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Welcome to the NFL, Michael Penix Jr.
The rookie quarterback was thrust into the Atlanta Falcons’ beginning position earlier this week as Kirk Cousins’ struggles grew to become an excessive amount of for the staff to bear. Penix bought his first begin in opposition to the New York Giants and picked up a win whilst he battled by way of some rookie troubles.
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Penix was 18-of-27 with 207 passing yards and one interception, however he wasn’t sacked.
Atlanta defeated New York, 34-7.
The Falcons bought on the board with a area aim following an eight-play, 36-yard drive within the second quarter. Falcons security Jessie Bates III returned a Drew Lock interception for a landing to take the lead. Atlanta didn’t look again from there.
Penix’s 19-yard move to Darnell Mooney helped setup Bijan Robinson for the primary of his two speeding touchdowns. The Falcons took a 17-7 lead into the locker room.
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Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. stroll off the sphere after the New York Giants recreation in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Robinson scored once more within the third quarter. He completed with 94 speeding yards on 22 carries and two touchdowns. Mooney led the best way with 5 catches for 82 yards.
It was the Falcons’ second straight win. They defeated the Las Vegas Raiders final week following a four-game shedding streak. The Falcons at the moment are 8-7 on the season.
For the Giants, the lowly season continued.
Lock was 22-of-39 with 210 passing yards, a landing move and two interceptions. But the torpid offense was solely in a position to have one drive out of 11 flip into factors.
The protection didn’t assist issues both. The Falcons had 9 drives and 22 first downs. New York solely had 14 first downs on 11 drives.
Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes breaks up a move meant for New York Giants large receiver Malik Nabers in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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It was win to get for the rookie quarterback who might want to set up confidence quick if the Falcons are to win the NFC South and make the playoffs this season.
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