Falcons Near Week 3 QB Decision for Thursday 8:15 p.m. Game as Penix, Tagovailoa Progress
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Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 21
Falcons Near Week 3 QB Decision for Thursday 8:15 p.m. Game as Penix, Tagovailoa Progress
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 21
Summary
Kevin Stefanski said Monday he has a “decent idea” who will start at quarterback against Green Bay and could announce the Week 3 decision later in the day after addressing the team.
Atlanta needs a change after Cooper Rush started the first two games with Tua Tagovailoa sidelined by an oblique injury, and Sunday’s lopsided loss to Carolina pushed undrafted rookie Jack Strand into his first NFL action.
Michael Penix Jr. appears closer to availability for Thursday night, though Stefanski declined to give specifics beyond saying he remains in regular contact with Penix and the medical staff.
Tagovailoa is “definitely getting better,” Stefanski said, while Strand went 8-of-15 for 59 yards with an interception in relief and earned praise for his development.
The decision comes with little turnaround time before the Falcons face the Packers at Lambeau Field on Thursday night.