Throws 1st NFL TD in OT loss

Falcons QB Penix gets engaged days after first career NFL start
Penix, the former Washington Huskies standout, was named the Falcons starter in Week 16, replacing veteran Kirk Cousins, who struggled for more than a month. Penix was picked No.
Luke Kuechly liked what he saw from Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr.'s NFL debut
After completely bombing five starts in a row, Cousins was benched by the Falcons last week in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. out of Washington. Even though his numbers were no
Falcons' Michael Penix: Throws first NFL TD in OT loss
Penix completed 19 of 35 pass attempts for 223 yards, one touchdown and one interception while rushing for three yards on two attempts in Sunday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Commanders.
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
Atlanta’s plan to get Michael Penix Jr. ready for first NFL start: ‘We feel great where he’s at’
The Atlanta Falcons (7-7) and its new starting quarterback face the New York Giants (2-12) Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
'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.
NFL rumors: Falcons keeping Kirk Cousins as Michael Penix Jr.'s backup 'not off table'
Ian Rapoport suggested in a recent article that the Falcons could keep QB Kirk Cousins as a backup for the 2025 season.
NFL QB stock report, Week 17: What’s next for Kirk Cousins if Michael Penix Jr. thrives?
Is it time for the Seahawks to move on from Geno Smith? Plus, the 2024 QB class is shaping up to be an all-timer.
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."
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. throws first career TD pass to Kyle Pitts
WATCH: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. throws first career TD to Kyle Pitts on 4th and goal to tie the game against the Commanders
Asked & Answered, Week 17: Did the Falcons do the right thing drafting Michael Penix Jr. after all?
ASKED: Did Atlanta make the right move after all? When Atlanta drafted Michael Penix Jr. just weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a massive franchise-cornerstone deal, the disbelief and derision rained down from all corners of the NFL world — fans,
Penix Shows NFL What Husky Fans Already Knew -- This Guy's Good
In three-plus hours, Michael Penix Jr. went from being an opening act to a stadium headliner -- he became an instant rock ...
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Michael Penix, Jayden Daniels to make NFL history on Sunday Night
This Sunday’s prime-time matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Commanders has no shortage of storylines. Not ...
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Michael Penix Jr. leads Atlanta to victory over Giants in first NFL start
Penix, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, led the Falcons to victory just days after being named the starting quarterback for the rest of the season and, presumably, for the foreseeable ...
NFL Week 18 Picks: Experts predict Carolina Panthers to go out with a whimper
The Carolina Panthers have just one more game left on the schedule. The Atlanta Falcons need a win and more to ensure they don't fall into the same boat. This i ...
Rookie QBs Nix, Penix denied major moments by head coaches’ curious calls in waning minutes
Curious calls by Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris backfired in Week 18 and ...
NFL overreactions Week 17: Bengals' core on last ride together in final week of season
Sports’ NFL overreactions after Week 17 begin with the Bengals: They are going to miss the postseason, and a franchise ...
Falcons See Future with Michael Penix, but Playoff Hopes Crash at Commanders
The Atlanta Falcons saw rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s first signature moment, but they failed to finish in a 30-24 loss to the Washington Commanders.