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Michael Tarrence Penix Jr. (/ ˈ p ɛ n ɪ k s / PENN-iks; born May 8, 2000) is an American professional football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL).
The most successful have been Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees Steve Young and Ken Stabler, 1988 Most Valuable Player Boomer Esiason, and Pro Bowl selections Frankie Albert, Mark Brunell, and Michael Vick. Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. are currently the NFL's only left-handed quarterbacks.
ATLANTA — Michael Penix Jr. has arrived as Atlanta's starting quarterback a little earlier than expected, but it’s tough to argue with the results: a 34-7 win on Sunday over the New York ...
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and defensive end Bralen Trice were named the game's offensive and defensive most outstanding players, respectively. [29] The game drew a viewership of 18.7 million, making it the fourth-most viewed Sugar Bowl since 2004. [30]
Since 2014 (the beginning of the College Football Playoff era), the Maxwell Award winner has gone on to win the Heisman Trophy during the same voting cycle in every year except 2018 (Tua Tagovailoa), 2023 (Michael Penix Jr.) and 2024 (Ashton Jeanty).
List of NFL starting quarterbacks [6]; Team Quarterback College Since Arizona Cardinals () : Kyler Murray: Oklahoma: Week 10, 2023: Atlanta Falcons () : Michael Penix Jr.
Penix had his debut at Mercedes-Benz Stadium boosted by a defense that produced two pick-six touchdowns. He was supported by a rushing attack fueled by Bijan Robinson (22 carries, 94 yards, 2 TDs).
The Michael Penix, Jr. era is starting in Atlanta.. The Falcons decided to start the rookie quarterback moving forward and benched veteran Kirk Cousins, starting with Sunday's game against the New ...