When the Atlanta Falcons drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall in April, perhaps nobody was more surprised than incumbent starter Kirk Cousins. The Falcons didn't tell Cousins they were selecting Penix until they were on the clock.

We talked to Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. about staying ready, his favorite players to watch and working with Kirk Cousins

After a stellar final season with the Washington Huskies that saw him finish second in voting for the Heisman Trophy and get selected No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Penix Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons have regressed to the mean in the last two weeks, suffering an unlucky loss to the New Orleans Saints and an absolute pummeling from the Denver Broncos.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix speaks one-on-one with SportsCasting about his relationship with Kirk Cousins.

The Atlanta Falcons suffered their biggest loss in three years Sunday but saw glimpses of future promise from rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at the end.

The Atlanta Falcons have replaced Kirk Cousins with rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos.