Penix’s dramatic touchdown pass to Kyle Pitts couldn’t save the Falcons from falling to 8-8 and out of the NFC South lead with an OT loss to the Commanders.

With the game on the line, Penix stood tall. It didn’t lead to a win, but it’s a source of hope for the Falcons.

The Washington Commanders will face off against Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in his second career start in Week 17 on Sunday Night Football. Penix Jr., the No. 8 overall pick out of Washington,

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn hadn't yet started his pre-draft evaluation of now-Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. when he watched the 2024 College Football Playoff title game between Washington, led by Penix, and Michigan.

Two rookie quarterbacks - the Atlanta Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. and Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels - will share the spotlight on Sunday Night Football.

Because Week 17 began on a Wednesday, NFL.com's Nick Shook didn't rank every starting quarterback as he usually does last Thursday. But after waiting another week, Atlanta Falcons fans can see where Shook ranked quarterback Michael Penix Jr. following his first two NFL starts.

PM ET game airing live on NBC, bookmakers have posted player prop bets for Michael Penix Jr.. Penix’s Atlanta Falcons (8-7) and the Washington Commanders (10-5)

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Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. will be up against the fourth-ranked passing defense of the Washington Commanders (185.9 yards conceded per game) in Week 17, at 8:20 PM ET […]

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his third start as the Atlanta Falcons try to protect their playoff hopes against the Carolina Panthers.

WATCH: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. throws first career TD to Kyle Pitts on 4th and goal to tie the game against the Commanders

Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons visit Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders on Sunday night in a prime-time game with significant playoff implications.