Jayden Daniels vs Michael Penix Jr. in Week 17

Commanders Praise Falcons' Michael Penix Jr.: 'Has a Laser'
Ahead of his second NFL start, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. drew considerable praise from the Washington Commanders.
Jayden Daniels vs. Michael Penix Jr. in Week 17: Commanders vs. Falcons Preview
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Michael Penix Jr. gives the Falcons meaningful hope, and that's a big deal
The Falcons have Penix set up well with an excellent run game led by Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, good players to throw to like Drake London and Darnell Mooney (and maybe even Kyle Pitts if he can finally put it all together) and a sound offensive line to keep him upright. That will matter as Penix finds himself as an NFL quarterback.
Luke Kuechly liked what he saw from Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr.'s NFL debut
After completely bombing five starts in a row, Cousins was benched by the Falcons last week in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. out of Washington. Even though his numbers were no
Penix and the Falcons at Daniels and the Commanders in prime-time meeting of 1st-round rookie QBs
Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons visit Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders in the NFL's first prime-time game featuring rookie quarterbacks taken in the first round of the draft.
Falcons Recap: Penix vs. Daniels, playoff odds, Mike Vick record
The Atlanta Falcons bounced back from a four-game losing streak by winning back-to-back games in Weeks 15 and 16, potentially saving their season in the process. The team has been rewarded with a prime-time matchup against the Washington Commanders in Week 17.
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Michael Penix Jr. had perfect setup from Falcons in sudden ascension to starting QB
Michael Penix Jr. got off to a strong start in his starting debut thanks to help across the board from his Falcons teammates.
Michael Penix Jr. waiting for his Christmas gift: a Falcons victory Sunday
FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will have to wait a few days to see if Santa Claus will deliver his Christmas gift or leave him with lump of coal. “We’re looking for a Falcons win,
'Almost flawless football': Here's what the Falcons thought of Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL start vs. Giants
The Atlanta Falcons reclaimed the NFC South lead this weekend, defeating the New York Giants by a score of 34-7. Michael Penix Jr. impressed in his first real NFL action, becoming just the third Falcons rookie quarterback ever to win his first start.
Michael Penix Jr picks up first career victory as starter as Falcons trounce Giants
Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michale Penix Jr. picked up the first win of his career on Sunday, 34-7 over the New York Giants. Penix had 207 passing yards.
Michael Penix Jr. Is Cheaper And Better For Atlanta Falcons Than Kirk Cousins
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.
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NFL analysts impressed by Falcons QB Michael Penix's first start
The Atlanta Falcons have to be happy with what they saw from rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in his first NFL start.
Falcons at Commanders: Predictions, picks, odds for NFL Week 17 game
The stakes are high for a "Sunday Night Football" tilt featuring the Atlanta Falcons (8-7) and the Washington Commanders ...
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Falcons, Commanders set to make NFL history on ‘Sunday Night Football’
The Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders are set to make history when the two teams square off on “Sunday Night Football ...