Falcons Blowout Giants in Michael Penix's First Start

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
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Michael Penix Jr. had perfect setup from Falcons in sudden ascension to starting QB
Michael Penix Jr. got off to a strong start in his starting debut thanks to help across the board from his Falcons teammates.
Michael Penix Jr. Excites NFL Fans as Falcons Beat Giants After Kirk Cousins Benched
The Michael Penix Jr. era has arrived in Atlanta. The Falcons rookie quarterback made his first start on Sunday, leading Atlanta to a dominant 34-7 win
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
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.
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. leads Atlanta to victory over Giants in first NFL start
Replacing Kirk Cousins, Penix enjoyed the benefits of a strong run game and a swarming defense in a victory over the New York Giants.
‘Nearly flawless’ Michael Penix Jr. helps re-energize Falcons’ playoff push
Penix finished 18-for-27 for 202 yards, no touchdowns and a deflected interception. Two pick sixes by the defense helped a lot.
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Validates Belief in 'Almost Flawless' First Start
But Falcons head coach Raheem Morris felt his 24-year-old signal caller delivered an "almost flawless" performance, avoiding fatal mistakes and operating a high level to help Atlanta get its largest win in over four years.
Teamwork helps Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. win big in first start
Michael Penix Jr. felt a brief bit of apprehension Sunday as he ran down the tunnel at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which was to be expected.
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Michael Penix Jr. could unlock Falcons' explosive potential; plus, two teams with scary playoff upside
In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks provides a Michael Penix Jr. primer in advance of the No. 8 overall ...
Michael Penix Debut: Live Updates from Giants at Falcons
From his first throw -- of warmups -- to his last of the game, follow along with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL start.
Sorting the Sunday Pile, NFL Week 16: Michael Penix Jr. has sneaky sparkling debut; Lions munch on moldy bread
On the interception, Penix "made the mistake" of trying to target tight end Kyle Pitts, who he hit on the numbers, only to ...