PRESEASON KICKOFF: Tua Tagovailoa Looks to SECURE Atlanta Falcons' QB1 Spot vs. Denver Broncos

Atlanta Falcons’ preseason opener spotlights the quarterback battle as Tua Tagovailoa looks to cement the QB1 role with just one series against the Denver Broncos, while Michael Penix’s return from an ACL injury keeps the door open for a shakeup. Will Tua’s accuracy and leadership convince Kevin Stefanski he’s the answer, or can Penix overcome mental hurdles and push for the job if cleared for 11-on-11 action? Aaron Freeman and Jarvis Davis (Locked On Georgia Tech) break down what Falcons fans should watch, from Bijan Robinson’s touches to rising stars like Zachariah Branch and the critical battles along the defensive line with LaCale London and Maason Smith. Key topics include Jahan Dotson’s role under scrutiny, the edge rusher rotation without Jalon Walker, and whether this revamped offensive line can finally provide the needed protection. Get ready for overreactions, intrigue, and postgame fireworks—are the Falcons primed for a new era or bracing for more drama at quarterback? #atlantafalcons #nfl #trainingcamp #nflpreseason #denverbroncos #seanpayton #bonix #tuatagovailoa #michaelpenix #camnewton #jalonwalker #jamespearce #kendaldaniels #avieonterrell #zachariahbranch #haroldperkins #kevinstefanski Photo Credit: Dale Zanine, Ron Chenoy - Imagn Images Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-falcons/ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl Become a Locked On Falcons Insider for in-depth analysis every day! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonfalcons Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/lockedonfalcons Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonfalcons.supercast.com/  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  KALSHI  For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10.  Square  Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl! #squarepod  Gametime  Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.  Indeed  Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.  FanDuel  Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit https://ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.