The Falcons will be starting Tua Tagovailoa in Week 1 against the Steelers and they won't be turning to Michael Penix if they decide to make a change during the game.

Coach Kevin Stefanski didn’t put a timeframe on when Mike Penix Jr. may be ready to play, but he's optimistic about the path Penix is currently on.

The Atlanta Falcons are taking an extremely complicated approach with Michael Penix Jr. After drafting him in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, they were patient with incorporating him into the starting lineup.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Michael Penix "did not believe that he was ready" to play in Week 1 against the Steelers.

Shedeur Sanders could be one of the more popular names in the NFL over the next couple of weeks. Unlike his draft day slide back in 2025, this time around, it’s for good reason. Sanders “lost” out on the Cleveland Browns starting job to Deshaun Watson and now could be a player that teams look for as a reliable backup option.