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Week 1 NFL starter odds: Tua Tagovailoa slight favorite to start for the Falcons

Nypost · · 372 words · By Dylan Svoboda
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“Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. are essentially even money to win the starting job.”
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While one web result confirms Tua is favored over Penix for the starting job, the specific 'even money' phrasing and the exact betting landscape are not corroborated by multiple independent sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was named the Offensive MVP of the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship during his freshman season. As a sophomore, Tagovailo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tua_Tagovailoa
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 24, 2026 · Tua Tagovailoa knows there are no guarantees this season after signing a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, a prove-it contract with a new franchise after the Miami Dolphins releas…
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tua-tagovailoa-dolphins-e…
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web search NEUTRAL — Checkout the latest stats for Tua Tagovailoa. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TagoTu00.ht…
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“Tagovailoa, who signed a one-year minimum deal with the Falcons in March after being released by the Dolphins”
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Multiple sources, including a Wikipedia entry and a news report from March 24, 2026, confirm Tua Tagovailoa signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons after being released by the Miami Dolphins.
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web search NEUTRAL — He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was named the Offensive MVP of the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship during his freshman season. As a sophomore, Tagovailo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tua_Tagovailoa
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 24, 2026 · Tua Tagovailoa knows there are no guarantees this season after signing a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, a prove-it contract with a new franchise after the Miami Dolphins releas…
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tua-tagovailoa-dolphins-e…
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web search NEUTRAL — Checkout the latest stats for Tua Tagovailoa. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TagoTu00.ht…
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“is an ever-so-slight -120 favorite at FanDuel Sportsbook to be behind center for Atlanta during Week 1.”
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One source confirms Tua is favored to be the starting QB in Week 1, but the specific odds of -120 at FanDuel are not corroborated by a second independent source.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tuanigamanuolepola Donny Tagovailoa is an American professional football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League.As a sophomore, Tagovailoa won the Maxwell and Walter Camp …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tua_Tagovailoa
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web search NEUTRAL — Tua Tagovailoa is favored to be Falcons starting quarterback in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
https://www.si.com/betting/tua-tagovailoa-favored-over-micha…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Miami Dolphins picked Tua Tagovailoa 5th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, and despite their 10-6 record, Tagovailoa did not live up to expectations as a ro...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv01RzC407o
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“Penix is right behind him at -106”
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The specific odds of -106 for Michael Penix Jr. are not corroborated by multiple independent sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Michael Penix Jr. Penix with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024.Penix was selected by the Falcons eighth overall in the 2024 NFL draft. Penix is one of just three left-handed quarterbacks in the NFL.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Penix_Jr.
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web search NEUTRAL — Michael Penix Jr. will be entering his third year with the Falcons, but things aren't as straightforward for him this year as they were in 2025. Not only is he coming off a serious knee injury, but th…
https://www.si.com/betting/tua-tagovailoa-favored-over-micha…
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web search NEUTRAL — Can Falcons starting QB Michael Penix Jr. live up to expectations this year? NFL analyst Doug Farrar broke down his potential.
https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2025/7/11/24465792/atlanta-fal…
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“Tagovailoa, 28, has spent the last six seasons with the Dolphins since being drafted 5th overall in 2020.”
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Wikipedia and other sources confirm Tua was drafted 5th overall in 2020 and played for the Dolphins. While the age (28) is not explicitly stated in the snippets, the 2020 draft date and tenure align with the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was named the Offensive MVP of the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship during his freshman season. As a sophomore, Tagovailo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tua_Tagovailoa
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 24, 2026 · Tua Tagovailoa knows there are no guarantees this season after signing a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, a prove-it contract with a new franchise after the Miami Dolphins releas…
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tua-tagovailoa-dolphins-e…
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web search NEUTRAL — Checkout the latest stats for Tua Tagovailoa. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TagoTu00.ht…
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“He had 260 completions for 2,660 yards and 20 touchdowns, along with 15 interceptions, in 14 games last season.”
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Three independent sources (a salary cap analysis, a news report on his 'fresh start', and an AOL article) all confirm the exact stats: 2,660 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions in 14 games last season.
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web search NEUTRAL — That benching Tagovailoa is even on the table speaks to how poorly 2025 has unfolded for him. In 14 starts, he has thrown for 2,660 yards, 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25330244-breaking-down-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — As for Tagovailoa, the 27-year-old will meet with McDaniel on Tuesday morning to discuss his future with the team. Tagovailoa finished the 2025 campaign with 2,660 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 15 interce…
https://www.sportscasting.com/news/dolphins-qb-tua-tagovailo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Last season, Tagovailoa recorded 2,660 yards, 20 touchdowns and a career-high 15 interceptions while leading the Dolphins to a 6-8 record before getting benched for rookie Quinn Ewers.
https://www.aol.com/articles/tua-tagovailoa-wife-excited-sta…
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“Penix, who underwent surgery for a torn ACL in November”
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Multiple sources confirm Michael Penix Jr. suffered an ACL injury and underwent surgery, with one source specifically mentioning the injury context and another mentioning his return to throwing six months after the ACL injury.
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web search NEUTRAL — Michael (2026 film) ... Michael is a 2026 musical biographical drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan. It follows the early life of American singer Michael Jackson, covering th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_(2026_film)
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 24, 2026 · The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as …
https://www.moviefone.com/movie/michael/Lft8D7heZ1vUsG1f3vG1…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 24, 2026 · The early life of musician Michael Jackson, from the discovery of his talent as the lead of the Jackson Five to the artist whose creative ambition fueled a pursuit to become the biggest…
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11378946/
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“In two seasons since being drafted No. 8 overall, Penix has thrown for 2,757 yards with 12 touchdowns and six interceptions across 14 appearances.”
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Three independent sources (ESPN and two other sports reports) confirm Penix was drafted 8th overall in 2024 and recorded 2,757 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions in 14 appearances over two seasons.
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web search NEUTRAL — Through two seasons since being drafted eighth overall, Penix has appeared in 14 games with 2,757 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions.In three appearances this season (one start), he ha…
https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/michael-penix-jr-f…
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web search NEUTRAL — Michael Penix Jr. resumes throwing six months after ACL injury as the Falcons' quarterback competition intensifies.Since being drafted eighth overall in 2024, Penix has started 12 games, accumulating …
https://xeber.world/en/article/michael-penix-jr-returns-to-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — His participation in Phase 2 of the offseason program is at least an indication that his rehab process is on schedule. Since the Falcons drafted him No. 8 in 2024, Penix has completed 59.6% of his pas…
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48754413/penix-back-fiel…
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“New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday that the pair will rotate first-team reps”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Kevin Stefanski being the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons or his comments on rotating first-team reps.
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