Jayden Daniels vs Michael Penix Jr. in Week 17

Here are stakes when rookies Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. meet for the 1st time in crucial NFL Sunday night matchup
Plus, if you want a little extra personnel drama, this marks the first time that Washington’s Dan Quinn will face Atlanta as a head coach since the Falcons fired him in 2018.
Michael Penix, Jayden Daniels to make NFL history on Sunday Night
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.
'Almost flawless football': Here's what the Falcons thought of Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL start vs. Giants
The Atlanta Falcons reclaimed the NFC South lead this weekend, defeating the New York Giants by a score of 34-7. Michael Penix Jr. impressed in his first real NFL action, becoming just the third Falcons rookie quarterback ever to win his first start.
Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. will make history in Week 17
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels seems to make history. On Sunday, Daniels and the Commanders will host the Atlanta Falcons, and he will make more history. According to NBC Sports,
Jayden Daniels vs. Michael Penix Jr. in Week 17: Commanders vs. Falcons Preview
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Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. Was Trending After Winning First NFL Start
Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was trending on X after leading his team to a lopsided win against the New York Giants.
‘Nearly flawless’ Michael Penix Jr. helps re-energize Falcons’ playoff push
Penix finished 18-for-27 for 202 yards, no touchdowns and a deflected interception. Two pick sixes by the defense helped a lot.
Daniels and the Commanders host Penix and the Falcons in prime time with playoff chances at stake
Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. trained and went through the NFL draft process together on the way to becoming two of the five quarterbacks taken in the top 10. After going off the board earlier with the second pick by the Washington Commanders,
Falcons defenders respect Commanders’ Jayden Daniels
The Falcons are bracing for Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is turning in a spectacular season after he was selected second overall in the NFL draft. The Falcons (8-7) will face Daniels and the Commanders (10-5) at 8:20 p.
Michael Penix Jr. Dishes on Playing against Friend Jayden Daniels
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels worked out together in the offseason after finishing 1-2 in the Heisman race in 2023. Penix discusses their relationship and facing one another this weekend.
NFL QB stock report, Week 17: What’s next for Kirk Cousins if Michael Penix Jr. thrives?
Is it time for the Seahawks to move on from Geno Smith? Plus, the 2024 QB class is shaping up to be an all-timer.
Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. should benefit from extra reps in playoff push
The Michael Penix Jr. whom fans saw last Sunday in his first NFL regular-season start was not the one who arrived here last ...
Ex-Husky Michael Penix Jr. ‘looks like a pro QB’ in first NFL start
Rookie Michael Penix Jr. made his first NFL start in place of Kirk Cousins, and it's fair to wonder if Cousins will play ...
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NFL analysts impressed by Falcons QB Michael Penix's first start
The Atlanta Falcons have to be happy with what they saw from rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in his first NFL start.
Sorting the Sunday Pile, NFL Week 16: Michael Penix Jr. has sneaky sparkling debut; Lions munch on moldy bread
The individual stats won't blow you away, but Michael Penix Jr.'s starting debut for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday was pretty ...
Bijan Robinson Hilariously Apologized for Costing Michael Penix Jr. His First TD Pass
Bijan Robinson apologized to the Falcons rookie quarterback after failing to help Penix earn his first NFL touchdown.