Michael Penix Reaction to Being Named Atlanta Falcons Starting Quarterback
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix shares his reaction to being named starting quarterback and the message he had for his teammates.
Jake Matthews ‘really impressed’ with Michael Penix Jr.’s first start for Falcons
Jake Matthews, the longest-tenured Falcon, knows what superb quarterback play looks like. He protected Matt Ryan's blindside from 2014 through 2021, after all.
What happens to Falcons' Kirk Cousins if rookie Michael Penix Jr. succeeds?
With rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. flashing promise, don't count on the Atlanta Falcons keeping Kirk Cousins for much longer.
Michael Penix Jr.’s Girlfriend Had 3-Word Message Before His First NFL Start
Penix was selected by Atlanta with the No. 8 overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. At the time, the selection stunned NFL fans, since the Falcons had signed free agent Kirk Cousins to a 4-year, $180 million contract to be their starting quarterback in 2024.
Falcons benching Kirk Cousins, will start Michael Penix Jr. in response to 36-year-old's poor play
The Atlanta Falcons announced Tuesday night they have decided to start Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback in response to Kirk Cousins' poor play.
Michael Penix Jr. did everything the Falcons couldn't get from Kirk Cousins
On the first play of his first NFL start, Michael Penix Jr. made a statement... on a medium-length incompletion intended for Ray Ray McCloud. It wasn't that Penix failed to connect with McCloud, even if the throw was a dart to the sideline that sliced through coverage
Falcons to start Michael Penix Jr., bench $180M QB Kirk Cousins
Rookie Michael Penix Jr., will be the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback moving forward, while Kirk Cousins, who signed a $180 million contract last off-season, is headed to the bench, coach Raheem Morris announced.
Falcons' Kirk Cousins after losing starting QB job to Michael Penix Jr.: "I didn't forget how to play"
After losing his job as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback, Kirk Cousins is promising to support rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins threw nine interceptions with one touchdown in the past five games.
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.
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
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' ...
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Falcons Recap: Penix vs. Daniels, playoff odds, Mike Vick record
The Atlanta Falcons bounced back from a four-game losing streak by winning back-to-back games in Weeks 15 and 16, potentially ...
Cousins says he ‘didn’t forget how to play’ after losing job to Penix
Head coach Raheem Morris on Tuesday benched Kirk Cousins and named Tampa Bay’s Michael Penix Jr. the Falcons’ starting ...