A report on Saturday indicated that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix would miss Sunday’s game against the Dolphins because of a knee injury and the Falcons made it official 90 minutes ahead of kickoff in Atlanta. Penix is inactive for the game and Kirk Cousins will make the start for the Falcons. It will be Cousins’ first start since he was …
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Marc RaimondiOct 26, 2025, 11:48 AM ET Close Marc Raimondi’s first year covering the Falcons was 2024, but it wasn’t his first year at ESPN. He joined the company in 2019 and was a top combat sports reporter. He also covered professional wrestling and wrote the book “Say Hello to the Bad Guys: How Pro Wrestling’s New World Order Changed …
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Michael Penix Jr. sits with bone bruise in left knee PublishedOctober 26, 2025 7:50 AM EDT•UpdatedOctober 26, 2025 7:23 AM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link The stubbornness the Atlanta Falcons showed this offseason in refusing to trade Kirk Cousins, despite his wishes to go, may pay dividends on Sunday when the veteran quarterback starts his first game since last …
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been listed as questionable ahead of the team’s upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins at 1 p.m. ET inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium this Sunday. Penix has been dealing with a knee injury, and was limited throughout practice all week. Asked about his status Wednesday, Penix said he was feeling good. “Yes,” …
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Falcons quarterback Michael Penix said earlier this week that he plans to play against the Dolphins in Sunday’s home game, but the team is going to wait to make a final determination of his status. Penix has been listed as questionable to play due to the ankle injury that he suffered against the Seahawks in Monday night’s loss. Penix was …
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Though he was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice, Falcons quarterback Michael Penix is expecting to play against the Dolphins on Sunday. Penix, who is officially listed with a knee injury, told reporters, “That’s the plan,” when asked if he thinks he’ll be able to go. Penix added that he’s feeling good now. “Obviously, at the end of the game, …
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The Falcons got big games from quarterback Michael Penix, receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson today against the Commanders, with their franchise building blocks stepping up and delivering a 34-27 win. Penix completed 20 of 26 passes for 313 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception. London had eight catches for 110 yards and a touchdown. And Robinson …
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The numbers don’t lie: Michael Penix ranks 28th in completion percentage (58.6), tied for 35th in touchdowns (one), 19th in yards (605), 22nd in yards per attempt (6.1) and 27th in passer rating (71.3). It’s not been pretty. The Falcons have a $100 million backup in Kirk Cousins, but Raheem Morris doubled down Wednesday in declaring Penix his starter. “Mike’s …
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First-round quarterbacks arrive to their first NFL teams with an inherent amount of pressure. That pressure can be exacerbated by other factors. Such as, for example, the selection happening weeks after the team signed a free-agent quarterback to a contract that pays out $100 million guaranteed. Last year, Kirk Cousins started until the offense sputtered. Enter Michael Penix Jr., the …
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The Falcons have already made some changes after Sunday’s blowout 30-0 loss to the division-rival Panthers. But one thing the club will not do in response to that game is replace its starting quarterback. Second-year QB Michael Penix Jr. completed 18-of-36 passes for 172 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions in the contest — one of which was returned …
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