlanta Falcons played their first preseason game against the Denver Broncos, featuring their new quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa had a weak performance, while last season’s starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. watched from the sidelines and became part of a viral meme.Key Facts
- The Falcons faced the Broncos in their first preseason game at home.
- Tua Tagovailoa was signed by the Falcons this offseason on a one-year contract.
- Tagovailoa completed 3 of 5 passes for 22 yards and fumbled a snap in limited playing time.
- Backup quarterbacks Cooper Rush and rookie Jack Strand played, with Strand scoring a three-yard rushing touchdown.
- The Falcons lost to the Broncos 27-7, scoring only one touchdown.
- Michael Penix Jr., last season’s main quarterback, is recovering from knee surgery and has not played in the preseason.
- A video of Penix Jr. pointing at Tagovailoa on the bench went viral on social media as a meme.
- It remains unclear who will be the Falcons’ starting quarterback for the regular season.
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