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Penix sets career high with 34 rushing yards for Falcons in Madrid

Falcons have pushed him to create more with his legs

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read
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What happened: Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has 34 rushing yards in Madrid, the most of his career, and the game is still going.

Why it matters: Atlanta has encouraged Penix to use his legs more when the situation allows. The mark comes on a knee that Penix said in September was healthy.

By the numbers: Penix: 34 rushing yards, a

What to watch: Watch whether Penix adds to the total as Atlanta keeps calling designed and scramble runs.

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