The Falcons surprisingly selected Penix with the eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. The pick wasn't a surprise because of Penix's résumé so much as the team's $180 million signing of veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins earlier in the offseason. After a rough 14 games to begin his Falcons career, Atlanta benched Cousins for Penix.

Back-to-back overtime losses to Washington and Carolina left rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons with a losing record and out of the playoffs.

When Kyle Pitts caught the game-tying touchdown pass against the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, he got swept up in the emotion of the moment and launched the ball into the air. What Pitts didn't realize at the time was he'd just thrown away Michael Penix Jr.

Penix, the former Washington Huskies QB, led the Falcons to an easy win over the New York Giants before suffering a 30-24 overtime loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 17. Despite the loss, Penix impressed those around the NFL with his poise in the face of adversity.

Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s pass-catchers continue to do him no favors. In Sunday's home game against the Carolina Panthers, Penix dropped back on a 1st-and-10 at Atlanta's 27-yard line and fired a pass to wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III early in the third quarter.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. completes a 25-yard pass to wide receiver Drake London. Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills' front-flip dive for the end zone comes up just short of six. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. completes a 25-yard pass to wide receiver Drake London.

ATLANTA — So, the Michael ... for Penix. No sacks and just two hits. Talk about taking off the pressure. And if you’re planning a grand opening, why not bring in the New York Giants?

Caleb Williams didn’t have the rookie season he was hoping for in Chicago, while New York endured one of its worst seasons in franchise history.

The Atlanta Falcons have made a change at quarterback for a key game against the woeful New York Giants. Rookie Michael Penix Jr. will get the nod over 13-year veteran Kirk Cousins, who was ...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has been a quality backup to rookie Michael Penix Jr., said head coach Raheem Morris.

It is the final week of the 2024 NFL regular season and there is still plenty to play for with some playoff spots up for grabs, including the NFC’s No. 1 seed.

Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross tackles Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne in the backfield for a loss of 7 yards.