Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is set to make his first start for the Falcons (7-7) when they face the Giants (2-12) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Follow along as we bring you scoring updates, big plays, and more from the New York Giants' Week 16 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Stinnie was unable to practice throughout the week after entering concussion protocol following the Giants' Week 15 loss to the Ravens. The 30-year-old must clear the NFL's five-step protocol before returning to action,
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The New York Giants made several corners inactive in Week 16 as starters Deonte Banks, Dru Phillips, and Cor'Dale Flott returned to the lineup.
With their playoff hopes fading fast, the Atlanta Falcons benched $180 million quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. ahead of a Sunday meeting with the visiting
Outside linebacker Brian Burns (ankle/neck), linebacker Patrick Johnson (knee), inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (back), offensive guard Aaron Stinnie (concussion) and cornerback Greg Stroman Jr. (shoulder/shin) remained non-participants. The Falcons have ...
Six New York Giants are inactive for Sunday's Week 16 game at the Atlanta Falcons, headlined by emergency third quarterback Tim Boyle.
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
Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. Can Malik Nabers and Co. match Atlanta production in QB Michael Penix's first start?
New York Giants LB Brian Burns missed practice again on Thursday, joining a 21-player injury report, but is expected to play vs. Falcons.
ATLANTA — 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 benched after a woeful five-game stretch.