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• INJ The Falcoholic (Bluesky) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB 2d upd
  Falcons get the ball back and the snap goes off Matthew Bergeron's leg, with Michael Penix falling on it Everybody's going to the locker room, where they'd probably like to stay
  30 more updatesfrom 15 sources

  • 2d Daniel Flick (X) Quoting Daniel Flick: “It’s tough,” Michael Penix Jr. said. “I had a lot of family in the stands, so for them to see that performance — a performance I have never had in my life — it kind of sucked. “But we’re going to shake back.”
  • 2d Daniel Flick (X) “It’s tough,” Michael Penix Jr. said. “I had a lot of family in the stands, so for them to see that performance — a performance I have never had in my life — it kind of sucked. “But we’re going to shake back.”
  • 2d Buccaneers Team Site Bucs Run All Over Falcons in Rain-Soaked Shutout
  • 2d The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. threw awful interception after awful interception, the game plan was ineffective, Atlanta couldn't buy a stop on the ground, and the run game has been quietly drooping for weeks, as @treshon.io writes Other than that, though...+1
  • 2d Greg Auman (X) Atlanta's Michael Penix today in loss to Bucs was just the second QB in the last decade to throw 4+ INTs and complete less than 35 percent of his passes. Other one was Jets' Sam Darnold in 2019 shutout loss to Patriots.
  • 2d Mike Kaye (X) Bucs have picked up 582 rushing yards in the past two games. · Quoting Cameron Wolfe: Bucs beat Falcons without completing a pass. They rushed for 324 yards and intercepted Michael Penix 4 times in a monsoon. Every team in NFC South has a losing record.
  • 2d Jeremy Fowler (X) This is insane. But, rain aside, Bucs' run game is the strength of the offense right now. Talented OL coming to life. · Quoting Cameron Wolfe: Bucs beat Falcons without completing a pass. They rushed for 324 yards and intercepted Michael Penix 4 times in a monsoon. Every team in NFC South has a losing record.
  • 2d Mike Kaye (X) Bucs beat Falcons without completing a pass. They rushed for 324 yards and intercepted Michael Penix 4 times in a monsoon. Every team in NFC South has a losing record.
  • 2d Denny Carter (Bluesky) Michael Penix today against the Bucs was 31% below his expected completion rate. Totally fine and normal. Nothing to worry about.
  • 2d Daniel Flick (X) Final: Bucs 16, Falcons 0 Baker Mayfield didn't complete a pass. The Buccaneers rushed for 324 yards. Michael Penix Jr. threw four interceptions. It rained. A lot. Weird, forgetable day for the Falcons.
  • 2d Greg Auman (X) Michael Penix is now 6-for-19 for 41 yards with four interceptions against Bucs. Last QB to throw four picks against the Bucs? Cam Newton in 2018.
  • 2d Marc Raimondi (X) From ESPN Research: Michael Penix Jr. entered the week leading the NFL in QBR when not pressured (91.4 QBR). He is 5-of-9 for 38 yards with three interceptions when not pressured today (current QBR when not pressured today is 3.0). #Falcons
  • 2d Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Passes thrown that have been caught by Buccaneers players today Michael Penix Jr. - 4 Baker Mayfield - 0
  • 2d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [FOX Sports] Zyon McCollum intercepts Michael Penix Jr. for the Falcons' fourth INT of the game!
  • 2d Rick Stroud (X) Michael Penix is intercepted for the fourth time, this time by Zyon McCollum, and the Bucs take over at their own 14 yard line with 13:29 remaining in the game. Penix has more INT (4) than Baker Mayfield has pass attempts (3).
  • 2d Greg Auman (X) Michael Penix came in with four interceptions in nine career road games with the Falcons. He's matched that today in Tampa against the Bucs.
  • 2d Greg Auman (X) Zyon McCollum makes a great sideline play for interception -- that's four picks for Michael Penix and Bucs keep the shutout intact, taking over at their 14.
  • 2d Terry McCormick (X) A non-Titans stat from today. Baker Mayfield has not completed a pass for the Bucs against the Falcons, yet still has a higher passer rating on the day than Atlanta QB Michael Penix.
  • 2d The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Falcons get the ball back and the snap goes off Matthew Bergeron's leg, with Michael Penix falling on it Everybody's going to the locker room, where they'd probably like to stay
  • 2d Dwain McFarland (X) Okay, note for the future: Michael Penix Jr. apparently cannot throw a wet football.
  • 2d Pro Football Talk Buccaneers lead 9-0 as Baker Mayfield has 0 completions, Michael Penix has 3 interceptions
  • 2d Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. has three first-half interceptions. Tough to win that way ...
  • 2d Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. went 144 passes without an interception. He's now thrown three INTs in his last six attempts.
  • 2d Rick Stroud (X) Michael Penix Jr. throws his third INT of the first half, this time he’s picked off by Jacob Parrish. Bucs at their own 17 with 12:33 in first half.
  • 2d Greg Auman (X) Bucs entered the game with 12 takeaways, one behind Green Bay for the NFL lead, and they now have three in the first 18 minutes of the game on interceptions thrown by Michael Penix.
  • 2d Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr.'s fourth-and-6 attempt is intercepted, his third INT of the day. Falcons five drives: missed FG, INT, INT, punt, INT.
  • 2d Greg Auman (X) Jacob Parrish gets a third pick off Michael Penix on fourth down -- Penix had one INT in first five games he played. Bucs take over at their own 17, leading 6-0.
  • 2d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Alex Anzalone intercepts Michael Penix Jr. for the second time in the first quarter
  • 2d Greg Auman (X) Alex Anzalone again -- picks off Michael Penix, who had one pick in first five games but now has two in the first quarter in rainy Tampa.
  • 2d Greg Auman (X) Bucs LB Alex Anzalone reaches high and picks off Michael Penix -- just his second INT of the season -- to set Bucs up in Atlanta territory.
• MOVE Greg Auman (X) ATL TB TEN Michael Penix Jr.QB 6d upd
  Michael Penix's father, Michael Sr., played RB at Pasco High in Dade City, later at Tennessee Tech. Once got a workout with the Bucs in 1996 but never signed.
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  • 6d Jordan Schultz (X) I spoke to #Falcons star S Jessie Bates about QB Michael Penix Jr., who he calls a “franchise quarterback.” Bates takes us behind the scenes of who Penix is and the stuff people would never know. This is some of the best analysis I’ve heard on Penix. · Quoting Jordan Schultz: To understand the success the #Falcons are having with Michael Penix Jr. you have to understand the origin story of Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta. I talked about it with @Realrclark25 on #ThePivot
  • 6d Buccaneers Team Site Injury Status of Antoine Winfield Jr., Challenge of Michael Penix Jr. and Bijan Robinson | Bucs Blitz
  • 6d Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr.: "I saw her at the end of her fall. Those people have a hard job. They are focused on one thing and you have a whole bunch of other things coming around you. It sucks that that happened, but it’s good that she was OK." · Quoting Maria Martin: Been telling people for years, it’s a locker room of good humans. Not shocking they did this, but love to see it.
  • 6d Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix will be playing in his hometown of Tampa, Fla., for the first time as a pro on Sunday. "It’s exciting. I imagine I should have a lot of people coming to the game. My mom usually knows that head count. Can’t wait, hopefully we’ll come out with a win."
  • 6d Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. on being named the NFC Player of the Week: "It’s awesome. You can’t do that by yourself. It’s shows the guys I have around me, the guys we have in this building. They make my job easier, but it’s an awesome award, and I’m thankful for it."+2
  • 6d The Falcoholic (Bluesky) That's NFC Offensive Player of the Week Michael Penix Jr. to you · Quoting The Falcoholic: Penix in 12 starts under Zac Robinson: Just under a 60% completion rate, 12 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 7.3 yards per attempt Penix in five starts under Tommy Rees: 66.7%, 9 touchdowns, 1 interception, 8 yards per attempt+1
  • 6d Greg Auman (X) Michael Penix's father, Michael Sr., played RB at Pasco High in Dade City, later at Tennessee Tech. Once got a workout with the Bucs in 1996 but never signed.
  • 6d Greg Auman (X) Falcons QB Michael Penix on Sunday gets his first game home in Tampa -- graduated from Tampa Bay Tech High. Younger brother Mekhi did as well and is now a receiver at Mississippi Valley State; brother Mishon is a sophomore at TBT who plays edge rusher.
  • 6d Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. has been named the NFC offensive player of the week for the first time in his career, per the team. Another positive step for Penix. Will it all end up being enough?+1
  • 6d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 8? Jacoby Brissett, Geno Smith, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, Malik Willis, Michael Penix Jr., Sam Darnold
  • Oct 28 Pro Football Talk Jessie Bates: You can sleep well at night when Michael Penix is your QB
• Out CBS Sports NFL Headlines 5 teams Caleb WilliamsQB Lamar JacksonQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Saquon BarkleyRB Talanoa HufangaDB +2 more Oct 14 upd
  NFL Week 6 injury report: Broncos' Patrick Surtain, Talanoa Hufanga ruled out

  Lamar Jackson, Caleb Williams and Michael Penix Jr. could be back under center this week, while the Eagles hope to regain Saquon Barkley

  Why it's #3 Out · Caleb Williams (top-50) · 13 reports

  31 more updatesfrom 15 sources

  • Oct 14 CBS Sports NFL Headlines NFL Week 6 injury report: Broncos' Patrick Surtain, Talanoa Hufanga ruled out
  • Oct 14 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Michael Penix (ribs) practicing in full for Week 6
  • Oct 14 Pro Football Talk Michael Penix fully participated in Wednesday's practice
  • Oct 14 Josh Kendall (X) Atlanta Falcons injury report from Wednesday: Full QB Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) OT Jake Matthews (groin) Limited DE Za'Darius Smith (concussion/neck) LB Divine Deablo (hamstring) DNP CB C.J. Henderson (groin)+1
  • Oct 14 Falcons Team Site Falcons injury report: Michael Penix Jr. practices fully in first session before game vs. Chicago Bears
  • Oct 14 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. is expected to start against the Bears barring any setbacks, per @+1
  • Oct 14 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. on the Falcons run game: "We have a genius of a mind with (offensive line coach Bill) Callahan. He does most of the run game stuff, and we’ve just been trusting him."+1
  • Oct 14 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. said he took all the first-team reps in practice today.
  • Oct 14 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. said he's confident he'll play this week. Asked if he's experiencing any pain, Penix said he's currently not always comfortable throwing, but said he made every throw today and to do with that what you will.
  • Oct 14 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. after Wednesday's practice: "We’re good and I feel good to go this week so that’s the plan. ... It’s not always comfortable but I made every throw out there today."
  • Oct 14 Daniel Flick (X) Here’s Michael Penix Jr. at Falcons practice, wearing extra padding around his ribs.
  • Oct 14 FTN (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. & Lamar Jackson get the ball downfield, and they get it downfield FAST 💨 📊 FTN Stats & Charting
  • Oct 14 Daniel Flick (X) The Falcons will converse with Michael Penix Jr. today after warmups to gauge his practice snap count. “With an injury like this, you want to make sure, as they move around, how they’re feeling. It could be all, some, none. We shall see.”
  • Oct 14 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix is (probably) back Sunday, returning to practice today-->
  • Oct 14 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski said he expects QB Michael Penix Jr. to start Sunday against the Bears as long as he has no setbacks to his rib injury.+2
  • Oct 14 Erik Lambert (X) Some good news for the Bears and Falcons 🙌 @ProFootballDoc expects both Michael Penix Jr. (rib) and Caleb Williams (hamstring) to be good to go Despite taking a painful hit, Penix doesn't appear to have suffered a fracture, while Williams should be ready to return after missing the past couple of weeks. Williams may not be as mobile as usual, but having him back under center would still be a significant boost for Chicago @JoeRaineri, @SICscore
  • Oct 14 Marc Raimondi (X) #Falcons QB Michael Penix on track to start vs. Bears if no setbacks, coach says+1
  • Oct 14 Zach Klein (X) Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski on QB Michael Penix Jr. “He’s practicing today and if everything goes according to plan…. He will start Sunday Vs Chicago
  • Oct 14 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Michael Penix Jr. injury update: Falcons QB likely to start this week vs. Bears, but status could change
  • Oct 14 Pro Football Talk Falcons expect Michael Penix to practice Wednesday
  • Oct 14 Josh Kendall (X) The plan is for Penix to start Sunday against Chicago. "Yes, as long as everything goes according to plan," Stefanski said. "I am not going to get into specifics but he's feeling better." · Quoting Josh Kendall: Kevin Stefanski on Michael Penix Jr.: "Mike will practice. We will see how he’s feeling."
  • Oct 14 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. is trending toward starting this week, Kevin Stefanski said. His snap count in practice today could be "some, all, none," entirely depending on how he feels.
  • Oct 14 Josh Kendall (X) Kevin Stefanski on Michael Penix Jr.: "Mike will practice. We will see how he’s feeling."
  • Oct 14 Daniel Flick (X) Kevin Stefanski said Michael Penix Jr. will practice today in a limited capacity -- they'll see the specifics of what that looks like -- and the team will see how he feels afterwards.
  • Oct 14 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Feeling some big feelings about having Jarrett on the other team Sunday. I've been a Falcons fan for 35 years now and he absolutely was one of the best people and players I've ever gotten to watch · Quoting Jeanna: Good morning from Flowery Branch! We're waiting to hear from old friend and current opponent Grady Jarrett at 11 a.m., and we'll get updates on Michael Penix Jr's status, how the Falcons are preparing for the Bears, and more today.
  • Oct 14 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix Jr. has aligned under center on a league-high 56.3% of snaps this season, per Next Gen Stats. Last season, Penix was in the pistol formation in a league-high 52.3% of his snaps, which was the second highest rate by a qualified QB since the Next Gen Stats era began in 2016. #Falcons
• Surgery Zach Klein (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 12 upd
  Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr tells @929TheGame “Nothing season ending.. but I need to get some imaging”

