Michael Penix Jr. heats up
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Michael Penix is set to make his first start for the Falcons since last November when the team faces the Packers on Thursday night and the quarterback shared his excitement about that return during a press conference on Tuesday.
Ten months after suffering a season-ending knee injury, It took a while for Michael Penix Jr. to settle in again as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback wh
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Kevin Stefanski has four-word reaction to Michael Penix Jr.'s triumphant return from ACL injury
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made his first start since suffering a torn ACL in Week 11 of the 2025 season. And, in every way, Penix delivered.
It’s a mystery why the NFL picked the Falcons to play three primetime games in a row. At least this Thursday night contest has the hook of Michael Penix Jr.’s return. That’s assuming Penix doesn’t become the latest Falcons quarterback to get injured before kickoff.