Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski has expressed excitement for quarterback Michael Penix.
When Michael Penix suffered a partially torn left ACL in Week 11, it cast an ominous cloud over his future. Backup Kirk Cousins took over and the Falcons just missed the playoffs in a 3-way tie in the NFC South where the Panthers held the tie breaker.
New Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski recently spoke to his excitement for Penix heading into 2026. Stefanski spoke highly of his rehab process and talked about things on tape that he excels, such as layering his throws and pushing the ball to different areas of the field.
Stefanski was a little bit more cool on Kirk Cousins acknowledging their existing relationship, but stopping shy of a ringing endorsement. From a dynasty perspective, Penix returning would be excellent for wide receiver Drake London. Just prior to Penix’s injury, London had 3 WR1 overall weeks in the span of 4 games.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is ...
New Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski spoke to the ...
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) ...
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says Michael Penix Jr. is their franchise quarterback moving forward.
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank made it clear this week that the organization views Michael Penix Jr. as its franchise quarterback, signaling full confidence in his long-term future in Atlanta. Blank praised Penix’s leadership, work ethic, and poise, note that the team believes he has all the traits necessary to lead the Falcons for years to come. The endorsement from ownership reinforces Atlanta’s commitment to building around Penix and suggests the team will prioritize developing the offense to fit his strengths, that the new head coach will have to figure out.
For fantasy football managers, this confirmation cements Penix’s status as a long-term dynasty asset and puts added intrigue on the Falcons pass catchers moving forward.
Author: Jake Lewis (@Lewylewis5)
The Atlanta Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. may miss the rest of 2025
The Atlanta Falcons will be without quarterback Michael Penix Jr., potentially for the rest of the season, due to a knee injury. He was placed on the injured reserve following the Week 11 game against the Carolina Panthers.
If he misses the rest of the season, he will finish with 1,982 yards passing, nine touchdowns and three nterceptions. The Falcons will turn to veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins for the duration.
Author: Jake Lewis (@Lewylewis5)
The Alanta Falcons lost both Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London to knee injuries, further test to both will determine if they miss time or not.
The Alanta Falcons lost both Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London to knee injuries, further test to both will determine if they miss time or not.
Michael Penix Jr. sounds like he reaggravated his knee where it cost him a game earlier this season. There is concern he will miss time, in doing so look for the Falcons to turn to Kirk Cousins until Penix Jr. is healthy. More test to come.
Drake London is set to go undergo additional test on his knee to see the severity of the injury, and if he will miss any time. Before getting injured he had seven catches for 119 yards. If he misses anytime look for bumps in Darnell Mooney and Kyle Pitts fantasy numbers.
Author: Jake Lewis (@Lewylewis5)
Drake London and Michael Penix Jr are off the injury report and presumed good to go for Week 9 against the Patriots
The Atlanta Falcons are getting some reinforcements as Michael Penix and Drake London are both off the injury report and will be ready to take on the New England Patriots. The Falcons’ offense faltered against the Miami Dolphins in Week 8 as Kirk Cousins couldn’t get much going in the passing game, and Miami shut down Bijan Robinson.
On the season, Drake London has recorded 38 receptions for 469 yards and two touchdowns while being targeted on almost 33% of Penix’s throws. The wideout will be relied on heavily this Sunday as they face a solid run defense in the Patriots. Penix has had an up-and-down season, currently with a 61% completion rate and five passing touchdowns.
Author: Dane Madoche (@FF_DaMaddog)
Michael Penix Jr and the Atlanta Falcons struggled mightily on Sunday, losing to the Carolina Panthers by a score of 30-0.
Sunday’s matchup against the Panthers is a game both Michael Penix Jr and the Atlanta Falcons would like to put in the rear-view mirror quickly. Penix was ineffective from the start and looked hesitant in his play, finishing 18 of 36 and 172 yards before being pulled for Kirk Cousins. Head Coach Raheem Morris stated that Penix Jr is still the starting quarterback moving forward.
The Panthers’ defense stymied the Falcons all game, which was highlighted by an interception thrown by Penix and returned for a touchdown. Running back Bijan Robinson was the lone bright spot for the Falcons, gaining 72 rushing yards and adding 39 through the air. Last season, Michael Penix Jr was effective in throwing the deep ball in Weeks 16-18; he threw for 316 yards on 15+ air yard attempts. Talent surrounds the quarterback with the likes of Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Darnell Mooney. We will see if the Falcons can rebound from an embarrassing loss in Week 4 as they take on the Washington Commanders.
Author: Dane Madoche(@FF_DaMaddog)
