Penix Jr. less likely than Tua to start Week 1 for Falcons

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Michael Penix Jr. is less likely than Tua Tagovailoa to start for the Falcons in week one due to health considerations, though the exact starter remains uncertain heading into the matchup against Pittsburgh.

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Is it Michael Penix Jr.? I think it's probably more likely to be Tua because he'll probably be the healthier quarterback at that point.

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What did FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast say about Michael Penix Jr.?: Michael Penix Jr. is less likely than Tua Tagovailoa to start for the Falcons in week one due to health considerations, though the exact starter remains uncertain heading into the matchup against Pittsburgh.
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