Michael Penix Jr.’s breakout is giving people reason to believe in the Falcons again

Garrett Klaus of Blogging Dirty highlights how quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has revitalized the Atlanta Falcons following an 0-2 start to the season. After missing the opening two games recovering from a torn ACL, Penix returned to lead Atlanta to consecutive road victories over the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints. Across the two wins, the Falcons scored 80 points, with Penix completing 33 of 45 passes for 479 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.

The writer notes that under Penix and head coach Kevin Stefanski, Atlanta's offense improved drastically from averaging eight points per game with Cooper Rush to averaging 40 points per game. Klaus argues that Penix's recent emergence, alongside playmakers Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts, has completely transformed the franchise's aspirations heading into an upcoming stretch against the Ravens, Bears, and 49ers.