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The Atlanta Falcons are in a tight race during the final weeks of the regular season. Atlanta is 7-7 heading into Week 16 and is in a tight race with Tampa Bay for the NFC South division title. The Falcons have to keep winning during the final three weeks of the regular season to have […]

After just 14 subpar games, the Falcons made the decision to bench Kirk Cousins in favor of the 8th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Michael Penix Jr., a 2023 Heisman Trophy finalist and presumptive future face of the franchise in Atlanta. The move comes at an interesting point in the season, as the […]

On Saturday, Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik turned in a standout performance during the Tigers’ 38-24 loss to Texas in the first round of the College Football Playoff, becoming the first quarterback to throw for over 300 yards against the Longhorns this season. Klubnik’s 336 passing yards matched an accomplishment previously set by Washington’s Michael Penix […]

When the Atlanta Falcons take on the New York Giants in Week 16, rookie Michael Penix will be replacing Kirk Cousins under center. But for star wide receiver Drake London, he won’t even notice the difference. It certainly won’t be the same catching passes from Penix compared to Cousins. But as long as London is […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ recent decision at starting quarterback has sparked some serious debate about the franchise’s plans for Kirk Cousins moving forward. After 14 appearances under center, head coach Raheem Morris announced that the Falcons are benching Cousins for rookie first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. Cousins has struggled through the second half of the season, […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in a tight race over the final three weeks of the regular season. Atlanta is 7-7 heading into Week 16 and is just one game behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South division race. Winning the division is the only way that the Falcons can make the playoffs in a stacked […]

Less than a day after being benched, Kirk Cousins expressed his commitment to supporting the Atlanta Falcons’ new starting quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., in any way he can. “He just said he’s in my corner. Just like I said I was for him when I first got here,” Penix said of Cousins via a post […]

Kirk Cousins was the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons when they beat the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 on Monday Night Football in Week 15. It was an important win for the Falcons because it improved their record to 7-7 and helped them keep pace with the 8-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who currently own the […]

After 14 games, it’s finally time for Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta. The Falcons announced the move to switch to the rookie quarterback as the new starter after another poor performance from Kirk Cousins on Monday night in a 15-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The decision came as a surprise to many, but […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a stunning move in wake of their 15-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. On Tuesday, the team announced that starting quarterback Kirk Cousins was being benched in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. While Cousins had been playing poorly, the move came as a big surprise […]

The Atlanta Falcons are back at home in Week 16, where they’ll be hosting the New York Giants. Just days before the matchup, things took a twist, as there will be a new starting quarterback for the Falcons. After weeks of struggling and emphasizing he had faith in Kirk Cousins, Falcons coach Raheem Morris had […]

As the Atlanta Falcons will take on the New York Giants this Sunday, there will be a new quarterback under center as Kirk Cousins has been benched for Michael Penix Jr., the rookie taken with the seventh overall pick. As Cousins broke his silence following the Falcons’ announcement, he would also speak about his future […]

When news broke that the Atlanta Falcons planned to bench veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins just months after signing him to a nine-figure contract in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr., it took the NFL world by storm. Now granted, despite his pedigree, Cousins has been downright bad for the Falcons as of late, throwing nine […]

Michael Penix Jr.’s net worth is $1.2 million. Penix is the new starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons after they drafted him eighth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft despite having signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract. Penix, the quarterback out of Washington, was one of the best signal-callers in one of […]

The Atlanta Falcons made headlines on Tuesday when they announced the stunning decision to bench quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins has been playing some of the worst football of his career lately, so head coach Raheem Morris and the rest of the staff believe that Penix has the best […]

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly sending veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to the bench and will make rookie signal-caller Michael Penix Jr. their starter in Week 16’s game against the New York Giants at home, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. “The #Falcons are making a major change, as Michael Penix Jr is expected […]

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 on Monday to move to 7-7 on the season. While they broke their four-game losing streak, it was a less-than-inspiring performance on offense. Kirk Cousins threw for just 112 yards and his first touchdown in a month in the game. But head coach Raheem Morris did […]

It was the shocker of the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. A month after giving veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 million contract in free agency, the Atlanta Falcons drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr. out of Washington with the eighth overall pick. It was a head-scratcher, for sure, because why give Cousins […]

The Atlanta Falcons have found themselves mired in a slump, as they have lost four straight games to lose control of the NFC South. A big reason for their struggles has been the play of quarterback Kirk Cousins, which has led to calls for rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to replace him. Despite that, first-year […]

It was supposed to be a much different season for the Atlanta Falcons. Yet, after 13 games, they find themselves in the exact same position as last year: sitting at 6-7 and in the midst of a division battle in the lowly NFC South. The Falcons team that won five of six games and swept […]

