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Tua Tagovailoa replaces injured Michael Penix for overtime

Tua Tagovailoa entered the overtime period for the Atlanta Falcons after Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury late in the fourth quarter. The Falcons trailed the Baltimore Ravens 30-23 and needed a rapid score to stay alive.

Penix, listed as questionable, was effectively unable to continue, prompting Tagovailoa to take over at center. He had already thrown a single pass earlier, and now the Falcons rely on him to drive the decisive play in overtime.

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