Atlanta Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. starting quarterback, benching veteran Kirk Cousins
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. starting quarterback, benching veteran Kirk Cousins.
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. starting quarterback, benching veteran Kirk Cousins.
The question in Atlanta is what might have happened had the Falcons gone to Penix a game or two earlier.
Yes, the defense scored twice, and yes, the Giants are bad. But Penix's mobility means new concepts and a bigger playbook are now at Atlanta's fingertips. Here's how.
Head coach Raheem Morris has decided to go with rookie Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback for the remainder of the season.
Replacing Kirk Cousins, Penix enjoyed the benefits of a strong run game and a swarming defense in a victory over the New York Giants.
Michael Penix Jr. has a rookie season to finish and a wedding to plan.
It's Thursday and 'Fantasy Film Room' is back for one final time for the 2024 fantasy season with Nate Tice and Matt Harmon. To start the show, Harmon and Tice do a deep dive on the news of the week that the Falcons are making Michael Penix QB1 in Atlanta. The two examine what this means for Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix going forward and the immediate fantasy impact it has on the Falcons skill players.
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