Ex-Husky Michael Penix Jr. ‘looks like a pro QB’ in first NFL start
After ‘nearly flawless’ first start, can Michael Penix Jr. lead Falcons to playoffs?
'Almost flawless football': Here's what the Falcons thought of Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL start vs. Giants
Michael Penix Jr. gives the Falcons meaningful hope, and that's a big deal
The Falcons have Penix set up well with an excellent run game led by Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, good players to throw to like Drake London and Darnell Mooney (and maybe even Kyle Pitts if he can finally put it all together) and a sound offensive line to keep him upright. That will matter as Penix finds himself as an NFL quarterback.
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 darn impressive. The rookie, controversially taken No. 8 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft and even more controversially inserted into the starting lineup after Atlanta benched Kirk Cousins this week,
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For flailing Falcons, surprise QB switch to Michael Penix Jr. was a matter of time
Michael Penix Jr. was shopping with his girlfriend at Costco on Tuesday ... Sure, Cousins has been in the worst slump of his career and has thrown more picks (16) than anybody in the NFL this season. As he acknowledged, “There’s a standard.
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
‘Nearly flawless’ Michael Penix Jr. helps re-energize Falcons’ playoff push
Penix finished 18-for-27 for 202 yards, no touchdowns and a deflected interception. Two pick sixes by the defense helped a lot.
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NFL analysts impressed by Falcons QB Michael Penix's first start
The Atlanta Falcons have to be happy with what they saw from rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in his first NFL start. While the numbers don’t jump out, Penix’s decisiveness, arm talent and pocket mobility were on display during Sunday’s 34-7 win over the New York Giants.
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.
Michael Penix Jr. Played 'Almost Flawless Football' in 1st NFL Start, Falcons HC Says
Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made his first NFL start for the Atlanta Falcons in their 34-7 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday,
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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 drafting Penix no longer a head-scratcher with rookie QB shining in place of benched Cousins
It was the most surprising first-round pick in a long time when the Atlanta Falcons chose Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall selection in the NFL draft last April.