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Michael Penix Jr. has turned some heads in his three games since replacing Kirk Cousins as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback. But there are no bigger fans than his former coaches who know him better than just about anyone. Current Alabama head coach and former Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer made the trip to Atlanta on Sunday for the team’s game against the Panthers … [Read more...] about Michael Penix Jr. had special visitor at Falcons’ season finale

Michael Penix Jr. has largely made the most of his three NFL starts, with several now questioning why the Falcons didn’t bench Kirk Cousins earlier in the season. But hindsight is 20/20, and it’s clear things are on the right track at the quarterback position. Following Penix’s breakout performance against the Panthers, head coach Raheem Morris said he expects his young QB to … [Read more...] about Michael Penix Jr. has message for Falcons fans after loss to Panthers

The Atlanta Falcons closed out their 2024 campaign with a 44-38 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers at home. After getting off to a 6-3 start, the team will finish Raheem Morris’ first full season as head coach with an 8-9 record.While the offense did everything possible to secure the win, the Falcons defense couldn’t get a stop to save their lives on Sunday. Michael Penix … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways from Falcons’ 44-38 overtime loss to Carolina Panthers

The Atlanta Falcons have released their inactives list for Sunday’s season finale against the Carolina Panthers. Six players, including wide receiver Darnell Mooney, have been ruled out for Week 18. Mooney is battling a shoulder injury that kept him out of practice on Friday. He will officially end his 2024 campaign just eight yards shy of 1,000 receiving yards (992). Rookie … [Read more...] about Falcons release inactives list for season finale vs. Panthers