What happened: The Falcons have named Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback for Week 1, with Michael Penix Jr. not yet ready to play, according to GMFB. Atlanta enters the season with Tagovailoa atop the depth chart while Penix continues to work back into game readiness.

Why it matters: The move settles the question of who leads Atlanta's offense to open the season after months of competition at the position. Penix's absence from the Week 1 mix follows a summer timeline that had him needing roughly four weeks before rejoining team drills.

What to watch: Watch for Penix's practice participation and any word on when he could push for reps behind Tagovailoa.