Tua Starts as Penix Sits for Falcons | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, all right, let's talk about the Atlanta Falcons and their quarterback situation heading into week one. Tuwatt-Tago-Viloa has officially been named the starting quarterback for their season opener. This isn't a huge shocker, considering Michael Penning's junior is still working his way back and isn't quite at 100%. Now the big news is that Penning's won't just be sitting on the sidelines as a backup. He's been declared inactive for the first game. This is a pretty clear signal from the team that they feel he's not quite ready for game action just yet, even though he's getting closer to being on. The act of roster. This decision really solidifies that Tago-Viloa is the guy for week one because Penning's isn't clear to play. If Penning's had been ready to go, it's likely he would have gotten the nod to start. Instead, the Falcons are going with Tago-Viloa to kick things off. Cooper Rush, a veteran backup who's been with a few other teams, will be Tago-Viloa's direct backup for this first game. So the depth chart is set with Tua at the top and Rush ready to step in if needed, while

1:03Penning's watch is from the sidelines. The Falcons face a tough road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in week one. Penning's next real opportunity to potentially see the field, or even be active, will likely be in week two when the team plays the Carolina Panthers at. Home. For now, he'll be observing as the offense tries to get a win on the road. Good ball news, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.