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.’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.
Michael Penix Jr. was in line for Costco hot dog when he was named Falcons starting QB
The Falcons announced rookie Michael Penix Jr. would start in Week 16. The rookie revealed he was ordering a Costco hot dog when he got the news.
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.
Giants get to face Falcons' Michael Penix Jr., a rookie QB they passed on in the draft
The Giants selected Malik Nabers with the No. 6 overall pick in the draft, choosing another skill position weapon instead of their next quarterback. Two picks later, Penix shockingly went to a Falcons team that already signed another quarterback, Kirk Cousins, in the offseason.
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.
With rookie QB Penix showing poise in starting debut, the Falcons again control their playoff hopes
Penix completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards with one interception on a pass that should have been caught by tight end Kyle Pitts. Penix is not a dual-threat quarterback, but he
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.
'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. shines in Atlanta Falcons' debut victory over New York Giants | NFL on FOX Pod
Dave Helman sits down to recap the Atlanta Falcons' victory over the New York Giants! Within the conversation, Helman reacts to Michael Penix Jr.'s debut and explains why he had an impressive performance for the Falcons!
NFL roundup: Michael Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons beat hapless Giants
Michael Penix Jr. won his debut as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, thanks largely to a defense that returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns, and the Falcons bolstered their playoff hopes by handing the hapless New York Giants their franchise-record 10th straight loss,
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Falcons' Cousins says he 'didn't forget how to play quarterback' after losing starting job to Penix
Cousins lost his starting job to rookie Michael Penix Jr. because coach Raheem Morris concluded Cousins' turnovers were ...
Giants now get to face Michael Penix on Sunday, a rookie quarterback they passed on
NY Giants did their homework on Michael Penix Jr., but drafted Malik Nabers instead back in April. Now they'll see the ...
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Michael Penix Jr. injury history: How Falcons QB overcame four consecutive season-ending injuries
Those two seasons had something in common: they were the only two seasons in which Michael Penix Jr. appeared in a majority of games for the Hoosiers. In the years before Penix found stardom ...
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Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons return two picks for TDs, beat hapless Giants 34-7
Michael Penix Jr. won his debut as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, thanks largely to a defense that returned a pair of ...
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Inside Falcons Plan for QB Michael Penix Jr.
The ecosystem within the Falcons' quarterbacks room helps Penix's cause, too. In addition to the 13-year veteran in Cousins, Atlanta also has Nate Peterman, who's been in the NFL for eight years ...
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Michael Penix Jr.'s mom joins tailgating fans outside stadium ahead of son's debut
Michael Penix Jr.'s mother, Takisha Marie Penix, looked the proudest outside the bustling Mercedes-Benz Stadium as the Atlanta Falcons rookie QB is set to make his first NFL start against the New York ...
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Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. begins initiation against Giants
With their playoff hopes fading fast, 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 ...
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The Michael Penix Jr. era will begin for the Falcons on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey against the New York Giants after Atlanta benched Kirk Cousins for ...