The Atlanta Falcons drafting of Michael Penix Jr. just six weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a $180 million contract doesn’t seem like that much of a head-scratcher anymore.

Michael Penix Jr. was shopping with his girlfriend at Costco on Tuesday evening when the call came from Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris ... than anybody in the NFL this season. As he acknowledged, “There’s a standard. ... I wasn’t playing ...

The Atlanta Falcons reclaimed the NFC South lead this weekend, defeating the New York Giants by a score of 34-7. Michael Penix Jr. impressed in his first real NFL action, becoming just the third Falcons rookie quarterback ever to win his first start.

The Atlanta Falcons have to be happy with what they saw from rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in his first NFL start. While the numbers don’t jump out, Penix’s decisiveness, arm talent and pocket mobility were on display during Sunday’s 34-7 win over the New York Giants.

Having swept the season series against the Buccaneers, a Tampa Bay loss tonight would drop the two into a tie, with the Falcons holding the tiebreaker. Atlanta travels to Washington to take on the Commanders in Week 17. Head coach Raheem Morris elected to ...

Despite all the problems the Atlanta Falcons (7-7) have, they are still alive in the playoff hunt, and they'll get a good chance to remain in contention when the New York Giants (2-12) visit. Raheem Morris said Kirk Cousins has to play better after ...

The key for the Atlanta Falcons isn't Penix Jr.'s performance. It's establishing the running game with Bijan Robinson and then shifting the rhythm to the zone schemes for Tyler Allgier to get going downhill. Washington has been weak against the run all year, the Achilles heel of their defense.

How Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders can clinch NFL playoffs berths in NFL Week 17.

Here's how the Atlanta Falcons can clinch their playoff spot in Week 17, claiming the NFC South division over the Buccaneers.

Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made his first NFL start for the Atlanta Falcons in their 34-7 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday,