'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 ...
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Michael Penix Jr. gives the Falcons meaningful hope, and that's a big deal
Now, the franchise has only taken two quarterbacks in the first round of the NFL draft since that 2008 class: Matt Ryan and Michael Penix Jr. Ryan is the franchise’s best player in its history ...
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Michael Penix Jr. is the official future of the Atlanta Falcons franchise
When the Atlanta Falcons selected Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick just six weeks after giving 36-year-old ...
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Michael Penix was waiting for hot dog at Costco when he got bombshell Falcons news
NFL players, they’re just like us. When Michael Penix Jr. found out Tuesday night that he was named the starting quarterback for the Falcons against the Giants on Sunday, the rookie was shopping ...
Michael Penix Jr. was in line for Costco hot dog when he was named Falcons starting QB
The Falcons announced rookie Michael Penix Jr. would start in Week 16. The rookie revealed he was ordering a Costco hot dog ...
‘Nearly flawless’ Michael Penix Jr. helps re-energize Falcons’ playoff push
Penix finished 18-for-27 for 202 yards, no touchdowns and a deflected interception. Two pick sixes by the defense helped a ...
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Michael Penix Jr. 'Ready for the Moment' in First Start for Atlanta Falcons
24-year-old rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looked poised and composed in his first start for the Atlanta Falcons. 34 unanswered points, 200-plus passing yards, and no earned interceptions ...
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Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Validates Belief in 'Almost Flawless' First Start
ATLANTA -- Michael Penix Jr.'s pass over the middle was behind receiver Chris Blair, but that's exactly where the Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback wanted it to be. Blair was heading into a zone ...