Penix Claims NFC Offensive Honor After Falcons’ Week 7 Win

WHO:

Newsweek - Michael Penix Jr. is the Atlanta Falcons quarterback who led the team against the San Francisco 49ers.

atlantafalcons.com - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week.

atlantafalcons.com - Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees are working with Penix in his first season with them.

atlantafalcons.com - Falcons safety Jessie Bates III praised Penix.

Heavy NFL - Michael Penix Jr. plays for the Atlanta Falcons.

WHAT:

Newsweek - Penix won his first NFL award after leading the Falcons to a 29-20 victory over the 49ers.

atlantafalcons.com - Penix completed 73.5% of his passes for 213 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions against the 49ers; his passer rating was 118.9, the third-highest of his career.

atlantafalcons.com - The victory gave the 49ers their first loss of the season.

atlantafalcons.com - The game was Penix’s 17th NFL start.

atlantafalcons.com - In the season statistics reported, Penix had completed 66.7% of his passes for 1,157 yards, nine touchdowns, and one interception. His 109.1 passer rating ranked fourth among NFL quarterbacks, and his average of 8 yards per pass attempt was tied for fifth.

atlantafalcons.com - Stefanski said Penix understands when to take a chance, throw into a tight window, or check down. He said Penix does not “play small-ball all the time,” and that the Falcons want him to push the ball downfield when opportunities arise and make good decisions otherwise.

atlantafalcons.com - Bates said, “You can sleep good at night when you have Michael Penix playing quarterback for you.”

Heavy NFL - The outlet reported that Penix’s Week 7 performance earned him an award.

WHERE:

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons played the 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons article was datelined Flowery Branch, Georgia.

WHEN:

Newsweek - The 29-20 victory was described as the Falcons’ Week 7 win.

atlantafalcons.com - Penix’s award-winning performance came in Week 7.

WHY:

atlantafalcons.com - Penix received the NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor for his performance in the Falcons’ victory over the 49ers.

HOW:

atlantafalcons.com - Penix helped secure the win by completing 73.5% of his passes for 213 yards and three touchdowns without an interception.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after leading Atlanta to a 29 to 20 win over the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers. In his 17th NFL start, Penix completed 73.5% of his passes for 213 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Coach Kevin Stefanski praised Penix’s decision-making, while safety Jessie Bates III said he feels confident with Penix at quarterback.