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Daniels and the Commanders host Penix and the Falcons in prime time with playoff chances at stake

Dec. 26, 2024 18:22 PM EST

Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. trained and went through the NFL draft process together on the way to becoming two of the five quarterbacks taken in the top 10. After going off the board earlier with the second pick by the Washington Commanders, Daniels has been their starter...

With rookie QB Penix showing poise in starting debut, the Falcons again control their playoff hopes

Dec. 23, 2024 18:05 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are back in first place in the NFC South and again in control of their playoff hopes. Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. showed the poise in his first NFL start the Falcons will need to take advantage of their opportunity to end a six-year...

Falcons turn to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. for key game vs Giants

Dec. 21, 2024 10:01 AM EST

New York Giants (2-12) at Atlanta (7-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 8 1/2. Against the spread: Giants 4-10; Falcons 6-8. Series record: Falcons lead 14-12. Last meeting: Falcons beat the Giants 17-14...

Exit Cousins, Enter Penix: Falcons make stunning QB switch with 3 games left in the season

Dec. 19, 2024 18:25 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have a new leader in their push for the playoffs. Exit Kirk Cousins. Enter Michael Penix Jr. In a move that would've been unimaginable midway through the season, the Falcons have handed...

Falcons favored over the Raiders in Monday night matchup

Dec. 14, 2024 18:07 PM EST

Atlanta (6-7) at Las Vegas (2-11) Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 4 Series record: Falcons lead 8-7 Against the spread: Falcons 5-8, Raiders 5-8 Last meeting: Falcons beat Raiders 43-6 in Atlanta on...

The Falcons are sticking with Kirk Cousins and may get a break thanks to a soft schedule

Dec. 09, 2024 17:37 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Even when grappling with a four-game losing streak and the uncertainty generated by quarterback Kirk Cousins’ eight interceptions and no touchdown passes in that span, there is some solace for the Atlanta Falcons. They play in the NFC South. There is...

Falcons feeling the pressure at .500 as Cousins' interceptions put spotlight on downturn for offense

Dec. 02, 2024 18:10 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Even the woeful NFC South, where no team has a winning record, can't hide the Atlanta Falcons' offensive shortcomings. Three straight setbacks, including an ugly 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, has left the Falcons 6-6 and feeling the pressure. Only a...