  Questionable→ Surgery

  52 more updatesfrom 19 sources

  • Oct 12 Pro Football Talk Kevin Stefanski: We'll have a better idea Wednesday about Michael Penix
  • Oct 12 Marc Raimondi (X) Sources: #Falcons QB Michael Penix's rib injury not considered serious (@AdamSchefter)+1
  • Oct 12 Yahoo Fantasy Football Michael Penix Jr. may be available for Week 6
  • Oct 12 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Michael Penix’s rib injury is not considered serious, per sources. Penix might be able to return for Sunday’s game vs. the Bears, but the team wants to be cautious and see him practice this week before it knows whether he will be able to play in Week 6.+1
  • Oct 12 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. update-->
  • Oct 12 Daniel Flick (X) Circling back here, I think it’s fair to say Penix is day-to-day. · Quoting Daniel Flick: Kevin Stefanski asked if Michael Penix Jr. has a real chance to play this week: “Yeah, I think it's probably I can answer that better Wednesday. Just with any type of injury, I always want to see how the guys respond over a couple days before I can give you a good answer there.”
  • Oct 12 Daniel Flick (X) Kevin Stefanski asked if Michael Penix Jr. has a real chance to play this week: “Yeah, I think it's probably I can answer that better Wednesday. Just with any type of injury, I always want to see how the guys respond over a couple days before I can give you a good answer there.”
  • Oct 12 Marc Raimondi (X) Stefanski does not have an update on the health of Michael Penix Jr. #Falcons
  • Oct 12 Daniel Flick (X) Kevin Stefanski said the Falcons are in wait-and-see mode with Michael Penix Jr. and CJ Henderson.
  • Oct 12 Daniel Flick (X) The Falcons’ O-line didn’t know Michael Penix Jr. was out until right before taking the field in OT. Penix was in good spirits in the locker room & there’s optimism he’ll be back very soon. But that doesn’t wash away any pain. “That sucks. That’s our QB.”
  • Oct 12 Yahoo Fantasy Football NFL news, live updates: Texans trade for Marvin Harrison Jr., earn first win of 2026 season; Falcons fall flat in OT after Michael Penix Jr. injured
  • Oct 12 CBS Sports NFL Headlines NFL Week 6 early odds: Eagles favored despite massive disadvantage, Packers-Cowboys line flips
  • Oct 12 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) The Atlanta Falcons made some curious decisions early. They simply got exhausted at the end. Those two factors--plus inconsistency and injury for Michael Penix Jr.--ultimately combined for a loss, as @treshon.io writes
  • Oct 12 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Falcons QB Michael Penix is expected to undergo an MRI today on his ribs to determine how much, if any time, he would miss.+1
  • Oct 12 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. came out of Sunday night's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens late because of a rib injury, but he does not believe it will be a long-term issue. Story via @marcraimondi+1
  • Oct 12 Pro Football Talk Michael Penix: If we got ball first in OT, I could have stayed in
  • Oct 12 Daniel Flick (X) Here's Michael Penix Jr.'s passing chart vs. the Ravens. Of note, Penix was 10-for-14 passing 169 yards and a TD on throws that traveled 10-plus yards in the air, per Next Gen Stats. When pressured: 2-for-9 for 32 yards, three sacks When kept clean: 17-for-23 for 208 yards, TD
  • Oct 12 ESPN NFL News Falcons QB Penix (rib) exits loss late, doesn't expect injury to be long term
  • Oct 12 Falcons Team Site Michael Penix Jr.: 'I hated it. I hated that I couldn't get back in that game.'
  • Oct 12 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Michael Penix Jr. injury: Falcons QB hurts ribs late in regulation on 'SNF,' says he'll be ready for Week 6
  • Oct 12 Zach Klein (X) Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr tells @929TheGame “Nothing season ending.. but I need to get some imaging”
  • Oct 12 Pro Football Talk Kevin Stefanski on Michael Penix's rib injury: We'll know more as we get imaging
  • Oct 12 Pro Football Talk Sunday Night Football: Ravens come back to beat Falcons in OT, 30-23
  • Oct 11 ESPN NFL Injury Report Michael Penix Jr.: Questionable+1
  • Oct 11 Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. gasping for breath watching the worst pass anyone has ever thrown
  • Oct 11 Pro Football Talk Tua Tagovailoa replaces injured Michael Penix for overtime
  • Oct 11 Josh Kendall (X) It's Tua for Atlanta. · Quoting Josh Kendall: Michael Penix Jr. is on the bench and has a towel draped over his head as Atlanta prepares for its first possession of overtime trailing 30-23.
  • Oct 11 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. has a towel overhead, was consoled by teammates, and now Tua Tagovailoa is throwing with his helmet on...
  • Oct 11 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. is on the bench and has a towel draped over his head as Atlanta prepares for its first possession of overtime trailing 30-23.
  • Oct 11 Josh Kendall (X) Penix issue didn't seem to be structural at all. Might have just had wind knocked out on that hit. Moving fine out there. · Quoting Josh Kendall: Michael Penix Jr. slow to get up and jogging off now. We're about to get our first Tua Tagovailoa snaps in Atlanta. With 19 seconds left. In a tie game.
  • Oct 11 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Raimondi] QB Michael Penix Jr is coming back in.
  • Oct 11 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [McElhaney] Michael Penix Jr. took a big hit on that sack. Ball popped out. Penix is down on the ground, trainers checking. twitter.com/tori_mcelhan... [Raimondi] Tua Tagovailoa is coming in.
  • Oct 11 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Good gracious, I hate that for Michael Penix.
  • Oct 11 Albert Breer (X) Michael Penix is down. That sucks. He’s playing well.
  • Oct 11 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. slow to get up and jogging off now. We're about to get our first Tua Tagovailoa snaps in Atlanta. With 19 seconds left. In a tie game.
  • Oct 11 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. is helped to his feet and jogs off (a little gingerly) under his own power. Here comes Tua Tagovailoa...
  • Oct 11 Marc Raimondi (X) From ESPN Research: Michael Penix Jr. is 8-of-12 passing for 140 yards and a touchdown on third down, his most such completions and yards in a game in his career. #Falcons
  • Oct 11 Jamison Hensley (X) Ravens fall behind 14-6 with 2:24 left in 2Q as their defense gives up its first points of the night. Michael Penix goes deep for completions of 25 and 36 yards before finding Kyle Pitts for a 5-yard TD pass.
  • Oct 11 Josh Kendall (X) Falcons 14, Ravens 6, 2:24 left Q2 After an ugly start, Michael Penix Jr. makes three beautiful throws on that drive, the final one to Kyle Pitts for 5-yard touchdown.
  • Oct 11 Daniel Flick (X) Touchdown, Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. with an absolute missile to Kyle Pitts over the middle on 3rd & Goal from the 5. First touchdown of the year for Pitts. Penix has completed five straight passes after starting 0-for-4.
  • Oct 11 Bernd Buchmasser (Bluesky) The Falcons need to get that man some WD-40. · Quoting JP Acosta: Love Michael Penix Jr but he moves like a rusty robot
  • Oct 11 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr.'s first completion comes on a screen pass to tight end Kyle Pitts with 7:16 remaining in the second quarter. Play went for 13 yards. Penix follows with an impressively layered ball to Drake London on a deep crosser. Maybe the screen is all Penix needed.
  • Oct 11 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix Jr. is 5-of-16 passing for 52 yards and an interception in the first quarter so far this season. The good news is that he got dramatically better after that the last two games. #Falcons
  • Oct 11 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. scrambling like a nervous lizard on linoleum
  • Oct 11 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. gets a nice ovation before his first start this season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • Oct 11 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. loosening up his arm with a weighted ball before tonight‘s game.
  • Oct 11 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. getting loose before SNF.
  • Oct 11 FTN (Bluesky) Sunday night action presents the Falcons with a big test: how "real" is this offense with QB Michael Penix Jr.? Both @aaronschatz.com & @miketanier.bsky.social are a bit skeptical, but this matchup against the Lamar Jackson-less Ravens should provide us with some answers 🧐
• INJ Josh Kendall (X) ATL Kendal DanielsLB Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 18 upd
  Atlanta linebacker Kendal Daniels was talking to his teammates as he left the field Sunday, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. said. "He said, 'Y'all go finish this off.' So he was in good spirits."
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  • Oct 18 RotoBaller NFL Waiver Wire Express - Week 7 Lightning Round for Germie Bernard, Ja'Kobi Lane, Tyrone Tracy Jr., DeMario Douglas, Omar Cooper Jr., Travis Hunter, Darnell Washington, Michael Penix Jr.
  • Oct 18 Dwain McFarland (X) Kyle Pitts is coming around with Michael Penix Jr. Falcons with Penix in 2026: London: 0.59 fantasy points per route, 33% target share, 3.72 YPR --> ELITE Pitts: 0.57, 17%, 1.86 YPRR --> Pushing back toward TE1 territory
  • Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Before he left the field, Kendal Daniels left a message for his teammates. “He’s like, ‘Y’all go finish this off,’” Michael Penix Jr. said.
  • Oct 18 Josh Kendall (X) A smiling Michael Penix Jr. on his early trip to the injury tent today. "I did go into the injury tent. I’m not going to say what that was about. Just say I am good."
  • Oct 18 Josh Kendall (X) Atlanta linebacker Kendal Daniels was talking to his teammates as he left the field Sunday, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. said. "He said, 'Y'all go finish this off.' So he was in good spirits."
  • Oct 18 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix Jr. was pressured on a career-high 46% of his dropbacks Sunday, and was blitzed at the 2nd-highest rate of his career (51%), per ESPN Research.
  • Oct 18 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix Jr. is the first #Falcons player with three or more pass touchdowns and a two-point conversion pass in a single game since Matt Ryan in 2019, per ESPN Research.
  • Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Falcons had the ball and the chance to tie, then Michael Penix Jr. was strip-sacked on third-and-long. Kyler Gordon back-to-back impact blitzes. Bears take over at the Falcons' 28. Disastrous outcome for Atlanta.
  • Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. is 11-for-16 passing for 152 yards and two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
  • Oct 18 Brad Biggs (X) Michael Penix connects with Kyle Pitts for a touchdown and hits another 2-point try, this one to Drake London. #Bears lead 31-23, 5:41 to play.
  • Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. hits Kyle Pitts Sr. for a touchdown, and then hits Drake London on the two-point conversion. Suddenly, the Falcons are only down one possession, 31-23, with 5:41 to go. Wild turn of events.
  • Oct 18 Josh Kendall (X) Harold Perkins just recovered a fumble caused by Jessie Bates to give the Falcons, who trail by 16, the ball with 7:11 left. And Michael Penix Jr. hit deep shot to Jahan Dotson on next play.
  • Oct 18 Brad Biggs (X) Michael Penix 10 yd TD pass to Kyle Pitts on drive against backups. Penix connects with Zachariah Branch on 2-point conversion. #Bears lead 31-15, 9:34 remaining.
  • Oct 18 Larry Mayer (X) After roughing punter on Bears gives Falcons new life, blitzing DB Kyler Gordon sacks Michael Penix Jr.
  • Oct 18 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) Sick throw vs man coverage. Penix and Dotson have a nice little connection. · Quoting Christian D'Andrea: absolutely gorgeous back shoulder throw from Michael Penix Jr. on third down
  • Oct 18 Brad Biggs (X) Michael Penix delivers a 13 yd back shoulder fade to Jahan Dotson. #Bears 14-7, 5:45 remaining 2nd qtr.
  • Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Three straight weeks with a big play from known (?) 50/50 ball specialist Jahan Dotson, and the Falcons are somehow only down 14-7. Great back-shoulder throw from Michael Penix Jr., too.
  • Oct 18 Larry Mayer (X) Bears defense forces Falcons to turn ball over on downs. On third-and-4 from Chicago 42, Devin Bush and Kyler Gordon drop Brian Robinson Jr. for 1-yard loss. On fourth-and-5, James Lynch bats down Michael Penix Jr. pass.
  • Oct 18 Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) On his first defensive snap of the season, Kyler Gordon joins Devin Bush for a key TFL on third down. Bears bring the heat again on fourth down and James Lynch bats down Michael Penix's pass. Bijan got those big runs against the backup DL. They got lifted after two snaps.
  • Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) After a third-and-4 run loses a yard, Michael Penix Jr.'s pass was batted at the line on fourth-and-5. The Falcons turn it over at midfield.
  • Oct 18 Zach Klein (X) After 1 quarter: Bears QB Caleb Williams: 10-10, 122 yds, TD Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr: 3-4, -3 yds
  • Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. takes the field.
  • Oct 18 Falcons Team Site Atlanta Falcons Week 6 inactives vs. Chicago Bears
  • Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Here’s a long ball from Michael Penix Jr. to Jahan Dotson in warmups.
  • Oct 18 Yahoo Fantasy Football Bears vs. Falcons live updates, inactives, where to watch: Caleb Williams returns in Week 6; Michael Penix Jr. good to go after rib injury
  • Oct 18 PFF News NFL Week 6 Bets: Matchups to target
• MOVE Josh Kendall (X) ATL PHI Andy DaltonQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Tua TagovailoaQB Oct 19 upd
  The Falcons are signing veteran QB Andy Dalton, sources tell @TheAthletic. Most recently with the Eagles, Dalton will compete with Tua Tagovailoa to backup starter Michael Penix Jr.
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  • Oct 19 Falcons Team Site Well wishes for Kendal Daniels, Michael Penix Jr. vs. pressure and more notes from Falcons vs. Bears
  • Oct 19 Josh Kendall (X) The Falcons will be Andy Dalton's seventh NFL team and his third in the NFC South (only Tampa to go). Atlanta is releasing Cooper Rush to make room, per source, so UDFA Jack Strand sticks around. · Quoting Jonathan Jones: The Falcons are signing veteran QB Andy Dalton, sources tell @TheAthletic. Most recently with the Eagles, Dalton will compete with Tua Tagovailoa to backup starter Michael Penix Jr.
  • Oct 19 Josh Kendall (X) The Falcons are signing veteran QB Andy Dalton, sources tell @TheAthletic. Most recently with the Eagles, Dalton will compete with Tua Tagovailoa to backup starter Michael Penix Jr.
  • Oct 19 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr., meanwhile, became one of just six Falcons quarterbacks to put together a three game or longer streak of starts with zero interceptions @marcraimondi.bsky.social notes he's the first Falcons QB with 3 TDs and a 2 point conversion in a game since Matt Ryan in 2019
  • Oct 19 RotoBaller NFL Quarterback Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Top QB Adds for Week 7 Include Kyler Murray, Michael Penix Jr., Aaron Rodgers and more
• Expected to play ESPN NFL News ATL CHI Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 16 upd
  Falcons' Penix fully cleared to play vs. Bears

  Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who left last week's game with injured ribs, has been fully cleared to play against the Bears on Sunday.

  6 more updatesfrom 6 sources

  • Oct 16 CBS Sports NFL Headlines NFL Week 6 injury report: Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts sidelined; Caleb Williams could return
  • Oct 16 ESPN NFL News Falcons' Penix fully cleared to play vs. Bears
  • Oct 16 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. has no injury designation for Sunday’s game and is expected to start vs. the Bears.+3
  • Oct 16 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 6? Jameis Winston, Trevor Lawrence, Jordan Love, Kirk Cousins, Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr., Dak Prescott, Caleb Williams, Matthew Stafford
• INJ Josh Kendall (X) ATL CHI Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 17
  Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) had a regular week of practice this week. "Everything responded well, and I thought Mike handled it all really well." More on Sunday's matchup with Chicago here
• INJ The Falcoholic (Bluesky) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 13 upd
  Michael Penix now has a two-game streak where he hasn't thrown an interception, one of just 15 such streaks in team history. The record is six, accomplished twice by Mike Vick and once by Matt Ryan. Penix almost equaled that streak last year, with 5 before he was injured
  3 more updatesfrom 2 sources

  • Oct 13 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. has attempted 458 passes in the NFL. Drake London has been on the other end of 33.6% of them. Penix has completed 279 passes. London has caught 35.8% of them. Penix has thrown 15 TD passes. London has been the receiver on 53.3% of them.
  • Oct 13 Daniel Flick (X) Since Michael Penix Jr. returned to the field, Drake London has 21 catches for 408 yards. He leads the NFL in receiving yards since Week 3, is fourth overall & still feels there’s “a lot left on the table.”
  • Oct 13 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Michael Penix now has a two-game streak where he hasn't thrown an interception, one of just 15 such streaks in team history. The record is six, accomplished twice by Mike Vick and once by Matt Ryan. Penix almost equaled that streak last year, with 5 before he was injured
  • Oct 13 Josh Kendall (X) The latest on Michael Penix Jr., plus more Falcons takeaways, including a very telling quote about the offense from Drake London
• INJ Yahoo Fantasy Football ATL NYG Jameis WinstonQB Jaxson DartQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Sep 21
  NFL news, live updates: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. to make season debut on Thursday Night Football; Jameis Winston to start for Giants after season-ending injury to Jaxson Dart

  Follow along with the latest NFL news ahead of Week 3.

• PRAC Yahoo Fantasy Football ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 15 upd
  Michael Penix Jr. fully practices Thursday

  Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. records back-to-back full practices to start week

  1 more updatefrom 1 source

  • Oct 15 Yahoo Fantasy Football Michael Penix Jr. fully practices Thursday
  • Oct 15 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. on the practice field Thursday.
• INJ Adam Schefter (X) 18 teams Ashton DulinWR Chamarri ConnerDB Chop RobinsonLB De'Zhaun StriblingWR DeMarvion OvershownLB Elijah MoldenDB Frankie LuvuLB Garrett WilliamsDB Jadeveon ClowneyDL Jauan JenningsWR Joey Porter Jr.DB Jonathan GreenardLB Kyler MurrayQB Malik HookerDB Marvin Mims Jr.WR Michael Penix Jr.QB Minkah FitzpatrickDB Nico CollinsWR Nnamdi MadubuikeDL Omar Cooper Jr.WR Ronnie HarrisonLB Sam DarnoldQB+128k +19 more Sep 18 upd
  Players ruled out for Sunday include Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Joey Porter Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Nnamdi Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Michael Penix Jr., Teven Jenkins, Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marvin Mims, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Ronnie Harrison, Chop Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, Sam Darnold, Garrett Williams, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown (pictured), Ashton Dulin, Chamarri Conner, Josh Simmons. Show all
  2 more updatesfrom 1 source

  • Sep 18 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Game statuses for Sunday Out QB - Kyler Murray, Sam Darnold, Michael Penix Jr. RB - Kene Nwangwu TE - Chig Okonkwo WR - Nico Collins, De'Zhaun Stribling, Jauan Jennings, Omar Cooper Jr., Marvin Mims Jr., Ashton Dulin Doubtful QB - Tua Tagovailoa TE - Brock Bowers WR - Zay Flowers+1
  • Sep 18 Adam Schefter (X) Players ruled out for Sunday include Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Joey Porter Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Nnamdi Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney, Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Michael Penix Jr., Teven Jenkins, Omar Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marvin Mims, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Ronnie Harrison, Chop Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, Sam Darnold, Garrett Williams, Frankie Luvu, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown (pictured), Ashton Dulin, Chamarri Conner, Josh Simmons.
• Out Jeremy Fowler (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Sep 18 upd
  Falcons have a quick Week 3 turnaround on TNF, which could affect QB prep for both Penix and Tua, who’s doubtful for Sunday. · Quoting Marc Raimondi: Michael Penix has been ruled OUT for Week 2. #Falcons
  20 more updatesfrom 14 sources

  • Sep 18 Pro Football Talk Michael Penix Jr. officially out, Tua Tagovailoa doubtful for Week 2+3
  • Sep 18 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Falcons to start Cooper Rush vs. Panthers as Michael Penix Jr. continues recovery+1
  • Sep 18 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Falcons ruled out QB Michael Penix Jr. for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.+3
  • Sep 18 Jeremy Fowler (X) Falcons have a quick Week 3 turnaround on TNF, which could affect QB prep for both Penix and Tua, who’s doubtful for Sunday. · Quoting Marc Raimondi: Michael Penix has been ruled OUT for Week 2. #Falcons
  • Sep 18 Adam Schefter (X) Falcons QB Cooper Rush will start Sunday vs. Carolina, Jack Strand will serve as Atlanta’s backup QB. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Falcons ruled out QB Michael Penix Jr. for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.
  • Sep 18 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Stefanski: Cooper Rush (back) will start Week 2. Jack Strand will serve as QB2. · Quoting NFL Daily News: Rap: Falcons QB Cooper Rush is now taking first-team reps and is expected to get the start in Week 2, with Michael Penix Jr. not yet ready to return.
  • Sep 18 Josh Kendall (X) The Falcons have officially listed Michael Penix Jr. as OUT on the injury report.
  • Sep 18 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Rapoport] Falcons QB Cooper Rush is taking the first-team reps now and is expected to start Week 2, sources say. No surprise, with Michael Penix Jr not quite ready.+2
  • Sep 18 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) There's your answer. Cooper Rush this week. He beat the Panthers in 2024 with Dallas. · Quoting NFL Daily News: Rap: Falcons QB Cooper Rush is now taking first-team reps and is expected to get the start in Week 2, with Michael Penix Jr. not yet ready to return.
  • Sep 18 Judy Battista (X) Timeline narrows further for Tua Tagovailoa to be the starting QB, as Penix continues ramping up. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: #Falcons QB Cooper Rush is taking the first-team reps now and is expected to start Week 2, sources say. No surprise, with Michael Penix Jr not quite ready.
  • Sep 18 Mike Garafolo (X) Michael Penix Jr. is getting closer. Not there yet. Cooper Rush again for the #Falcons. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: #Falcons QB Cooper Rush is taking the first-team reps now and is expected to start Week 2, sources say. No surprise, with Michael Penix Jr not quite ready.
  • Sep 18 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix is throwing to the practice squad receivers right now in the routes on air drill. Cooper Rush is taking the majority of the throws with the starters. This is how last Friday looked as well. #Falcons
• Out ESPN NFL Injury Report ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Sep 20 upd
  Michael Penix Jr.: Out

  Sep 20: Penix (knee), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, could be cleared to start Thursday's game against the Packers in Week 3, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

  13 more updatesfrom 10 sources

  • Sep 20 ESPN NFL Injury Report Michael Penix Jr.: Out
  • Sep 20 Pro Football Talk Kevin Stefanski: Now is not the time to know if Michael Penix will play Thursday
  • Sep 20 Marc Raimondi (X) Stefanski: No update on Michael Penix Jr. #Falcons
  • Sep 20 Jordan Schultz (X) Michael Penix Jr. can’t come back soon enough for the Falcons · Quoting Jordan Schultz: Jack Strand has replaced Cooper Rush, and the #Falcons’ fans approve
  • Sep 20 Marc Raimondi (X) #Falcons inactives for Week 2: QB Tua Tagovailoa QB Michael Penix Jr. DB Billy Bowman Jr. DB Malcolm DeWalt IV OL Ethan Onianwa
  • Sep 20 Yahoo Fantasy Football Michael Penix Jr. may be option for Week 3
  • Sep 20 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. could be back for Thursday Night Football, per new reporting from Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter, and would start. @jeannakelley.com breaks down the report
  • Sep 20 Pro Football Talk Report: Michael Penix Jr. could debut for Falcons on Thursday night+3
  • Sep 20 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Michael Penix (knee) could play in Week 3 vs. GB
  • Sep 20 ESPN NFL News Sources: Falcons eye Week 3 return for Penix, expected to keep Tua
  • Sep 20 Marc Raimondi (X) The #Falcons could have a full and healthy QB room by this week, as QB Michael Penix Jr could start as early as Thursday against the #Packers. Story from me and @AdamSchefter
• INJ Nick Farabaugh (X) ATL PIT Cooper RushQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Tua TagovailoaQB Sep 7 upd
  The Steelers know it will be Tua starting, Cooper Rush as the backup, and Michael Penix inactive heading into Week 1. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Sources: Tua Tagovailoa has been named the Falcons’ starting quarterback for next Sunday’s regular-season opener in Pittsburgh vs. the Steelers. Show all
  26 more updatesfrom 19 sources