After the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Minnesota Vikings, marking their fourth straight loss, people have been pointing their fingers at star quarterback Kirk Cousins for the struggles. With that, the question people still have is if the Falcons will give time to rookie Michael Penix Jr. and send Cousins to the bench, which was […]

In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons made a decision that shocked the entire football world by drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick. Now, the pick itself— while shocking— was only deemed controversial due to the Falcons’ offseason move of signing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract […]

The Atlanta Falcons have slowly seen their season start to slip away over the last few weeks. After holding a commanding lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South for much of this season, the Falcons have lost four consecutive games and now trail the Buccaneers by one game. A big part of […]

Finding a starting quarterback in the NFL is probably the hardest job for any franchise to accomplish. It’s hard enough to find one via the draft, much less in free agency. For the Atlanta Falcons, they hedged their bets and are attempting both this season by signing veteran Kirk Cousins and drafting Michael Penix Jr. […]

Despite Kirk Cousins’ hot mess of a Week 13 performance against the Los Angeles Chargers, Atlanta Falcons rookie backup Michael Penix Jr. didn’t have a word of negativity to direct at him, per ESPN’s Marc Raimondi. “He’s a vet,” Penix said of Cousins. “He’s been in a lot of different situations, so I have no […]

Down 38-6 in the fourth quarter, the Atlanta Falcons figuratively waved a white flag against the Denver Broncos. While rookie Bo Nix shredded the Falcons, when Atlanta got the ball back with 9:03 left, they sent Kirk Cousins to the bench and brought rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr into the game. The 24-year-old appeared for […]

We are now nearly halfway through the 2024 NFL season, and a lot of young quarterbacks have been center stage during what has been an entertaining season. The 2024 NFL Draft was arguably the most stacked class at the quarterback position ever. The class was one of the rare drafts where five-plus quarterbacks were taken […]

The 2024 NFL Trade Deadline is quickly approaching. At 5-3 and in first place of the NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons have to feel that they’re just a move or two away from making a big splash this season. The first step is maintaining control of the South, and with two wins over the Tampa […]

Not much went well for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7, leading to head coach Raheem Morris throwing in the towel early. With under four minutes remaining, Morris pulled starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to give rookie Michael Penix Jr. his first live game action. Penix came in for the Falcons’ final drive of the game […]

The Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins in the offseason presumably to lead and teach rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. But after a poor showing in a Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, some, including Keyshawn Johnson, are skeptical that Cousins will be the Falcons’ starter for very long. Despite Cousins inking a four-year, $180 […]

The preseason is a time for players who may not see the field to show their skills, and the Atlanta Falcons are taking a different approach not playing Michael Penix Jr. The rookie quarterback didn’t play in the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens, and he’s not expected to see the field in their final […]

The Atlanta Falcons have made the decision that rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will be held out for the third preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. This news comes after the development that Penix did not suit up for Saturday’s contest against the Baltimore Ravens. “Sources: #Falcons rookie QB […]

Man, the Atlanta Falcons are pretty serious about the 2024 NFL season. They recently traded for Matthew Judon and restructured Chris Lindstrom’s contract. Also, they drafted a quarterback in the first round, even though they signed Kirk Cousins in the offseason. And more good news came with the younger QB improving his stock after the loss […]

Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris is pleased overall with how his rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. performed in the team’s first preseason game. Penix threw for more than 100 yards in his debut contest, which the Falcons lost 20-13 to the Miami Dolphins. “He wants one of those throws back that output he threw on […]

The Atlanta Falcons cleaned house in the offseason as they looked to fashion for themselves a new beginning. What better way for the Falcons to start a new era than to draft a new quarterback, which they did by selecting Michael Penix Jr., the star QB for Washington, with the eighth overall pick of the […]

Although he won’t start this season since Kirk Cousins is here, everyone is excited to see Atlanta Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. in action. Penix was a surprising pick for Atlanta and people are curious about what the Falcons were thinking. Thankfully, with Cousins likely not playing, fans won’t have to wait long to see […]

The Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. came as a surprise to just about everyone. After shelling out for Kirk Cousins, Atlanta used a valuable draft pick on a young quarterback. Penix and Cousins (and veteran backup Taylor Heinicke) do give the Falcons plenty of options under center. Penix may be slotted in third on […]

Good vibes were all around when the Atlanta Falcons signed former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins to a mammoth contract. From the outside, it looked like the Falcons had 180 million guaranteed reasons to consider Cousins their franchise quarterback. But, behind the scenes, things were much different, with Atlanta zeroing in on Michael Penix Jr. […]

Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is sharing some of his feelings about working with veteran Kirk Cousins. Penix Jr. says he is learning a lot from training alongside an experienced play caller in Cousins. “He’s so smart,” Penix said of Cousins, per ESPN. “Just continue to learn from him and continue to just […]