The Atlanta Falcons' decision to bench starting quarterback Kirk Cousins last week turned heads across the NFL. Evidently, that includes New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Speaking at his press conference Dec. 18, Rodgers was asked about Atlanta's ...

but that's exactly where the Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback wanted it to be. Blair was heading into a zone filled with New York Giants defenders, a big hit almost surely waiting for him if the ...

The Atlanta Falcons suddenly became one of the biggest stories in the NFL this season when they made the decision to bench Kirk Cousins after signing the former Vikings QB to a massive four-year ...

For the first time since 2017, the Atlanta Falcons have won eight games in a season. One more would get them their first winning season since that campaign as well. Back in the win column for the ...

Then he played like a veteran for the Atlanta Falcons. Penix's first NFL start went about as smoothly as it could, helped greatly by a defense that returned two interceptions for touchdowns Sunday ...

There will be a new quarterback in Atlanta. Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be the starter for the team's upcoming game against the New York Giants ...

Welcome to the NFL, Michael Penix Jr. The rookie quarterback was thrust into the Atlanta Falcons’ starting role earlier this week as Kirk Cousins’ struggles became too much for the team to bear.

After weeks of waiting, the Atlanta Falcons finally made the decision to bench Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins — Atlanta's big-ticket free agency signing from last ...

McFadden is one of a few Giants who know what to expect Sunday when they face the Falcons in Penix’s first ... Former Oregon defensive lineman Casey Rogers saw the most of Penix as an on-field ...

The Jets certainly won't take on the entirety of the remainder of Cousins' $180 million deal, which runs through 2027. Though the team would probably need to sacrifice an asset of

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. starred while tight end Kyle Pitts struggled in Sunday's 34-7 win over the New York Giants. ATLANTA -- After falling behind by a touchdown early in ...

But that's exactly what happened with the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Penix was 18-of-27 for 202 yards and one interception, which wasn't his fault. In the second quarter, he found tight end Kyle ...