NFL, Penix and the Falcons

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
What did NFL scouts say about Michael Penix Jr. before the draft?
Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. has patiently waited for his opportunity while the other quarterbacks in this year’s draft class have received all the headlines this season.
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.
Why Falcons loss to Commanders proved they made right call to bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.
The Atlanta Falcons were hoping for a much different result Sunday night against the Washington Commanders. Needing to win their final two games to secure the NFC South crown and a playoff berth, the Falcons faltered.
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.
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,
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 Jr. named Falcons starting quarterback. Looking at rookie's career so far.
Cousins is completing 66.9% of his passes this season with 3,508 yards, 18 touchdowns, and an NFL-leading 16 interceptions. Penix was selected with the 8th overall pick in the NFL draft after a ...
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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 ...
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 vs. Commanders Best NFL Prop Bets for Sunday Night Football in NFL Week 17
We're in for a treat on Sunday Night Football when, for the first time in NFL history, two first-round rookie quarterbacks will play against each other in a pri ...
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NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Falcons vs. Commanders SNF Showdown (Week 17)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have an NFC South club taking on an NFC East opponent on the road for the second straight week.