Tagovailoa named Falcons' starting quarterback for Week 1

Falcons open the season at Pittsburgh next Sunday

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

Sources: Tua Tagovailoa has been named the Falcons’ starting quarterback for next Sunday’s regular-season opener in Pitt Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Tua Tagovailoa has been named the Falcons' starting quarterback for next Sunday's regular-season opener at Pittsburgh, Adam Schefter reported. Atlanta will face the Steelers to open the 2026 season.

Why it matters: The move settles the quarterback race Tagovailoa had been gaining ground in throughout camp. Atlanta's Week 1 starter now carries the opening assignment on the road against Pittsburgh.

What to watch: Falcons and Steelers meet next Sunday in Pittsburgh to open the regular season.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-09-07T12:13:45.228123+00:00

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