Falcons put rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. in

As Bo Nix shines for Broncos, fellow rookie Michael Penix Jr. watches, learns as Falcons backup
DENVER — On an afternoon when Bo Nix sparkled, fellow rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made a cameo appearance in garbage time. This is the cold, stark reality of the NFL — not all rookies start right away, especially when the team that drafts them ...
Kirk Cousins Benched, Replaced by Michael Penix Jr. As Falcons Struggle vs. Broncos
The Atlanta Falcons made a change under center amid struggles against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Atlanta pulled quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of
Falcons put rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. in late against the Broncos
The Atlanta Falcons have replaced Kirk Cousins with rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos.
Michael Penix Jr. makes an appearance against his college rival
Michael Penix Jr. is still undefeated when he starts against Bo Nix. Although his Atlanta Falcons lost 38-6 to Nix's Denver Broncos, there was nothing the former Washington star quarterback could do against his Oregon rival.
Falcons make Michael Penix Jr move in blowout loss vs. Broncos
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.
Michael Penix replaces Kirk Cousins with Falcons down 38-6
Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix has torn the Falcons apart on Sunday, so the NFC South team is using the final minutes of the blowout as a chance to see their first-round quarterback in action.
Michael Penix Jr.'s first completion vs. Broncos goes for 20-yard gain to midfield
Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Michael Penix Jr. enters the Falcons' Week 11 matchup with the Denver Broncos and immediately finds wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud for a 20-yard gain.
Bo Nix continues to impress, carves up Falcons in Broncos blowout; Michael Penix Jr. sees late playing time for Atlanta
Bo Nix arrived to the Denver Broncos with more questions than any of the rookie quarterbacks not named Michael Penix Jr. Eleven games into the season, it's safe to say that the Broncos are happy with his answers. Nix carved up the Atlanta Falcons defense ...
Controversy? Kirk Cousins benched for Michael Penix Jr. in blowout
Cousins was benched for the second time this season in a blowout loss. Is that a sign of changes coming in Atlanta?
Penix Makes Second NFL Appearance, Facing Nix in Mop-up Role
Every time Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix get together on the football field, it's been a close game that favored the former University of Washington quarterback ...
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NFL Draft 2025: How high are Giants in projected order, as they seek Daniel Jones’ replacement?
Those were two of the six quarterbacks to go in the top 12 this year, as the Giants passed on Michael Penix, J.J.
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Falcons vs Broncos: Best photos lopsided matchup in Denver
The Atlanta Falcons were embarrassed by the Denver Broncos in the Mile High City on Sunday. The Broncos sent the Falcons home ...
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Falcons look like they’ll have the last laugh over Bears GM Ryan Poles
You should never throw stones from a glass house. Someone should’ve reminded Ryan Poles of that saying before he laughed at ...
Rich Eisen: How Falcons Drafting Penix Jr Has Impacted Their Season
Rich Eisen looks back at the Atlanta Falcons’ controversial drafting of Michael Penix Jr. after signing free agent QB Kirk ...