ATLANTA — So, the Michael Penix Jr. Era has begun with a blowout. For all the chatter we’ve heard from Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris about “the plan” for his quarterback position ...

There will be a new quarterback in Atlanta. Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be the starter for the team's upcoming game against the New York Giants ...

Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) warms up before a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R.

Rookie Michael Penix Jr. will get the nod over 13-year veteran Kirk Cousins, who was benched after a woeful five-game stretch. Atlanta is 7-7 and one game behind the first-place Tampa Bay ...

The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers have more in common than frustrating streaks of seven consecutive losing seasons.