Penix and the Falcons at Daniels and the Commanders in prime-time meeting of 1st-round rookie QBs

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3 months ago

Penix and the Falcons at Daniels and the Commanders in prime-time meeting of 1st-round rookie QBs

Atlanta at Washington Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL odds: Commanders by 4 Against the spread: Falcons 7-8; Commanders 9-6 Series record: Washington leads 18-10-1 Last meeting: Commanders beat Falcons 24-16 on Oct. 15, 2023, at Atlanta. Falcons: overall, rush, pass, scoring Falcons defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Commanders offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Commanders defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Turnover differential: Falcons minus-5; Commanders plus-2 Falcons player to watch Rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. made his first NFL start in easy mode at home against the Giants. Commanders: CB Marshon Lattimore, who missed more than a month with a hamstring injury, is again dealing with a hamstring injury.. RT Andrew Wylie and WR Dyami Brown left the Eagles game in the fourth quarter.. DT Jonathan Allen could return more than two months after surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle, which was originally thought to be season-ending. He had 919 in 14 games as a rookie in 2019 and missed two because of injury.. Crowder and WR Olamide Zaccheaus each had two TD catches last week.. Zach Ertz is 28 yards receiving away from becoming the ninth tight end to 8,000.. LB Frankie Luvu intercepted Kenny Pickett last week.. LB Bobby Wagner leads Washington with 118 tackles.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Jayden Daniels and the Commanders stun the top-seeded Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game

Associated Press

DETROIT — Jayden Daniels and the nothing-to-lose Washington Commanders sent the top-seeded Detroit Lions to a stunningly swift playoff exit. Daniels threw for two touchdowns and fellow rookie Mike Sainristil had two interceptions, dazzling performances that helped Washington beat Detroit 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the franchise’s third Super …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Previewing tonight’s Rams-Vikings playoff game

LA Times

Matthew Stafford got an extra week off to help prepare for tonight’s game against Minnesota. CHARGERS From Thuc Nhi Nguyen: After a devastating 27-point playoff collapse two seasons ago nearly sent Khalil Mack into sudden retirement, the Chargers’ star edge rusher plans to revisit the decision about his football future with more care this offseason as he’s slated to become …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

QB Penix gives Falcons reason for hope as defense faces possible offseason changes after 8-9 finish

Associated Press

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Michael Penix Jr. left the Atlanta Falcons’ practice facility on Monday clutching two game balls as keepsakes from a rookie season that ended with his first three starts. Despite Penix passing for 312 yards and accounting for three touchdowns — two passing and one rushing — Atlanta’s 44-38 overtime loss to Carolina on Sunday extended the …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bryce Young accounts for 5 TDs as Panthers beat Falcons 44-38 in OT. Atlanta misses playoffs again

Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers have more in common than frustrating streaks of seven consecutive losing seasons. “We took a step back today, a huge step.” Rookie Michael Penix Jr. capped his late-season, three-game introduction as Atlanta’s starting quarterback by passing for 312 yards and two touchdowns — both to Drake London, who had 10 catches for …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

QB Jayden Daniels pulled at halftime with playoff-bound Commanders playing for seeding at Cowboys

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jayden Daniels was pulled at halftime of Washington’s regular-season finale at the Dallas Cowboys, with the Commanders locked into the playoffs and headed for either the sixth or seventh seed. Marcus Mariota took over under center for the first Washington possession after halftime and quickly led the Commanders the game’s first touchdown after they had just 64 …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Falcons are leaning on rookie QB Penix as they try to protect fading playoff hopes against Panthers

Associated Press

Carolina at Atlanta Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 8 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 37-22 Against the spread: Panthers 7-9, Falcons 7-9 Last meeting: Falcons beat Panthers 38-20 at Carolina on Oct. 13. Panthers offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Panthers defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Falcons offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Falcons defense: overall, rush, pass, …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Penix, Falcons have to beat Panthers and hope for help in their last chance to end playoff drought

