What happened: Alex Van Pelt said Thursday he wants to work with Michael Penix Jr. in practice on extending plays with his legs, while noting that scrambling instincts typically develop organically for a quarterback, per Marc Raimondi. The remarks accompanied Van Pelt's assessment that Penix's under-center play remains a work in progress despite encouraging recent strides.

Why it matters: Refining both off-schedule mobility and under-center mechanics shapes the Falcons' offensive ceiling as they look to rebound from a 31-23 defeat to the Chicago Bears on Oct. 18. Atlanta also reshaped the quarterback room around Penix on Oct. 19 by signing veteran backup Andy Dalton.

What to watch: Atlanta continues weekly practice preparation while navigating a lengthy Thursday injury report.