Michael Penix Jr. may be turning out to be a good bet for the Atlanta Falcons. After veteran QB Kirk Cousins was benched during the later part of the season, the team decided to start their rookie QB.

The Atlanta Falcons dropped a bombshell on Tuesday night when they confirmed the rumors swirling after another disappointing performance from starting quarterback Kirk Cousins on "Monday Night ...

ATLANTA — So, the Michael Penix Jr. Era has begun with ... to their playoff hopes for the stretch run. Go ahead, Penix. Take a bow. “The plan came a little bit sooner, but the kid was ...

Back-to-back overtime losses to Washington and Carolina left rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons ...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Michael Penix Jr. will make his third start for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Needing a victory to potentially make the postseason, the Falcons have gotten themselves back in Sunday’s game against the Panthers.

There's no hard feelings between Atlanta Falcons veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and rookie signal-caller Michael Penix Jr. after the team benched the former player for the latter on Tuesday.

Michael Penix Jr. earned a blowout win in his first career start as two pick-sixes from the Atlanta Falcons defense and steady play from the rookie quarterback led to a 34-7 victory over the New ...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) works against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Denver. AP No one knows. If they say ...