TUA TAGOVAILOA'S INTERCEPTION SEALS FALCONS' OVERTIME LOSS TO RAVENS
Tua Tagovailoa threw a game-ending interception in overtime as the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Baltimore Ravens, according to reports of the game. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr suffered a rib injury when he was sacked by Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson late in the fourth quarter. The Falcons sent Tagovailoa in as his replacement for overtime. He completed a 20-yard pass to Drake London from Atlanta's 28-yard line. On the next play, Ravens' Kyle Hamilton intercepted a pass intended for London, ending the Falcons' possession and the game.
Before his injury, Penix completed 19 of 32 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown, according to figures reported from the game. London finished with seven catches for 118 yards, while Bijan Robinson gained 86 yards on the ground for Atlanta. Nick Folk converted all three of his field-goal attempts. Reports said Tagovailoa threw 15 interceptions last season while with the Miami Dolphins, the most of his career and the second-highest total in the league behind Geno Smith's 17. That history has been linked to the nickname "Tua Turndaballova", which reports said returned to social media after the defeat.
Reports described the interception as among the most discussed plays of week five of the NFL season. Social media users responded with renewed criticism of Tagovailoa's record of turnovers, reviving the nickname first used during his time with the Dolphins. The result gave the Ravens a win over Atlanta, and reports gave no confirmed update on Penix's recovery timetable beyond describing the injury to his ribs. No confirmed changes to the Falcons' quarterback plans were reported following the game.