Michael Penix Jr. validated the Falcons' faith in him with one beautiful, clutch drive
Michael Penix Jr. could have crumbled. A pair of negative plays outside his control threatened the Atlanta Falcons' comeback effort against the Washington Commanders. Between a phantom holding call an
One great moment isn’t enough in Michael Penix Jr.’s second start
Penix’s dramatic touchdown pass to Kyle Pitts couldn’t save the Falcons from falling to 8-8 and out of the NFC South lead with an OT loss to the Commanders.
Asked & Answered, Week 17: Did the Falcons do the right thing drafting Michael Penix Jr. 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, media,
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.
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. announces engagement | Photos
Penix, 24, announced his engagement to his girlfriend, now fiancée, Olivia Carter, over the weekend. In a joint post on Instagram, the couple shared proposal photos.
Atlanta Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. Announces Engagement to Olivia Carter Days After 1st Career Start
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. popped the question to Olivia Carter after reportedly spending several years together
How Falcons' Michael Penix Jr., Commanders' Jayden Daniels Grew Tight Bond
Two rookie quarterbacks - the Atlanta Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. and Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels - will share the spotlight on Sunday Night Football.
Michael Penix Jr. Has First Signature NFL Moment in Falcons' OT Loss to Commanders
Former University of Washington Heisman runner-up quarterback Michael Penix Jr. squared off against 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels on Sunday.
Michael Penix Jr. on Falcons Week 17 loss to Commanders | 'GMFB'
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. on the Atlanta Falcons Week 17 loss to the Washington Commanders. Quarterback Jayden Daniels on the Washington Commanders Week 17 OT win vs. the Atlanta Falcons.
Michael Penix, Falcons Lose Heartbreaker to Commanders: 3 Takeaways
Led by star rookie quarterback Daniels, the Commanders' offense methodically wore down the Falcons' defense. Atlanta's offense counterpunched with a game-tying touchdown inside of 100 seconds to play, and after a three-and-out, the Falcons gave kicker Riley Patterson a chance to win it from 56 yards out.
Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. announces engagement 6 days after 1st career start
The Falcons surprisingly selected Penix with the eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. The pick wasn't a surprise because of Penix's résumé so much as the team's $180 million signing of veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins earlier in the offseason. After a rough 14 games to begin his Falcons career, Atlanta benched Cousins for Penix.
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Michael Penix Jr. named Falcons starting quarterback. Looking at rookie's career so far.
The Michael Penix, Jr. era is starting in Atlanta. The Falcons decided to start the rookie quarterback moving forward and benched veteran Kirk Cousins, starting with Sunday's game against ...
Here are stakes when rookies Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. meet for the 1st time in crucial NFL Sunday night matchup
Plus, if you want a little extra personnel drama, this marks the first time that Washington’s Dan Quinn will face Atlanta as ...