Michael Penix, NFL and Jayden Daniels

Here are stakes when rookies Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. meet for the 1st time in crucial NFL Sunday night matchup
Plus, if you want a little extra personnel drama, this marks the first time that Washington’s Dan Quinn will face Atlanta as a head coach since the Falcons fired him in 2018.
Michael Penix, Jayden Daniels to make NFL history on Sunday Night
This Sunday’s prime-time matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Commanders has no shortage of storylines. Not only will the Falcons face off against former head coach Dan Quinn, but rookies Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels are set to make NFL history.
Michael Penix Jr. gives the Falcons meaningful hope, and that's a big deal
The Falcons have Penix set up well with an excellent run game led by Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, good players to throw to like Drake London and Darnell Mooney (and maybe even Kyle Pitts if he can finally put it all together) and a sound offensive line to keep him upright. That will matter as Penix finds himself as an NFL quarterback.
Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. will make history in Week 17
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels seems to make history. On Sunday, Daniels and the Commanders will host the Atlanta Falcons, and he will make more history. According to NBC Sports,
Ex-Husky Michael Penix Jr. ‘looks like a pro QB’ in first NFL start
Rookie Michael Penix Jr. made his first NFL start in place of Kirk Cousins, and it's fair to wonder if Cousins will play another meaningful snap for Atlanta.
'Almost flawless football': Here's what the Falcons thought of Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL start vs. Giants
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.
Michael Penix Jr. Dishes on Playing against Friend Jayden Daniels
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels worked out together in the offseason after finishing 1-2 in the Heisman race in 2023. Penix discusses their relationship and facing one another this weekend.
NFL QB stock report, Week 17: What’s next for Kirk Cousins if Michael Penix Jr. thrives?
Is it time for the Seahawks to move on from Geno Smith? Plus, the 2024 QB class is shaping up to be an all-timer.
Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. should benefit from extra reps in playoff push
The Michael Penix Jr. whom fans saw last Sunday in his first NFL regular-season start was not the one who arrived here last ...
After ‘nearly flawless’ first start, can Michael Penix Jr. lead Falcons to playoffs?
In his first NFL start, Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. brought Atlanta one step closer to the postseason. Here's how ...
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For flailing Falcons, surprise QB switch to Michael Penix Jr. was a matter of time
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Michael Penix Jr. was shopping with his girlfriend at Costco on Tuesday evening when the call came ...
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NFL analysts impressed by Falcons QB Michael Penix's first start
The Atlanta Falcons have to be happy with what they saw from rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in his first NFL start.
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Rookies QBs Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr. will put their friendship aside
FILES - At left, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) plays in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Dec. 22, 2024, and at right, Washington ...
Sorting the Sunday Pile, NFL Week 16: Michael Penix Jr. has sneaky sparkling debut; Lions munch on moldy bread
On the interception, Penix "made the mistake" of trying to target tight end Kyle Pitts, who he hit on the numbers, only to ...
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Falcons Recap: Penix vs. Daniels, playoff odds, Mike Vick record
The Atlanta Falcons bounced back from a four-game losing streak by winning back-to-back games in Weeks 15 and 16, potentially ...