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Michael Penix Jr. knows the Atlanta Falcons can’t control their playoff hopes when they close their regular season Sunday against Carolina. Penix isn’t banking on the Panthers’ lopsided 48-14 loss at Tampa Bay last week as evidence the Falcons can expect to beat Carolina. He just kept battling,” Canales said, adding that Young “just stood in there, and …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Washington preps for playoffs as Cowboys finish season that ended 3-year postseason run

Associated Press

Washington at Dallas Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Commanders by 4 1/2. Stats and stuff The Commanders are in the playoffs under first-year coach Dan Quinn, who made the postseason each of the past three years as the defensive coordinator for 12-5 teams with the Cowboys.. Washington is on a four-game winning streak since losing to Dallas …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

NFL Week 17 best and worst coaching decisions: Kevin O’Connell has Sam Darnold dealing

New York Times

Teams have been desperately clawing for seeding with the playoffs shaping up and players and coaches have been leaving it all on the field. Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell solidified his case for coach of the year against the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs made a move that could spark their offense for the playoffs. One …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Commanders reach NFL playoffs for first time since 2020 as Jayden Daniels inspires overtime win vs Falcons

Daily Mail

The Washington Commanders have secured their first playoff berth since 2020 after edging a dramatic overtime battle with the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night. Daniels also surpassed another Washington rookie phenom, Robert Griffin III, to set the NFL rookie record for rushing yards by a quarterback. The Commanders have secured their first playoff berth since 2020 after beating the Falcons …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Jayden Daniels dazzles again as Commanders clinch a playoff spot by beating Falcons 30-24 in OT

Associated Press

— Jayden Daniels felt tired. Daniels connected with Zach Ertz in overtime for his third touchdown pass of the game to clinch a playoff spot by beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime Sunday night in a back-and-forth prime-time showdown between highly drafted rookie quarterbacks. “I really can’t put into words how much it means to them and how much …

3 months ago

Commanders clinch playoff berth with OT win vs. Falcons, hand Rams NFC West: Key takeaways

New York Times

By Ben Standig, Josh Kendall, Michael-Shawn Dugar and Tobias Bass The Washington Commanders clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2020 with a 30-24 win in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons on “Sunday Night Football” as quarterback Jayden Daniels continued to make a case in his Rookie of the Year campaign. NBC | NFL+ pic.twitter.com/TdAGEbmeUt — Atlanta Falcons …

3 months ago

Daniels and the Commanders host Penix and the Falcons in prime time with playoff chances at stake

Associated Press

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. Penix, taken eighth in a move coach Raheem Morris joked “shocked the world,” waited behind Kirk Cousins until usurping the veteran and making his first pro start last week. “I’m …

3 months ago

NFL best bets Week 17: Edge on Falcons-Commanders total as Michael Penix Jr. hits the road

New York Times

Best bets from my NFL Projection Model took a hiatus last week but returns for Week 17 of the regular season after a sweep of the board in Week 15. Best bets for NFL Week 17 Arizona Cardinals +7 at Los Angeles Rams Yes, I know that the Cardinals are eliminated from the playoffs, and I know that the Rams …

3 months ago

Falcons drafting Penix no longer a head-scratcher with rookie QB shining in place of benched Cousins

Associated Press

The Atlanta Falcons drafting of Michael Penix Jr. just six weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a $180 million contract doesn’t seem like that much of a head-scratcher anymore. Penix made the move pay off with a solid first NFL start in the Falcons’ 34-7 rout of the New York Giants on Sunday that bolstered Atlanta’s playoff hopes, and the …

3 months ago

With rookie QB Penix showing poise in starting debut, the Falcons again control their playoff hopes

Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons are back in first place in the NFC South and again in control of their playoff hopes. Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. showed the poise in his first NFL start the Falcons will need to take advantage of their opportunity to end a six-year playoff drought. Powered by a big-play defense that produced two pick-6s, …

