What a stretch it has been Atlanta Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. First, it was announced he'd be taking over for veteran Kirk Cousins after the struggling starting quarterback threw one too many interceptions this season.

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.

Michael Penix Jr. steps in as Falcons' QB, aiming to energize their playoff run after Kirk Cousins' struggles. Find out more about him here.

The Atlanta Falcons kept rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in bubble wrap during the preseason, so it'll be trial by fire against the New York Giants on Sund

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Michael Penix Jr. smiles with his girlfriend Olivia Carter ; Michael Penix Jr. of the Atlanta Falcons on the sidelines during a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 17,

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels seems to make history. On Sunday, Daniels and the Commanders will host the Atlanta Falcons, and he will make more history. According to NBC Sports,

Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. trained and went through the NFL draft process together on the way to becoming two of the five quarterbacks taken in the top 10. After going off the board earlier with the second pick by the Washington Commanders,

Not only will the Falcons face off against former head coach Dan Quinn, but rookies Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels are set to make NFL history. Penix, who will be making his second start, and Daniels,

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels worked out together in the offseason after finishing 1-2 in the Heisman race in 2023. Penix discusses their relationship and facing one another this weekend.