While Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick, has led Washington all season, the Falcons tapped Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 overall pick, to be Atlanta's starter last week after the team benched veteran Kirk Cousins.
Dave Helman sits down to recap the Atlanta Falcons' victory over the New York Giants! Within the conversation, Helman reacts to Michael Penix Jr.'s debut and explains why he had an impressive performance for the Falcons!
Atlanta kept pace with Tampa Bay as its playoff hopes remained alive, while the Giants (2-13) lost a franchise-record 10th straight game.
The Michael Penix Jr. era started ahead of schedule for the Atlanta Falcons. The 24-year-old rookie debuts against the hapless 2-12 New York Giants.
The Michael Penix Jr. era has arrived in Atlanta. The Falcons rookie quarterback made his first start on Sunday, leading Atlanta to a dominant 34-7 win
Atlanta Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. spoke on winning his NFL Debut against the New York Giants, saying "[My heart] is beating big right now."
The identity of the Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Giants has been revealed, and it will be rookie Michael Penix, Jr. "We have made the decision Michael Penix will be the Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback moving forward," head coach Raheem Morris said, per the Falcons’ official team website.
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
Replacing Kirk Cousins, Penix enjoyed the benefits of a strong run game and a swarming defense in a victory over the New York Giants.
The Kirk Cousins fiasco for the Atlanta Falcons led to a $180 million decision, and the winner was Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons. So far.
The Atlanta Falcons reclaimed the NFC South lead this weekend, defeating the New York Giants by a score of 34-7. Michael Penix Jr. impressed in his first real NFL action, becoming just the third Falcons rookie quarterback ever to win his first start.