The Atlanta Falcons suddenly became one of the biggest stories in the NFL this season when they made the decision to bench Kirk Cousins after signing the former Vikings QB to a massive four-year ...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. starred while tight end Kyle Pitts struggled in Sunday's 34-7 win over the New York Giants. ATLANTA -- After falling behind by a touchdown early in ...

Atlanta Falcons rookie receiver Casey Washington will miss his third consecutive game due to a concussion. Atlanta has also listed outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter (groin) and receiver KhaDarel ...

Then he played like a veteran for the Atlanta Falcons. Penix's first NFL start went about as smoothly as it could, helped greatly by a defense that returned two interceptions for touchdowns Sunday ...

For the first time since 2017, the Atlanta Falcons have won eight games in a season. One more would get them their first winning season since that campaign as well. Back in the win column for the ...

There will be a new quarterback in Atlanta. Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be the starter for the team's upcoming game against the New York Giants ...

Welcome to the NFL, Michael Penix Jr. The rookie quarterback was thrust into the Atlanta Falcons’ starting role earlier this week as Kirk Cousins’ struggles became too much for the team to bear.

The Atlanta Falcons benched quarterback Kirk Cousins after a close Week 15 win, opening the door for Michael Penix to make his starting debut against the New York Giants. Where there’s smoke ...

After weeks of waiting, the Atlanta Falcons finally made the decision to bench Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins — Atlanta's big-ticket free agency signing from last ...

Eight months ago, the Atlanta Falcons were being scrutinized to no end for drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, just after signing four-time Pro Bowler ...

But that's exactly what happened with the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Penix was 18-of-27 for 202 yards and one interception, which wasn't his fault. In the second quarter, he found tight end Kyle ...