One great moment isn’t enough in Michael Penix Jr.’s second start
Penix’s dramatic touchdown pass to Kyle Pitts couldn’t save the Falcons from falling to 8-8 and out of the NFC South lead with an OT loss to the Commanders.
The Gut Check No.644: What We Got from Michael Penix Jr.
Matt Waldman breaks down what fantasy GMs got from quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s first start and what to expect moving forward.
Michael Penix Jr. did everything the Falcons couldn't get from Kirk Cousins
Play-action fakes, rollouts and lasers to the sideline. Penix is a stark departure from the hobbled veteran he replaced.
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Validates Belief in 'Almost Flawless' First Start
But Falcons head coach Raheem Morris felt his 24-year-old signal caller delivered an "almost flawless" performance, avoiding fatal mistakes and operating a high level to help Atlanta get its largest win in over four years.
Michael Penix Jr. leads Atlanta to victory over Giants in first NFL start
Replacing Kirk Cousins, Penix enjoyed the benefits of a strong run game and a swarming defense in a victory over the New York Giants.
Falcons' Michael Penix: Throws first NFL TD in OT loss
Penix suffered from mixed fantasy results in Sunday's narrow defeat, throwing his second interception while converting his first touchdown pass as a pro in the extra-time loss to Washington. The playoff-eliminated Falcons opted to switch to the 2024 first-round pick after veteran Kirk Cousins couldn't lead the team to an elevated level of success in 2024.
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. throws first career TD pass to Kyle Pitts
WATCH: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. throws first career TD to Kyle Pitts on 4th and goal to tie the game against the Commanders
Michael Penix Jr. on Falcons Week 17 loss to Commanders 'GMFB'
Michael Penix Jr. on Falcons win against Giants The Atlanta Falcons gave rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. a spin in their game against the New York Giants this weekend. He pro
Michael Penix Jr. validated the Falcons' faith in him with one beautiful, clutch drive
Michael Penix Jr. could have crumbled. A pair of negative plays outside ... Tie game. This was not an easy throw to ...
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What happened to Kirk Cousins? Why Falcons QB was benched in favor of Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta has competed in the NFC South race throughout the season, but Cousins struggled in the second half. The 36-year-old ...
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Is Michael Penix Jr. left-handed? How Falcons WRs adjusted to QB1 change from Kirk Cousins
It's not often wide receivers are forced to adjust to a lefty quarterback, but that's the situation in Atlanta.
Penix and the Falcons at Daniels and the Commanders in prime-time meeting of 1st-round rookie QBs
Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons visit Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders in the NFL's first prime-time ...
Why Falcons win over Giants doesn't prove Michael Penix Jr. can lead team on deep playoff run
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 ...
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Michael Penix Jr. named Falcons starting quarterback. Looking at rookie's career so far.
The Michael Penix, Jr. era is starting in Atlanta ... NFL games in 2024 – both in garbage time amid blowout losses – throwing for 38 yards on five passing attempts, All things Falcons ...
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5 takeaways from Falcons' 30-24 loss to Commanders in overtime
The Atlanta Falcons fought hard until the bitter end but had no answer for the Washington Commanders offense during Sunday ...
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3 Lasting takeaways from Michael Penix Jr's prime time debut
Late heroics shouldn't be lost The Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback converted not one, but two fourth-and-long situations ...