Kevin Stefanski has four-word reaction to Michael Penix Jr.'s triumphant return from ACL injury

"I feel great for him," Stefanski said. "I'm proud of him...Proud of all of that; I got to witness it." 

Falcons' approach with Michael Penix Jr. may have paid off 

After Penix suffered a torn ACL, the Falcons took a very cautious approach. During the offseason, the former Washington Huskies QB participated in 7-on-7 drills and individual drills, but he wasn't cleared for 11-on-11 work until almost the end of August. 

Penix had also insisted that he wouldn't make his return until he was "healthy," and it seemed that it worked out well for the Falcons. 

Bijan Robinson and Drake London both had 194 yards apiece, with Robinson's on the ground and London's in the receiving game, so that certainly helped Penix's season debut. 

If this is a sign of things to come, the Falcons might be able to make some noise in the NFC South.