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When Tua Tagovailoa stepped in for Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in overtime against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton was already celebrating. Cornerback Marlon Humphrey later revealed that Hamilton was ecstatic because he 'knew' an interception was coming his way.
"He knew he was gonna get a pick," Humphrey said. "He literally was like, 'Oh, he finna throw it to me.' Like, he was so excited. It was the most excited I've probably ever seen Kyle."
Hamilton's premonition proved accurate, as he intercepted Tagovailoa's second pass of the drive to secure the victory for Baltimore. The play capped a frustrating debut for Tagovailoa with the Falcons, who entered the game after Penix went down.
Tagovailoa's interception troubles are not new; he threw a career-high 15 picks with the Miami Dolphins last season. His first appearance for Atlanta did little to dispel concerns about his turnover propensity.
It remains uncertain whether Tagovailoa will start next week, but if he does, he will be looking to atone for the costly pick and steady the Falcons' offense.
Key Analysis
Hamilton's confidence and subsequent interception underscore the Ravens' defensive preparation and instincts. For Tagovailoa, the early miscue highlights the challenges of adjusting to a new team and system, and it adds pressure to prove he can protect the football moving forward.
Originally reported by bleacherreport.