What happened: The lineup change takes effect Thursday night, according to Adam Schefter. The move is designed to address a stalled offensive attack.
NFL·September 21, 2026 04:44 PM ET
Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. starting quarterback
The team has not reached the red zone through two games.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 211 min read
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More on Michael Penix Jr.
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- Penix ranks ninth in NFL with 67.0 QBR through Sunday
- Alex Van Pelt calls Michael Penix Jr.'s under-center play a work in progress
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