Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has attracted quite the national crowd with the level of play that he has put on display in his first three starts. But two people who never doubted him at any point were his former coaches, Kalen DeBoer and Nick Sheridan. DeBoer and Sheridan, who both coached Penix at Indiana and Washington, attended Sunday’s 44-38 overtime loss to … [Read more...] about Michael Penix Jr. reacts to his college coaches attending finale
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Michael Penix Jr. had special visitor at Falcons’ season finale
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
Intriguing players to watch in Falcons vs. Panthers
Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Can five Falcons finish strong? It’s the final week of the regular season, and there’s still plenty of intrigue surrounding the Atlanta Falcons’ Week 18 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. With the Falcons’ playoff chances on thin ice, much of the intrigue surrounds several individual players hoping to finish the year on a positive note. Such … [Read more...] about Intriguing players to watch in Falcons vs. Panthers
Falcons – Panthers Week 18 open thread
Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s the end of the season. The Falcons will cap off their 2024 regular season—and, unless the Buccaneers lose and Atlanta wins, the season period—with a matchup against the Panthers. We’ll see what they can do with the matchup. Watch here and use this as your open thread, as always. For perhaps the last time this … [Read more...] about Falcons – Panthers Week 18 open thread
Michael Penix touchdown vs. Panthers puts Atlanta Falcons back in business
Brett Davis-Imagn Images The rookie quarterback still has some growing to do but he’s pulled off some impressive highlights in his first few starts, including this TD. Okay Atlanta, we are back in business...for now. The Atlanta Falcons came out looking unprepared in a situation where a win is not only mandatory for possible playoff hopes, but for the first record over … [Read more...] about Michael Penix touchdown vs. Panthers puts Atlanta Falcons back in business