Jayden Daniels vs Michael Penix Jr. in Week 17

Falcons at Commanders Questions: Is Michael Penix Ready for the Moment?
From game picks to rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, here are five questions about the Washington Commanders before Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Jayden Daniels vs. Michael Penix Jr. in Week 17: Commanders vs. Falcons Preview
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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.
Commanders Praise Falcons' Michael Penix Jr.: 'Has a Laser'
Ahead of his second NFL start, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. drew considerable praise from the Washington Commanders.
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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.
'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 picks up first career victory as starter as Falcons trounce Giants
Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michale Penix Jr. picked up the first win of his career on Sunday, 34-7 over the New York Giants. Penix had 207 passing yards.
Michael Penix Jr. Is Cheaper And Better For Atlanta Falcons Than Kirk Cousins
The Kirk Cousins fiasco for the Atlanta Falcons led to a $180 million decision, and the winner was Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons. So far.
Daniels and the Commanders host Penix and the Falcons in prime time with playoff chances at stake
Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. trained and went through the NFL draft process together on the way to becoming two of the five quarterbacks taken in the top 10. After going off the board earlier with the second pick by the Washington Commanders,
Here are stakes when rookies Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. meet for the 1st time in crucial NFL Sunday night matchup
Allen. Marquee quarterback duels punctuate NFL history. It’s way, way too early to say that the meeting of the No. 2 and No. 8 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft will ever get anywhere near the heights of those lofty rivalries.
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For flailing Falcons, surprise QB switch to Michael Penix Jr. was a matter of time
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Michael Penix Jr. was shopping with his girlfriend at Costco on Tuesday evening when the call came ...
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NFL analysts impressed by Falcons QB Michael Penix's first start
The Atlanta Falcons have to be happy with what they saw from rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in his first NFL start.
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' ...
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 ...