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Michael Penix Jr. has not suited up for Indiana in four years, but his diving score to beat then-No. 8-ranked Penn State in 2020 remains one of the best plays in program history. The quarterback reminded Hoosiers fans of the iconic highlight in the Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Although […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 NFL season opener is a big divisional game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers represented the NFC South in the playoffs for years, but Atlanta is their primary competition this season. Michael Penix Jr. is confident heading into his second professional season. However, Drake London might be his sole target on the outside […]

For the 2025 NFL season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t have the luxury of easing into the action. Their opener comes against an NFC South rival desperate to prove itself, the Atlanta Falcons. With storylines galore, from Michael Penix Jr stepping into his first full season as Atlanta’s starter to Tampa Bay’s veterans aiming […]

The Atlanta Falcons are looking for a rebound season in 2025 after failing to make the playoffs for the seventh straight year. Even though all remnants of their infamous Super Bowl LI loss are gone (outside of owner Arthur Blank), the effects still seem present to a degree. Two areas where the Falcons have primarily […]

With the NFL’s regular season looming, the Atlanta Falcons are one of the league’s most intriguing teams. After a promising training camp and preseason from Michael Penix Jr., hopes are high for Atlanta in the NFC South. However, Drake London could really use some help on the perimeter. Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is […]

The Atlanta Falcons are currently gearing up for the 2025 NFL season, in which they will trot out Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback. Penix Jr. took over for Kirk Cousins down the stretch of last season after the latter’s play fell off of a cliff beginning in November. If the reports from training […]

Tempers flared during Wednesday’s joint practice between the Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans, with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. finding himself at the center of a physical scuffle. The incident began after Penix completed a long pass to wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III. As the play ended, Penix and Titans defenders exchanged words, and the trash […]

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to make serious noise this NFL season behind second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr., but a local CBS station in Savannah accidentally gave the rising star the wrong kind of attention, TheBigLead reports. Savannah CBS affiliate WTOC had a bit of an oopsie during last night’s evening newscast… pic.twitter.com/btZi4bXIll — Awful […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. offered an optimistic outlook on wide receiver Darnell Mooney’s availability for the start of the 2025 season, predicting the veteran “should be back Week 1.” Penix Jr. made the prediction in a conversation with The Athletic’s Josh Kendall, though Kendall noted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are ready to take a huge leap forward during the 2025 NFL season. Atlanta made some bold moves this offseason in an effort to upgrade their defense. They are hopeful that this, plus a more seasoned Michael Penix Jr., will lead to better results later this fall. The Falcons and Titans got […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is confident he will be ready for the start of the 2025 NFL season despite not taking preseason snaps. Speaking with Falcons reporter Terrin Waack, Penix Jr. said his preparation remains unchanged even without game action in August. “I don’t think it changes my preparation at all. … I’m […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a quarterback controversy of sorts, but not a quarterback competition. Michael Penix Jr. is the cemented starter in Atlanta after taking over for Kirk Cousins late in the 2024 season, but now the Falcons must decide what to do with the veteran backup. Unfortunately for Falcons fans, they won’t get to […]

The balmy summer air at Flowery Branch buzzes with anticipation as Atlanta Falcons fans pack open practices, their imaginations fueled by visions of star rookie Michael Penix Jr. gunning darts to Drake London, a healthy Bijan Robinson dominating on the ground, and a shored-up defensive front pacing an NFC South breakout. But beneath the optimism, […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in the middle of training camp as the regular season is quickly approaching. Michael Penix Jr. is expected to be the starting quarterback, while rumors have speculated that the organization could trade Kirk Cousins. However, the current quarterback situation drew an honest admission from a former NFL player. Dan Orlovsky, who […]

After veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins struggled in his first season with the Atlanta Falcons, the team handed the offense over to Michael Penix Jr. Now the former first-round draft pick will begin the 2025 campaign as Atlanta’s starting QB. And Penix believes the Falcons’ offense will be elite this season. To help reach those lofty […]

The Atlanta Falcons will enter the 2025 NFL season with Michael Penix Jr. as their established starter. Atlanta appears ready to roll with Penix despite the presence of veteran Kirk Cousins on the roster. Falcons players are extremely confident about their offense after the beginning of training camp. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was one […]

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been leading the charge for the Atlanta Falcons so far at training camp, widely expected to be the team’s starter in 2025 after replacing Kirk Cousins down the stretch of last season. While Cousins is still on the roster, creating a bit of a potentially awkward situation, Penix Jr. has […]

The Falcons have arguably the most awkward quarterback room situation heading into the 2025 NFL season, as the team replaced free agent signee Kirk Cousins with rookie Michael Penix Jr. down the stretch of the 2024 season. The move came as Cousins saw his play fall off a cliff midway through the year, which he […]

The Atlanta Falcons are currently gearing up for the 2025 NFL season in which they will hope to break through and make the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Atlanta will be led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who took over for Kirk Cousins down the stretch of last season and played some solid […]

The Atlanta Falcons are once again heading into a season with relatively high expectations. That’s largely due to a roster that now features five former first-round draft picks taken inside the top 20 — four of whom were selected in the top 10. That includes offensive playmakers Kyle Pitts, Drake London, Bijan Robinson, and, most […]