  • Sep 7 Yahoo Fantasy Football Michael Penix Jr. not ready to play yet
  • Sep 7 Falcons Team Site Michael Penix Jr. says he's 'really close' but not quite 100% healthy
  • Sep 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers know it will be Tua starting, Cooper Rush as the backup, and Michael Penix inactive heading into Week 1. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Sources: Tua Tagovailoa has been named the Falcons’ starting quarterback for next Sunday’s regular-season opener in Pittsburgh vs. the Steelers.+1
  • Sep 7 Adam Schefter (X) Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski told reporters today that Tua Tagovailoa will be the starter, Cooper Rush will be the backup, and Michael Penix will be inactive Sunday. Penix is not physically ready.
  • Sep 7 Falcons Team Site Kevin Stefanski details plan for QB position, updates Michael Penix Jr.'s status
  • Sep 7 ESPN NFL Injury Report Michael Penix Jr.: Out
  • Sep 7 Albert Breer (X) Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski says Tua Tagovailoa will start on Sunday against Pittsburgh, with Cooper Rush as his backup. Michael Penix, despite being cleared, will be inactive, which is indicative of the deliberate approach they're taking with his return.+2
  • Sep 7 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) Captain obvious here, but the fact that they waited this long to announce despite Penix’ health suggests we won’t see Tua for very long. · Quoting 🏈Optimus FF News: Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski says Cooper Rush will back up Tua Tagovailoa at QB in Week 1. Michael Penix Jr. (knee) will be inactive. Per Will McFadden.
  • Sep 7 Alan Saunders (X) Well, that's one way to not second-guess the decision to start Tua. · Quoting D. Orlando Ledbetter: #Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said that Tua will start. Cooper Rush will be the backup and Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive.
  • Sep 7 Zach Klein (X) Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr will start Week 1 on the inactive list vs Steelers
  • Sep 7 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Eyeball emoji, Week 2 edition. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: At last: The Falcons are naming QB Tua Tagovailoa as their starting QB, the final team to identify its starter. After an up-and-down camp, Tagovailoa gets the ball to begin the season, while Michael Penix Jr continues to work his way back.
  • Sep 7 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) At last: The Falcons are naming QB Tua Tagovailoa as their starting QB, the final team to identify its starter. After an up-and-down camp, Tagovailoa gets the ball to begin the season, while Michael Penix Jr continues to work his way back.
  • Sep 7 PFF News Tua Tagovailoa named Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback for Week 1+2
  • Sep 7 Albert Breer (X) On the @AtlantaFalcons situation, Michael Penix has been fully cleared. So he'd be good to dress for Week 1. But he's still working his way back from the injury, so Atlanta's being careful here. This isn't Tua Tagovailoa beating him out. Moreso, it's about Penix's readiness.
  • Sep 7 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) The thing about Tua Tagovailoa being named the Falcons starter over Michael Penix, is at least Penix is still going to play at least a handful of games. 🤷🏻‍♂️
  • Sep 7 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Falcons name Tua Tagovailoa starting QB over Michael Penix Jr. for Week 1
  • Sep 7 David Furones (X) Tua to start. · Quoting Tom Pelissero: The Falcons are starting Tua Tagovailoa in Week 1 at Pittsburgh, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports. With Michael Penix Jr. still working his way back from knee surgery, Tua has gotten most of the reps. Now he gets the ball against the Steelers.+1
  • Sep 7 Adam Schefter (X) Michael Penix tore his ACL last November and wasn’t cleared for 11-on-11 work until Aug. 22. His turn likely is coming this season, but for now, the Falcons are going with Tua Tagovailoa. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Sources: Tua Tagovailoa has been named the Falcons’ starting quarterback for next Sunday’s regular-season opener in Pittsburgh vs. the Steelers.
  • Sep 7 Judy Battista (X) Obvious question: for how long? Tua had a huge head start in the summer and did not run away with the job before Penix could even practice. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: At last: The #Falcons are naming QB Tua Tagovailoa as their starting QB, the final team to identify its starter. After an up-and-down camp, Tagovailoa gets the ball to begin the season, while Michael Penix Jr continues to work his way back.
  • Sep 7 Adam Schefter (X) Falcons Week 1 starting QB by season: 🏈2021: Matt Ryan 🏈2022: Marcus Mariota 🏈2023: Desmond Ridder 🏈2024: Kirk Cousins 🏈2025: Michael Penix Jr. 🏈2026: Tua Tagovailoa
  • Sep 7 Greg Auman (X) The Falcons are starting Tua Tagovailoa in Week 1 at Pittsburgh, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports. With Michael Penix Jr. still working his way back from knee surgery, Tua has gotten most of the reps. Now he gets the ball against the Steelers.
• Out Josh Kendall (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Sep 16 upd
  Michael Penix Jr. has not ruled out playing Sunday: "I’m working each and every day. Today I felt good in practice."
  17 more updatesfrom 8 sources

  • Sep 16 Falcons Team Site Michael Penix Jr. says 'I want to be out there' but has physical goals to hit first
  • Sep 16 ESPN NFL News Falcons' Penix Jr. 'close' but still uncertain for Week 2
  • Sep 16 Pro Football Talk Cooper Rush says he split reps with Michael Penix Jr. at Wednesday's practice+3
  • Sep 16 Pro Football Talk Michael Penix: I'm dying to be out there, some goals I still have to achieve
  • Sep 16 Josh Kendall (X) "I’ve got the final say because I’m the only person who knows how my body feels." · Quoting Josh Kendall: Michael Penix Jr. has not ruled out playing Sunday: "I’m working each and every day. Today I felt good in practice."
  • Sep 16 Zach Klein (X) Michael Penix Jr on comparisons to Patrick Mahomes: You can't compare everyone's injury to mine. Not all ACL injuries are the same. He had his patella tendons. I also had an operation on my lateral side. After my first ACL injury in '16 I was back in 6 months. This is my 3rd one.
  • Sep 16 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. has not ruled out playing Sunday: "I’m working each and every day. Today I felt good in practice."
  • Sep 16 Josh Kendall (X) "I am running my own race. It’s not really a mental thing. Mentally, I want to be out there with the guys. I want to be out there with the guys.” · Quoting Josh Kendall: Michael Penix Jr.: "I'm still working (toward playing). I'm close. I'm close. I know I've been saying that, but I'm close. ... There are just some goals I want to hit. I am going to keep those to myself."
  • Sep 16 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) said he’s “close” to playing.
  • Sep 16 Zach Klein (X) Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr: We're working... we are close.. we are close. There are a few things I want to achieve before I hit the field. I want to be out there, but at the same time, I have to think about how I feel
  • Sep 16 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr.: "I'm still working (toward playing). I'm close. I'm close. I know I've been saying that, but I'm close. ... There are just some goals I want to hit. I am going to keep those to myself."
  • Sep 16 Sheena Quick (X) Kevin Stefanski has said the #Falcons are not ruling anybody out at QB for Sunday. #Panthers · Quoting Josh Kendall: Michael Penix Jr. is throwing, and he’s drawn a crowd. Penix opened practice today throwing while the rest of the group went through it’s normal stretching warm-up.
  • Sep 16 Zach Klein (X) RT @AlisonWSB: All three quarters back now going through warm ups Michael Penix Jr. Cooper Rush Jack strand. Tua is not out here practici…
  • Sep 16 Marc Raimondi (X) During warmups at practice today, Michael Penix Jr. was off on an adjacent field throwing with a coach. #Falcons
  • Sep 16 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. is throwing, and he’s drawn a crowd. Penix opened practice today throwing while the rest of the group went through it’s normal stretching warm-up.
• INJ Marc Raimondi (X) ATL PIT Bijan RobinsonRB Brian RobinsonRB Cooper RushQB Jack StrandQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Olamide ZaccheausWR Tua TagovailoaQB +4 more Sep 13 upd
  Cooper Rush will be Atlanta’s starting quarterback today, undrafted free agent Jack Strand will be the backup, and with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. both inactive, wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus will be the Falcons’ emergency quarterback vs. the Steelers. But Zaccheus’ role doesn’t stop just there. With the Falcons also having only two running backs active today, Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson, Zaccheus also will be the team’s emergency third-string running back. Show all
  4 more updatesfrom 3 sources

  • Sep 13 Marc Raimondi (X) #Falcons inactives for Week 1: QB Tua Tagovailoa QB Michael Penix DB Billy Bowman Jr. DB Malcom DeWalt IV ILB Christian Harris OL Ethan Onianwa
  • Sep 13 Falcons Team Site Atlanta Falcons inactives for Week 1 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Sep 13 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Michael Penix (knee) targeting Week 2 or 3 return
  • Sep 13 Marc Raimondi (X) WR Olamide Zachheaus will be emergency QB3 today #Falcons · Quoting Adam Schefter: Cooper Rush will be Atlanta’s starting quarterback today, undrafted free agent Jack Strand will be the backup, and with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. both inactive, wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus will be the Falcons’ emergency quarterback vs. the Steelers. But Zaccheus’ role doesn’t stop just there. With the Falcons also having only two running backs active today, Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson, Zaccheus also will be the team’s emergency third-string running back.
  • Sep 13 Marc Raimondi (X) Cooper Rush will be Atlanta’s starting quarterback today, undrafted free agent Jack Strand will be the backup, and with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. both inactive, wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus will be the Falcons’ emergency quarterback vs. the Steelers. But Zaccheus’ role doesn’t stop just there. With the Falcons also having only two running backs active today, Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson, Zaccheus also will be the team’s emergency third-string running back.
• INJ Falcons Team Site ATL GB Brandon DorlusDL Michael Penix Jr.QB Tua TagovailoaQB Sep 23 upd
  Falcons injury report: QB Tua Tagovailoa, DL Brandon Dorlus available for Atlanta in Green Bay

  The veteran quarterback — who will act as Michael Penix Jr.'s backup — did not receive a game designation.

  8 more updatesfrom 6 sources

  • Sep 23 CBS Sports NFL Headlines NFL Week 3 injury report: Packers offensive line in trouble; Michael Penix Jr. set to take over Falcons QB job
  • Sep 23 Josh Kendall (X) This good news for Jawaan Taylor, Brandon Dorlus and Tua Tagovailoa, who presumably will be Michael Penix Jr.'s backup. · Quoting Josh Kendall: Samson Ebukam won't play Thursday night against the Packers. Looks like Billy Bowman is on the fence.
  • Sep 23 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Falcons game statuses for Thursday night vs. Packers: QUESTIONABLE Billy Bowman OUT Samson Ebukam Everyone else, including Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa, is off the injury report.
  • Sep 23 Falcons Team Site Falcons injury report: QB Tua Tagovailoa, DL Brandon Dorlus available for Atlanta in Green Bay
  • Sep 23 RotoBaller NFL TNF Start/Sit Chart - Week 3 Fantasy Football Matchups for Thursday Night Football
  • Sep 23 Jeff Nowak (X) The Saints have some fascinating QB matchups over the next month: - Week 3, Raiders: Kirk Cousins (starting ahead of the No. 1 pick) - Week 4, Falcons: Michael Penix (most likely) - Week 5, Vikings: Kyler Murray (most likely) - Week 6, Giants: Jameis Winston (most likely) Penix will be in his second game coming off an ACL recovery, and I feel like the Vikings and/or Giants could easily be starting somebody else by that point, depending on how the next few weeks go. For the Vikings it could be Wentz, for the Giants it might be someone not currently on their roster. The wildest outcome for Week 6 would be if they gave Jake Haener a shot.
  • Sep 23 Pro Football Talk Kevin Stefanski: Tua Tagovailoa "trending in the right direction" to be QB2 on Thursday
  • Sep 23 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. will be back on the field for the Falcons tomorrow. “You can just feel it when he’s out there.”
  • Sep 23 Pro Football Talk Michael Penix: Being healthy was my target, I feel I'm where I want to be
• INJ CBS Sports NFL Headlines ATL PIT Michael Penix Jr.QB Tua TagovailoaQB Sep 10 upd
  Tua Tagovailoa appears to suffer possible injury ahead of Week 1: Who's up next with Michael Penix inactive?

