NFL preseason Week 3: Tua Tagovailoa will start for Falcons Friday while Michael Penix Jr. continues to recover

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitBraves-Dodgers takeawaysDillon Gabriel shinesNCAAF: Opening week's bestLLWS scores, scheduleStory byYahoo Sports StaffFri, August 28, 2026 at 1:28 PM UTC·5 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesFalcons name starting QB for preseason finale vs. DolphinsFalcons to start QB Tua Tagovailoa vs. Dolphins on Friday nightFalcons WirePenix will not play in Falcons' final preseason game at Miami after only 1 week of team drillsAtlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who joined team drills for the first time on Monday, will not play in the team's final preseason game at Miami on Friday night. The decision could have strong implications on Penix being available for the start of the regular season. The much-anticipated competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Penix for the starting job was put on hold through much of training camp as Penix continued his recovery from his 2025 season-ending injury to his left knee.Associated PressFalcons reveal unfortunate Michael Penix Jr. news for preseason finaleThis is some unfortunate news for Penix and Falcons fans.The Sporting NewsAdvertisementAdvertisementFalcons provide update on Tua Tagovailoa, starting quarterback battleAtlanta Falcons update their battle for the QB1 position.The Big LeadFalcons news: Atlanta's Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. QB plan for DolphinsThe Atlanta Falcons are giving Tua Tagovailoa one more opportunity to prove he deserves the starting quarterback job — and the setting could not be more fitting. According to Ari Meirov, Tagovailoa will start Friday night’s preseason game against his former team, the Miami Dolphins. Michael Penix Jr. will not play, and Atlanta’s Week 1 starter […] The post Falcons news: Atlanta's Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. QB plan for Dolphins appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsFalcons Recap: Tua returns to Miami, Penix eyes Week 1 startFalcons Recap: Tua Tagovailoa returns to Miami, Michael Penix eyes Week 1 startFalcons WireAtlanta Radio Host Has Shocking Take on Tua Tagovailoa Ahead of Preseason FinaleAre the Atlanta Falcons actually considering parting ways with Tua Tagovailoa?Roundtable SportsFalcons Sitting Michael Penix Jr. on Friday Does Not Mean He Won't Start Week 1The Atlanta Falcons have not made any final decisions yet.Roundtable SportsSteelers could benefit from Tua Tagovailoa uncertainty in Falcons QB battleThe Pittsburgh Steelers could find out which quarterback they will face in Week 1 based on how Tua Tagovailoa performs in the Atlanta Falcons' preseason finale.Still CurtainFalcons Recap: Final 53-man projection, Tua to start vs. DolphinsFalcons Recap: Fans clown Zac Robinson, Tua to start vs. Dolphins, 53-man projectionFalcons WireMichael Penix Jr. won’t rule out Week 1 of the NFL season, but he won’t play this week vs. DolphinsMichael Penix Jr. will wisely sit this week after just three days of full practice after being medically cleared.SB NationWho Will Be the Falcons’ Starting QB vs. Steelers in Week 1?The Atlanta Falcons have still not named a starting quarterback for this season. Earlier this month, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport […] The post Who Will Be the Falcons’ Starting QB vs. Steelers in Week 1? appeared first on Steelers Now.Steelers NowFalcons starting lineups for preseason finale vs. DolphinsFalcons projected starting lineups for preseason finale vs. DolphinsFalcons WireAtlanta Falcons Announce Michael Penix Jr. Status Ahead of Dolphins Preseason FinaleThe Atlanta Falcons, like every other NFL team, are set to conclude their preseason schedule this weekend. The Falcons will take on the Miami Dolphins on Friday evening (at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL). Atlanta is 1-1 in preseason games thus far, but the Falcons still have a huge question mark surrounding their starting […] The post Atlanta Falcons Announce Michael Penix Jr. Status Ahead of Dolphins Preseason Finale appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFalcons 90-man roster entering preseason finale vs. DolphinsAtlanta Falcons' 90-man roster entering Friday's preseason finale vs. DolphinsFalcons WireFalcons Announce Tua Tagovailoa Decision Before Dolphins GameOn Friday night, the Miami Dolphins will host the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium. It will mark the team’s third and final preseason game.Whether the Dolphins treat this game as a dress rehearsal and play their starters or whether they decide to rest the starting unit remains to be seen.However, perhaps the most intriguing […] The post Falcons Announce Tua Tagovailoa Decision Before Dolphins Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPenix Returns to Practice But Will Sit Out Preseason FinaleMichael Penix Jr. is back on the field but will not play in the final preseason game. Coach Kevin Stefanski explains the decision to rest the rookie quarterback.Easy SportzA closer look at Tua Tagovailoa as he returns to face the Miami Dolphins with the Atlanta FalconsFormer Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returns to South Florida as he starts for the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night. How has he looked in his first year with Atlanta?SB NationTua Tagovailoa earns start against former team in preseason finaleThere's not typically a ton of drama surrounding the NFL preseason, but that won't be the case when the Dolphins and Falcons clash this weekend.Touchdown Wire