Falcons Start Tua, Not Penix | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Alright, so the Atlanta Falcons just dropped the bomb on who's going to be under center for their season opener. They're rolling with Tua Toggle Viloa, at least for week one, against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This comes after a bit of a wait, with Coach Kevin Stofanski keeping things close to the vest about long-term plans. The word on the street is that Michael Penix Jr. isn't quite ready to go, which is why Toggle Viloa is getting the nod. It's not necessarily that Toggle Viloa beat him out, but more of a situation where Penix needs a little more time to get up to speed. Now, this is a pretty wild stat. This is the sixth year in a row, the Falcons have had a different start and quarterback for their first game. That's a trend nobody wants to be a part of, and it shows the instability they've been dealing with at that crucial position. The hope is that either Toggle Viloa or Penix can step up and prove they're the guy for the future.

1:05If neither of them can establish themselves, it looks like this quarterback carousel might just keep spinning. Ultimately, the Falcons are looking for some stability and a clear direction at quarterback. It's a big season for them to figure out who their guy is and build around them.