3 months, 1 week ago

Trending 📉 📈 after NFL’s Week 16, as the Falcons, Chiefs roll

New York Times

This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic’s daily NFL newsletter. pic.twitter.com/QbbdT3KOZs — garrett December 22, 2024 Postgame, HC Raheem Morris said Penix “went out and played nearly flawless football.” The Falcons 34-7 victory propelled them to first place in the NFC South at 8-7, thanks to last night’s shocking loss by the Buccaneers in Dallas. AFC playoff picture Seed …

Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons return two picks for TDs, beat hapless Giants 34-7

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3 months, 1 week ago

Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons return two picks for TDs, beat hapless Giants 34-7

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Michael Penix Jr. won his debut as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, thanks largely to a defense that returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns, and the Falcons bolstered their playoff hopes by handing the hapless New York Giants their franchise-record 10th straight loss, 34-7 on Sunday. The left-handed rookie was not overwhelmed by the moment, completing 18 of 27 …

3 months, 1 week ago

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. shares emotional moment with Kirk Cousins ahead of first NFL start

Daily Mail

Falcons teammates Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins shared a prayer before the rookie quarterback made his first NFL start. Former Washington star Penix Jr. - the No 8 pick in the 2024 draft - took over under center for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins shared a prayer before the rookie made …

3 months, 1 week ago

Atlanta’s plan to get Michael Penix Jr. ready for first NFL start: ‘We feel great where he’s at’

New York Times

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Michael Penix Jr. learned Tuesday night that he would be making his first NFL start on Sunday. “Obviously, guys weren’t moving full speed, but it was still a lot of good work.” The Falcons held a full practice Thursday and have another scheduled Friday, and Penix began planning Wednesday to get more practice with the wide …

3 months, 1 week ago

Falcons turn to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. for key game vs Giants

Associated Press

New York Giants at Atlanta Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 8 1/2. Falcons player to watch QB Michael Penix Jr. will make his first career start after the Falcons benched 13-year veteran Kirk Cousins. Series notes The Falcons have won three straight in the series.. New York’s most recent win over the Falcons was a …

3 months, 1 week ago

Falcons name rookie Michael Penix Jr. as starting QB, benching veteran Kirk Cousins

Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017. “After review we have made the decision Michael Penix Jr. will be the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback moving forward,” Morris said. “There’s a lot of room for improvement and …

3 months, 1 week ago

Falcons turn to Penix at QB as they try to keep NFC South title hopes alive

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Atlanta is a contender in the weak NFC South despite another shaky performance from quarterback Kirk Cousins that led the Falcons to bench him in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. An ugly 15-9 win at the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night moved the Falcons to 7-7, one game behind Tampa Bay in the division. The Falcons …

3 months, 1 week ago

Commanders-Falcons flexed to ‘Sunday Night Football’ in Week 17: See full changes

New York Times

A matchup that looked to be a meeting between current and former Washington quarterbacks has flex appeal. Instead, a game between two first-round rookie quarterbacks will get the “Sunday Night Football” treatment in Week 17. The NFL moved the Week 17 game with playoff implications between the Atlanta Falcons and the Commanders to the Sunday night slot on Dec. 29. …

3 months, 1 week ago

Falcons bench QB Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. amid struggles

New York Times

The Atlanta Falcons are making the move they clearly did not want to make – replacing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins with rookie Michael Penix Jr. starting immediately. “You can look at organizations that have put young guys out there too early, and it’s gone terrible and I don’t want to be that guy,” Morris said last week. “I do know …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Falcons favored over the Raiders in Monday night matchup

Associated Press

Atlanta at Las Vegas Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 4 Series record: Falcons lead 8-7 Against the spread: Falcons 5-8, Raiders 5-8 Last meeting: Falcons beat Raiders 43-6 in Atlanta on Nov. 29, 2020. Last week: Falcons lost to Vikings 42-21; Raiders lost to Buccaneers 28-13 Falcons offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Falcons defense: overall, …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Week 14 takeaways: A red flag for Bills defense? Should Falcons bench Cousins for Penix?