  A look at the Falcons' depth chart as their top two QBs may be unavailable against the Steelers

  3 more updatesfrom 3 sources

  • Sep 10 Alan Saunders (X) #Falcons Week 1 Thursday Injury Report vs. #Steelers DNP DE Za'Darius Smith (shoulder) OT Jawaan Taylor (knee) LP CB Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) WR Zachariah Branch (hamstring) LB Kenal Daniels (Achilles) DL Brandon Dorlus (groin) DL Da'Shawn Hand (knee) QB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) FP QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) OL Kyle Hinton (knee)
  • Sep 10 Yahoo Fantasy Football Full practice for Michael Penix Jr.
  • Sep 10 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Tua Tagovailoa appears to suffer possible injury ahead of Week 1: Who's up next with Michael Penix inactive?
  • Sep 10 Nick Farabaugh (X) If Tua can't play, the Steelers would face Cooper Rush. Rookie UDFA QB Jack Strand would then seemingly be the backup, too, with Michael Penix Jr. slated to be inactive as he works his way back from a knee injury. · Quoting Underdog NFL: Cooper Rush said he took all the reps with the 1st-team offense on Thursday.
• Full practice Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) ATL Cooper RushQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Tua TagovailoaQB Sep 17 upd
  Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., who has yet to play as he recovers from a torn ACL, was a full participant in today’s practice — as he was last week. Cooper Rush was also a full participant, as well. Tua Tagovailoa was a DNP.
  7 more updatesfrom 5 sources

  • Sep 17 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Falcons QB updates, per @rapsheet.bsky.social: • Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) won't play Week 2 • Michael Penix Jr. (knee) return is "coming soon" • Cooper Rush (back) will likely start Week 2
  • Sep 17 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., who has yet to play as he recovers from a torn ACL, was a full participant in today’s practice — as he was last week. Cooper Rush was also a full participant, as well. Tua Tagovailoa was a DNP.+1
  • Sep 17 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Falcons’ QB practice report: 🏈Michael Penix Jr. and Cooper Rush were full participants today. 🏈Tua Tagovailoa did not practice today.+1
  • Sep 17 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Falcons QBs Michael Penix Jr. (knee) and Cooper Rush (back) fully practiced again Thursday.
  • Sep 17 Josh Kendall (X) Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) was not practicing · Quoting Josh Kendall: Chris Lindstrom and A.J. Terrell both practicing today. And Michael Penix is throwing and taking reps.
  • Sep 17 Josh Kendall (X) Chris Lindstrom and A.J. Terrell both practicing today. And Michael Penix is throwing and taking reps.
• INJ Zach Klein (X) ATL PIT Michael Penix Jr.QB Tua TagovailoaQB Sep 11 upd
  Update: Falcons are without their top 2 quarterbacks vs Steelers in Week 1 - Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Junior have been ruled out Not an ideal start to the season
  17 more updatesfrom 12 sources

  • Sep 11 Adam Schefter (X) Players ruled out for Sunday include Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa, Teddye Buchanan, Nnamdi Madubuike (pictured), Teven Jenkins, Jonathan Greenard, Eli Stowers, Joseph Ossai, Tim Patrick, Cedric Gray, Oscar Delp, Audric Estime, Cam Jordan, Brock Bowers, Garrett Williams, Malik Davis.
  • Sep 11 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Injury Report for Sunday QB Out - Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. Questionable - Tyson Bagent RB Out - Malik Davis, Audric Estime Doubtful - Kene Nwangwu, Sean Tucker Questionable - Jeremiyah Love, Alvin Kamara, Ty Johnson, LeQuint Allen Jr.
  • Sep 11 Jeremy Fowler (X) Though Michael Penix was cleared for 11-man work a few weeks back, getting cleared for contact was a different hurdle. He remains unavailable to play. · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: Tua out, Rush to start vs Steelers More via @marcraimondi
  • Sep 11 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Eyeball emoji. · Quoting The Falcoholic: Cooper Rush is the Week 1 starter for the Atlanta Falcons with both Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa out.
  • Sep 11 Falcons Team Site Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush, Michael Penix Jr.: Everything we know about the state of the QB in Atlanta
  • Sep 11 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) For weeks the debate about the Falcons starting QB centered around Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. And yet when the Falcons open the season Sunday vs. the Steelers, their starting QB will be Cooper Rush.+1
  • Sep 11 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Cooper Rush is the Week 1 starter for the Atlanta Falcons with both Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa out.+1
  • Sep 11 Marc Raimondi (X) Stefanski: Michael Penix will be ready when he's ready. #Falcons
  • Sep 11 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [McElhaney] QB Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled OUT of Sunday's game. Billy Bowman, Michael Penix, Cam Williams are also out. Za'Darius Smith is questionable.+2
  • Sep 11 Jordan Schultz (X) No Tua on Sunday for Atlanta vs Pittsburgh ⬇️ · Quoting Jordan Schultz: #Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered an oblique injury, is experiencing enough discomfort that he will miss Sunday’s game vs the Steelers. Cooper Rush will start. Michael Penix Jr. is getting closer, but he’s not there yet.
  • Sep 11 Zach Klein (X) Update: Falcons are without their top 2 quarterbacks vs Steelers in Week 1 - Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Junior have been ruled out Not an ideal start to the season
  • Sep 11 Jordan Schultz (X) #Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered an oblique injury, is experiencing enough discomfort that he will miss Sunday’s game vs the Steelers. Cooper Rush will start. Michael Penix Jr. is getting closer, but he’s not there yet.
  • Sep 11 Marc Raimondi (X) Cooper Rush and Jack Strand were the QBs present for the main drill during the media viewing period. Rush was throwing primarily. Michael Penix Jr. was across the field with the reserves. #Falcons+1
• Out ESPN NFL Injury Report ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Sep 13
  Michael Penix Jr.: Out

  Sep 13: Penix (knee) will be out for Sunday's season opener in Pittsburgh but is targeting Week 2 or 3 for his 2026 debut, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

• INJ Yahoo Fantasy Football ATL GB Michael Penix Jr.QB Sep 25 upd
  Falcons vs. Packers live updates, news, inactives: Michael Penix Jr. makes season debut on Thursday Night Football

  Follow along as the Packers host the Falcons to open up Week 3.

  55 more updatesfrom 29 sources

  • Sep 25 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr threw btwn the numbers 68% of the time last night—the highest rate of his NFL career thus far On NFL Live, talked about his promising start and what we saw from him.
  • Sep 25 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix Jr. threw 68% of his passes between the numbers Thursday, the highest rate in a game in his career, per Next Gen Stats. #Falcons
  • Sep 25 Field Yates (X) Bijan and Drake London were unstoppable as Michael Penix, Jr. brought a spark to the Atlanta offense.
  • Sep 25 Pro Football Talk Drake London has 91 catches for 1,356 yards in Michael Penix's 13 starts+2
  • Sep 25 Dwain McFarland (X) Drake London averaged 21.6 PPG in ten games with Michael Penix Jr. in 2024-2025. Last night: 28.3 Finished Week 3 with a 41% target share.
  • Sep 25 Jeremy Fowler (X) ‘He’s the definition of resiliency’ Falcons teammates praise Michael Penix’s return from ACL in rout of Packers More via @marcraimondi+1
  • Sep 25 Yahoo Fantasy Football Michael Penix Jr. was exactly what the Falcons needed, problems piling up for Packers, plus more fantasy football takeaways from Week 3 TNF
  • Sep 25 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Coming into last night, as @willmcfadden.bsky.social notes, Michael Penix's single game high for under center snaps was eight. Last night he took 35 snaps under center and had one of his more effective games Zac Robinson is a doofus · Quoting The Falcoholic: Friday grab bag! Bijan Robinson now has three of the 10 best total yards from scrimmage games in franchise history. The only other player who has managed that feat is Julio Jones, who also has all of the top three totals
  • Sep 25 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr.'s talks about what coming back meant to him. Bijan Robinson on what the Packers said to him after his 194-yard night. Drake London says he's "slow" after his 194-yard night. And the Falcons big night.
  • Sep 25 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Falcons shred Packers in Michael Penix Jr.'s return; MLB and WNBA playoffs take shape
  • Sep 25 Pro Football Talk Drake London: Michael Penix is the definition of resiliency
  • Sep 25 Falcons Team Site Michael Penix Jr. embodies 'the definition of resiliency' in Falcons' statement win over Packers
  • Sep 25 ESPN NFL News Penix's return from ACL surgery revives Falcons' attack in rout of Packers
  • Sep 25 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. arrived, the Falcons defense smothered the Packers despite attrition, and the Robinsons ran wild. Here's @treshon.io's snap takeaways from Week 3
  • Sep 24 Albert Breer (X) Two pretty crazy sets of stats from tonight ... • The Falcons outrushed the Packers 242-17. • Michael Penix Jr. after the first quarter: 16-of-18, 234 yards, TD.
  • Sep 24 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix was pressured on just 1 of his 18 dropbacks (6%) after the first quarter (pressured on 4-7 in 1st quarter), per ESPN Research. Penix without pressure: 18-of-20, 256 yards, TD #Falcons
  • Sep 24 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Michael Penix leads Falcons to first win of season+1
  • Sep 24 Pro Football Talk Thursday Night Football: Drake London, Bijan Robinson run by Packers 35-14
  • Sep 24 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Michael Penix Jr. 18/25 - 256 yards - 1 TD - 1 INT Bijan Robinson 29 carries - 194 yards - 2 TD Drake London 9 catches - 194 yards
  • Sep 24 Josina Anderson (X) #Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski was heard telling folks in the building he felt like Michael Penix was going to “pull everything together” they’ve been working on leading into tonight’s game vs the #Packers, per league source. This was a very important victory for Stefanski—particularly since he discussed how he felt like he could improve Penix in his interview with Atlanta, the source repeatedly said.
  • Sep 24 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) The Falcons hoped that having Michael Penix Jr in at QB would make all the difference. Big night in Green Bay. They do look like a different team.
  • Sep 24 Jordan Schultz (X) #Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. started 1/5 with an INT. After that? 🔴17/20 ⚫️239 yards 🔴1 TD ⚫️0 INTs Atlanta had 500+ yards of total offense in the win over the Packers. · Quoting Jordan Schultz: #Falcons RB Bijan Robinson in the first half: ⚫️ 16 touches 🔴 128 yards ⚫️ 1 TD
  • Sep 24 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) Taking off my analyst hat for a sec…I’m very happy for Michael Penix Jr. Tonight must feel really special for him.
  • Sep 24 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Drake London has topped 150 receiving yards in 3 games since 2025. Michael Penix Jr. was the QB for all of those games.
  • Sep 24 Pro Football Talk Thursday Night Football: Falcons lead Packers 17-7 at halftime
  • Sep 24 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Michael Penix Jr.'s first TD of the year goes to Austin Hooper!
  • Sep 24 Josh Kendall (X) Falcons 17, Packers 7, :59 left first half. Michael Penix Jr. with his first touchdown of the season. Bijan Robinson has 111 rushing yards. The Packers have 12, but they have a minute left (no timeouts) and get the ball to start the second half.
  • Sep 24 Jacob Westendorf (X) Michael Penix finds Austin Hooper for a 5-yard touchdown. Atlanta leads 17-7 with 59 seconds until halftime, and likely some boos for the home team to accompany the rest period.
  • Sep 24 Josh Kendall (X) Falcons 10, Packers 7, 4:48 left Q2. Bijan Robinson has 122 yards of offense, and Michael Penix is starting to settle in a little thanks to a heavy dose of screen passes. Nick Folk good from 44 yards, which makes Atlanta breath a little easier after three misses already.
  • Sep 24 Ryan Wood (X) In Michael Penix Jr.'s panic, he takes a sack away from Lukas Van Ness. Clearly had his arm going forward. Right call. But Van Ness obliterated Falcons LT Jake Matthews off the snap. Some serious get off.
  • Sep 24 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) If Michael Penix had identified Javon Bullard on the blitz — and he was looking in that direction before the snap — there was an easy completion available. Instead, fourth down.
  • Sep 24 Jeremy Fowler (X) Xavier McKinney told me this week he expected Atlanta to ease Michael Penix back with run-game support and ‘quick throws, screens.’ Penix went over the middle, and McKinney made him pay.
  • Sep 24 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) I guess maybe Michael Penix’ knee doesn’t exist after all, at least not in a conventional sense.
  • Sep 24 David Furones (X) What is Michael Penix doing?
  • Sep 24 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. PICKED
  • Sep 24 Mike Garafolo (X) First drive for Michael Penix Jr. ends with a pick by Xavier McKinney, who read this one perfectly after Penix hitched for a moment.
  • Sep 24 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Michael Penix completes the pass to Xavier McKinney.
  • Sep 24 Ryan Wood (X) Xavier McKinney with his first pick this season. Hangs out in centerfield, where most QBs don't dare throw anymore, but Michael Penix Jr. must not know that. Easy pick.
  • Sep 24 Matt Schneidman (X) Xavier McKinney picks off Michael Penix Jr. over the middle, runs to the opposite end zone and throws up the X to the crowd.
  • Sep 24 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) The Falcons seem entrenched in Quarterback Hell. Can Michael Penix Jr. rewrite the narrative for Atlanta?
  • Sep 24 Marc Raimondi (X) #Falcons lose the toss. The Packers will defer. Atlanta gets the ball first and we get our first look this season at Michael Penix Jr.
  • Sep 24 Field Gulls (Bluesky) Seahawks fan chat: Can Michael Penix Jr save the Falcons against the Packers?
  • Sep 24 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. takes the field for the first time in 312 days.
  • Sep 24 Pro Football Talk Thursday Night Football: Falcons CB Billy Bowman will make his 2026 debut
  • Sep 24 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Packers vs. Falcons odds, picks: Analysis, predictions, player props for Thursday Night Football in Week 3+1
  • Sep 24 Yahoo Fantasy Football Falcons vs. Packers live updates, news, inactives: Michael Penix Jr. makes season debut on Thursday Night Football
  • Sep 24 Jeremy Fowler (X) Michael Penix’s season debut: Why Week 3 was the right time, where Falcons QB room stands and how the Packers are game planning for him. From Green Bay.
  • Sep 24 Josh Kendall (X) The Falcons haven't won in Lambeau Field since Matt Ryan's rookie year (2008). They get another chance tonight with Michael Penix Jr. back at quarterback and plenty of questions outside the QB position -->
  • Sep 24 Yahoo Fantasy Football NFL Thursday Night Football preview: Michael Penix Jr. returns for Falcons, who face similarly desperate Packers
  • Sep 24 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 3? Matthew Golden, Christian Watson, Jordan Love, Drake London, Tucker Kraft, Kyle Pitts Sr., Kaleb Johnson, MarShawn Lloyd, Michael Penix Jr., Chris Brooks, Brian Robinson Jr.
  • Sep 24 ESPN NFL News 'Ugh,' a lefty QB: Why the NFL has struggled with southpaw quarterbacks, and the one team leaning into it
• INJ Josh Kendall (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Tua TagovailoaQB Sep 22 upd
  Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) also returned to the practice field on Tuesday. · Quoting Josh Kendall: Michael Penix Jr. getting ready for his return to the field on Thursday.
  5 more updatesfrom 4 sources

