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Fans Bring Back Infamous Tua Tagovailoa Nickname After Falcons QB Throws INT in OT to Lose the game

It doesn’t look like redemption is going to grace Tua Tagovailoa in his stint with the Atlanta Falcons any time soon. Especially after the game-sealing interception he threw in overtime for a loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Atlanta had just…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 5:19 AM
Fans Bring Back Infamous Tua Tagovailoa Nickname After Falcons QB Throws INT in OT to Lose the game
Key Things to Know
  • Fans revived the nickname 'Tua Turndaballova' after Tua Tagovailoa threw an overtime interception against Baltimore.
  • Tagovailoa entered the game after Falcons starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury.
  • Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton intercepted Tagovailoa's pass to seal the victory for Baltimore.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa faced backlash on social media after throwing a game-sealing interception in overtime against the Baltimore Ravens. Tagovailoa entered the contest late in the fourth quarter after starter Michael Penix Jr. sustained a rib injury on a sack by Tavius Robinson. Following a 20-yard completion to Drake London, Tagovailoa's subsequent pass intended for London was intercepted by Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton, sealing Atlanta's loss.

The costly turnover led fans online to revive his derogatory moniker "Tua Turndaballova," which originated during his tenure with the Miami Dolphins. Prior to leaving the game, Penix completed 19 of 32 passes for 240 yards and a touchdown, while London recorded 118 receiving yards and Bijan Robinson rushed for 86 yards.

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