Penix, Atlanta Falcons and QB Index

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. ties game with first career rushing TD
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix may not be an elite runner, but he still has the ability to escape the pocket when the play breaks down. With Atlanta near the goal line, Penix was flushed from the pocket before scrambling for the game-tying touchdown in the
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. Debuts in NFL.com QB Index
Because Week 17 began on a Wednesday, NFL.com's Nick Shook didn't rank every starting quarterback as he usually does last Thursday. But after waiting another week, Atlanta Falcons fans can see where Shook ranked quarterback Michael Penix Jr. following his first two NFL starts.
Watch: Falcons WR bobbles pass, and rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. is intercepted
Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s pass-catchers continue to do him no favors. In Sunday's home game against the Carolina Panthers, Penix dropped back on a 1st-and-10 at Atlanta's 27-yard line and fired a pass to wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III early in the third quarter.
Former NBA star gives controversial take on Falcons QB Michael Penix
Penix, the former Washington Huskies QB, led the Falcons to an easy win over the New York Giants before suffering a 30-24 overtime loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 17. Despite the loss, Penix impressed those around the NFL with his poise in the face of adversity.
With rookie QB Penix showing poise in starting debut, the Falcons again control their playoff hopes
The Falcons are assured of their best record since a 10-6 finish under coach Dan Quinn in 2017, their most recent playoff season. Quinn is in his first season as Washington’s coach and has led the Commanders (10-5) to three straight wins, including Sunday’s 36-33 victory over Philadelphia.
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.
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. While the numbers don’t jump out, Penix’s decisiveness, arm talent and pocket mobility were on display during Sunday’s 34-7 win over the New York Giants.
Ex-Husky Michael Penix Jr. ‘looks like a pro QB’ in first NFL start
Rookie Michael Penix Jr. made his first NFL start in place of Kirk Cousins, and it's fair to wonder if Cousins will play another meaningful snap for Atlanta.
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Falcons are leaning on rookie QB Penix as they try to protect fading playoff hopes against Panthers
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his third start as the Atlanta Falcons try to protect their playoff hopes against the Carolina Panthers
Falcons' Raheem Morris drops Michael Penix Jr. truth bomb after Panthers loss
“The light at the end of the tunnel for us, despite how bad and poor we played on defense or anywhere is the quarterback,” ...
Kirk Cousins Rumors: Falcons Won't Release QB; Will Keep Him as Backup If No Trade
While many expected the Atlanta Falcons to part ways with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason, one expert ...