Michael Penix Jr, Atlanta Falcons and NFL

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.
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Reveals Christmas Wish
The Atlanta Falcons exchanged Christmas gifts in their locker room Monday and Tuesday, but starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will have to wait for his preferred present. And it won't be under the tree when he wakes up Wednesday morning.
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. on winning NFL Debut vs. Giants: '[My heart] is beating big right now'
Atlanta Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. spoke on winning his NFL Debut against the New York Giants, saying "[My heart] is beating big right now."
'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.
Stats show where Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. excelled in win over Giants
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris benched starting quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. last week, and Penix ultimately
Why Falcons win over Giants doesn’t prove Michael Penix Jr. can lead team on deep playoff run
The Atlanta Falcons turned heads during the NFL Draft in April with one of the most surprising selections in recent memory. It wasn’t necessarily the player, quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who raised eyebrows—he was considered a first-round talent by many—but rather the context surrounding the No.
Michael Penix Jr. gave the Falcons a reason to believe in his first start
An efficient performance that left the Falcons with plenty to be encouraged about. Penix Jr. went 18-27 for 202 yards, no touchdowns and a pick that went off TE Kyle P
Overreaction Monday: The Falcons have found their next franchise QB in Michael Penix Jr.
For the first time since Matt Ryan, the Falcons may have found their next franchise quarterback in Michael Penix Jr. At first glance, nothing about Penix’s numbers suggest that he played outstanding.
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 ...
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Falcons release LB Rashaan Evans, sign wide receiver to roster
The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver Chris Blair off the practice squad and released linebacker Rashaan Evans in a ...
NFL News: Kirk Cousins Reportedly Expected to Be Cut by Falcons; Move 'Is Inevitable'
After being benched earlier this week, Kirk Cousins' stint with the Atlanta Falcons will barely last 12 months. Per ESPN's ...
On Football: Falcons and Buccaneers flip spots atop the NFC South and playoff races tighten up
The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took control of their hopes and the Colts, Dolphins ...