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Falcons have no choice but to stick with Michael Penix Jr. after Week 8 disaster

The Atlanta Falcons should not and will not lose faith in Michael Penix Jr. after his four-interception game.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 1:00 PM
Falcons have no choice but to stick with Michael Penix Jr. after Week 8 disaster
Key Things to Know
  • Blogging Dirty argues the Atlanta Falcons must stick with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. despite a poor Week 8 performance.
  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers shut out the Falcons 16-0 in a game where Penix threw four interceptions.
  • The Buccaneers became the first NFL team in over 50 years to win without completing a single pass.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Blogging Dirty argues that the Atlanta Falcons must continue supporting Michael Penix Jr. despite his poor performance in Week 8. The quarterback completed eight of 24 passes for 125 yards and four interceptions during a 16-0 shutout loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in heavy rain.

The writer stresses that the performance was an anomaly against a strong Todd Bowles defense, noting that Penix still has two seasons remaining on his rookie contract. With limited quarterback alternatives and a reportedly weak 2027 draft class, the outlet contends Atlanta should maintain patience with his development.

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