Falcons Name Michael Penix Jr. QB1 for Week 3 After Horrendous Start to Season

The Atlanta Falcons have announced that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will start in their Week 3 game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. This will mark Penix's first start since suffering a season-ending knee injury last November. The decision comes after a highly disappointing start to the season for the Falcons' offense under backup quarterback Cooper Rush.

Atlanta's offense has struggled significantly through the first two weeks, failing to run a single play in the red zone and committing seven turnovers. After a Week 1 loss to Pittsburgh, the Falcons suffered a 34-3 defeat against Carolina in Week 2, where Rush was benched after throwing two interceptions. Penix is now tasked with reviving an offense that features key skill players like Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts.