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Michael Penix Jr. Impresses as Falcons’ QB1 in Opener, Earns Baker Mayfield’s Backing in 23-20 Defeat

His poised Week 1 performance strengthened confidence in Atlanta’s direction at quarterback.

Overview

  • The Buccaneers edged the Falcons 23-20 after Younghoe Koo missed a potential game-tying field goal in the final seconds.
  • Michael Penix Jr. threw for 298 yards with a touchdown and added 21 rushing yards with a rushing score in his first start of 2025.
  • Bijan Robinson caught a 50-yard touchdown from Penix and led Atlanta with six receptions for 100 yards.
  • Baker Mayfield praised Penix as “going to be a problem” in the NFL, and franchise great Roddy White projected a Pro Bowl future.
  • Drake London had eight catches for 55 yards before a shoulder injury was noted, and Kyle Pitts posted seven receptions for 59 yards.