New York Times

Week 14’s Sunday action brought a continuation of a few recent trends: The Panthers pushed another contender to the limit, the Jets continued to falter late, and Kirk Cousins struggled badly. Nguyen: The Seahawks are playing much better and their defense has made some huge improvements since acquiring Ernest Jones, but it’s hard to argue that they’re better than the …

4 months, 1 week ago

As Bo Nix shines for Broncos, fellow rookie Michael Penix Jr. watches, learns as Falcons backup

Associated Press

DENVER — On an afternoon when Bo Nix sparkled, fellow rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made a cameo appearance in garbage time. Just trying to feed off of that, so that whenever I do get in the game, I’m ready for those moments.” Penix was drafted eighth in a QB-rich draft class that saw Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake …

6 months, 1 week ago

A poised Jayden Daniels is remembering to have fun while leading Commanders

New York Times

— Everyone handles pressure situations differently. '” Another look at @JayD__5’s first career game-winning drive pic.twitter.com/cp7zxTA2vn — Washington Commanders September 16, 2024 Unbeknownst to Zaccheaus, Daniels did try turning upfield, only for the 215-pounder to get shoved out of bounds by Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux. “It ain’t the first time,” Daniels said, “so it ain’t nothing new with me.” …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Washington Commanders’ defense is off to a rough start to the NFL season

Associated Press

While Jayden Daniels will be the focal point of the Washington Commanders’ season, their revamped defense did the rookie quarterback and the rest of the team no favors in a rough start to the season. “If you a 50/50 contested ball and they go up and get it, that’s football,” coach Dan Quinn said on a video call with reporters …

7 months ago

Falcons have high expectations after 6 straight losing seasons

Associated Press

ATLANTA FALCONS EXPECTATIONS: After six straight losing seasons, owner Arthur Blank spent heavily and expects nothing less than a return to the playoffs. The Falcons fired coach Arthur Smith after he failed to turn things around during his three-year stint, replacing him with former Tampa Bay coach and longtime NFL assistant Raheem Morris. While the Falcons insist Cousins is the …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has good start for Falcons in 20-13 loss to Dolphins in preseason opener

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Atlanta rookie Michael Penix Jr. completed 9 of 16 passes for 104 yards in the Falcons’ 20-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams. “So it was good to see our guys get a win in front of the home fans.” In addition to Penix’s first game, it …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Atlanta Falcons 2024 schedule: Arthur Smith’s return kicks off challenging September

New York Times

Who were the biggest winners and losers of the NFL schedule release? The wife of new Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins spent the first part of the month just like every other NFL fan — anxiously awaiting the league’s release of its full schedule. After opening against a Steelers team with the world’s most motivated offensive coordinator, the Falcons play at …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. says he is ‘super blessed’ to learn behind starter Kirk Cousins

Associated Press

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Michael Penix Jr. insists he’ll have no difficulty adjusting to his role as the backup to new Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Kirk Cousins. I’m super blessed to be able to be right here in this position with a veteran in front of me, just learning from him and going about my business each and every day …

10 months, 4 weeks ago

NFL execs on Falcons’ process after doubling up at QB in NFL Draft: ‘No adult supervision’

New York Times

The biggest surprise of the 2024 NFL Draft was the Atlanta Falcons selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. Less than two months after the team signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal in free agency, the move to draft a quarterback so early in the draft bewildered team leaders in an anonymous survey of current and former …

10 months, 4 weeks ago

Falcons post-NFL Draft depth chart: How do Michael Penix Jr., other rookies fit in?

