Back-to-back overtime losses to Washington and Carolina left rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons with a losing record and out of the playoffs.
ATLANTA -- Michael Penix Jr. completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards in his first career start, helping the Atlanta Falcons post a 34-7 rout of the visiting New York Giants on Sunday. With the win and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' road loss to the Dallas ...
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When Kyle Pitts caught the game-tying touchdown pass against the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, he got swept up in the emotion of the moment and launched the ball into the air. What Pitts didn't realize at the time was he'd just thrown away Michael Penix Jr.
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.
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. McCloud bobbled the ball, which Panthers cornerback Michael Jackson intercepted. The pass was a little low, but it was still catchable.
The Atlanta Falcons called backup quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to the starting position before the team's game against the New York Giants.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. completes a 25-yard pass to wide receiver Drake London. Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills' front-flip dive for the end zone comes up just short of six. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. completes a 25-yard pass to wide receiver Drake London.
ATLANTA — So, the Michael ... for Penix. No sacks and just two hits. Talk about taking off the pressure. And if you’re planning a grand opening, why not bring in the New York Giants?
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