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The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 26
Falcons Make Decision on Starting Quarterback for Dolphins Game
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a bone bruise in his knee late in the fourth quarter of the team’s 20-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers last week.
32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season
It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 26
New Michael Penix Jr. Development Emerges After Being Ruled Out Against Patriots
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is expected to miss his first game of the season on Sunday. The Falcons will be without their star QB when they take on the 1-6 Miami Dolphins in a home game for Week 8.
Atlanta Falcons News / Sporting News / October 25
Why Michael Penix Jr.'s injury is the perfect opportunity for Kirk Cousins to start for the Falcons 
The Atlanta Falcons starting Kirk Cousins comes at perfect time.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / October 25
Falcons 'highly likely' to start Kirk Cousins amid Michael Penix Jr. injury
Cousins hasn’t made a start since the Falcons benched him for Penix Jr. in mid-December last season.
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / October 24
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) questionable for Dolphins
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is questionable with a bruised left knee for Sunday's home game against the Miami Dolphins. Penix was a limited practice participant for the third straight day on Friday.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 24
Falcons Announce Michael Penix Jr. Development Before Dolphins Game
The Atlanta Falcons are currently preparing for their upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. Atlanta is coming off a frustrating 20-10 road loss against the San Francisco 49ers in a game in which quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23
NFC Notes: Kyle Jusczyk, Michael Penix Jr., 49ers, Falcons, Saints
Despite losing so many key contributors to injury at different points already this season, the 49ers stand at 5-2 with a perfect 3-0 divisional record.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 23
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.’s Week 8 injury ‘plan’ revealed
Despite a brief scare, the Atlanta Falcons should have their quarterback under center for their Week 8 matchup with the Miami Dolphins. Barring a setback, Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / October 22
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) listed as limited at practice
Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was listed on the Falcons' injury report as limited due to a knee bruise in an estimation, as the team did not practice Wednesday.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 22
Michael Penix Jr.’s status remains up in the air for Sunday’s matchup with Dolphins
We’ve reached the middle of the week, and there’s still no clear answer on who will start at quarterback for the Falcons on Sunday. Head coach Raheem Morris called Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 21
Michael Penix Jr.’s injury gets clarification, but it doesn’t change much for Falcons
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a bone bruise while playing against the San Francisco 49ers recently. Penix got tangled up with some 49ers players during the game, leading up to the injury.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / October 20
Michael Penix Jr. dealing with bone bruise as Falcons look to move past 49ers disappointment
The roller coaster that has been the 2025 Atlanta Falcons season took another sharp turn Sunday night and the downward trend continued into Monday. After
Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / October 19
Are Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.'s road woes concerning?
Atlanta Falcons second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has shown signs of success early in his career. That success has not, however, come away from his home stadium.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20
'SNF' takeaways: Vintage performance from Christian McCaffrey lifts 49ers over Falcons
Even with all the key injuries the San Francisco 49ers continue to deal with, a vintage showing from running back Christian McCaffrey was too much for the Atlanta Falcons to overcome in a 20-10 win on "Sunday Night Football."
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. opens up about being benched in blowout loss to Panthers
Falcons HC Raheem Morris raised eyebrows when he benched Penix in favor of veteran backup Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter of what became a 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers that dropped Atlanta to 1-2 on the season.
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