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Falcons' Kyle Pitts admits why he launched Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL touchdown ball into stands
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.
Why Falcons loss to Commanders proved they made right call to bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.
Even in their loss to the Commanders, the Falcons look to have made the right call between Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.
Falcons Coach Says Michael Penix Jr. has Trait Most 'Great' QBs Have
Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had perhaps his most impressive drive through two starts late in the fourth quarter of Sunday night's 30-24
Michael Penix Jr. Excites NFL Fans as Falcons Beat Giants After Kirk Cousins Benched
The Michael Penix Jr. era has arrived in Atlanta. The Falcons rookie quarterback made his first start on Sunday, leading Atlanta to a dominant 34-7 win
Michael Penix Jr. Has First Signature NFL Moment in Falcons' OT Loss to Commanders
Former University of Washington Heisman runner-up quarterback Michael Penix Jr. squared off against 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels on Sunday.
Luke Kuechly liked what he saw from Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr.'s NFL debut
After completely bombing five starts in a row, Cousins was benched by the Falcons last week in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. out of Washington. Even though his numbers were no
'Almost flawless football': Here's what the Falcons thought of Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL start vs. Giants
The Atlanta Falcons reclaimed the NFC South lead this weekend, defeating the New York Giants by a score of 34-7. Michael Penix Jr. impressed in his first real NFL action, becoming just the third Falcons rookie quarterback ever to win his first start.
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
Asked & Answered, Week 17: Did the Falcons do the right thing drafting Michael Penix Jr. after all?
ASKED: Did Atlanta make the right move after all? When Atlanta drafted Michael Penix Jr. just weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a massive franchise-cornerstone deal, the disbelief and derision rained down from all corners of the NFL world — fans,
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.
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Former NBA star gives controversial take on Falcons QB Michael Penix
Penix, the former Washington Huskies QB, led the Falcons to an easy win over the New York Giants before suffering a 30-24 ...
Penix Shows NFL What Husky Fans Already Knew -- This Guy's Good
In three-plus hours, Michael Penix Jr. went from being an opening act to a stadium headliner -- he became an instant rock ...
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NFL+: Top five games to watch in Week 18 of 2024 NFL Season
Week 18 concludes the 2024 regular season with exciting matchups across the board, including five can’t-miss games.
Sorting the Sunday Pile, NFL Week 16: Michael Penix Jr. has sneaky sparkling debut; Lions munch on moldy bread
The individual stats won't blow you away, but Michael Penix Jr.'s starting debut for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday was pretty ...
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Michael Penix, Jayden Daniels to make NFL history on Sunday Night
This Sunday’s prime-time matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Commanders has no shortage of storylines. Not ...
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NFL Week 18 Picks: Experts predict Carolina Panthers to go out with a whimper
The Carolina Panthers have just one more game left on the schedule. The Atlanta Falcons need a win and more to ensure they don't fall into the same boat. This i ...
Rookie QBs Nix, Penix denied major moments by head coaches’ curious calls in waning minutes
Curious calls by Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris backfired in Week 18 and ...
NFL overreactions Week 17: Bengals' core on last ride together in final week of season
Sports’ NFL overreactions after Week 17 begin with the Bengals: They are going to miss the postseason, and a franchise ...