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,

Even in their loss to the Commanders, the Falcons look to have made the right call between Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.

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.

Former University of Washington Heisman runner-up quarterback Michael Penix Jr. squared off against 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels on Sunday.

When Kyle Pitts caught the game-tying touchdown pass against the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, he got swept up in the emotion of the moment and launched the ball into the air. What Pitts didn't realize at the time was he'd just thrown away Michael Penix Jr.

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)

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 […]

This Sunday’s prime-time matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Commanders has no shortage of storylines. Not only will the Falcons face off against former head coach Dan Quinn, but rookies Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels are set to make NFL history.

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

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.