Falcons QB Confidence Meter: Michael Penix Jr.’s return ignites chaos

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made his first start of the season as the Atlanta Falcons secured their first victory of 2026. Atlanta defeated the Green Bay Packers 35-14 on Thursday Night Football following two consecutive weeks of quarterback instability.

The victory marked the first win of head coach Kevin Stefanski's tenure with the team. The Falcons amassed over 500 total offensive yards in the contest, including 250 passing yards from Penix after replacing previous starter Cooper Rush.