Falcons make desperately-needed Michael Penix Jr. announcement for Week 3
- The Atlanta Falcons announced that Michael Penix Jr. will start at quarterback against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday.
- The decision followed Atlanta’s 0-2 start, including a 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers and an offense that had not reached the red zone.
- Penix missed seven games after undergoing ACL surgery in November and was cleared for full practice last month.
- Cooper Rush threw two interceptions and lost a fumble against Carolina before being benched, while Jack Strand threw a pick-six.
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Michael Penix Jr. returning from ACL tear in Week 3 after Falcons’ embarrassment vs. Panthers
The Falcons have named Michael Penix Jr. their starting quarterback for Thursday’s game against the Packers. It comes after Atlanta started the season 0-2, including a season-opening loss to the Steelers and an embarrassing 34-3 blowout defeat to the Panthers in the home opener.
Michael Penix Jr. officially named Falcons starter for a short-week trial by fire against Packers - NEW YORK TIMES POST
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Falcons are making a quarterback change ahead of Week 3
The Atlanta Falcons have seen enough out of Cooper Rush. Atlanta announced in a post to social media on Monday that they have named Michael Penix Jr. as their new starting quarterback. Penix is set to be under center for Thursday’s Week 3 game against the Green Bay Packers. Michael Penix Jr. has been named …
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