Can the Atlanta Falcons make their way into the postseason with Michael Penix Jr. taking over as the quarterback?

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski particularly admired quarterback Michael Penix Jr's tenacity after coming back from a long ...

Penix completed 18 of 25 passes for 256 yards with one touchdown and one interception while rushing twice for minus-2 yards in the Falcons ' 35-14 win over the Packers on Thursday. He also threw a two ...

Watch the best plays from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s 256-yard game vs. the Green Bay Packers in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season.

Playing in his first game of 2026, Michael Penix Jr. shook off a slow start to throw for 256 yards, one TD, and one INT in Week 3.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made his first start since suffering a torn ACL in Week 11 of the 2025 season.

A difficult recovery, an emotional preseason and an early interception couldn't derail Penix, who helped the Falcons snap the Packers' 13-game home-opener winning streak.

Michael Penix Jr. throws TD pass to TE Austin Hooper to give Falcons 17-7 lead ...

Official highlight of Michael Penix Jr.'s touchdown pass to Austin Hooper during an NFL game generated strong positive engagement from fans and media, with minimal opposition focused on target choice ...

Jordan Love and the Packers host the Atlanta Falcons to kick off Week 3 on "Thursday Night Football." USA TODAY Sports is providing live updates here: ...

The injury that was keeping Michael Penix Jr. out of action was frustrating. Turns out, when the time came, he was ready.