The New York Giants passed over QB Michael Penix Jr. in the 2024 NFL draft and now he’ll start against them as a Falcon in Week 16.

The Kirk Cousins fiasco for the Atlanta Falcons led to a $180 million decision, and the winner was Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons. So far.

ATLANTA -- Michael Penix Jr. completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards in his first career start, helping the Atlanta Falcons post a 34-7 rout of the visiting New York Giants on Sunday. With the win and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' road loss to the Dallas ...

The Michael Penix Jr. era started ahead of schedule for the Atlanta Falcons. The 24-year-old rookie debuts against the hapless 2-12 New York Giants.

The Michael Penix Jr. era has arrived in Atlanta. The Falcons rookie quarterback made his first start on Sunday, leading Atlanta to a dominant 34-7 win

Atlanta kept pace with Tampa Bay as its playoff hopes remained alive, while the Giants (2-13) lost a franchise-record 10th straight game.

Atlanta Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. spoke on winning his NFL Debut against the New York Giants, saying "[My heart] is beating big right now."

Michael Penix Jr. will make his first NFL start for the Falcons who are favored by more than a touchdown over the flailing, ailing Giants.

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The Falcons are assured of their best record since a 10-6 finish under coach Dan Quinn in 2017, their most recent playoff season. Quinn is in his first season as Washington's coach and has led the Commanders (10-5) to three straight wins, including Sunday's 36-33 victory over Philadelphia.

Rookie Michael Penix Jr. made his first NFL start in place of Kirk Cousins, and it's fair to wonder if Cousins will play another meaningful snap for Atlanta.