The Falcons’ quarterback situation nosedived after Tua Tagovailoa reportedly grabbed his lower back following a throw at practice, while Michael Penix Jr. says he is close to returning—but he is not expected to suit up for Atlanta’s season opener against Pittsburgh. Buck gives his take on this new twist in the Falcons’ QB 1 situation, and what it could mean for Penix if he doesn’t start soon.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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