Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. largely impressed as he helped his Atlanta Falcons earn a formidable 34-7 win over the New York Giants this previous Sunday.
With that mentioned, Penix sounds optimistic that he’ll enhance upon that efficiency by January with every day he spends as Atlanta’s QB1.
“I imply, it takes numerous reps,” Penix not too long ago remarked, ESPN’s Marc Raimondi shared. “That is the largest factor. Simply getting these reps in apply, as many reside reps as we will — and we did numerous reps this previous week. We’ll proceed to develop. So, what you noticed there [Sunday], a pair missed throws, stuff like that. It is just going to get higher, as we proceed to work, proceed to get extra comfy with that connection.”
Whereas Penix tossed an interception that wasn’t his fault towards the Giants, he additionally accomplished 18-of-27 passes for 202 yards. Stats present he connected on all 11 of his go makes an attempt between the numbers for 130 yards, and his protection helped him out by recording two picks that have been returned for touchdowns.
Logic suggests Penix might want to notch no less than one rating when the first-place Falcons play on the 10-5 Washington Commanders this coming Sunday night time. As of Thursday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook listed Atlanta as a four-point underdog for that recreation.
“Like we talked about final week, the plan got here a bit bit sooner, however the child was prepared. We had numerous time to develop him,” Falcons head coach Raheem Morris mentioned not too long ago about going to Penix after veteran Kirk Cousins left a lot to be desired together with his play throughout 5 straight video games. “The child did an important job … growing himself and preparing for that second the place it wasn’t too large, and I used to be actually proud and happy with the hassle that he was in a position to go on the market and play with.”
8-7 Atlanta beat the 8-7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers twice earlier within the season, that means the Falcons management their future relating to the NFC South title battle. Penix confirmed towards the Giants he can deal with the strain of enjoying in a must-win recreation, however he’ll doubtless should be greater than only a serviceable signal-caller over the subsequent two matchups to information his membership to a playoff berth.
