Overview
- The Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 45-24 on Monday, with Bijan Robinson rushing for 145 yards and two touchdowns and Brian Robinson Jr. adding 62 yards and three rushing TDs as the pair combined for 207 yards and five rushing scores.
- Since Penix resumed starting duties in Week 3 the offense has posted 80 points across two games and averaged 40.0 points per game while leading the NFL in expected points added (EPA) over that span.
- Advanced metrics show a stark split between Penix and the backups, with TruMedia ranking Penix fifth in EPA per dropback through four weeks while Cooper Rush sat 41st among qualifiers.
- Coaching and line play have amplified the effect of Penix’s quicker reads and deeper passing, which has opened up play-action and improved rushing success when opponents loaded the box.
- Atlanta sits 2-2 and tied atop the NFC South, so Sunday night’s game at Baltimore is widely framed as the pivotal test of whether the recent surge is sustainable given the Ravens’ stronger pass rush and run defense and recent injuries to Za’Darius Smith and left tackle Jake Matthews.