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Michael Penix Jr’s sterling debut gives Atlanta sorely needed hope. What took so long?

The Atlanta rookie finally took over for Kirk Cousins and showed the Falcons what they have been missing for almost two months: a legitimate starting quarterback

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr celebrates as he leaves the field after his team defeated the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Photograph: Kevin C Cox/Getty Images
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr celebrates as he leaves the field after his team defeated the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Photograph: Kevin C Cox/Getty Images
Oliver Connolly
Mon Dec 23 2024 - 10:50 • 10 MIN READ

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