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As Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons make a playoff push, the rookie QB will be heavily relied upon now that he's the starter.
Former NBA star gives controversial take on Falcons QB Michael Penix
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. says Kirk Cousins is 'Heavily Involved'
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has been a quality backup to rookie Michael Penix Jr., said head coach Raheem Morris.
Michael Penix, Jr. to Falcons fans: ‘Continue to Believe’
The Atlanta Falcons did not qualify for the playoffs again this season. Despite the seven-year streak continuing, there are many things to feel good about this past season. One of those feel-good moments came from rookie quarterback Michael Penix, Jr., who played well during the season finale.
The Falcons surprisingly selected Penix with the eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. The pick wasn't a surprise because of Penix's résumé so much as the team's $180 million signing of veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins earlier in the offseason. After a rough 14 games to begin his Falcons career, Atlanta benched Cousins for Penix.
ATLANTA -- Michael Penix Jr. completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards in his first career start, helping the Atlanta Falcons post a 34-7 rout of the visiting New York Giants on Sunday. With the win ...
Caleb Williams didn’t have the rookie season he was hoping for in Chicago, while New York endured one of its worst seasons in franchise history.
The FFHH crew evaluates the play of Bryce Young and Michael Penix Jr. to close the season, explaining why both players have potential to be fantasy forces in 2025.
In Sunday's home game against the Carolina Panthers, Penix dropped back on a 1st-and-10 at Atlanta's 27-yard line and fired a pass to wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III early in the third quarter. McCloud bobbled the ball, which Panthers cornerback Michael Jackson intercepted. The pass was a little low, but it was still catchable.
Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross tackles Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne in the backfield for a loss of 7 yards.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. completes a 25-yard pass to wide receiver Drake London. Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills' front-flip dive for the end zone comes up just short of six. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. completes a 25-yard pass to wide receiver Drake London.
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When Kyle Pitts caught the game-tying touchdown pass against the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, he got swept up in the emotion of the moment and launched the ball into the air. What Pitts didn't realize at the time was he'd just thrown away Michael Penix Jr.
ATLANTA — So, the Michael ... for Penix. No sacks and just two hits. Talk about taking off the pressure. And if you’re planning a grand opening, why not bring in the New York Giants?
The Atlanta Falcons called backup quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to the starting position before the team's game against the New York Giants.
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