The Atlanta Falcons have thrown out the initial development plan they had for rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. amidst his elevation to the starting role.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Michael Penix Jr. will make his third start for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It probably will be the final start of his rookie season, but that’s ...

Late heroics shouldn't be lost The Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback converted not one, but two fourth-and-long situations ...

Week 16 of NFL action featured many intense battles as the fight to qualify for the playoffs continues to heat up. Nine games ...

Rookie Michael Penix Jr. made his first NFL start in place of Kirk Cousins, and it's fair to wonder if Cousins will play ...

An efficient performance that left the Falcons with plenty to be encouraged about. Penix Jr. went 18-27 for 202 yards, no ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. won his debut as Atlanta’s starting ... Penix, the No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft, got his first NFL start against the Giants (2-13) after the ...

Fans can call for losing for draft picks, but players want to win ... “All we can do is try to not add to it going forward.’’ Michael Penix Jr. made his NFL starting debut for the Falcons ...

But before his first season even concluded, Cousins was benched for rookie Michael Penix Jr. who the Falcons selected with the eighth pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Prior to that announcement ...