Falcons are leaning on rookie QB Penix as they try to protect …
4 days ago · Falcons player to watch. QB Michael Penix Jr. has played better than his statistics show in his first two starts. His lack of practice time with Atlanta’s starting wide receivers showed in his inability to develop a connection on deep routes, but his ability to move in the pocket and his clutch fourth down completions late in last week’s loss at Washington are reasons for encouragement as ...
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. runs, throws for TDs vs. Panthers
1 day ago · 13m ESPN News Services. Pats fire Mayo after finishing 4-13 in lone season ... — NFL (@NFL) January 5, 2025. Penix found London in the back corner of the end zone for a 20-yard touchdown strike ...
Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons ... - Associated Press News
Dec 23, 2024 · Michael Penix Jr. won his debut as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, thanks largely to a defense that returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns to hand the hapless New York Giants their franchise-record 10th straight loss, 34-7.
Falcons HC Raheem Morris on Michael Penix Jr.'s first start ... - NFL.com
Dec 23, 2024 · In his first NFL start, Penix was aggressive downfield in the first half, throwing over 10 air yards on 43.8% of his attempts, almost 10% more often than Cousins (34.5%), per Next Gen Stats.
Michael Penix Jr. leads Atlanta to victory over Giants in first NFL ...
Dec 22, 2024 · ATLANTA — Michael Penix Jr. has arrived as Atlanta's starting quarterback a little earlier than expected, but it’s tough to argue with the results: a 34-7 win on Sunday over the New York Giants...
With rookie QB Penix showing poise in starting ... - Associated Press News
Dec 23, 2024 · Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. showed the poise in his first NFL start the Falcons will need to take advantage of their opportunity to end a six-year playoff drought. Powered by a big-play defense that produced two pick-6s, a solid starting debut by Penix and two rushing touchdowns by Bijan Robinson, the Falcons cruised past the hapless ...
Michael Penix Jr. could unlock Falcons' explosive potential ... - NFL.com
Dec 20, 2024 · In Penix, the Falcons (7-7) are putting the ball in the hands of a fearless gunslinger with the best deep ball in an impressive 2024 quarterback class. As a natural thrower with phenomenal arm...
Falcons HC Raheem Morris names Michael Penix starting QB ... - NFL.com
Dec 17, 2024 · Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced Tuesday he’s benching Kirk Cousins, and Michael Penix will start Sunday against the New York Giants.
‘Nearly flawless’ Michael Penix Jr. helps re-energize Falcons’ …
Dec 22, 2024 · ATLANTA — Michael Penix Jr. looked like an NFL veteran in his first professional start but not as much as he sounded like one when he took the podium after the game.
Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons return two picks for …
Dec 23, 2024 · Penix, the No. 8 overall pick in this year's draft, got the call against the Giants (2-13) after the Falcons decided to bench turnover-prone Kirk Cousins just nine months after signing him to a...