Michael Penix Jr and Tua Tagovailoa have already given us a potential 'Meme of the Year' contender
The NFL preseason is barely underway, and it didn't take long to be gifted what sure looks like the premier meme of the 2026 season.And we have Michael Penix Jr. to thank for it.The Atlanta Falcons hosted the Denver Broncos on Friday to get their preseason slate rolling, and there was a moment on the sidelines that has been getting all the attention.DRAKE LONDON SIGNS $141M DEAL WITH FALCONS, BECOMING THIRD HIGHEST-PAID RECEIVER IN NFL: REPORTSTua Tagovailoa — who the team acquired over the offseason — was sitting on the bench after his first possession in a Falcons uniform.That's when Penix, who was standing nearby, pointed at him and made a bewildered face.I would be willing to bet there's another explanation for why Penix was pointing and doing the "Can you believe this?" face that everyone did on "The Office."RAIDERS ROOKIE FERNANDO MENDOZA THANKS GOD FOR AN NFL DEBUT THAT COMPARES FAVORABLY TO 'MR BRADY'But it doesn't matter why he did it.
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The NFL preseason is barely underway, and it didn't take long to be gifted what sure looks like the premier meme of the 2026 season.And we have Michael Penix Jr. to thank for it.The Atlanta Falcons hosted the Denver Broncos on Friday to get their preseason slate rolling, and there was a moment on the sidelines that has been getting all the attention.DRAKE LONDON SIGNS $141M DEAL WITH FALCONS, BECOMING THIRD HIGHEST-PAID RECEIVER IN NFL: REPORTSTua Tagovailoa — who the team acquired over the offseason — was sitting on the bench after his first possession in a Falcons uniform.That's when Penix, who was standing nearby, pointed at him and made a bewildered face.I would be willing to bet there's another explanation for why Penix was pointing and doing the "Can you believe this?" face that everyone did on "The Office."RAIDERS ROOKIE FERNANDO MENDOZA THANKS GOD FOR AN NFL DEBUT THAT COMPARES FAVORABLY TO 'MR BRADY'But it doesn't matter why he did it. All that matters is he did it, and it's about to be the meme of the year.The NFL is always a fertile ground for memery.Hell, by the time the regular season gets underway, I think there's a good chance this meme is old news and something else will take its place.Memes can move, baby!Penix — believed to be the Falcons' starter — did not see any action in the game as he is still working his way back from an injury. Meanwhile, Tagovailoa completed three of his five passing attempts for 22 yards.The rest of the snaps went to Jack Strand and Cooper Rush.
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- The NFL preseason is barely underway, and it didn't take long to be gifted what sure looks like the premier meme of the 2026 season.And we have Michael Penix Jr. to thank for it.The Atlanta Falcons hosted the Denver Broncos on Friday to get their preseason slate rolling, and there was a moment on the sidelines that has been getting all the attention.DRAKE LONDON SIGNS $141M DEAL WITH FALCONS, BECOMING THIRD HIGHEST-PAID RECEIVER IN NFL: REPORTSTua Tagovailoa — who the team acquired over the offseason — was sitting on the bench after his first possession in a Falcons uniform.That's when Penix, who was standing nearby, pointed at him and made a bewildered face.I would be willing to bet there's another explanation for why Penix was pointing and doing the "Can you believe this?" face that everyone did on "The Office."RAIDERS ROOKIE FERNANDO MENDOZA THANKS GOD FOR AN NFL DEBUT THAT COMPARES FAVORABLY TO 'MR BRADY'But it doesn't matter why he did it.
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Michael Penix Jr and Tua Tagovailoa have already given us a potential 'Meme of the Year' contender
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