Penix, the Falcons

Former NBA star gives controversial take on Falcons QB Michael Penix
Penix, the former Washington standout, 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.
Falcons Coach Says Michael Penix Jr. has Trait Most 'Great' QBs Have
The Atlanta Falcons have seen promising flashes from first-round rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s first two starts.
Why Falcons loss to Commanders proved they made right call to bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.
Even in their loss to the Commanders, the Falcons look to have made the right call between Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. throws first career TD pass to Kyle Pitts
WATCH: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. throws first career TD to Kyle Pitts on 4th and goal to tie the game against the Commanders
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. reveals engagement days after first NFL start
Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. announced his engagement to girlfriend Olivia Carter on Saturday, just days after making his first NFL start on Dec. 22.
Michael Penix Jr. gives the Falcons meaningful hope, and that's a big deal
The Falcons have Penix set up well with an excellent run game led by Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, good players to throw to like Drake London and Darnell Mooney (and maybe even Kyle Pitts if he can finally put it all together) and a sound offensive line to keep him upright. That will matter as Penix finds himself as an NFL quarterback.
Michael Penix Jr. announces engagement amid Falcons start
Michael Penix Jr. is starting his NFL career as an engaged man. The rookie quarterback had his first game with the Atlanta Falcons Sunday.
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. announces engagement | Photos
Penix, 24, announced his engagement to his girlfriend, now fiancée, Olivia Carter, over the weekend. In a joint post on Instagram, the couple shared proposal photos.
Jayden Daniels vs. Michael Penix Jr. in Week 17: Commanders vs. Falcons Preview
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Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. announces engagement 6 days after 1st career start
The Falcons surprisingly selected Penix with the eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. The pick wasn't a surprise because of Penix's résumé so much as the team's $180 million signing of veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins earlier in the offseason. After a rough 14 games to begin his Falcons career, Atlanta benched Cousins for Penix.
Falcons' Michael Penix: Throws first NFL TD in OT loss
Penix suffered from mixed fantasy results in Sunday's narrow defeat, throwing his second interception while converting his first touchdown pass as a pro in the extra-time loss to Washington. The playoff-eliminated Falcons opted to switch to the 2024 first-round pick after veteran Kirk Cousins couldn't lead the team to an elevated level of success in 2024.
Michael Penix Jr. validated the Falcons' faith in him with one beautiful, clutch drive
Michael Penix Jr. could have crumbled. A pair of negative plays outside his control threatened the Atlanta Falcons' ...
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Atlanta Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. Announces Engagement to Olivia Carter Days After 1st Career Start
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. announced his engagement to Olivia Carter days after his first career start.
Falcons are in good hands at QB, but making the playoffs may have to wait
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Raheem Morris on Falcons' timeout debacle: Not as simple as it seems
The biggest game for the Atlanta Falcons since their last playoff appearance in 2017 had it all. A rookie quarterback making ...
Inside Falcons Coach Raheem Morris's Mind During Questionable Clock Management
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