  • Sep 22 Field Yates (X) Michael Penix, Jr. is starting for the Falcons on Thursday night. A much-needed boost for the passing offense.
  • Sep 22 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. told Kevin Stefanski on Sunday night that he believed he could play this week and confirmed the decision with the coaching staff Monday. "I’ve been playing this game since I was 5 years old. I love this sport. I am never going to sit out if I’m healthy."
  • Sep 22 Zach Klein (X) Falcons QB Michael Penix Junior: Sunday I made the decision, but I let coach know Monday morning I was ready to go.
  • Sep 22 Josh Kendall (X) Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) also returned to the practice field on Tuesday. · Quoting Josh Kendall: Michael Penix Jr. getting ready for his return to the field on Thursday.
  • Sep 22 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. getting ready for his return to the field on Thursday.
  • Sep 22 Jacob Westendorf (X) Bill asked me for 450 words on Michael Penix starting and how he lost the 2023-24 national championship game to the Michigan Wolverines. Maybe I spared you of that, maybe I didn’t. Guess you’ll have to read to find out. 🤷🏻‍♂️ · Quoting Bill Huber: It's time to turn the page. @JacobWestendorf always does a great job with the matchups. Here's his look at Packers-Falcons. ⬇️
• RUM Daniel Flick (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 1 upd
  Asked Michael Penix Jr. about the hardest part of acclimating to more under center snaps, assuming it was footwork or eyes. 
His answer: “Nothing. Under center was never hard for me. I just do what I'm told to do.” · Quoting Daniel Flick: Michael Penix Jr.: "Under center was never hard for me." Show all
  5 more updatesfrom 3 sources

  • Oct 1 Daniel Flick (X) Asked Michael Penix Jr. about the hardest part of acclimating to more under center snaps, assuming it was footwork or eyes. 
His answer: “Nothing. Under center was never hard for me. I just do what I'm told to do.” · Quoting Daniel Flick: Michael Penix Jr.: "Under center was never hard for me."
  • Oct 1 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr.: "Under center was never hard for me."
  • Oct 1 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. said he felt "good" physically in the aftermath of his first action in 10 months. Called it normal game pains and said he had a lot of fun in Green Bay.
  • Oct 1 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr., Drake London, routes on air.
  • Oct 1 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 4? Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, Michael Penix Jr., Daniel Jones, Lamar Jackson, Case Keenum, Jameis Winston
  • Oct 1 Marc Raimondi (X) Stefanski said this will be the first full week that Michael Penix Jr. will get all the first-team reps. #Falcons

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• Beat writer Daniel Flick (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB 1d
  Closing the book on yesterday: - After 144 throws without an INT, Michael Penix Jr. threw four in 13 attempts. Uncharacteristic. - Falcons need to rediscover their run game. Fast. - NFC South “still up for anybody.”
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 9 teams Aaron RodgersQB Bo NixQB+75k Dak PrescottQB Geno SmithQB Jacoby BrissettQB Jared GoffQB Jayden DanielsQB Kirk CousinsQB+164k Michael Penix Jr.QB +6 more 2d upd
  Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 8? Jacoby Brissett, Jayden Daniels, Geno Smith, Jared Goff, Bo Nix, Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott
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  • 2d Daniel Flick (X) Expect 30+ family members & friends of Michael Penix Jr. in the crowd today in Tampa Bay, less than an hour from where he grew up. Penix brings momentum—and soaring confidence—into a special first start close to home: “I just want to come out with a win.”
  • 3d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 8? Jacoby Brissett, Jayden Daniels, Geno Smith, Jared Goff, Bo Nix, Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott
• Insider ESPN NFL News ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB 4d
  Michael Penix Jr. after 17 NFL games: Nearly 4K passing, 21 TDS but only 61%
• Beat writer Josh Kendall (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB 4d upd
  Our Falcons mailbag starts today with The Big Question: Is Michael Penix Jr. a franchise quarterback? (Free to read)
  2 more updatesfrom 2 sources

  • 4d Buccaneers Team Site Defensive Mentality, Michael Penix Jr. and Bijan Robinson Breakdown | Bucs Blitz
  • 4d Rick Stroud (X) ICYMI Michael Penix Jr. is returning home to Tampa as the Falcons starter. He’s also the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. “He can sling it,” Bucs linebackers coach Larry Foote said. · Quoting Rick Stroud: Michael Penix Jr. returns to Tampa flying high as Falcons starting QB
  • 4d Josh Kendall (X) Our Falcons mailbag starts today with The Big Question: Is Michael Penix Jr. a franchise quarterback? (Free to read)
• Beat writer Rick Stroud (X) ATL TB Michael Penix Jr.QB 5d
  Michael Penix Jr. returns to Tampa flying high as Falcons starting QB
• Beat writer Greg Auman (X) ATL TB Michael Penix Jr.QB 5d upd
  The Falcons are the NFL's highest-scoring team since Week 3, averaging 31 points per game since Michael Penix took over at quarterback. He ranks fourth among all QBs in passer rating, with 9 TDs against one INT. His career numbers were 12 TDs/6 INTs before this season.
  3 more updatesfrom 2 sources

  • 5d Jordan Schultz (X) On the #Bengals not keeping him, #Falcons S Jessie Bates says "heck yeah" he still wonders about the what-if. But he understood the money Cincinnati had to pay its offensive stars and the NFL being a business. "We had a great run. That place has a special part in my heart." · Quoting Jordan Schultz: I spoke to #Falcons star S Jessie Bates about QB Michael Penix Jr., who he calls a “franchise quarterback.” Bates takes us behind the scenes of who Penix is and the stuff people would never know. This is some of the best analysis I’ve heard on Penix.
  • 5d Jordan Schultz (X) #Falcons S Jessie Bates and Xavier Watts have become one of the most underrated safety duos in football. I had Bates explain their special relationship: · Quoting Jordan Schultz: I spoke to #Falcons star S Jessie Bates about QB Michael Penix Jr., who he calls a “franchise quarterback.” Bates takes us behind the scenes of who Penix is and the stuff people would never know. This is some of the best analysis I’ve heard on Penix.
  • 5d Daniel Flick (X) Falcons OC Tommy Rees said Michael Penix Jr. was "unflappable" with the team down 14-3 last week.
  • 6d Greg Auman (X) The Falcons are the NFL's highest-scoring team since Week 3, averaging 31 points per game since Michael Penix took over at quarterback. He ranks fourth among all QBs in passer rating, with 9 TDs against one INT. His career numbers were 12 TDs/6 INTs before this season.
• Insider Jordan Schultz (X) ATL IND Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 27 upd
  To understand the success the #Falcons are having with Michael Penix Jr. you have to understand the origin story of Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta. I talked about it with @Realrclark25 on #ThePivot: · Quoting Jordan Schultz: The #Colts need draft capital and have an eye on the future. I expect some trades to start coming down very soon in Indy. My full report with @Realrclark25 Show all
  1 more updatefrom 1 source

  • Oct 27 Josh Kendall (X) This question we dove into today about Michael Penix Jr.'s progress in Atlanta has never existed in a vacuum. · Quoting Charles Robinson: Got a text from another personnel executive this morning, noting that this is the third straight QB class that has had similar problems.
  • Oct 27 Jordan Schultz (X) To understand the success the #Falcons are having with Michael Penix Jr. you have to understand the origin story of Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta. I talked about it with @Realrclark25 on #ThePivot: · Quoting Jordan Schultz: The #Colts need draft capital and have an eye on the future. I expect some trades to start coming down very soon in Indy. My full report with @Realrclark25
• Team site 49ers Team Site ATL SF Brock PurdyQB Fred WarnerLB George KittleTE Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 26
  What the 49ers and Falcons Had to Say After Week 7
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL ATL LV MIA Kirk CousinsQB+164k Malik WillisQB+424k Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 26 upd
  Quarterback Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Top QB Adds for Week 8 Include Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Malik Willis, and more
  7 more updatesfrom 6 sources

  • Oct 26 Falcons Team Site How Michael Penix Jr.'s first 17 starts compare to other NFL quarterbacks
  • Oct 26 David Lombardi (X) Michael Penix Jr. vs 49ers, who just didn't challenge the short game effectively enough. It turned into an arm of a successful run game for the Falcons. This is the primary aspect of Sunday that Raheem Morris must tighten up over the bye, because Kirk Cousins can capitalize too
  • Oct 26 Marc Raimondi (X) Bates: When No. 9 is out there, this is a completely different football team. I truly believe he's a franchise quarterback. ... You can sleep good at night when you have Michael Penix playing quarterback for you. #Falcons
  • Oct 26 Daniel Flick (X) Jessie Bates III on Michael Penix Jr.: "I really, truly believe he's a franchise quarterback."
  • Oct 26 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix Jr. has the ninth-best ESPN QBR (67.0) in the NFL through Sunday's games. #Falcons
  • Oct 26 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. is one of 9 Falcons QBs with 3 TDs in back-to-back games, and one of just 5 to do so without an interception. Penix also ran his streak of INT-free games to 4, the 3rd-longest streak in team history. Only Penix, Matt Ryan, and Chris Miller have done that more than once
  • Oct 26 Josh Kendall (X) People are starting to notice Michael Penix Jr.-->
  • Oct 26 RotoBaller NFL Quarterback Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Top QB Adds for Week 8 Include Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Malik Willis, and more
• Beat writer Daniel Flick (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 25 upd
  Michael Penix Jr.’s 25 completions today were the second-most in his NFL career and the most he’s had in a winning effort.
  1 more updatefrom 1 source

