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The Atlanta Falcons are contending with ambiguity at the quarterback and wide receiver positions as they prepare for their Week 9 matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Both Michael Penix Jr. and leading receiver Drake London were limited in Thursday’s practice, along with 10 other starters (h/t Evan Lazar of Patriots.com). Penix […]

The Atlanta Falcons head to Foxborough for a Week 9 clash against the surging New England Patriots. They are desperately searching for answers on both sides of the ball. After a 3-2 start that hinted at promise, the Falcons have unraveled. They have suffered back-to-back blowout losses, capped by a 34-10 drubbing at home to […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a disappointing loss against the Miami Dolphins in Week 8, and they were without two of their key pieces on offense. Michael Penix Jr. suffered a bone bruise the week before that caused him to miss the game, and Drake London popped up on the injury reports days before the game […]

The Atlanta Falcons could really use a win on Sunday. Atlanta is falling behind in the NFC South with both Carolina and Tampa Bay ahead of them in the division rankings. Unfortunately, the Falcons will have to find a way to win without their starting quarterback. Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. is expected to be […]

As Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was questionable going into Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, his status has likely been revealed ahead of the contest. While the Falcons’ plan for Penix probably has changed within the week, the team will likely have backup Kirk Cousins under center when taking on the Dolphins. This […]

The fantasy football quarterback situation is getting juicier with Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season on deck. With injuries, benchings and trades all already affecting the space, there is a lot to digest to stay ahead of the game. Injuries are a big factor in Week 8 on both ends of the spectrum. On […]

The Atlanta Falcons are set to take on the Miami Dolphins in a Week 8 matchup that could elevate Atlanta to a record above .500 with a win. However, the club may be without starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. due to an injury. Reports indicate that Penix, who is 25 years old, is listed as […]

Despite a brief scare, the Atlanta Falcons should have their quarterback under center for their Week 8 matchup with the Miami Dolphins. Barring a setback, Michael Penix Jr. intends to play through his bone bruise injury. Penix has been questionable throughout the week, but told reporters that “the plan” is to play in Week 8, […]

The NFL season is seven weeks deep, and a lot hasn’t gone as expected. Whether teams have exceeded expectations or underperformed, every team has at least one player who hasn’t been as good as fans, coaches, and teammates assumed they would be. Here is one early-season disappointment from all 32 teams who must step up […]

The Atlanta Falcons fell short once again, dropping a 20-10 road loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had an up-and-down outing, flashing confidence early but fading late as the offense stalled in the second half. Despite the defeat, Penix delivered a pointed message afterward, emphasizing the Falcons’ depth […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a bone bruise while playing against the San Francisco 49ers recently. Penix got tangled up with some 49ers players during the game, leading up to the injury. It happened in the fourth quarter, during a Falcons loss. After the Falcons were able to give their quarterback a better […]

The bright lights of Sunday Night Football were supposed to be the Atlanta Falcons’ opportunity to make a statement. Instead, it became another frustrating reminder of how far they still are from contention. Outplayed and out-executed in Santa Clara Facing a short-handed San Francisco 49ers squad, the Falcons controlled large stretches of the first half. […]

The Atlanta Falcons took a 20-10 loss against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football, and they suffered some injuries throughout the game. One of those players was Michael Penix Jr. who went down late in the fourth quarter after getting tangled up by some 49ers defenders. Penix was able to keep playing, but […]

The Atlanta Falcons could not get the job done on the road as they bowed to the San Francisco 49ers, 20-10, at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. The Falcons looked to win a third consecutive game, but their offense sputtered against the shorthanded hosts. The Falcons only scored twice on nine drives, including getting blanked in […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been one of the harder teams to get a read on so far this NFL season, but now their spot in the NFC hierarchy is becoming clearer. A lot of the uncertainty about the Falcons stems from one result: a stunning 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers back in Week 3. […]

The Atlanta Falcons had one of the biggest wins of the year on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills in Week 6. Their defense stifled Josh Allen while Bijan Robinson galloped for over 200 all-purpose yards. Now, they head across the country for another big primetime matchup. We have the bold predictions ready for […]

Olivia Carter was all smiles during the Atlanta Falcons’ Monday Night Football victory, and she made sure everyone knew it. The fiancée of rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. turned her suite into a celebration zone as Atlanta took down the Buffalo Bills, 24-14, in front of a roaring home crowd. Michael Penix Jr.’s fiancée Olivia […]

The Atlanta Falcons got in the win column impressively on Monday night. Atlanta defeated the Buffalo Bills by a 24-14 score. Following the game, Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. praised his team’s performance. “It showed that we’re one of the ones,” Penix said, per ESPN. “This team is really good. This team is really legit.” […]

Before the Atlanta Falcons face the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, the season has been a rather interesting one for young quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who’s in his second year in the NFL. With the Falcons quarterback having a bounce-back game last week, head coach Raheem Morris would give more insight into the work […]

The Atlanta Falcons return from their bye week with a golden opportunity to make a statement on Monday Night Football. Hosting the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the 2-2 Falcons face a 4-1 Bills team that’s coming off their first loss of the season — a stunning 23-20 defeat to the New England Patriots. While […]