New York Times

It might help Atlanta Falcons fans understand their team’s recent quarterback decisions if they know the team views them as two separate decisions. “We went out and got a guy that we believe in, and we’re sitting there in the draft, and we let our board speak to us and there was a guy there at that position,” Falcons assistant …

11 months ago

QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pick

Associated Press

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Michael Penix Jr., the biggest surprise of the NFL draft’s first round, received a congratulatory call from Kirk Cousins on Thursday night even as Cousins’ agent was second-guessing the Atlanta Falcons adding depth to their quarterback spot. He flicked the ball like it was effortless.” Clearly, Penix’s powerful left arm was the primary reason the Falcons, …

11 months ago

Dave Portnoy brands Atlanta Falcons 'IDIOTS' for picking quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in 2024 NFL Draft - weeks after signing Kirk Cousins on $180m, four-year deal

Daily Mail

Dave Portnoy has torn into the Atlanta Falcons for drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. just weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180million contract. Cousins, 35, was said to be 'a bit stunned' by the move, according to The Athletic as the Falcons selected a direct rival for his place with the eighth pick of the night. The Falcons …

11 months ago

Kirk Cousins was 'stunned' to see Falcons pick Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall at 2024 NFL Draft a month after Atlanta signed the 35-year-old QB to a four-year, $180million deal

Daily Mail

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was 'a bit stunned' to see the team take fellow signal caller Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick of the NFL Draft, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini. The Falcons extended their recent trend of selecting offensive skill players in the first round by drafting Penix one month after signing Cousins to a four-year, …

11 months ago

Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick

Associated Press

Follow AP’s live coverage of the 2024 NFL draft. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. We’re very excited about that quarterback room.” New coach Raheem Morris said the Falcons wanted to draft Penix this year because they don’t plan …

11 months ago

Kirk Cousins concerned Falcons’ decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. doesn’t help team this season

New York Times

The Atlanta Falcons made a surprising selection taking former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. When Cousins signed with the team this offseason, the Falcons told him they would be drafting a quarterback in the later rounds of this draft. Part of the reason Atlanta selected Penix is that it believes it won’t have a top pick in …

11 months ago

Five quarterbacks selected in first 10 picks of NFL Draft, most in top 10 in common era

New York Times

Quarterbacks were flying off the board at a record-breaking pace early in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, as five were taken within the first 10 picks. The Falcons’ first choice of the draft puzzled many, as the team recently signed NFL veteran and former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins to a deal that is worth $180 million over …

1 year, 5 months ago

Howell throws 3 TD passes, Commanders pick off three Ridder passes in 24-16 win over Falcons

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Jamin Davis sensed where the final pass was going before it left the quarterback’s hand. Davis snagged the last of three second-half interceptions against Atlanta’s Desmond Ridder, sealing Washington’s 24-16 victory over the Falcons on Sunday. Kendall Fuller grabbed the first interception against Ridder, returning it deep into Atlanta territory to set up Howell’s screen pass to running …

1 year, 5 months ago

Ridder, Falcons look to keep passing game clicking against struggling Commanders

Associated Press

WASHINGTON at ATLANTA Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Falcons by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. FALCONS PLAYER TO WATCH: Rookie RB Bijan Robinson ran for only 46 yards last week against Houston but still made an impact with a 6-yard scoring catch, pulling the ball in with his left hand against his hip before scoring. STATS AND …

2 years, 4 months ago

Commanders outrun Falcons, intercept Mariota in 19-13 win

Associated Press

— After running all over the Atlanta Falcons in what has become their offensive identity, the Washington Commanders got one last crucial play from their stout defense to preserve another important victory. The Falcons would have gotten the ball back, but Ade Ogundeji ran into Commanders punter Tress Way with 32 seconds left to send Washington to its best record …

2 years, 4 months ago

Falcons, Commanders meet in matchup of mobile quarterbacks

Associated Press

ATLANTA at WASHINGTON Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Commanders by 4 AGAINST THE SPREAD: Falcons 7-4; Commanders 6-4-1 SERIES RECORD: Washington leads 16-10-1 LAST MEETING: Washington beat the Falcons 34-30 on Oct. 3, 2021, at Atlanta. SERIES NOTES: The Falcons are playing at Washington for the first time since 2018.. Atlanta coach Arthur Smith spent two …

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