  • Oct 25 Daniel Flick (X) Here’s Michael Penix Jr.’s passing chart from today. Pressured on six of 35 drop-backs, a 17.1% clip, per NextGenStats. None of the Falcons’ offensive linemen allowed a pressure. Five were unblocked, one came against RB Khalil Herbert. Penix when clean: 22/28, 191 yds & 3 TDs.
  • Oct 25 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr.’s 25 completions today were the second-most in his NFL career and the most he’s had in a winning effort.
• Fantasy analyst PFF News 6 teams J.J. McCarthyQB+102k Jahan DotsonWR Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 25 upd
  NFL Week 7: Same-game parlays
  14 more updatesfrom 7 sources

  • Oct 25 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Timely turnovers, a comfortable Michael Penix Jr., and an offensive coordinator willing to honor National Tight Ends Day paved the way for Atlanta's victory, as @treshon.io writes
  • Oct 25 Greg Auman (X) It’s a final in Atlanta — Falcons get three Michael Penix touchdowns and hand the 49ers their first loss of the season, 29-20.
  • Oct 25 David Lombardi (X) Yeah, Michael Penix Jr is completely unbothered back there — even on the rare attempt more than 10 yards downfield. 49ers' pass rush delivering the 10 am, short-week special — and highlighting the case that you can never add too many capable D-linemen ahead of a trade deadline
  • Oct 25 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. will throw to Drake London after the sun burns out and all life withers and dies Touchdown Atlanta
  • Oct 25 Daniel Flick (X) Big time throw from Michael Penix Jr. and an impressive effort from Drake London. Touchdown, Falcons, on the first play of the fourth quarter, and it's 26-14 Atlanta. Longest completion of the day for Penix comes at an ideal time.
  • Oct 25 Greg Auman (X) Michael Penix is having a day -- gets his third touchdown pass, this one to Drake London, and Falcons lead the 49ers 26-14 with 14:55 left in the fourth. Penix is 23-for-30 for 192 and three TDs.
  • Oct 25 Josh Kendall (X) Those are the types of misses Tommy Rees really wants Michael Penix to be able to shake off and move on from this year. At times last year he didn't
  • Oct 25 David Lombardi (X) Michael Penix Jr., for example, is at only 5.9 yards per attempt — which is terrible in a vacuum (would rank #33 of 33 QBs). The Falcons are also at only 3.8 yards per carry. But Atlanta hasn't needed to be more explosive because the there's been a floor of yardage to take for free. No giveaway danger. The 49ers need to force the issue with coverage and/or pass rush or they'll just die a slow death today
  • Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Michael Penix is 20 of 24, and he has not been hit once by the 49ers' pass rush. The Falcons take the 19-14 lead and it's been about 45 minutes in real time since the 49ers have touched the ball.+1
  • Oct 25 Greg Auman (X) Falcons, once down 14-3 to 49ers, get a touchdown from Michael Penix to Kyle Pitts for a 19-14 lead on San Francisco. Penix is 20-for-24 for 143 and two TDs vs. 49ers defense ...
  • Oct 25 Marc Raimondi (X) From ESPN Research: Michael Penix is 6-of-6 passing for 46 yards and a touchdown on throws five or fewer air yards downfield. The 49ers have not gotten any pass rush against Penix -- they don't have a single pressure on any of his nine dropbacks. #Falcons
  • Oct 25 Greg Auman (X) Khalil Herbert's first touch with the Falcons is a 19-yard catch to the 1-yard line, setting up Michael Penix's 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Nick Muse. PAT doinks, so 49ers' lead on Falcons is now 14-9, 8:47 left in first half.
  • Oct 25 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. just Bij'd it ... to Khalil Herbert, who took it all the way down the sideline, and Kevin Stefanski is challenging it with hopes they'll overturn it to a TD.
  • Oct 25 PFF News NFL Week 7: Same-game parlays
• Beat writer The Falcoholic (Bluesky) ATL CHI Kyle PittsTE Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 23 upd
  With Michael Penix Jr. struggling under pressure and blitz-happy defenses on the schedule, Atlanta needs a better plan to get the ball out quickly. @allenstrk.bsky.social suggests the Falcons turn to Kyle Pitts, who was stellar against the Bears
  5 more updatesfrom 3 sources

  • Oct 23 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Aaron Rodgers, Kyler Murray, C.J. Stroud, Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins, Bryce Young, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr., Baker Mayfield, Tyler Shough
  • Oct 23 David Lombardi (X) 49ers have been historically good limiting explosives and this one is particularly important vs that #3 Atlanta run game. Unfavorable down and distance for Michael Penix Jr. == a QB who’s melted under pressure this season (and vs 49ers last year) · Quoting SFdata9ers🏈📊: 10+ Yard Rushes Allowed 1. SF 4 2. JAX 7 3. ATL & HOU 10 ... 31. CLE & DEN 24
  • Oct 23 David Lombardi (X) Focus resources on Bijan Robinson, force Atlanta into passing situations, and let the pass rush tee off. 49ers did that successfully last year with much less available to them. Bryce Huff had a big game. Now they have droves of pass rushers · Quoting Warren Sharp: Michael Penix when pressured: 31% completions 22% sack rate When kept clean: 78% completions 9.3 Y/A 5 TD, 0 INT The 49ers' pressure rate the last 2 weeks: 51% and 46% both #3 in the NFL
  • Oct 23 David Lombardi (X) Michael Penix when pressured: 31% completions 22% sack rate When kept clean: 78% completions 9.3 Y/A 5 TD, 0 INT The 49ers' pressure rate the last 2 weeks: 51% and 46% both #3 in the NFL
  • Oct 23 Marc Raimondi (X) Alex Van Pelt said being under center is still a "work in progress" for Michael Penix Jr., though he is very pleased with how far he has come after not being under center much as a pro previously. #Falcons
  • Oct 23 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) With Michael Penix Jr. struggling under pressure and blitz-happy defenses on the schedule, Atlanta needs a better plan to get the ball out quickly. @allenstrk.bsky.social suggests the Falcons turn to Kyle Pitts, who was stellar against the Bears
• Beat writer Josh Kendall (X) ATL PHI Andy DaltonQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 21 upd
  Michael Penix Jr. on the addition of Andy Dalton to the QB room: "We swapped out a redhead for a redhead. He’s a great person, and he’s obviously done a lot of great things in this league. I was young when he got in the league."
  2 more updatesfrom 2 sources

  • Oct 21 RotoBaller NFL Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jacoby Brissett, Deshaun Watson, Michael Penix Jr.
  • Oct 21 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. on Andy Dalton: "He's cool. We swapped out a red head for a red head. It's funny."
  • Oct 21 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. on the addition of Andy Dalton to the QB room: "We swapped out a redhead for a redhead. He’s a great person, and he’s obviously done a lot of great things in this league. I was young when he got in the league."
• Beat writer Marc Raimondi (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 21 upd
  Michael Penix Jr. is 13th in the NFL in ESPN QBR (64.9). #Falcons
  1 more updatefrom 1 source

  • Oct 21 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Matthew Stafford, Geno Smith, Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield, JJ Mccarthy, Michael Penix, Brock Purdy, Deshaun Watson, Tanner Mckee
  • Oct 21 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix Jr. is 13th in the NFL in ESPN QBR (64.9). #Falcons
• Fantasy analyst FTN (Bluesky) ATL PHI Jalen HurtsQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 9
  From Jalen Hurts' drop-off to the Falcons' sudden surge with Michael Penix Jr 🧐 @mattokada.bsky.social breaks down 10 things you need to know for Week 5 👇
• Beat writer Josh Kendall (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 8 upd
  “It is different, yeah, but at the same time, it’s good.” Michael Penix Jr. and Atlanta's new offense have been a great fit so far.
  3 more updatesfrom 2 sources

