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Although the Atlanta Falcons fell a bit short of expectations this season by going 8-9 and missing the playoffs, the immediate future seems to be bright for them. Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who started their final three games, showed a bit of promise, and they have several young offensive skill players who are […]
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The Atlanta Falcons were at the center of the storm last offseason when they signed four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins to a major four-year deal. After signing him, the team drafted rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the NFL Draft. Since then, the Falcons have flirted with the playoffs […]
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The NFC South title is on the line, and the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are fighting for that honor going into the 18th and final week of the NFL regular season. The Falcons, who were picked by many to win the division when the season started, not only need to defeat the […]
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The NFL’s latest quarterback sensation, Michael Penix Jr., is already turning heads despite having just two starts under his belt. The Falcons’ eighth overall pick from Washington showed promise in Sunday’s Week 17 clash against the Washington Commanders, though his efforts fell short in a 30-24 loss to Heisman winner Jayden Daniels and company. […]
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The Atlanta Falcons raised some eyebrows during the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick. The Falcons drafted Penix despite having signed Kirk Cousins to a lucrative four-year contract as a free agent. The move was a head-scratcher as the expectation was that Cousins would […]
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The first NFL start for Michael Penix Jr. was a good one as he led the Atlanta Falcons to a commanding win against the New York Giants. The rookie quarterback’s performance drew praise from around the league, with Atlanta coach Raheem Morris dubbing it “almost flawless.” Penix completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 […]
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The Atlanta Falcons have been the talk of the town in the NFL when it comes to the quarterback position this season. They signed veteran Kirk Cousins to a major four-year deal this offseason before drafting rookie Michael Penix Jr. out of Washington in the first round of the NFL Draft. Now, Penix has […]
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With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ loss on Sunday Night Football, the Atlanta Falcons’ chances of winning the NFC South skyrocketed. These teams are now tied for the division lead, making for an exciting finish to the year over the next two weeks. The Falcons took care of business against the New York Giants this […]
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Despite winning in Week 15 against a lowly Las Vegas Raiders squad, the Atlanta Falcons still decided to make waves when it was announced they were benching Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins has looked terrible the past month as he’s thrown more interceptions than touchdowns, a harrowing sign for […]
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It’s the dawn of a new era for the Atlanta Falcons. Kirk Cousins’ days in charge of the offense were rather short-lived. He didn’t even finish a full season as their starting quarterback, and given his contract situation, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to keep him there. However, Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk […]
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The Atlanta Falcons are heading into the final three games of the regular season with a new starting quarterback. Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has replaced Kirk Cousins after the veteran showed too much inconsistency through the majority of the season. Falcons wide receiver Drake London doesn’t necessarily care who the quarterback is as he […]
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The Atlanta Falcons will have a new quarterback under center. This is the second time they shocked the world with their quarterback-related decisions in less than a year. Not many people could see their vision when they drafted Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8, just weeks after giving Kirk Cousins a four-year contract with […]
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The Atlanta Falcons, who were picked by many when this season started to win the NFC South, went on a four-game losing streak after starting 6-3, and even though they ended that skid with a win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, they made a big change. They decided to move veteran starting […]
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The Atlanta Falcons were picked by many coming into this season to finish first in the NFC South, but after starting 6-3, they have lost four of their last five games. While they beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 15-9, on Sunday, it hardly did anything to alleviate the concerns they have been facing. Atlanta […]
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The Atlanta Falcons made one of the biggest moves of the offseason by signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year contract. Cousins was a free agent, and despite having success with the Minnesota Vikings, he decided to take his talents elsewhere. Falcons fans were excited to get Cousins in the building, as he is a […]
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The Atlanta Falcons don’t look good on offense right now. Even though they finally snapped a four-game losing streak, the game should’ve never been that close. Once again, it has a lot to do with Kirk Cousins and his struggles. The former Minnesota Vikings quarterback has regressed from his solid start to the season, […]
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One month ago, the Atlanta Falcons were atop the NFC South and had a 6-3 record. They’re now 6-7 and have fallen behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the divisional race. Though this is a team sport, and it’s never wise, fair or accurate to point the finger at just one player, a lot […]
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Colin Cowherd is one of sports media’s premier hot-take artists and creates headlines daily with his well-crafted monologues with some of the spiciest takes in the game sprinkled throughout. Unfortunately, when you shoot as often as Cowherd does, sometimes you miss, which is exactly what happened to Cowherd on Wednesday’s episode of “The Herd.” […]
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After signing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal in NFL free agency, the Atlanta Falcons made an unexpected move in the 2024 NFL Draft by selecting rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick. With the Falcons committing to Cousins for four years, the last thing Atlanta was expected […]
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