The Buffalo Bills are entering Week 6 with something to prove. After rolling through the first month of the 2025 NFL season, Buffalo hit its first speed bump in a shocking 23-20 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday night. It wasn’t just the upset that stung but the manner in which it happened. […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had an up-and-down season. With a Week 5 bye week scheduled, it gives the team a chance to analyze how they have done so far. The Falcons’ bye week adjustment must focus on how to consistently win football games and make their mark in the NFC standings. Ultimately, there is one […]

With the NFL trade deadline looming, Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Kirk Cousins may be hearing his name swirling around in rumors. After all, the 37-year-old signal caller showed he was a capable starter at times last season. He led the Falcons to a 7-7 record while under the helm and threw for 3,508 yards with […]

Raheem Morris had high praises for Michael Penix Jr. after his excellent bounce-back performance in the Atlanta Falcons’ 34-27 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon. Penix experienced some ups and downs throughout the first three games of the 2025 NFL season. After a promising start in Week 1, he regressed in the next […]

As rumors around the Atlanta Falcons continue to swirl around the lackluster start led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the fanbase saw on Sunday the talent that’s in the second-year signal-caller. Speaking about the Falcons and Penix’s situation, he would go on to have a career-best first half against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. As […]

Former Atlanta Falcons star Matt Ryan is not buying into talk of a quarterback competition in Atlanta. On The Inner Circle podcast, the franchise’s longtime leader made it clear that the Falcons cannot afford to play games with their future after drafting Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall. “What are we doing?” Ryan asked when a […]

When it comes to your potential franchise quarterback, one adjective that a team would not want to hear is “untenable.” However, that is an adjective that NFL analyst Ted Nguyen used to describe the current situation revolving around Atlanta Falcons signal-caller Michael Penix Jr. On X, formerly Twitter, Nguyen broke down how the sophomore signal […]

Things were so bad for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3 in a 30-0 blowout loss to the Carolina Panthers. In the fourth quarter, the Falcons benched Michael Penix Jr. and inserted veteran Kirk Cousins, although it didn’t make much of a difference. Penix went 18-of-36 for 172 yards with a pair of interceptions and […]

The Atlanta Falcons are trying to solve a puzzle: what happened to Michael Penix Jr.? Last season, the 2024 first-round pick looked solid at worst during the few starts he made last season. This year, though, Penix looked like a shell of his previous self. It’s all culminated in a shellacking against the Carolina Panthers […]

The NFL season is starting to take shape after three weeks, as some teams establish themselves as contenders and others quickly fall out of the playoff race. However, the water is still murky for a number of teams in the middle, some of which suffered very frustrating losses on a wild Sunday in Week 3. […]

Quarterback Michael Penix and the Atlanta Falcons were embarrassed during a 30-0 drubbing by the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. However, head coach Raheem Morris isn’t planning on making any immediate changes. He confirmed that Penix won’t be competing for the job with backup Kirk Cousins leading into Week 4, via team reporter Tori McElhaney. […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a quarterback change Sunday. Atlanta got mired in a rough game against the Carolina Panthers. The squad replaced Michael Penix Jr. with veteran gunslinger Kirk Cousins. Cousins entered the contest with just under 11 minutes to go, per Falcons reporter Tori McElhaney. Carolina was blowing out the Falcons by the time […]

Week 3 of the NFL brings a familiar NFC South matchup as the Atlanta Falcons go on the road for the second straight week to face the Carolina Panthers. The Falcons (1-1) are coming off a much-needed rebound win over the Minnesota Vikings, while the Panthers (0-2) are still searching for their first victory of […]

It was indeed a challenging weekend for fantasy football managers, with several marquee players failing to deliver the production their draft positions demanded. The slate of disappointing performances from Week 2 extends well beyond the usual suspects, creating headaches for fantasy managers who thought they had locked in reliable production from their star players. Brian […]

When fans thinks of the best running back in the NFL, their immediate thought may be Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles or Derrick Henry of the Baltimore Ravens. But for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix, the answer to that question is simple: Bijan Robinson. The running back played a massive role in Atlanta’s 22-6 […]

It did not take the Atlanta Falcons long to get back on their feet following a failed mission to score a win right away in the 2025 NFL regular season. Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons, who suffered a 23-20 loss at home in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, finally found themselves in […]

Week 2 of the NFL season features a particularly intriguing matchup as the Atlanta Falcons (0-1) travel to face the Minnesota Vikings (1-0). And this one comes with plenty of storylines. First, these teams had very different Week 1 outcomes. At home, the Falcons looked poised to notch a third straight win over the Tampa […]

Fantasy football managers looking for a Week 2 advantage must act fast after an exhilarating NFL opening slate. The waiver wire has a wealth of intriguing pickups, headlined by breakout games and a few eyebrow-raising debuts. Here’s a fantasy expert’s full guide to the Top 10 Waiver Wire Pickups for NFL Week 2, with analysis […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ season started with a 23-20 loss in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons wasted no time with a 50-yard touchdown from Bijan Robinson via a pass from Michael Penix Jr. In the final seconds, Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo missed a potential game-tying field goal, which gave the Buccaneers the […]