But the fact of the matter is that Atlanta is better off in a scenario where Michael Penix Jr. starts Week 1. But here's the cold hard truth: even with the rehab, Penix has more of a fighting chance to be the Falcons' Week 1 starter than we may realize. Michael Penix Jr. offers the Atlanta Falcons more long-term upside than Tua TagovailoaA few days ago, it looked like Penix and Tua were in very similar spots injury-wise. The Falcons have a lot more to gain long-term if Michael Penix Jr. wins the job. As long as Michael Penix Jr. is fully healthy, all bets are off.