Penix, Giants and Atlanta Falcons

Giants will face Michael Penix Jr., a QB they passed over, in Week 16
The Atlanta Falcons have made the shocking decision to bench quarterback Kirk Cousins and replace him with rookie Michael Penix Jr., who will make his first career start on Sunday against the New York Giants.
Watch: Falcons WR bobbles pass, and rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. is intercepted
Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s pass-catchers continue to do him no favors. 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.
'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. 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.
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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.
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.
Michael Penix Jr. Sends 6-Word Message After Debut
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' loss on Sunday Night Football, the Atlanta Falcons' chances of winning the NFC South skyrocketed. These teams are
Mike Jackson snags tipped-ball INT on Michael Penix Jr.'s pass in third quarter
Carolina Panthers cornerback Michael Jackson intercepts the Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix pass intended for wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III.
Michael Penix Jr. connects with Drake London for 20-yard TD pass
Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. connected on a jump ball to Drake London for a 20-yard touchdown to give Atlanta a 24-17 lead over Carolina. London appeared to catch a touchdown on the previous play but was ruled out of bounds.
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. runs, throws for TDs vs. Panthers
Penix found London in the back corner of the end zone for a 20-yard touchdown strike to put the Atlanta Falcons ahead, 24-17, on the Carolina Panthers with 37 seconds left in the
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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Penix Jr.'s 20-yard TD strike to London trims Panthers' lead to 31-30
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. connects with wide receiver Drake London for a 21-yard touchdown pass.
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Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. begins initiation against Giants
the Atlanta Falcons benched $180 million quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. ahead of a Sunday meeting with the visiting New York Giants. Atlanta (7-7) looked to ...
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Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants: Box score, player stats and summary feat. Michael Penix Jr., Malik Nabers
The Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants Week 16 duel presented two teams with different aspirations at this point of the 2024 NFL season.
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