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Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. named starting QB for Packers game

Headline from Fox5 Atlanta

The Atlanta Falcons announced Monday that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his first start of the season on Thursday night at Green Bay. The move follows a 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers that dropped Atlanta to 0-2 on the season. Falcons quarterback change Michael Penix Jr.

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New York Post
Tua Tagovailoa’s Falcons fate revealed as Michael Penix Jr. looms in Week 3 (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 20, 2026
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Even with starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. nearing a return, the Falcons aren't planning to jettison injured veteran Tua Tagovailoa immediately.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Falcons announce Michael Penix Jr. will make 2026 debut as starting QB against Packers (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Sep 21, 2026
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A struggling Atlanta Falcons offense in desperate need of improved production at quarterback will have Michael Penix Jr. make his first start in Thursday night’s game at Green Bay
Fox News
Michael Penix Jr. officially named Falcons starter for a short-week trial by fire against Packers (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 21, 2026
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Michael Penix Jr. replaces Cooper Rush as the Atlanta Falcons QB1 for Thursday night's clash against the Packers after a disastrous 0-2 start.
Fox5 Atlanta
Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. named starting QB for Packers game (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published Sep 21, 2026
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The Atlanta Falcons announced Monday that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his first start of the season on Thursday night at Green Bay. The move follows a 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers that dropped Atlanta to 0-2 on the season. Falcons quarterback change Michael Penix Jr.
New York Post
Michael Penix Jr. returning from ACL tear in Week 3 after Falcons’ embarrassment vs. Panthers (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 21, 2026
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The offense has struggled massively through the first two games — they failed to run a play in the red zone in either of those matchups.
The Daily Caller
He’s Back: Michael Penix Jr. Named Falcons Starting Quarterback After Recovering From ACL Surgery (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Sep 21, 2026
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It’s a new era in Atlanta … again