Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin is expected to practice for the first time on Thursday since his surgery but will be limited. (Ian Rapoport) Per Rick Stroud, Tampa Bay LT Tristan Wirfs also returned to practice on Thursday after knee surgery in July. Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.
Aside from Michael Penix Jr., who looked every bit of a franchise quarterback, the Falcons defense was the biggest bright spot from Week 1. Atlanta made a really good Tampa Bay offense earn every inch.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – Brian Flores carries a reputation in the NFL, and he is a pain for opposing coaches to prepare for. The Minnesota Vikings' defensive
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. drove his team into field goal range with under a minute to play on Sunday in a 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons ultimately lost 23-20 after kicker Younghoe Koo missed a 44-yard field goal.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. fell to 1-3 in his NFL career as a starter with the Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But Penix didn't also drop on the QB index from NFL.com's Nick Shook.
The Atlanta Falcons suffered a devastating defeat in Week 1 of the 2025 season and are now determined to bounce back against the Minnesota Vikings. Michael Penix Jr.
After some slow starts in week 1, it’s time to look ahead at some of the best fantasy football matchups for week 2. Last week, my starts of the week included Michael Penix Jr., James Conner, George Pickens, and Zach Ertz.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons know they have their guy under center with Michael Penix Jr , and other teams have certainly taken notice of the
As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under
A championship trophy was on the line the last time J.J. McCarthy squared off against fellow quarterback Michael Penix Jr. McCarthy won that round as his Michigan Wolverines defeated Penix's Washington Huskies in the 2024 College Football National Championship Game.
Some have wondered if Kirk Cousins could cause issues behind the scenes in an attempt to receive a fresh start before the Nov. 4 trade deadline arrives.
After Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season concluded, Bleacher Report unveiled its assessment of all 32 starting quarterbacks, grading their performances in their season openers.
The Atlanta Falcons opened up their season with a 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that came down to the final seconds. It felt like a missed opportunity
The Falcons Week 1 loss to the Bucs was the same type of defeat that has been playing on repeat in Atlanta for two decades — a very winnable game that was lost on the margins.
Michael Penix Jr. has not suited up for Indiana in four years, but his diving score to beat then-No. 8-ranked Penn State in 2020 remains one of the best plays in program history.
Kyle Pitts, entering his fifth NFL season, has been frustratingly inconsistent and labeled a disappointment, or even a “bust” by many following another mediocre campaign.
2025 is likely to completely alter the trajectory of the Atlanta Falcons. Michael Penix Jr. looked capable of becoming the team’s next franchise quarterback during his three-game audition last season.
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. gets his first crack as an opening day starter in the NFL on September 7 when the Bucs come to town. The Tampa-area native also gets his first shot at Todd Bowles’ improved Bucs defense in a Week 1 home game.
Protecting first-year starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is imperative to any postseason hopes the Atlanta Falcons might have this season. Unfortunately for Penix, he and the Falcons received a double dose of bad news on Wednesday.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. found himself in the middle of a skirmish during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday in Flowery Branch, Ga.