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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. ranks above more established names, including Aaron Rodgers & Tua Tagovailoa in SI's rankings.

Michael Penix Jr. Ranks Above Aaron Rodgers, Tua Tagovailoa in SI's QB Rankings

Sports Illustrated NFL writer Matt Verderame predicts Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is in for a big season.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. ranks above more established names, including Aaron Rodgers & Tua Tagovailoa in SI's rankings.
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Michael Penix Jr. Ranks Above Aaron Rodgers, Tua Tagovailoa in SI's QB Rankings

Sports Illustrated NFL writer Matt Verderame predicts Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is in for a big season.

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NFL personality Carl Dukes raved about what James Pearce Jr. will do during his rookie season for the Atlanta Falcons.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison could miss Week 2 versus the Atlanta Falcons because of a suspension.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is likely to miss playing against the Atlanta Falcons because of a plea agreement he made Thursday.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had high praise for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Patrick Mahomes Speaks out on Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.

Two-time MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes told USA Today's For the Win's Cory Woodroof that Atlanta Falcons signal-caller Michael Penix Jr. "can throw the football as good as anybody."

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Michael Penix Jr. is the present and future of the Atlanta Falcons, but Cam Newton warns that it can all go away quickly.
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Cam Newton has Warning for Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Native and former NFL MVP Cam Newton warns Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. not to get too comfortable.

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A former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver could be a great fit for the Atlanta Falcons during the 2025 NFL season.

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One Position Weighs Down Ranking of Atlanta Falcons Trio

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss is the best linebacker that no one in the NFL is talking about.

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Atlanta Falcons OL Chris Lindstrom Gets Highest Ranking So Far

PFF has always been a fan of Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom, and he gets his highest player ranking to date in their top-50.

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Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III is a PFF Top 50 player in the NFL.
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The Atlanta Falcons have two players in PFF's Top 50 players in the NFL.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London

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Morris still has a lot to prove after falling short last season
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Netflix Spotlights Falcons Kirk Cousins, Losing QB Job

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Chris Lindstrom has been one of the best interior linemen in the NFL since entering the league in 2019.
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Lindstrom Drops in ESPN's Top 10 Interior Linemen

Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom still ranked inside the top 10, coming in at No. 7 on this year's poll.

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Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) and quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) run on the field before a game against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Penix Jr.: Starting on the Bench 'Gave Me a Lot of Confidence'

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The former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver looked back on the awe he felt watching on of his former teammates

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Elliss took another step forward last season, which earned him a spot in Pro Bowl conversation
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Penix Emphasizes Having Fun When Preparing for Falcons Starting Role

The Atlanta Falcons quarterback is all about going out there and having fun; arguably, it's underappreciated how important that can be

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