ATLAtlanta FalconsQB
Tua Tagovailoa
No. 1 · 7th season · Drafted 2020, 5th overall, Dolphins
vs PIT Steelers, Sun, Sep 13, 1:00 PM ET
The cited team report describes an availability restriction. The forecast has not incorporated it.
Tua is out. The old projection cannot take a snap for him.
Atlanta ruled Tua Tagovailoa out of the Pittsburgh opener with an oblique injury. Cooper Rush starts, with Jack Strand backing him up.[1]
Kevin Stefanski gave no firm recovery timetable on Friday. Michael Penix Jr. will also be inactive.[1]
Owl things considered
Tua belongs on the bench for this kickoff. An old projection cannot rescue an inactive quarterback. Keep the September 5 number for the record; make this lineup decision from the updated team report. Sharp eyes beat a stale card.[1]
On the perch · What to watch next
Replace Tua before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Revisit Week 2 when Atlanta gives a dated injury update and names its starter; silence is not clearance.