  • Oct 8 Daniel Flick (X) An underrated part of the Falcons' successful run game: Michael Penix Jr., who said yesterday he couldn’t count the exact number of times he checked run plays at the line of scrimmage against the Saints. “There were probably quite a few,” Penix said.
  • Oct 8 Daniel Flick (X) Falcons OC Tommy Rees on Michael Penix Jr.: “Mike’s able to do a lot of things on the football field. So, we're going to continue to build around him, what he does well, and try to unlock the things that he can do really well.”
  • Oct 8 Josh Kendall (X) From 2019 through 2025, Michael Penix Jr. threw 25 total passes from under center. In the last two weeks, he has thrown 14. “I don’t think it’s ever been a Mike thing. It’s something he’s good at and that we want to continue to develop.”
  • Oct 8 Josh Kendall (X) “It is different, yeah, but at the same time, it’s good.” Michael Penix Jr. and Atlanta's new offense have been a great fit so far.
• Team site Falcons Team Site ATL NO Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 7
  Michael Penix Jr.'s presence, Robinsons run wild and more from Falcons' win vs. Saints
• Beat writer Marc Raimondi (X) ATL SEA SF Brock PurdyQB Drew LockQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 7 upd
  Michael Penix is third in the NFL in EPA per dropback (0.35) among QBs with a minimum of 45 dropbacks. Brock Purdy and Drew Lock are first and second, respectively. #Falcons
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  • Oct 7 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) “Wait a minute…this is his 14th start. We’re not even a season in yet.” On the pod, @benjaminsolak.bsky.social and I talked about Michael Penix Jr’s potential… 📺: youtu.be/Z5kqZJu0E3Y?...
  • Oct 7 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix is third in the NFL in EPA per dropback (0.35) among QBs with a minimum of 45 dropbacks. Brock Purdy and Drew Lock are first and second, respectively. #Falcons
• Insider Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) ATL Cooper RushQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 6 upd
  What a difference a QB makes ... - Falcons with Cooper Rush: 8.0 PPG (fewest in NFL), 262 YPG, 7 turnovers - Falcons with Michael Penix Jr.: 40.0 PPG (most in NFL), 459 YPG, 1 turnover Click to see original repost
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  • Oct 6 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) The Falcons' offense is on a TEAR with Michael Penix Jr. 😤 Click to see original repost
  • Oct 6 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Michael Penix Jr. has completely revived the Falcons' offense. Can it continue after a hot start?
  • Oct 6 Daniel Flick (X) The Falcons have rushed for 200+ yards in back to back games for the first time since 2010. Coincidental? No. Michael Penix Jr. has changed the calculus. “He’s kind of brought life to this team,” Jahan Dotson told @ajc.
  • Oct 6 Canal Street Chronicles (NO) Game Recap: Saints host Falcons in MNF clash
  • Oct 6 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix Jr. was fourth in ESPN QBR (79.6) for a second straight week. #Falcons
  • Oct 6 Dwain McFarland (X) Drake London in two games with Michael Penix Jr. 38% target share. 21.5 PPG. 89 Utilization Score. Utilization Score Comps --> 19.0 PPG 70% were top-six WRs rest of season.
  • Oct 6 Daniel Flick (X) Words like “identity” & “our style” buzzed around the Falcons' locker room last night. They're finding both. The NFL's second-best run game has freed Michael Penix Jr., Their defensive front has stopped the run & harassed QBs. A brand is forming.
  • Oct 6 Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) The Falcons have 80 points in two games with Michael Penix Jr. under center compared to 16 in two games without him
  • Oct 6 Daniel Flick (X) Here’s Michael Penix Jr.’s passing chart from the Falcons’ 45-24 win over the Saints. Also of note: Saints blitzed Penix on 11 of 21 drop backs & only recorded four total pressures. Penix went 9-for-10 passing for 101 yards against four or fewer rushers, per NGS.
  • Oct 6 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. had just the 39th game in Falcons history with a 75% completion rate, 200+ yards, at least one touchdown, and no turnovers, and is one of just 11 Atlanta quarterbacks to do so. 21 of those 39 games belong to Matt Ryan, as you might have guessed
  • Oct 6 Pro Football Talk Falcons average NFL-high 40.0 points with Michael Penix, after NFL-low 8.0 without him
  • Oct 6 Pro Football Talk Jessie Bates: We're a different team with Michael Penix in the lineup
  • Oct 6 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Harold Perkins Jr. had a great game in his Superdome debut, Michael Penix Jr. is rolling, and these Falcons might just be something. @treshon.io breaks down those stories and more in his snap reactions for Week 4
  • Oct 6 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) What a difference a QB makes ... - Falcons with Cooper Rush: 8.0 PPG (fewest in NFL), 262 YPG, 7 turnovers - Falcons with Michael Penix Jr.: 40.0 PPG (most in NFL), 459 YPG, 1 turnover Click to see original repost
• Beat writer Marc Raimondi (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 6 upd
  #Falcons get the ball first. Michael Penix Jr., who just received news he will be a father, will get to work.
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  • Oct 6 Daniel Flick (X) Some thoughts from Caesars Superdome — a balanced offense making life much easier for Michael Penix Jr., an impressive defensive front and an identity forming.
  • Oct 6 Marc Raimondi (X) Interesting stat here from ESPN Research: Michael Penix Jr.'s teams between college and the NFL have averaged 33.1 points per game in his 59 starts (45 college, 14 NFL). That is the most points per game in a QB's starts over the past 20 seasons (min. 40 starts and at least 10 on each level). #Falcons
  • Oct 6 Greg Auman (X) Three takeaways from the Falcons' 45-24 rout of the Saints tonight -- Atlanta's two-game surge with Michael Penix at QB, Bijan Robinson's big night and another big hole the Saints dug early. More for @NFLonfox
  • Oct 6 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix Jr. is the first #Falcons quarterback with at least 70% completion percentage and 10 yards per attempt in consecutive games within a season since Matt Ryan in 2018, per ESPN Research.
  • Oct 5 Jeremy Fowler (X) The Falcons knew they had found a new gear in Green Bay last week. Drake London said in the locker room then about the offense with Michael Penix: Just watch.' Forty-five points later, Atlanta is rolling -- and 8-1 in its last nine primetime games.
  • Oct 5 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr has been under center on 40% of dropbacks, and gone 6/8 for 102 yds and a TD. Quite a difference from 2025!
  • Oct 5 Greg Auman (X) Falcons' Michael Penix now 15-for-20 for 223 yards with a touchdown -- his passer rating of 127.7 is the best of any of his 16 NFL games.
  • Oct 5 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Michael Penix throws the touchdown to Jahan Dotson!
  • Oct 5 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. to Jahan Dotson for a 31-yard touchdown pass. Penix is 15-for-20 passing for 223 yards, one TD and no turnover. Falcons have scored on each of their last five full drives (excluding end of half), including four touchdowns. It's 38-17 Atlanta.
  • Oct 5 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) There's the dagger. Michael Penix Jr. with a great deep shot to Jahan Dotson for a 31 yard touchdown. Nice route, nice ball, the nail's in the coffin
  • Oct 5 Greg Auman (X) Nice bootleg for Michael Penix, finding a wide-open Jahan Dotson for a 31-yard touchdown. Falcons back up 38-17 on Saints now -- touchdown drives tonight of 80, 65, 74 and 72 yards for a combined 291 yards on just those four drives.
  • Oct 5 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Michael Penix may be the guy.
  • Oct 5 Daniel Flick (X) That's just a big-time rip from Michael Penix Jr. for 14 yards on 3rd & 10. Falcons convert and march into the Saints' red-zone.
  • Oct 5 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix is going to keep one of those one day and he'll run for days.
  • Oct 5 Marc Raimondi (X) #Falcons get the ball first. Michael Penix Jr., who just received news he will be a father, will get to work.
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL 6 teams Aaron RodgersQB C.J. StroudQB+86k Drake MayeQB Joe BurrowQB Kirk CousinsQB+164k Michael Penix Jr.QB +3 more Oct 5 upd
  Quarterback Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Top QB Adds for Week 5 Include Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Aaron Rodgers, and more
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  • Oct 5 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 4? Alvin Kamara, Drake London, Juwan Johnson, Kendre Miller, Kyle Pitts Sr., Brian Robinson, Devaughn Vele, Tyler Shough, Michael Penix
  • Oct 5 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Saints vs. Falcons where to watch: Michael Penix Jr. leads Atlanta into New Orleans
  • Oct 5 FTN (Bluesky) Are you ready for some Monday night NFL action? The Falcons & Saints are bringing the heat with an NFC South smackdown that should bring fantasy managers a healthy amount of points. How does @fftylero.bsky.social feel about Michael Penix Jr. & Kyle Pitts in this matchup? We've got the scoop 👀
  • Oct 5 Canal Street Chronicles (NO) Week 4 Film Preview: Highlights from the All 22
  • Oct 5 RotoBaller NFL Quarterback Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Top QB Adds for Week 5 Include Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Aaron Rodgers, and more
• Beat writer Canal Street Chronicles (NO) ATL NO Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 4 upd
  Defensive head-to-head preview: Saints vs Falcons
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  • Oct 4 ESPN NFL News 🍼 'Upgraded to mom and dad': Michael Penix Jr., wife expecting first child
  • Oct 4 RotoBaller NFL Falcons vs. Saints Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Monday Night Football - Michael Penix, Tyler Shough, Bijan Robinson, Alvin Kamara, Drake London, Chris Olave, Kyle Pitts, Juwan Johnson and more
  • Oct 4 Canal Street Chronicles (NO) Defensive head-to-head preview: Saints vs Falcons
• Beat writer Josh Kendall (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 3 upd
  Congratulations to Michael Penix Jr. and his wife, Olivia, who are expecting their first child together ❤️ (via oliviapenix, themp9/IG)
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  • Oct 3 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Congratulations to Michael Penix Jr. and his wife, Olivia, who are expecting their first child together ❤️ (via oliviapenix, themp9/IG) Click to see original repost+2
• Beat writer Canal Street Chronicles (NO) ATL NO Khristian BoydDL Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 3 upd
  New Orleans Saints News: Did the Saints find another underrated DT?
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  • Oct 3 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 4? Bryce Young, Jacoby Brissett, Jalen Hurts, Jared Goff, Tyler Shough, Brock Purdy, Malik Willis, Patrick Mahomes, Michael Penix, Cam Ward
  • Oct 3 Canal Street Chronicles (NO) New Orleans Saints News: Did the Saints find another underrated DT?
• Beat writer Daniel Flick (X) ATL GB Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 2
  Michael Penix Jr. had six *total* under-center pass attempts in his first two seasons. He went 4-for-6 passing for 50 yards on under center plays against the Packers. “I don’t think it’s ever been a Mike thing. I think it’s something he’s good at.”
• Beat writer The Falcoholic (Bluesky) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Oct 2 upd
  Yeah if you're Michael Penix Jr. and they're talking about Watson the same way as they talk about you, that's real shitty
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  • Oct 2 Daniel Flick (X) Tommy Rees on Michael Penix Jr.; "The way he operates is really impressive. ... He operated in a road environment at a really high level."
  • Oct 2 Daniel Flick (X) Tommy Rees on Michael Penix Jr.: "He's pretty natural at this. He showed that." Feels the Falcons found a rhythm mid-second quarter onward.
  • Oct 2 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Yeah if you're Michael Penix Jr. and they're talking about Watson the same way as they talk about you, that's real shitty
• Insider Pro Football Talk ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Tua TagovailoaQB Sep 29
  Tua Tagovailoa: Job description right now is to support Michael Penix
• Beat writer The Falcoholic (Bluesky) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Sep 29 upd
  It was a rocky, wagon-rattling road to get here, but Michael Penix Jr. is the unquestioned starter for the Falcons. He can seize the title of franchise quarterback, too, but it's all up to him now
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  • Sep 29 Josh Kendall (X) .@TheAthletic's Quarterback Index really liked Michael Penix Jr.'s 2026 debut.
  • Sep 29 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) It was a rocky, wagon-rattling road to get here, but Michael Penix Jr. is the unquestioned starter for the Falcons. He can seize the title of franchise quarterback, too, but it's all up to him now
• Beat writer Marc Raimondi (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Sep 28
  Michael Penix Jr. was fourth in the NFL in Week 3 through Sunday's games in ESPN QBR (84.9). #Falcons
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL ATL CLE SEA Deshaun WatsonQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Sam DarnoldQB+128k Sep 28
  Quarterback Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Top QB Adds for Week 4 Include Sam Darnold, Deshaun Watson, Michael Penix Jr., and more
• Beat writer Josh Kendall (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Sep 26
  Watch this breakdown. Hits on two big questions that Penix seems to have at least started to answer positively in his first start under Stefanski. · Quoting Ted Nguyen: These are the throws that Michael Penix has to take the next step
• Beat writer Josh Kendall (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Sep 26
  These are the throws that Michael Penix has to take the next step
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL ATL DET NE TB Baker MayfieldQB Drake MayeQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Sam LaPortaTE Sep 26
  Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 3 - Drake Maye, Baker Mayfield, Sam LaPorta, more
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL ATL CHI GB NYG Caleb WilliamsQB Jaxson DartQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Sep 22
  Fantasy Football Rankings - Quarterbacks (QB) Week 3 Early Updates
• Fantasy analyst FFToday ATL GB Drake LondonWR Michael Penix Jr.QB Sep 21
  Michael Penix Jr. gets starting nod for Week 3
• Fantasy analyst RotoBaller NFL ATL MIN SEA Kyler MurrayQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Sam DarnoldQB+128k Sep 19
  Week 2 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Weekend Updates
• Beat writer Mike Garafolo (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Sep 17
  From last night’s episode of The Insiders on @nflnetwork on #Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. still working his way back to playing, while taking reps and (unintentional hits) in practice.
• Insider Denny Carter (Bluesky) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Sep 9
  Here are last year's worst downfield passers. Some obvious ones, a couple surprises. Michael Penix down bad. And Geno. Woof.
• Beat writer The Falcoholic (Bluesky) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Tua TagovailoaQB Sep 8
  Tua Tagovailoa has a golden opportunity to keep his career as a starter alive. Michael Penix Jr. needs to be ready for what might be his last shot to do the same. If one of those two don't step up in 2026, the Falcons will draft their next starter in 2027
• Fantasy analyst RotoWire NFL News ATL PIT Michael Penix Jr.QB Tua TagovailoaQB Sep 7
  Michael Penix: Won't start in Week 1
• Insider NFL Daily News (Bluesky) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Tua TagovailoaQB Sep 4
  Rap: Tua Tagovailoa will be on "short leash" if named starting QB based in part on health of Michael Penix Jr.
• Beat writer The Falcoholic (Bluesky) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Sep 4 upd
  The Falcons have yet to announce a starting quarterback, as you might be aware. @falcoholickevin.bsky.social lays out the case for the team to start Michael Penix Jr., diving into why it makes sense for the moment and the future
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  • Sep 4 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Does anyone have any idea whatsoever who is going to be the Falcons’ quarterback? · Quoting The Falcoholic: Generally I put negative three stock in this kind of stuff but not having Michael Penix Jr. in your 9 days out from the season opener graphic feels...odd
  • Sep 4 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Generally I put negative three stock in this kind of stuff but not having Michael Penix Jr. in your 9 days out from the season opener graphic feels...odd
  • Sep 4 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) The Falcons have yet to announce a starting quarterback, as you might be aware. @falcoholickevin.bsky.social lays out the case for the team to start Michael Penix Jr., diving into why it makes sense for the moment and the future
• Team site Falcons Team Site ATL Cooper RushQB Jack StrandQB Michael Penix Jr.QB Tua TagovailoaQB Sep 2
  Falcons GM Ian Cunningham explains why team kept 4 QBs on 53-man roster
• Team site Falcons Team Site ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Tua TagovailoaQB Aug 26
  Tommy Rees discusses quarterback evaluation of Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa
• Team site Falcons Team Site ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Tua TagovailoaQB Aug 24
  Falcons Camp Report: Recapping Michael Penix Jr.'s return to full-team work
• Team site Falcons Team Site ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Aug 22
  Michael Penix Jr. cleared for full-team work
• Team site Falcons Team Site ATL IND Michael Penix Jr.QB Aug 20
  'That time is coming real soon': Michael Penix Jr. provides update on return-to-play timeline
• Insider Jay Glazer (X) ATL Michael Penix Jr.QB Aug 13
  Saw that Michael Penix said he can do everything except take a hit. I was actually shocked at how much he COULD do when I went to Falcons camp earlier this week. He was rolling out, throwing on the run looking like he had no issues. I didn’t realize he was that far along until I saw it. Still, though, they say he has more steps to go @AtlantaFalcons Show all