A former Atlanta Falcons quarterback great is lobbying for Hall of Fame inclusion, while a current Falcons signal-caller might like to be elsewhere. Also, the current starter set a lofty goal for the 2025 season. Michael Penix Jr. seems fixated on getting the Falcons into the playoff mix, according to the Falcons’ YouTube page via […]

The Atlanta Falcons have one of the most delicate quarterback situations in the NFL heading into 2025. Atlanta seems determined to start Michael Penix Jr. in 2025 despite having Kirk Cousins on the roster. The Falcons do not seem interested in trading Cousins either, which leaves them in an awkward position. Naturally, Cousins is not […]

The Atlanta Falcons just missed out on the playoffs last season despite making a controversial quarterback change late in the season. While the decision by Raheem Morris and his staff to insert Michael Penix Jr. into the lineup in place of Kirk Cousins gave Atlanta a spark, it wasn’t enough to help it get its […]

Despite signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract prior to the 2024 season, the Atlanta Falcons doubled down on the position a month later, taking Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall in the NFL draft. After a brutal four-game losing streak during which the veteran quarterback had zero touchdowns and eight interceptions and the […]

The Atlanta Falcons finished their first mandatory minicamp on June 12th. After finishing second in the NFC South last season, Atlanta looks to make improvements to secure a playoff berth this year. The Falcons already made big moves at the NFL Draft, and have brought back many of the core players who brought them to […]

2024 was more rocky than Alabama football is used to, as the first season without Nick Saban at the helm didn’t necessarily go how it was supposed to. The Crimson Tide missed out on the College Football Playoff after finishing the regular season 9-3 with ugly losses to Vanderbilt and Oklahoma. Now, Jalen Milroe is […]

Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons have an interesting situation heading into this season. Cousins is very much still capable of being a starting quarterback in the NFL. Despite this, Cousins will enter the season as the backup behind Michael Penix Jr. Peter Schrager of ESPN shuts down any rumor that Cousins will be traded. […]

The Atlanta Falcons opened up their wallet and made sure a key lineman stays put. And the NFC South franchise makes the decision on the eve of the crucial June 1 cap date. Atlanta is luring back center Ryan Neuzil. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter unveiled the contract details Wednesday on X (formerly known as […]

For a franchise seeking to turn the corner after years of mediocrity, the Atlanta Falcons entered the 2025 NFL offseason with cautious optimism. Last year’s major headline was signing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal. It should have provided the franchise with the stability under center it had lacked since Matt […]

A year ago, the Atlanta Falcons shocked the world when they used the No. 8 pick in the NFL Draft to select Michael Penix. Why they would make such a selection a few weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a huge free-agent deal seemed to defy explanation. The Falcons were setting themselves up for a […]

The Atlanta Falcons loaded up on offensive weapons the last four seasons during April. Atlanta built its roster with a quartet of top 10 picks, all skill position guys. Will Raheem Morris and company pull something similar for the 2025 NFL Draft? This time Atlanta will wait until selection No. 15 to draft. Atlanta is […]

As the saga between the Atlanta Falcons and Kirk Cousins continues in regards to his future, another quarterback signing in Joe Flacco to the Cleveland Browns could have indicated that he stays with the team. While the relationship between the Falcons and Cousins has been one fans are wondering about, this NFL insider gives the […]

The Atlanta Falcons broke out of their three-year streak of holding the eighth overall selection. They won’t pick within the top 10 during the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris still hold a first round pick within the top 20, though. Both men need to nail the No. 15 […]

The Atlanta Falcons have not welcomed much, as far as a Kirk Cousins trade this offseason, and it’s slowly becoming a critical gaffe for the franchise. As Kirk Cousins and his inordinate contract remain on the Falcons’ books, there may not be the same amount of confidence in Michael Penix Jr. as the team previously […]

After signing a four-year, $180 million contract ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, the expectation was that Kirk Cousins would be the Atlanta Falcons’ starter for one or two seasons at bare minimum. But once the Falcons drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in 2024, Atlanta’s quarterback room became a bit […]

The Atlanta Falcons still have a lot of work to do when it comes to figuring out their quarterback situation. Kirk Cousins is going into the second year of his contract. Michael Penix Jr. is going into his second season with the team as well as his NFL career. Penix took over for Cousins toward […]

When Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts had a long-awaited breakout game, it gave hope to Michael Penix Jr. The eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft was picked as the next man up for Kirk Cousins. While Penix never played with Pitts, the chemistry could’ve been sensational. However, NFL insider James Palmer feels […]

The Atlanta Falcons gravitated toward Michael Penix Jr. leading the offense moving forward. Now they’ll ensure he’s got protection on the field through a $45 million deal ahead of NFL free agency. Veteran left tackle Jake Matthews is re-signing with the franchise, per NFL Network insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport Sunday. Matthews’ deal is […]

Draftees from the 2024 NFL Draft class have only had one season to prove themselves, so it really is way too early to redraft this class. However, the class is already looking like one of the best in recent memory, especially on the offensive end. That shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, considering no […]