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Michael Penix Jr. ‘looks like a pro QB’ in 1st NFL start

'Almost flawless football': Here's what the Falcons thought of Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL start vs. Giants

The Atlanta Falcons reclaimed the NFC South lead this weekend, defeating the New York Giants by a score of 34-7. Michael Penix Jr. impressed in his first real NFL action, becoming just the third Falcons rookie quarterback ever to win his first start.

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Michael Penix Jr. Played 'Almost Flawless Football' in 1st NFL Start, Falcons HC Says

Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made his first NFL start for the Atlanta Falcons in their 34-7 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday,

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With rookie QB Penix showing poise in starting debut, the Falcons again control their playoff hopes

Penix completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards with one interception on a pass that should have been caught by tight end Kyle Pitts. Penix is not a dual-threat quarterback, but he

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Sunday Night Football Picks: Atlanta Falcons at Washington Commanders

The key for the Atlanta Falcons isn't Penix Jr.'s performance. It's establishing the running game with Bijan Robinson and then shifting the rhythm to the zone schemes for Tyler Allgier to get going downhill. Washington has been weak against the run all year, the Achilles heel of their defense.

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How to watch Falcons vs. Commanders on Sunday Night Football in Week 17

The Commanders will host the Falcons for a Sunday Night Football showdown in Week 17. Here's how you can watch the game on NBC and Peacock.

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Justin Jefferson dedicates Monday Night Football performance to Randy Moss as Vikings and Falcons prevail in doubleheader

The NFL’s Week 15 concluded with the league’s final Monday Night Football doubleheader of the season. The playoff bound- Minnesota Vikings easily defeated the Chicago Bears 30-12 for their seventh straight victory. The Vikings clinched a playoff berth Sunday following the Seattle Seahawks 30-13 defeat to the Green Bay Packers.

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On Football: Falcons and Buccaneers flip spots atop the NFC South and playoff races tighten up

The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took control of their hopes and the Colts, Dolphins ...

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Seventy-First football's senior class has had unprecendented success but needs 1 more win

The NCHSAA’s winningest 3A football program in that span with a 56-3 overall record, the last four years of Falcons football have been shared by 11 seniors who have seen a level of ...

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From Tygers to Falcons: Mansfield Senior grads Hawkins, Bradley help BGSU Football's resurgence

BOWLING GREEN — Anthony Hawkins and Myles Bradley know better than to make Christmas plans. Hawkins, a senior defensive ...

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Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons return two picks for TDs, beat hapless Giants 34-7

Michael Penix Jr. won his debut as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, thanks largely to a defense that returned a pair of ...

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Falcons vs. Raiders odds, prediction: ‘Monday Night Football’ best bets, picks

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has not thrown a single TD pass during this skid while tallying eight interceptions.

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Falcons' Kirk Cousins Benching Not Injury, 'Just a Football Decision'

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris explained the decision to bench quarterback Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr., the ...

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Michael Penix Jr. ‘looks like a pro QB’ in 1st NFL start

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