After ‘nearly flawless’ first start, can Michael Penix Jr. lead Falcons to playoffs?
In his first NFL start, Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. brought Atlanta one step closer to the postseason. Here's how he did it.
Ex-Husky Michael Penix Jr. ‘looks like a pro QB’ in first NFL start
Rookie Michael Penix Jr. made his first NFL start in place of Kirk Cousins, and it's fair to wonder if Cousins will play another meaningful snap for Atlanta.
A Detailed Breakdown of Michael Penix Jr.’s First Start Shows Plenty to Be Excited About
The Falcons turned the offense over to their rookie quarterback in Week 16, and the stats don’t fully tell the story.
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.
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.
Michael Penix Jr. Is Cheaper And Better For Atlanta Falcons Than Kirk Cousins
The Kirk Cousins fiasco for the Atlanta Falcons led to a $180 million decision, and the winner was Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons. So far.
‘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.
Falcons HC Raheem Morris on Michael Penix Jr.'s first start: 'He went out and played almost flawless football'
Michael Penix Jr. earned a blowout win in his first career start as two pick-sixes from the Falcons defense and steady play from the rookie QB led to a 34-7 victory. Head coach Raheem Morris described the outing as "almost flawless football".
'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.
Michael Penix Jr. leads Falcons past reeling Giants
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.
Michael Penix Jr. lifts Atlanta Falcons in starting debut
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 pick in April's draft, authored a solid performance in the Atlanta Falcons' 34-7 rout of the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, throwing for 202 yards with one interception.
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Michael Penix Jr. had perfect setup from Falcons in sudden ascension to starting QB
ATLANTA — So, the Michael Penix Jr. Era has begun with a blowout. For all the chatter we’ve heard from Atlanta Falcons ...
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For flailing Falcons, surprise QB switch to Michael Penix Jr. was a matter of time
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Michael Penix Jr. was shopping with his girlfriend at Costco on Tuesday evening when the call came ...
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins was 'Great' Mentor to Michael Penix Jr. Before First Start
Prior to running out of the tunnel for the penultimate time before Sunday's game against the New York Giants inside ...
Michael Strahan gives hard truth to Kirk Cousins after rookie Michael Penix shines in first Falcons start
NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan gave a blunt assessment of Kirk Cousins this season after Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons' ...
Sorting the Sunday Pile, NFL Week 16: Michael Penix Jr. has sneaky sparkling debut; Lions munch on moldy bread
On the interception, Penix "made the mistake" of trying to target tight end Kyle Pitts, who he hit on the numbers, only to ...