Jayden Daniels vs Michael Penix Jr. in Week 17

Michael Penix, Jayden Daniels to make NFL history on Sunday Night
This Sunday’s prime-time matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Commanders has no shortage of storylines. Not only will the Falcons face off against former head coach Dan Quinn, but rookies Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels are set to make NFL history.
Here are stakes when rookies Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. meet for the 1st time in crucial NFL Sunday night matchup
Plus, if you want a little extra personnel drama, this marks the first time that Washington’s Dan Quinn will face Atlanta as a head coach since the Falcons fired him in 2018.
Michael Penix Jr. gives the Falcons meaningful hope, and that's a big deal
The Falcons have Penix set up well with an excellent run game led by Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, good players to throw to like Drake London and Darnell Mooney (and maybe even Kyle Pitts if he can finally put it all together) and a sound offensive line to keep him upright. That will matter as Penix finds himself as an NFL quarterback.
'Almost flawless football': Here's what the Falcons thought of Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL start vs. Giants
The Atlanta Falcons reclaimed the NFC South lead this weekend, defeating the New York Giants by a score of 34-7. Michael Penix Jr. impressed in his first real NFL action, becoming just the third Falcons rookie quarterback ever to win his first start.
Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. will make history in Week 17
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels seems to make history. On Sunday, Daniels and the Commanders will host the Atlanta Falcons, and he will make more history. According to NBC Sports,
Michael Penix Jr. waiting for his Christmas gift: a Falcons victory Sunday
FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will have to wait a few days to see if Santa Claus will deliver his Christmas gift or leave him with lump of coal. “We’re looking for a Falcons win,
Jayden Daniels vs. Michael Penix Jr. in Week 17: Commanders vs. Falcons Preview
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Michael Penix Jr. Dishes on Playing against Friend Jayden Daniels
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels worked out together in the offseason after finishing 1-2 in the Heisman race in 2023. Penix discusses their relationship and facing one another this weekend.
Falcons defenders respect Commanders’ Jayden Daniels
The Falcons are bracing for Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is turning in a spectacular season after he was selected second overall in the NFL draft. The Falcons (8-7) will face Daniels and the Commanders (10-5) at 8:20 p.
Daniels and the Commanders host Penix and the Falcons in prime time with playoff chances at stake
Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. trained and went through the NFL draft process together on the way to becoming two of the five quarterbacks taken in the top 10. After going off the board earlier with the second pick by the Washington Commanders,
Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. should benefit from extra reps in playoff push
The Michael Penix Jr. whom fans saw last Sunday in his first NFL regular-season start was not the one who arrived here last ...
After ‘nearly flawless’ first start, can Michael Penix Jr. lead Falcons to playoffs?
In his first NFL start, Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. brought Atlanta one step closer to the postseason. Here's how ...
Ex-Husky Michael Penix Jr. ‘looks like a pro QB’ in first NFL start
Rookie Michael Penix Jr. made his first NFL start in place of Kirk Cousins, and it's fair to wonder if Cousins will play ...
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Rookies QBs Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr. will put their friendship aside
FILES - At left, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) plays in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Dec. 22, 2024, and at right, Washington ...
Why Falcons win over Giants doesn't prove Michael Penix Jr. can lead team on deep playoff run
As Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons make a playoff push, the rookie QB will be heavily relied upon now that he's the starter ...