The Atlanta Falcons are getting back a starting quarterback of their own.Well… kind of.They are getting Michael Penix Jr.
back, but he is returning and taking over for Cooper Rush.The original starter was supposed to be Tua Tagovailoa, but he’s been unavailable all season.
Penix Jr.will have his hands full trying to figure out what to do with this offense.
They don’t lack playmakers - Bijan Robinson is solid, Drake London is a really good receiver, and Kyle Pitts (although drafted too high) is still a solid option.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Michael Penix Jr.of the Atlanta Falcons passes against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter in the game at U.S.
Bank Stadium on Sept.14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
(Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)In the first two games, the Falcons were essentially outmatched.Is that because Rush was under center? In game one, they scored 13 points, but last week they could only get 3 points against a team that almost allowed 60 points in Week 1.
The offense wasn’t terrible by some measures - they had 17 first downs, one fewer than the Panthers.However, they had three turnovers; if they shore those up, maybe it’s a more competitive game.MICHAEL PENIX JR.
OFFICIALLY NAMED FALCONS STARTER FOR A SHORT-WEEK TRIAL BY FIRE AGAINST PACKERSOn the other side of the field is a team with more than enough questions of their own.The Packers are 1-1, but it wasn’t easy to get that victory.
They had to go into New Jersey to face the Jets, and they were forced into an overtime game with them.They came out on top 20-17.
I don’t want to act like we should be impressed or pleased with that performance, but perhaps it is something to build on, and now they get their first home game.Jordan Love and Christian Watson of the Green Bay Packers weari...