Falcons' QB Situation Heats up Amid Trade Talk and Key Wins
WHO:
Heavy NFL - Tua Tagovailoa was brought in by the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent from the Miami Dolphins to compete for the starting QB job.
Heavy NFL - Atlanta Falcons, Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa, Bijan Robinson, Cooper Rush, Tommy Rees, Jalon Walker, James Pearce, Za'Darius Smith
Fox News - New Orleans Saints, Travis Etienne, Jordyn Tyson
WHAT:
Fox News - The Falcons have shown an ability to separate from opponents, achieving two road wins by 20 points or more within 11 days, with a 34-10 win over the Packers and a 45-24 win over the Saints.
Fox News - Michael Penix Jr. has led the Falcons to a 2-0 record as their starting quarterback this season, completing 18 of 25 passes for 256 yards against the Packers and 15 of 20 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown against the Saints.
Fox News - The Falcons' rushing advantage in the first half against the Saints was 138-15.
Fox News - The Falcons have recorded only 7 sacks in four games, which is on pace for just more than half of their total from the previous season's 57 sacks.
Fox News - Za'Darius Smith, who has contributed 2.5 sacks, missed much of the game against the Saints due to a concussion.
Fox News - The Falcons have achieved two road wins by 20 points or more within 11 days, with a 34-10 win over the Packers and a 45-24 win over the Saints.
Fox News - Michael Penix Jr. has a career-best passer rating of 127.7 this season.
Fox News - The Saints scored 45 points against the Falcons, their highest total in a game in 10 years.
Fox News - The Falcons have recorded only 7 sacks in four games, which is significantly lower than their total of 57 sacks from the previous season.
Heavy NFL - The Falcons have recorded only 7 sacks in four games, which is on pace for just more than half of their total from the previous season's 57 sacks.
Fox News - The Falcons achieved two road wins by 20 points or more within 11 days, marking a significant improvement as they did not have a single road win by that margin in the previous six seasons.
Heavy NFL - The Falcons are now 2-0 with Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback this season.
Fox News - Michael Penix Jr. completed 18 of 25 passes for 256 yards against the Packers and 15 of 20 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown against the Saints.
Fox News - The Falcons have recorded only 7 sacks in four games, which is on pace for just more than half of their total from the previous season.
Fox News - The Falcons' defense has only two takeaways in four games, matching the NFL low.
Heavy NFL - The Atlanta Falcons have found their starting quarterback in Michael Penix Jr., who has led the team to two wins.
Fox News - The Falcons improved to 2-2 on the season with a 45-24 win over the Saints.
Fox News - Michael Penix Jr. has a passer rating of 127.7, which is a career-best.
Fox News - The Falcons achieved a 34-10 win over the Packers and a 45-24 win over the Saints, marking two road wins by 20 points or more within 11 days.
Fox News - The Saints scored 45 points against the Falcons, their highest total in a game in 10 years.
Fox News - The Falcons have only recorded 7 sacks in four games, which is significantly lower than their total of 57 sacks from the previous season.
WHERE:
Fox News - The Falcons are set to play their next three games at home against the Ravens, Bears, and 49ers, who have a combined record of 10-2 this season.
Heavy NFL - The Falcons played against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field and the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome in New Orleans.
Fox News - The Falcons are set to play their next three games at home against the Ravens, Bears, and 49ers.
WHEN:
Fox News - The Falcons' next three games are against teams with a combined record of 10-2 this season.
WHY:
Fox News - The Falcons' lack of pass rush is a contributing factor to their defensive struggles, as they have just two takeaways in four games, matching the NFL low.
Fox News - The Falcons' lack of pass rush is a contributing factor to their defensive struggles, as they have just two takeaways in four games, matching the NFL low.
Fox News - The Falcons' lack of pass rush is a contributing factor to their defensive struggles, as they have just two takeaways in four games.
Fox News - The Falcons' recent success is attributed to the healthy return of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the performance of running back Bijan Robinson.
HOW:
Fox News - The Falcons' offensive strategy has been effective under new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, who has been entrusted with play-calling.
Fox News - The Falcons' offensive strategy has been effective under new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, who was entrusted with play-calling after joining from Kevin Stefanski's staff.
Fox News - The Falcons' offensive strategy has been effective under new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, who has been entrusted with play-calling.
The Falcons have been impressive on the road, securing two wins by 20 points or more in just 11 days, including a 34-10 victory over the Packers and a 45-24 win against the Saints. Michael Penix Jr. has led the team to a perfect 2-0 record as their starting quarterback, throwing for a total of 479 yards and a touchdown in those games. Looking ahead, the Falcons will host their next three games against the Ravens, Bears, and 49ers, who collectively hold a strong record of 10-2 this season.