ATLANTA — So, the Michael Penix Jr. Era has begun with a blowout. For all the chatter we’ve heard from Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris about “the plan” for his quarterback position ...

Several fans pinned the Atlanta Falcons’ loss Sunday on a polarizing decision made by head coach Raheem Morris. The Falcons and Washington Commanders were tied at 24 with just 40 seconds left at ...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Michael Penix Jr. Question has been looming throughout the Atlanta Falcons’ season. Now, it’s front and center and will cast a shadow over everything else the ...

The Atlanta Falcons got a glimpse at something at home on Sunday that the franchise has not seen since 2008: promising signs from a first-round quarterback. Now, the franchise has only taken two ...

The Washington Commanders will welcome the Atlanta Falcons to town for a primetime matchup to close out the Sunday action in Week 17. Last week at home, the Falcons made a risky move in switching ...

Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins was a positive mentor for rookie Michael Penix Jr. on Sunday, which may have made him more money down the road. New York Giants v Atlanta Falcons / Kevin C.

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.

Now, the G-Men head on the road to face the Falcons (7-7, 2nd in NFC South), who in the middle of a playoff push have decided to make the switch at QB, by benching four-time Pro Bowler Kirk ...

ATLANTA -- With all eyes on rookie quarterbackMichael Penix Jr.making his first start, it was the Atlanta Falcons' unheralded defense that provided the points Sunday against the New York Giants.

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Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, who was benched by the Atlanta Falcons in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. this week, is expected to part with the team before a $10 million roster bonus is due ...

When Kirk Cousins signed his four-year, $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons in March, no one expected that he would be benched before the end of his first season. With Cousins being ...