Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. sets the record straight on injury return with fiery mic drop
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. addressed his return from a partially torn ACL ahead of Atlanta's Thursday night matchup with Green Bay in Week 3.
Michael Penix Jr.
QB · Atlanta Falcons · #9
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Season: 1982 pass yds · 70 rush yds
- Wk 1vs TBL 20-23298 pass yds, 1 pass TD, 21 rush yds, 1 rush TD22.0 pts
- Wk 2@ MINW 22-6135 pass yds, -1 rush yds5.3 pts
- Wk 3@ CARL 0-30172 pass yds, 9 rush yds3.8 pts
- Wk 4vs WSHW 34-27313 pass yds, 2 pass TD, 2 rush yds18.7 pts
- Wk 6vs BUFW 24-14250 pass yds, 1 pass TD, 6 rush yds14.6 pts
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Michael Penix returns, A.J. Terrell to IR: Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon
The Falcons look to rebound in Week 3 as Michael Penix Jr. returns from injury following Atlanta's flat Week 2 loss to Carolina, while A.J. Terrell has been placed on injured reserve.
Michael Penix returns, A.J. Terrell to IR: Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon
After a rough Week 2 loss to Carolina, the Falcons look ahead to Michael Penix Jr.'s Week 3 return, while dealing with A.J. Terrell's placement on injured reserve.
Tua Tagovailoa Injury Update is Good News for Falcons
With Michael Penix Jr. set to start Thursday night for the Falcons, new details on Tua Tagovailoa's injury status were described as encouraging news for Atlanta.
Falcons place CB A.J. Terrell on IR, sign DL Zach Harrison
After Michael Penix Jr. was named starter for Thursday's game against Green Bay, the Falcons lost top corner A.J. Terrell to IR and signed DL Zach Harrison as replacement.
Falcons make disappointing injury move on key cornerback
The 0-2 Falcons made an injury-related move affecting a key cornerback, even as quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was cleared to play Thursday.
Cam Newton asks Falcons if he should come back after watching QBs stink up joint vs. Panthers
On his show, Cam Newton questioned whether the Falcons should bring in another quarterback after watching their signal-callers struggle against the Panthers, drawing on his own injury comeback experience.
Falcons-Packers Fantasy Football Week 3 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em
The Falcons travel to face the Packers Thursday night in Week 3, with Michael Penix Jr. returning as Atlanta's starter while Green Bay seeks consistency in its home opener after a Week 1 loss.
Michael Penix Jr. will start at QB on Thursday Night Football against the Packers
Michael Penix Jr. will start at quarterback for the Falcons on Thursday Night Football against the Packers after two weeks of backup play.
The Packers will face Falcons QB Michael Penix on Thursday
Michael Penix Jr. has been named the Falcons' starting quarterback for Thursday's game against the Packers, ending weeks of uncertainty after he and backup Tua Tagovailoa both missed the first two games.